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TCF · 08-25-2012, 07:47 PM

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Alohajrtennis · 08-25-2012, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TCF

Hey buddy, wow that is quite a move! Never been to Phoenix. That surprises me too that the Jr. tennis is not a bigger deal.

Good luck out there!

In the summer, it's not a "hotbed", its just hot.

I have also heard some no so great stories about junior tennis in the Southwest under Dr. Tim Russel. But not to worry, he's not running junior tennis in the southwest anymore.

Alohajrtennis · 08-25-2012, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BMC9670

Hey TCF!!!! Sorry to weigh in late here but WELCOME BACK!

I've been scarce around here as well going through my own relocation. Moved from Philly to Scottsdale, AZ. Wasn't looking to move, but got a good opportunity and we were up for the adventure.

We like it here OK, but I am a little disappointed in the tennis scene so far, especially for the kids. I thought this was a "hotbed" because of the climate, but I see a lot of "it used to be great" clubs and programs. Clubs are a bit run down and lot's of beginner kids and some elites training with private coaches, but I haven't found much in between.

For now, we are living in an apartment until our house is built, so we have courts about 50 feet outside our door. Nice. But I'd like to find some other kids for mine to play/train with. Know anyone in the Phoenix area?

You may want to look into Eurotennis Academy. Seems like half their 12 zonals teams came out of there. Don't know anything about them other than that, so this is not a recommendation.

TCF · 08-26-2012, 07:12 AM

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BMC9670 · 08-26-2012, 12:09 PM

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I hear you. The weather forecast says highs of 102, 108, 104, 102. Dang!

Honestly, it's not been as bad as we thought. I've played all summer - just early in the morning on the weekends and after sunset during the week. If you avoid the midday sun and late afternoon heat, it's doable. There is a lot of truth to the cliche: "it's a dry heat" - 90 to 100 is actually really nice here. Good thing is, 8-9 months of the year it's perfect.

TCF · 08-27-2012, 06:06 AM

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