At the FRENCH OPEN!

I will be gone in Europe until June 3rd. If you have questions about lessons, or summer clinic/conditioning, email me and I will try to get back to you as fast as possible. My husband and I, along with best friends, are traveling to London, the French Open for two days and then, Italy! We are so blessed to take trips like this and for great friends!

Questions while I am gone, either leave me a message at (805)886-9665 or even better, email me at kendyllandjohn@cox.net - I will get back to you as soon as possible! 

Have a great 10 days and look for us on t.v. while watching the French Open :-)

CONDITIONING!!!!

In addition to the SUMMER CLINIC - I am offering conditioning for all the girls. Here are the details! A good friend of mine whose a trainer at Platinum Fitness in Montecito is going to run this class. She is an amazing athlete and very good at what she does! 

When - MONDAYS from 5- 6 p.m. Every Monday during the course of the summer (same weeks as the clinic). Starting JUNE 16th. 

Who - All girls who are taking the clinic. Hopefully, Mondays end up being 5 - 8 p.m. One hour of conditioning and then two hours of tennis! What a great way to prepare for the upcoming high school tennis season! 

Cost - $10 (in addition t0 the clinic price)

Contact info - Tiffany Jaeger @ (805)570-5614 0r tiffjaeger@yahoo.com

World No: 1 Justine Henin to retires (BBC)

Check this video out! Justine Henin speaks on her decision and feelings of being exhausted. Fellow pros share their thoughts and show their respect for her! In an article on ESPN.com, Heinin said she wants to be remembered for being different - for being the small one who could compete with giants!
How would you want to be remembered???

Summer Clinic

I just learned that schools are out June 12th - so I am going to start the clinic a week earlier!!

Week # 1 - June 16-18, 6-8 p.m.

Make sure to tell others that instead of June 23rd, we are starting June 16th. Looking forward to a great summer with everyone! 

Safina

The younger sister of Marat Safin, has used her work ethic to get to where she is. Yes, she is talented but what she lacks in skill she makes up in hard work. To win this past tournament, she beat Justine Henin, Serena Williams and Dementieva. What a tough draw! Her opponent in the finals, Dementieva took down Ivanovic and Jankovic along the way. Not easy! 

These two ladies were not the clear favorites to reach the finals. Dementieva, during the course of the tournament, said "I have figured out how to win without a serve!" She knows her serve is ineffective but she makes up for it with big ground strokes and hard work. Safina using hard work as well to overcome any weakness in her game. 

What does your game lack?  Is it a serve? A major weapon? Don't be afraid to rely on your work ethic, ability to grind, or defense to pull out tough matches! If you are not the best one in clinic or youth tennis league, work hard in the next week, month, year and you will catch up or even surpass them! 

TOURNAMENT

To all my girls in Santa Barbara - 

The designated Santa Barbara Summer Junior Tournament is approaching. The deadline is May 20th and the tournament is May 31-June 1 and June 7-8, 2008. 

Click HERE to sign up NOW! 

Definitely play singles and try to play doubles too. If you want to play doubles but not sure who to partner with, call me and we will find someone. 

Start practicing!