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If your goal is to play collegiate tennis, become the top player in the district, section or nation, or simply making the high school tennis team, the academy is a great program to get you at your desired level. The tennis academy was created to give special attention to the Oklahoma players who are aspiring to achieve greatness on the court. Westwood's national award winning 12 court facility and its newly renovated clubhouse, give the academy coaching staff the tools necessary to develop our junior players.
 
Meet the coaches
 
David Marc
Felipe Trey
 
Player Updates


Michael Grunsted
Qualified for the Seg II USTA/MV Sweet 16

 
Nadege Jorda
 
Won all 6 singles matches in USTA/MV Team Event


Lexie Klingler
Grand Satellite G14 Champ


Bryce Buwick
B12 OKC Satellite Champ



Jackson Monroe
Westwood B14 Champ



Blaine Pryor
  Westwood G12 Satellite Champ

 

Congratulations to Lexie Klingler in winning her first USTA sanctioned tournament at the Grand Satellite.  She captured the G14 title that included two wins in a super tie break 3rd set.

Congratulations to Sophie Lopez for winning her first tournament at the Earlywine Jr. Satellite!

MAKE IT TWO!
Nadege Jorda has been accepted into her 2nd USTA National Open.  She will be competing in El Paso, TX July 3, 2010.  Good luck!

Congratulations to Michael Grunsted and Nadege Jorda in qualifying for the USTA/MV Super 2 tournament in Tulsa, OK.  Players get accepted through the Endorser tournaments or through the MV standings list.

Nadege Jorda had an exceptional showing in Tulsa, OK at the MV/Futures.  Jorda won 6 out of 7 matches to earn her a 5th place finish.  She also defeated 2 seeded players and won 3 matches in a match tiebreak.

Congratulations to Michael Grunsted for getting 2nd place at the Segment II Endorser BG10s.  Grunsted  qualified for the Oklahoma Boys 10s Team as well as getting an automatic bid into the MV Super 1 and Super 2 tournaments.

Congratulations to Nadege Jorda for qualifying for the USTA/MV Segment I Supers in Topeka, KS.  This is a level 1 sectional tournament and a level 5 national.  Great job Nadege!

Congratulations to Elizabeth Waters for winning the G14 Grand Holiday Fall Satellite.  This was Waters first tournament championship.  Watch her interview

 

 

Player Updates
Player 1
 

2010 ACADEMY SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP COUNT:  12


July 24
Enid Jr. SATELLITE

July 26
Norman Jr. Open

July 30
Chick-Fil-A Enid Jr. Open

Aug 2-3
OKC Tennis Center Jr. Open

Aug 2
OKC Tennis Center SATELLITE

Aug 6-8
Kickingbird Jr. Open

Aug 7
LTC August SATELLITE
Tulsa, OK

Aug 9-11
Edmond August Jr. Open

Aug 10
Edmond Jr. SATELLITE

Aug 12-15
USTA/MV Summer Section Championship
Consult your Academy coach before signing up for this tournament

Aug 20-22
ODTA Endorser
Consult your Academy coach before signing up for this tournament

Aug 27-29
Greens CC Endless Summer Jr. Open



 

Player Updates

Player 1

ACADEMY PLAYER SIGNS LETTER OF INTENT
Congratulations to Caitlyn Metseff for signing with Baker University.  Baker is located in Baldwin, KS and competes at the NAIA level.  This is the second player from the Westwood Academy that played at Baker.  Courtney Struble played there from 2004-2007.  Metseff will begin her college career September 2010.

SHAUNA BEACH COLLEGE PLACEMENT VIDEO
College coaches:  If you are interested in recruiting Shauna, please contact Director of Academy, David Minihan at 405-366-8859 or westwoodtennis@gmail.com.
Click here to watch Shauna's video

NEWSLETTER
Click here to view July Academy Newsletter

PLAYER TO WATCH WINNER
Congratulations to Shauna Beach from Oklahoma City in winning the 2010 Spring Player to Watch Ladder.  Beach is the first female to win this ladder.  She finished the season with 120 hours trained.  Michael Grunsted finished in 2nd place. 

FACEBOOK
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FORMER WESTWOOD STANDOUT HIRED AS OSU WOMEN'S TENNIS COACH
Former Westwood player, Chris Young was recently named as the new head coach for the women's tennis tennis at Oklahoma State University.  Young played on the same team as Westwood's current Head Pro, Marc Claude' and was coached by now Westwood's Director of Tennis David Minihan.
(read more) 

NEXT LEVEL
Jarrett Ferguson and Jackson Monroe, a couple of soon-to-be freshman, the first of Norman High and the second at Norman North, were about to face one another in the Norman Open final last week at Westwood Tennis Center, when they opted to delay their match for a moment.  A reporter had a couple of questions.  (read more)

ACADEMY PLAYERS CAPTURE 29 CHAMPIONSHIPS
To date, the academy has racked up 29 tournament titles along with three players reaching a #1 ranking in Oklahoma Satellite in their respected age division.

PASSING SHOTS:

  • Make sure you consult David or Marc before signing up for a USTA sanctioned tournament.
 
TESTIMONIALS

The Academy has been a fabulous experience. My son receives very individualized coaching - we get several emails a week with feedback about his performance. The coaches send video clips and articles that address his specific needs. All of this attention has really helped him focus and improve his tennis game.- Academy Parent

It seems like each coach knows his strengths and areas where he needs more work. The Academy has provided very personalized attention and a lot of specific feedback. They send coaching tips and updates, via email, to my son and to us (his parents), so we can get an idea of what he is working on too! Since he started the Academy I have noticed a dramatic increase in his interest, dedication and motivation - and big improvements in his play. - Academy Parent

The coaches in the Academy really encourage the players to excel and reach their full potential. They emphasize teamwork and respect among all of the Academy players. I am impressed with each of the coaches and thrilled that my son can benefit from their expertise - each one seems to know him and is eager to help him grow and succeed on the court. I couldn’t ask for more positive role models for my young teenager! - Academy Parent

My child has gained a tremendous amount of self-confidence, self-discipline and a true love for the game of tennis since he has joined the Westwood Tennis Academy. I attribute all of this to David Minihan and the rest of the Academy coaching staff. The Academy has a wonderful individualistic positive teaching style where by they are very connected to each student. The staffs past and present knowledge of tennis is incredible and they continue to teach new skills and techniques each week. I highly recommend Westwood Tennis Academy for those looking to enhance their child's opportunities in tennis. - Academy Parent

The Academy is a comprehensive mind, body, spirit program that will serve participants throughout their lives. It offers the obvious benefits of exercise and a healthy entertainment option for growing teens in our community. Westwood Tennis Center, a city organization, is the only outlet in Norman for young secondary students to participate in an organized team tennis program. Tennis is a wonderful individual sport for life, but team tennis provides that extra opportunity to be part of a group with a shared mission. The Academy experience provides multi-faceted skills including body training, coordination, concentration, strategy, discipline, a strong work ethic, and problem-solving. The program also guides students on how to be a good team member, effective partner, skilled communicator, and encouraging leader. The power and cohesiveness of the group offers a strong “identity” for our young people. The manners and civility inherent in the game reinforce a code of conduct we can all be proud of and grateful for. A unique aspect of the program is the ability to tailor specific classes and playing opportunities to each player’s individual needs. The coaches provide comprehensive evaluation feedback about each player on a weekly basis and this is used by the director to determine how to continue to create a program designed specifically for the player. This is an exemplary tennis program in an award-winning facility. Best of all, players have access to David Minihan, Marc Claude’ and their remarkable staff who are building a strong legacy of tennis in Norman. Bravo!
- Academy Parent

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