News & Announcements
Clay season is in full swing and Roland Garros, also known as the French Open, is here. The French Open is one of the four major tournaments in tennis and presents an opportunity to discuss interesting tennis trivia and educational topics in our classes, including history, how the court surface affects … [ read more ]
We believe sports change lives. We’ve seen this take shape in many ways over the past 15 years at TGA. From the little self-esteem boost that comes along with the first time a child nails a tough skill, to the camaraderie that develops amongst teammates who turn into lifelong friends. There are so … [ read more ]
TGA’s goal is to lay the foundation for well-rounded athletes, which involves combining academics, athletics, and life lessons in our programs. Instilling these concepts from a young age, specifically sportsmanship, perseverance, and leadership, has many benefits that are applicable throughout life. … [ read more ]
We’re excited to announce that we’ve teamed up with our friends at HEAD Penn Racquet Sports to provide two lucky winners with a one-week scholarship* to one of the top sleep-away tennis camps in the country at The John Newcombe Tennis Ranch in Texas. The camp welcomes players of all skill … [ read more ]
You’ve probably heard about STEAM by now from the news, your child’s school, your job, or even us at TGA. If you aren’t familiar with the term, it stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. We incorporate lessons into TGA programs to show students that these disciplines … [ read more ]
TGA camps offer opportunities build friendships, learn about the academics behind sports, and stay active throughout the day. Studies have shown that more than 1 in 3 U.S. children and adolescents are considered overweight or obese. Children are also not getting enough physical activity or eating enough … [ read more ]
Days Until Summer Are you ready for school to end? Have you checked out your local TGA program’s summer camp schedule yet? While children are counting down the days to summer, many of us still can’t believe it’s already May (where did the time go?). Don’t worry, we’re here to make sure … [ read more ]
TGA specializes in introductory programs that focus on building the fundamentals and a passion for the sport for beginner and intermediate players. Our partners at the USPTA have a comprehensive service that can help those players looking to take their game to the next level. If you’re interested … [ read more ]
The year was 2003 and OutKast’s defining hit Hey Ya! was dominating the airwaves, everyone was tuning into The O.C. on Tuesday nights, and Michael Jordan was retiring for the third time. TGA’s CEO and founder, Joshua Jacobs, had recently moved back to his hometown of Los Angeles from … [ read more ]
