For our moms and dads . . . Here are a few facts why you should sign your child up for tennis today:
• Tennis players score higher in vigor, optimism, self-confidence and self-esteem and score lower in depression, anger, confusion, anxiety and tension than other athletes and nonathletes Source: Dr. Joan Finn and colleagues at Southern Connecticut State University.
• Since tennis requires alertness and tactical thinking, it may generate new connections between nerves in the brain and promote a lifetime of continuing development of the brain. Source: University of Illinois scientists.
• Tennis outperforms golf and most other sports in developing positive personality characteristics. Source: Dr. Jim Gavin, author of “The Exercise Habit.”
• Competitive tennis burns more calories than aerobics or cycling, according to studies in caloric expenditures.
• Tennis teaches children how to handle pressure, stay focused and achieve goals.
• Tennis will help your child build a strong, flexible body and the mindset of a winner that will benefit him/her later in life.
• Tennis is also a good sport for kids who are struggling with obesity, high blood pressure & cholesterol. Your child will burn calories which will help him/her lose weight and maintain a lower level of cholesterol. Source: American Heart Association
• Tennis, as a physical activity, helps kids sleep better and they are better equipped to handle emotional & physical challenges in and out of the classroom.
• For the moms and dads, adults who participate in tennis 3 hours per week (at moderately vigorous intensity) cut their risk of death in half from any cause. Source: Dr. Ralph Paffenbarger, M.D. who studied 10,000+ people over a period of 20 years.
Tennis is a just an affordable, all-around great sport for the young & old.
Why Play Tennis?
For our moms and dads . . . Here are a few facts why you should sign your child up for tennis today:
• Tennis players score higher in vigor, optimism, self-confidence and self-esteem and score lower in depression, anger, confusion, anxiety and tension than other athletes and nonathletes Source: Dr. Joan Finn and colleagues at Southern Connecticut State University.
• Since tennis requires alertness and tactical thinking, it may generate new connections between nerves in the brain and promote a lifetime of continuing development of the brain. Source: University of Illinois scientists.
• Tennis outperforms golf and most other sports in developing positive personality characteristics. Source: Dr. Jim Gavin, author of “The Exercise Habit.”
• Competitive tennis burns more calories than aerobics or cycling, according to studies in caloric expenditures.
• Tennis teaches children how to handle pressure, stay focused and achieve goals.
• Tennis will help your child build a strong, flexible body and the mindset of a winner that will benefit him/her later in life.
• Tennis is also a good sport for kids who are struggling with obesity, high blood pressure & cholesterol. Your child will burn calories which will help him/her lose weight and maintain a lower level of cholesterol. Source: American Heart Association
• Tennis, as a physical activity, helps kids sleep better and they are better equipped to handle emotional & physical challenges in and out of the classroom.
• For the moms and dads, adults who participate in tennis 3 hours per week (at moderately vigorous intensity) cut their risk of death in half from any cause. Source: Dr. Ralph Paffenbarger, M.D. who studied 10,000+ people over a period of 20 years.
Tennis is a just an affordable, all-around great sport for the young & old.