Tennis Pro Tip

DAC Family It’s been an exciting few weeks getting to know everyone. Dallas Athletic Club is one of the best private clubs in North Texas, and I could not be happier looking into the future of the DAC Tennis Program. Thank you to the tennis committee and Brent for trusting me to make our program the envy of the metroplex and beyond. Joe, Erich, Cameron, Hunter and I are excited to build premier programming and long-lasting success here on the DAC courts. Our goal is to add value to your experience at every touchpoint and exceed all expectations. Our immediate objectives are to enhance programs for Juniors and Men and give the Women’s program even more opportunities for drill and match play. We will plan to start intraclub leagues for adults and add more playtime for our youngest future stars ages 3-5. Remember, we’re always happy to help you, so if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to stop by the tennis shop or give us a call! I hope to see you on the courts soon! Natalia Prinz

Director of Tennis nprinz@dacstaff.org

junior Tennis Camp

AGES 5 - 12 FULL SESSION ONE: JUNE 15 - 18 40 spots per session SESSION TWO: JUNE 22 - 25 40 spots per session FULL SESSION THREE: JULY 13 - 16 40 spots per session DAYS & TIMES: Full Day: Tues-Fri, 9:00am -2:00pm Half Day: Tues-Fri, 9:00am - 12:45pm

Tennis 9:00-11:30 am; Lunch 11:30 am; Pool 12:00-2:00 pm

COST: Full Session- $295, Half Session- $235

The DAC Women’s USTA 3.0/ VanDenBerg’s team won the City Championships on April 18th, 2021. They will be competing in sectionals in Houston on August 27th-29th.

VanDenBerg Team : Amanda VanDenBerg, Jody Hebert, Jenny Littlefield, Glenda Fodge, Heather Evetts, Jennifer Willson, Joli Shaw, Holly Myers, Kristi Kendall, Connie Baird, Laura Frazure, Tiffany Kriete, Karrah Gagnon, Rita Kessle, Amy Timmerman, Molly Holley, Catherine Moss

PRO TIP:

ATTACK THE MIDDLE OF THE COURT

by Erich Bein, Women’s Tennis Director Hitting the ball through the middle of the court in doubles does quite a few things to hinder your opponent. It creates confusion as to which player will take the ball, it dramatically reduces the angle the opponent has to return the ball, and it gives you the highest percentage chance to make the shot (the net strap is the lowest point on the net). It also creates holes for you to attack on the next ball. Once you bring both players to the middle you can then use the wings to put volleys away or create more pressure. Attacking down the middle whether you have two players back, two players at the net or a traditional doubles set up will reward you greatly over the course of a match.

JUNIOR NIGHT AT THE COURTS FRIDAY, MAY 7TH | 5:30-8:00 PM

Tennis and Pizza night Please join us for a fun night of tennis for kids of all ages and abilities. Prizes and a Beat the Pro Contest. Chef Michael will prepare pizza and special treats for all the kids! Member charge bar for adults. RSVP to Coach Joe at jsopko@dacstaff.org.