Yes, the blog is way behind

As I'm sure all of you know, the season will be starting this week.

I've perused the rosters but really have no insight to add.

I have a feeling the 4.5 division is going to be really fun and interesting this year, but I'm still holding off judgment based on who ends up actually playing for whom.

4.0 looks down overall and as of yet I don't see a killer team. Again, it's quite early in the process and things can still change dramatically.

League tennis is like college basketball, though...the players may change, but the quality head coaches will continue to recruit talent and manage it effectively. I'm still backing the captains with the impressive resumés in my office pool.

Feel free to discuss.

Draws Are Out.

The HTA Houston Open (I think that's what it's called nowadays) draws have been released. I quickly glanced at the early round match ups. Those I will be keeping my eye on:

In 4.0 men's singles the second round match between Tuyen Nguyen and Cuong Truong.

In 4.5 men's singles these first round matches: Coyle-Miles, Schmucker-Abshire, and Guy-McMullen.

Discuss.

There's a guy named Ty Cobb in the Open Men's singles.

/baseball fan'd

Coke deadline today

The HTA Houston Open deadline is today. Easter comes a bit early this year, and perhaps the deadline has snuck up on some people. Entries look light, but perhaps they will come flooding in (or maybe the deadline will be extended)?

The 4.0 singles already intrigues me. 4.5 dropdowns Daniel Kallus and Mike Salinas would seem to be the favorites, but the field will also contain league stalwart Cuong Truong, tournament warhorse Matt Drake, and a bunch of "no-names" who may be ready to emerge.

The 4.5 singles draw, at this early juncture, doesn't seem that interesting. Maybe that will change.

Lucy Kenyon Memorial Tournament

There is a benefit tournament this weekend for the family of Lucy Kenyon. Lucy was a young (27?) chiropractor with a lot of connections to the local tennis community who passed away from colon cancer in January.

Here are the details.

HTA Named USTA National CTA of the Year

Some may have seen this, but good recognition for the work put in by HTA from the national association.

Agree or disagree with policies put forth the staff does work hard for tennis in our community.

Congrats HTA!

WTT event in January

The next WTT event will be held January 21st/22nd at the Copperfield Racquet & Health Club. On January 21st the 3.0 and 4.0 levels will participate and on January 22nd the 3.5 and 4.5 levels will participate. Winners of each group will have the opportunity to compete in Sectionals February 18-20 and winners from the event will participate in the National Championships in Indian Wells, CA in early November! In order to participate, just go to www.wtt.com and search for the Houston event under Recreational events. You may register as a player that needs to be placed on a team or get a team together yourself! The rules and details are on the website as well. You need a minimum of 2 males and 2 females to form a team. The format is as follows: one set of men's and women's doubles, one set of men's and women's singles and 2 courts of one set each of mixed doubles. You will play a total of three matches. For more information, you may contact me at lance@thelokengroup.com or 832.387.8248.
A direct link to the website is: http://www.wttrec.com/recleag/league_info.asp?s=764&t=1&l=4518&f=2028&shw=gi

Tennis Warehouse 50% off select items until Dec 23 5pm PST

Tennis Warehouse 50% off select items until Dec 23 5pm PST

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They reached 50k fans on facebook and wanted to give nice discounts on tennis gear. 50% off all listed prices. Would be a good deal for a racquet or shoes. Picked up Nike Air Court Ballistecs 3.3 for ~50 bucks. If you don't see the prices right away in your cart, try refreshing.

Tax in CA.

Free 2 day shipping for purchases over $75

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Repost from Fatwallet BTW

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