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School’s Wrapping — Summer Tennis Is Just Beginning
Camp starts June 2, match play kicks off April 27, and our high school players are finishing strong.
Michael Boothman
April 16, 2025
Welcome to April’s Serve & Thrive!
Hey SRQ Tennis families!
April has been a whirlwind of competition, improvement, and anticipation for summer! In this issue of Serve & Inspire, we celebrate your progress, share upcoming opportunities, and help you gear up for a season of tennis fun and growth.
What’s Inside This Issue:
☀️ Summer Camp Starts June 2
💼 Local Business Spotlight
🎾 Sarasota Open Highlights
🗓 Junior Matchplay Events
📆 High-School Clinics Resume Tues/Thurs @ 3:30 PM
Important Dates:
April 21: Competitive Highschool program starts back Tuesdays & Thursdays
May 22: End of school-year programming
June 2: First week of Summer Camp
🏕️ SRQ Summer Tennis Camp 2025
This summer, SRQ Tennis is the place to play, improve, and have fun. Whether your child is just starting out or ready to compete, we have the perfect camp experience waiting.
☀️ Weekly Camps: June 2 – August 8
Ages 4–17 | Red, Orange, Green, and Yellow Ball Levels
Half Day: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Full Day: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Extended Care: 8:00 AM early drop-off & 3:00–5:00 PM aftercare
🎾 What to Expect:
Game-based learning + competitive matchplay
Theme Weeks, Team Competitions, & Weekly Awards
Led by professional coaches in a fun, structured environment
Low player-to-coach ratio
Skill-level grouped courts for personalized attention
💰 Pricing:
Half-Day: $275-$375/week
Full-Day: $375-$500/week
Drop-in Days Available
Sibling Discounts Offered
🦦 Community Spotlight: Otterhelp Behavior Coaching
We’re proud to highlight a local gem that’s making waves in Sarasota—Otterhelp, founded by our good friend Ms. Becky!
Otterhelp offers social skills training, behavior support, and empowering programs that blend fitness, movement, and communication strategies for children with exceptionalities. Their mission? Helping kids thrive with confidence, independence, and meaningful social connections.
The 2025 Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open, held from April 6–13 at the Sarasota Sports Club, concluded with a thrilling finale. American Emilio Nava clinched the men’s singles title, defeating Canada’s Liam Draxl with a score of 6–2, 7–6(2).
In the doubles competition, the American duo of Robert Cash and JJ Tracy emerged victorious, overcoming Federico Agustín Gómez and Luis David Martínez 6–4, 7–6(3) in the final.
The tournament’s new venue at the Sarasota Sports Club provided an exceptional setting, enhancing the experience for both players and spectators. Many SRQ Tennis families attended, drawing inspiration from the high-caliber matches.
Upcoming Events
Mark your calendars for these can’t-miss events:
🎯 SRQ Junior UTR Verified Match Play (Sundays @ 1:00 PM)
We’re kicking off weekly verified match play every Sunday starting April 27 — perfect for players looking to compete, track their progress, and build their UTR in a supportive setting.
Who Should Play:
Youth Development Levels 2 & 3
Competitive Group players
Any junior ready for match experience
Match Play Details:
🗓 Sundays at 1:00 PM
📍 SRQ Tennis, LLC – Sarasota, FL
🎾 2 Co-Ed Singles Matches in 2 Hours
🔢 UTR Range: 1.0 – 16.0
💵 Entry: $35–$47.50 (based on division)
✅ Matches are verified through UTR and perfect for player development!
👉 Register Weekly at: utrsports.net
Spots are limited each week — register early and join us for competitive, fun, and fast-paced tennis!
USTA Tournaments
April SRQ Tennis Junior Circuit Championship
Type: USTA Junior Circuit
Age Groups: Boys' and Girls' 10 & under
Date: April 26, 2025
Start Time: 1:00 pm
May SRQ Tennis Junior Circuit Championship
Type: USTA Junior Circuit
Age Groups: Boys' and Girls' 10 & under, 12 & under, 14 & under
Date: May 3, 2025
Start Time: 1:00 pm
May SRQ Tennis Level 7 Junior Championship
Type: Level 7
Age Groups: Boys' and Girls' 12 & under, 14 & under, 16 & under, 18 & under
Date: May 18, 2025
Start Time: 1:00 pm
10 & under Junior Team Challenge Events :
May 17th, 2025: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
🎓 Shoutout to Our High School Players!
A huge congratulations to all of our high school players on an incredible tennis season! From first-time team members to varsity standouts, it’s been amazing watching your progress this spring.
We’re excited to get back on court with you for some final training sessions before summer — and before a few of you continue your journey at the collegiate level. You’ve made us proud, and we’re here to help you finish strong.
📅 Classes resume next week on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:30 PM.
Let’s sharpen up, set new goals, and make the most of these next few weeks together.
🎾 Coach’s Corner
As we head into summer, I just want to take a moment to say how proud I am of the growth I’ve seen in so many of our juniors this spring. From better footwork to sharper attitudes, the progress has been incredible. Whether it’s Red Ball players learning to rally or our older juniors competing with confidence, the improvements are showing — and I’m truly amazed.
I didn’t make it to the Sarasota Open this year, but hearing the buzz from our players who attended has been inspiring. That kind of energy is exactly what we’re bringing into our Summer Camp 2025. Let’s keep the momentum going.
– Coach Michael
✅ Ready to Register?
Let’s make this summer one to remember! Whether your child wants to develop new skills, make friends, or get tournament-ready, SRQ Summer Camp 2025 delivers.
🔗 Register now at: srq.tennis/summer-camp
📅 Camps begin June 3 — spots are filling fast!
If you have questions or need help choosing the right program, just reply to this email or text us at 941-239-4703. We’re here to help!
