Teresa has organized and coordinated USTA Jr. Team tennis for the spring and fall seasons the past ten years and to the Racket Club of Irvine for their youth program for approximately three years and coordinated JTT at Irvine, Woodbridge and South Lake sites. Many of these teams have played in the finals of the Southern California USTA (United States Tennis Association) team championships at UCLA and other locations. Teresa had up to 47 players playing JTT.

Always one to make sure she know’s what’s happening in July of 2010 she attended a three hour workshop training (Quickstart tennis), pertaining to the new way to play tennis for kids 10 and Under.

As a player, Teresa has been playing for the past 14 years with competitive team club tennis at RCI and Woodbridge Tennis Club. Her strength continues on and off the court by using her child development skills (currently working on her degree) and natural ability to encourage children to love the game of tennis. Many of these kids that played JTT went on to play varsity tennis at various high schools. Teresa has infectious, honest enthusiasm and displays an expertise for the game which she passes on to each and every kid that she’s influenced through the game.

Her passion for kids, tennis and school translates to her new position as OCCTA’s Tennis After School Coordinator. Check her out promoting TAS in coordination with SCTA’s 10 and Under Tennis efforts at local facilities in Orange County and for information to bring tennis to OC school playgrounds!

Philosophy

To provide a convenient, safe, low-cost way for children to gain exposure to tennis

Goals

• Have fun with friends, play games, learn basic skills and a sport they can play plus develop a healthy active habit for a lifetime
• To be able to rally the ball consistently with the forehand and backhand strokes
• Learn basic serve and volley skills
• Develop confidence in the ability to play tennis