Serve & Thrive – April Edition

Sarasota Kids Day, Summer Camp Registration, New Website, and lots more.

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Michael Boothman
March 26, 2025

Serve & Thrive – April Edition

Happy Spring, SRQ Tennis Family!

We're thrilled to bring you another exciting edition of Serve & Thrive, packed with big news, engaging events, and helpful resources for your tennis journey!

In this issue:

  • Exciting Announcement! Amanda has matched in Psychiatry in Bradenton—we're moving back to Sarasota/Bradenton!

  • Join us for Kid’s Day at the Sarasota Open Tennis Tournament on April 6

  • IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING TENNIS PROGRAMMING - Current Students - APRIL 2 - 13.

  • Summer Programs are here—time to secure your spot!

  • Parent Tips: Boost Your Junior’s Tennis Mindset

  • Launch of our new website and updated contact emails

🎉 Exciting Announcement! Amanda Matched For Her Residency🎉

We are beyond excited to announce that Amanda has officially matched for her residency in Psychiatry in Bradenton! This fantastic news means our family will be moving much closer to Sarasota, allowing us to be even more connected to our beloved SRQ Tennis community. I hope this puts some of your fears to rest that I might be leaving—I know some of you are disappointed, lol! We can't wait to be back and see all your smiling faces more often!

AND

🎾 Sarasota Open Kid’s Day – April 6

SRQ Tennis is proud to support the Sarasota Open’s Kid’s Day! Join us for an action-packed morning of tennis fun:

  • When: Sunday, April 6, at 9:00 am

  • Where: Sarasota Open Tournament Venue

  • Activities: Organized by local pros, featuring tennis games and skill drills.

  • Cost: Free to all players 18 & under

We’re calling on SRQ junior players to participate in this fun-filled event. We also welcome parent volunteers to assist. Pros helping out will receive free tournament passes!

Interested? Let us know! It’s a fantastic opportunity to connect, have fun, and enjoy professional tennis.

  1. Amanda and I are taking a week for some family time before her residency starts, so I will be unavailable from April 2–11, during the Sarasota Open.

  2. Our junior programs will continue running as scheduled on the same courts. Please anticipate longer lines and potential parking challenges during this busy period.

  3. We strongly encourage every student to participate in Kid’s Day on Sunday—wear your SRQ Tennis Swag proudly and help spread the word about our growing program!

  4. Private Lessons: No regularly scheduled lessons with me will be scheduled during this time; however, if you’d like to train with Coach James, please reach out to me.

  5. We can't wait to be back and see all your smiling faces more often!

🌞 Registration is Now Open For Summer Programs! Get a spot before they are all gone!

Summer tennis is right around the corner, and spots are filling up fast! Our summer programs are designed to be engaging, developmental, and fun for juniors of all ages.

👪 Parent Tips: Boost Your Junior’s Tennis Mindset

Encourage positive thinking and resilience on court:

  • Use positive language during matches.

  • Reinforce effort over outcomes.

  • Celebrate small improvements regularly.

🌐 New Website & Contact Emails Launched! 🌐

We're thrilled to announce the launch of our new website, making it easier than ever to stay connected and informed:

Updated Phone/Text Number: 941-239-4703

We've also updated our email contacts to better assist you:

Reach out anytime—we're here to help!