Sharlene Sternberg
Tennis can make you a better version of yourself in several ways, both mentally and physically.
• Physical Fitness: Tennis improves your vascular health, strengthens muscles, and enhances flexibility.
• Mental Toughness: Tennis requires focus, patience, and resilience.
• Discipline and Consistency: To improve in tennis, regular practice and continuous learning are essential, which fosters a strong sense of discipline and consistency.
• Problem Solving and Strategy: Tennis involves anticipating your opponent’s moves, reading the game, and adapting tactics on the fly.
• Self-Confidence: The feeling of achieving new goals or overcoming challenges on the court, which can boost your confidence, which can spill over into your personal life.
• Social Connection: Building relationships through tennis fosters teamwork, communication, and a sense of community.
Don’t take my word for it—just ask Madison Keys who won her first grand slam title at the Australian Open at 29 years of age, newly married to her coach and embodies a new perspective of her career. I met Maddie in Barcelona prior to her match with Coco Gauff at the Barcelona Open, so I can reach out on your behalf.
Ultimately, tennis helps build character, improves your physical and mental well-being, and creates opportunities for connection and growth. So, come join us Monday through Friday at 9 a.m. for Mixed Doubles Drop-in Drills, and Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon. We also host social activities like the one we held on Feb. 15 with our pickleball pals! Such a great way to acclimate people to the sport of tennis and for some of us to try a new sport, too. Camaraderie and communication are key here at SunBird!