Brookline Tennis Academy


Item Number: 159

Time Left: CLOSED

Value: $375

Online Close: Feb 15, 2012 10:00 PM EST

Bid History: 12 bids - Item Sold!

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Description

Winning bidder will receive one week of camp from the Brookline Tennis Academy.  This donation is for new campers only and is good for half day camp, from 9 am-noon.  It can be used any week between June 11 to August 17.   This can also be used toward the all day camp with the winning bidder paying the difference in value between the half day and full day price ($170).


About the Program:






The Brookline Junior Tennis Academy is a comprehensive tennis program for children ages 4 - 16 that offers the finest facilities, staff and UNIQUE TEACHING METHODOLOGY that incorporates a progressions teaching format geared to an individual?s ability, skill building and stroke development, and most importantly, FUN! All our programs focus on important values —




  • Camaraderie

  • Discipline

  • Concentration

  • Independence

  • Teamwork

  • Respect for others





Children are introduced to tennis in a PROGRESSIONS FORMAT geared to their athletic development as they grow and learn. The progressions are based on the child's age and ability, and each progression includes skill objectives that correspond with prior instruction and activities.


Our main objective is to provide a group atmosphere that focuses on positive learning, developing a healthy life-style by learning to play a life-long sport, camaraderie, and of course, having FUN!. We attempt to develop both the physical and mental health of our campers through activities that encourage teamwork, concentration, and discipline.


Children will be placed into age and skill appropriate groups on the first day of camp, with a 5/6:1 student ratio.


 
































brookline tennis academy dates 2012
Week 1: June 11 - June 15Week 7: July 23 - July 27
Week 2: June 18 - June 22Week 8: July 30 - Aug 3
Week 3: June 25 - June 29Week 9: Aug 6 - Aug 10
Week 4: July 2 - July 6 (no camp July 4th)Week 10: Aug 13 - Aug 17
Week 5: July 9 - July 13Week 11: Aug 20 - Aug 24
Week 6: July 16 - July 20Week 12: Aug 27 - Aug 31



Half day 9-12 is $375; Full day 9-3 is $545




 

METHODOLOGY!

 


Situated on one of New England's most beautiful campuses, Pine Manor College is situated on 60 wooded acres where buildings of a former estate blend architecturally with state-of-the-art facilities. Within these 60 wooded acres is the new tennis complex, 6 Deco Turf Tennis Courts, lighting for evening play and endless parking. This surface is the top choice of touring professionals and is used at the US Open and other tournament sites. The campus also has 2 Platform Tennis (Paddle) Courts with lights for evening play, located behind the Pine Manor Gym. See you on the courts!

Shelly Mars, Director  


Staff:

The staff features Director Shelly Mars, former Director of the Brookline Recreation Tennis Program.  Shelly is USPTA certified and runs the Newton after school programs.  Both Shelly and Rodrigo played top-level Division III Collegiate Varsity Tennis.

Rodrigo Mendez, Head Pro, USPTR Level 1, is one of the most dedicated, responsible and motivating teaching professionals in the NE area.  He brings 20 years of experience instructing players of all ages and different abilities.  Coaching experience also includes 2 years of NCAA Varsity Men's and Women's tennis teams for Suffolk University.

Mariano Severgnini, USPTA (pro) was born and raised in Argentina.  As a junior, he competed in regional, state and national level tournaments, which led to a number three national ranking.  Mariano has been teaching tennis for the past 15 years and has worked for the Brookline Tennis Academy for the past 5 years.

 

Link is www.brooklinetennis.com

Special Instructions

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A FUNDRAISING EVENT AND THERE ARE NO REFUNDS.  


CHECKS TO BE MADE OUT TO DEVOTION SCHOOL AND MAILED TO CINDY TUNGATE, DEVOTION SCHOOL SPRING CARNIVALE, 345 HARVARD STREET, BROOKLINE, MA 02446 (OR DROPPED IN HER MAILBOX AT SCHOOL).


All winning bidders will be charged a transaction fee of 5%, not to exceed $20 per item, to cover a portion of the auction transaction fees. We thank you for helping with this and supporting the school.


 


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