Racquet Sports Announcements

Ransom Medina is a USPTA certified coaching professional with over 10 years of experience. He began playing tennis at the age of 6 and quickly rose through the junior ranks, achieving a No. 14 ranking in Texas and breaking into the Top 50 nationally. Ransom captured the ATA National Championship title and added multiple state championships throughout his junior career. His UTR rapidly climbed as high as 12, a level comparable to top American Division I college programs. At The Houstonian, Coach Ransom leads several of our most energetic and well attended clinics and events, including the early morning "Rise Before the Sun” cardio clinic, and Davis Cup ties. 
To add speed to your groundstrokes, use your body rotation with the swing instead of relying only on your arm. Power starts from the ground up, with hip and shoulder rotation working together to create an effortless pace through the ball.

 
Mike May: Padel Tip
Mike May has worked at The Houstonian since 1994 and took over as Director of Racquet Sports in 2002 and stayed in the Director role until 2023. Mike also has a passion for writing and is the author of the book "iZone Formula” which focuses on the instincts that prevent an athlete from achieving their goals. Mike also has an extensive background with Padel having competed for The USA Team at the World Championships 12 times between 1994 – 2018.
One of the most important things in padel is shot tolerance. It’s your ability to stay in the point longer than your opponent. A consistent player is thinking and building points, not reacting and giving points away. Stay in the rally and wait for a mistake. Set a goal like putting ten balls in play every point before going for a winner. No one complains about a Padel partner, being too consistent!


Anthony Bright: Pickleball Tip
Anthony is a Certified RSPA Elite Professional, RSPA Accredited Professional and Pickleball Professional. He is committed to continuing education with over 15 years of teaching experience. He is a USTA 5.0 NTRP Rating, specializing in coaching all levels from beginner to elite. He remains active in USTA leagues and tournaments.
After your return of serve, aim for a deep, controlled shot to the baseline. This gives you and your partner time to move up to the kitchen line in sync. Practice this together at your next session, and you’ll see how taking that steady pace puts you in control of the net.

Get your children ready for summer racquets camp: 


Tennis services:
 

Cinco De Mayo Tennis event was a success!
Thank you to everyone that joined us for our tennis Cinco de Mayo event.
 

Pickleball Open Play:
Saturday open play paddle stacking etiquette: When you put down a paddle on a skill level stack, you are committing to that stack. You are not allowed to shuffle your stacks after placing it on the table.  

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