Last month, we were proud to share insights about the ROGace philosophy. In our blog, we talked about what makes ROGace a vibrant community of friends and family. We discussed the key goals of our tennis education philosophy, what it means to “level up,” and how share the most rewarding experiences. In this blog, we’re…
Where can your child learn new skills, develop friendships, and have fun all year long? The answer is right here, right now at ROGace! More than just a tennis club, ROGace is a vibrant community of friends and family who enjoy the healthiest and happiest experiences—on and off the tennis court. At ROGace, our 12-and-under…
This summer, we’ve already studied two tennis greats: Martina Navratilova and Althea Gibson, both of whom shocked the world with their game-changing contributions to the game of tennis. To close out our three-part summer series, let’s get to know one more inspirational tennis champion: Andre Agassi. As we learn more about Andre Agassi, we’ll identify…
In July, we introduced you to the life and times of Martina Navratilova, whose personal and professional accomplishments can help us teach the importance of determination, pride, and sportsmanship. This month, let’s take a closer look at another barrier-breaking tennis champion: Althea Gibson. As we explore her story, we’ll identify three other key characteristics that…
In July, August, and September of this month, we’ll be looking at some professional tennis players who overcame adversity to achieve greatness. As we explore each player’s story, we’ll identify three key characteristics that helped them achieve significant personal and professional growth. As you continue to develop the skills of your junior tennis player, consider…
As parents and coaches, we always want what’s best for our kids. But sometimes our ideas of their success can compromise a healthy, shared approach toward a common goal. While teaching or coaching discipline, determination, and competitiveness is important, we must be thoughtful about the way we do so. Putting too much pressure on young…
Nobody knows your junior tennis player’s temperament better than you—their parent or coach. Are you parenting a raucous wildcard like John McEnroe? Are you coaching a powerful warrior like Serena Williams? Do you want to develop a sophisticated champion like Roger Federer? An athlete’s mentality can be the difference between having a positive competitive experience…
There are many reasons why we choose to enroll our children in organized sports. They allow our kids to discover their strengths, work toward personal goals, understand teamwork, make friends, expend some energy and reap the benefits of regular physical activity. They help them learn to win graciously and lose gracefully. Not to mention, they’re…
Every parent knows that watching our children succeed and cheering them on when they’re winning is the easy part of parenting. The challenges—and arguably the most crucial learning experiences for both parent and child—come when we our children must grapple with the feelings of defeat that they inevitably encounter when learning a new skill or…
At ROGace, we feel really lucky to do something we’re so passionate about every day. Not everyone gets to go to a job that feels more like play than work, and the fact that we get to share our love for tennis with so many awesome young athletes is truly a privilege. We know we’re…