Dec
28
2009
Adult Group Tennis Classes
The Venus and Serena Williams Tennis Academy located at the Arthur Ashe Tennis Center of L.A. will begin its next 8-week adult group tennis classes on January 11 through March 5. Each 8-week session includes one class per week on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and cost $11 per class, $88 total. Adults of all levels are encouraged to come out. Instruction is provided by master tennis instructor Le George Mauldin (as seen on KNBC-TV Channel 4), and all classes will take place at the Rancho Cienega Sports Complex located at 5001 Rodeo Boulevard inRead more
Jul
29
2009
New Photo! Donald Young at 2009 L.A. Open
Jul
27
2009
Video – Rancho Tennis Club Summer Night Mixer Recap
“Now That’s G” –Rancho Tennis Club Promo (July 24, 2009) KNBC Channel 4 Los Angeles – Rancho Tennis Club Summer Night Mixer (July 24, 2009)
Jul
19
2009
New Photos! 2009 Venus & Serena Williams Tennis Academy Wimbledon Celebration
Photos by Charles Thomas Sr.
Jul
19
2009
Local Celebration of Williams’ Sisters
The Profit sisters are being hailed as possible successors to the Williams.
“Mary and Elizabeth have a chance because of the role their mother (Yvonne) plays in their training and helping the girls maintain their focus,” Richard
Williams, their primary coach, said. “The girls have the mental fortitude and the desire to keep pressing forward. That’s what it will take to propel them to the top in this sport.”
Despite having juvenile diabetes type 1, Elizabeth, 12, is ranked No. 2 in Southern California after three tournaments. Her match record is 12-2.
She made it to the finals of the 107th annual Southern California Junior Sectional Championships in the girls 12 age division out of 256 players. She complained of chest pains after completion of the first set and took a three-minute medical timeout plus a two-minute break. Her blood sugar had skyrocketed to 351. Though her competitive instinct compelled her to continue, her mother made her retire, unwilling to risk Elizabeth having a heart attack.
Jul
19
2009
Rancho to Host ’7 to 7′ Tennis Mixer
There will be a ‘7 to 7’ Tennis Mixer held at the Rancho Cienega Sports Complex’s Arthur Ashe Tennis Courts on Friday, July 24, 2009. From 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. tennis enthusiasts of all levels will enjoy a summer night of singles and doubles in Baldwin Hills. Hosted by the Venus and Serena Williams Tennis Academy and the Rancho Tennis Club, the event will feature music, a potluck, and games aside from tennis. All ages are welcome, however children under 18 must have parental permission. Rackets available. The cost to participate in the tennis clinic is $10 per person with all of the funds benefiting the Venus and Serena Williams Tennis Academy, a member of the California Tennis Association for Underprivileged Youths. The Arthur Ashe Tennis Courts are located at 5001 Rodeo Boulevard, adjacent to Dorsey High School. For more information and to RSVP please call (323) 392-6864 or email info@tenniswithlegeorge.com.
Nov
09
2008
Wednesday Night Adult Group Tennis Class
Sign up now for my Wednesday night adult group tennis class ongoing every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., for one hour. All levels welcome, rackets provided. Only $88 for 8 week/class session. All classes will take place at the Arthur Ashe Tennis Center located at 5001 Rodeo Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90016. Click here to sign up!