Pro’s Tennis Tip   
   We have a number of teams in the Adult USTA League playoffs and in preparation for their matches, we recommend these three steps.  First, get comfortable with your pre-match preparation, making sure you have all your equipment in order, that you are nutritionally ready and physically ready to play.  Second, practice a few days before at the same time of your match and if possible, under the same conditions with similar opponents. Third, mentally prepare for the match by staying positive and appreciating the moment for what it is, an opportunity to enjoy a good competitive match.

Summer Camps
   The tennis camp will be offered the following weeks in July and August: July 15, July 29, August 5, and August 12.   
  The camp will run Tuesday – Friday from 9-11:30am. The price for members is $150 per week and $180 per week for non-members. Camps are for kids between the ages of 8-15. We will focus on all aspects of tennis including stroke production, footwork and balance, sportsmanship and even video analysis of players’ shots. If you are interested, please pick up a form at the tennis board or contact Steve Summer @ 924-6226.  

Junior Tennis News
   Mt. Tam had 18 juniors participating in the Spring Showdown held at Stanford. The Spring Showdown is a team event with clubs from all over the bay area participating. While none of the Mt. Tam teams won their group, we had the largest turnout of all of the participating clubs.
NetWorks 
   When looking to find the right shoe, take this simple test to see if it is the right fit.  Force the heel of your foot to the very back of the shoe, then slightly bend your knee and see if there is at least a 3/8 of an inch space between your toes and the front of the shoe.  With this space you will be able to tolerate hard stops without damaging your toes.

Friday Night Drill & Grill
Friday, July 25, 5:45pm
  The Drill & Grill is an hour and a half of tennis followed by food and drinks. Tennis pro Mike Downs will head up the tennis part putting players through doubles drills plus coaching them while they play. Sign-ups will begin in early July.  

Free Clinics for July
Tuesday,  July 1, 1pm
Saturday, July 12, Noon
Tuesday, July 15, 1pm

Family Night
Friday, July 18, 5:45pm
Steve will mix and match players while the little ones get to watch a “G” rated movie in Childcare. 

Mill Valley Seniors
   Mt. Tam had several players entered in the Mill Valley senior’s tournament held at the Mill Valley Tennis Club. All totaled, we had 15 men and 9 women.    Tennis pro Shibu Lal won the 35’s singles and teamed with fellow tennis pro Steve Summer to take the 35’s doubles title as well. He also reached the finals of the under 100 mixed event. Jeff Greenwald reached the finals of the men’s 40’s singles. Chrissy Costamagna reached the finals of the women’s 40’s singles and teamed with Kristen Lehmkuhl to reach the finals of the women’s 40’s doubles event. Diane Demartini teamed with Shelly Thigpen and reached the finals of the women’s 50’s doubles. Valerie McKinney reached the finals of the woman’s 35’s singles.  
   It is great to see so many players from our club competing in these tournaments. Congratulations to all of them for getting out there and playing!

Under 8 Summer Tennis Camps
   All ages under 8 are welcome to experience hourly instruction in a group of 4. Times: Monday-Thursday at either 11:30-12:30 or 3:30-4:30. Cost: $20 per hour for members and $25 per hr. for non-members