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Nothing makes us prouder than when our students or their parents tell us how their experience with sports has had a positive impact on their lives. Over the past 15 years of introducing kids to sports at TGA, we’ve found that these stories, just like our athletes, come in all shapes and sizes. Help us […]
We can’t believe it’s already that time of year again and we have to plan for fall. Lucky for you, we put together an FAQ about TGA’s sport enrichment programs to help you out. Q1) Does my child need to bring any equipment to school with him? Nope! TGA provides all necessary equipment. Q2) Does my […]
In case you missed it, almost 400 TGA students were featured in the July issue of USPTA’s ADDvantage Magazine for reaching the black level in TGA’s tennis enrichment program. This is an awesome accomplishment for these students — it signifies dedication to the game, a deep understanding of the fundamentals of tennis, and that they’re ready for […]
Summer time means a few things… no school, warm weather and fun days at summer camp. With all the excitement and activity that goes along with June, July and August, our friends at Vitalyte want you to remember staying hydrated is important. Even better, they’re offering a special 15% off discount for TGA customers to […]
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 play, and geography. Geography La Ville Lumière (The City of Light) – […]
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 many amazing […]
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. We interviewed students from around our network to discuss perseverance. PERSEVERANCE “To put forth […]
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 levels, ages 8-18, and include […]
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 are all around us, especially in sports. Let’s look at one […]
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 healthy foods; 92% of adolescents do not meet their […]
