Champion Sportsplex in Brodheadsville, PA
PTR Certified Pro Barry Szmodis Introduced a New USA Tennis 1,2,3 Program in 2001
Szmodis' program helped 21 juniors and eight adults volley, hit, run, and learn  proper grips in 2001. Thanks to the USTA, many new families were introduced to the lifetime sport of tennis. Due to the good response, the program will be held again in 2002.

Binney & Smith (Crayola (R) Products)
Binney & Smith are making more than crayons these days. Thanks to Karl Braun, USA Team Tennis Commissioner, Binney & Smith is enjoying its 3^rd year of fun. According to Braun, "USA Team Tennis is a wonderful way for our hard-working employees to release a little stress and get to know one another," according to Karl. "It’s also great to see our players improve over the years. Hopefully our league will continue for many years. We’ll just have to start a senior division sometime."

Bushkill Elementary School in Nazareth, PA
Barbara Van Buskirk and Joan Starnes, USTA certified clinicians, were busy this spring at Bushkill Elementary School in Nazareth, PA. Over 300 children had the chance to learn more about the lifetime sport of tennis as part of the USA Tennis school program.

Oakmont Tennis Club in Allentown, PA
The red clay courts of Oakmont Tennis Club in Allentown, PA (founded in 1919) have heard the patter of little sneakers for decades. The popular junior program runs for 10 weeks each summer. Thanks to the competent instruction and direction of Jeff Schmitt, the program continues to be a success. We at Oakmont are truly proud of the positive input we receive from both students and their parents.

The Pleasant Valley Tennis Association
Tennis, anyone! The Pleasant Valley Tennis Association recently held its annual event during which lessons were given over three weekends at the Pleasant Valley School District tennis courts. This year over 100 children and some adults participated. Mary Jane Arner began the event years ago with the idea of promoting community recreation through the sport of tennis for anyone ages 6 to 80. It is a low cost program, which offers instruction for beginner and intermediate players. $2000.00 generated from this program was donated to the Western Pocono Community Library. Special thanks to Northwood Racquet Club and their teaching staff for helping make this event a tremendous success. For information on next year’s event, contact Mary Jane Arner at 570-992-4539.