Summer 2026

Here's a look back at all the great 2026 programs/events!

Thank you to all the SATA members for helping support the programs and events this year!

SATA, in conjunction with the Yellow Springs Wellness Center, is developing a trial, year-round tennis model that builds community engagement and establishes a foundation for long-term regional tennis growth.

The first of the trial programs was a two (2) week Kids Tennis Camp. The camp was held the two weeks of August 10 - 13 and August 17 - 20, 2026. There were eight (8) players across grade levels 1 - 3 and many of them participated in this summer's (June) Yellow Springs Swing, Hit & Ace and Tennis Lesson Camps.

All the kids had a great time playing tennis and learning new skills. After the event everyone enjoyed refreshments and "tennis ball" cookies!

We had a fantastic day of Junior Team Tennis (JTT) sponsored by SATA for Springfield area high school students on Monday, July 27, 2026 at the Springfield High School tennis courts.

We had 26 registered and 21 students from 7 different regional high schools showed up and participated in 4 rounds of play! Every student played in at least 3 matches! Players were treated to donuts; pizza and drinks throughout the day. All participants also received a $15 Chick-Fil-A gift card. Students met new friends from different high schools and already asked about next year's event!

Programming was lead by the Springfield High School Head Girls Tennis Coach, Emily Kahoun, SATA USTA SafePlay™ providers Greg Clements and Deanna Brougher. Everyone enjoyed the day with this enthusiastic group of high school students and look forward to following their high school careers!

Schools that had 3 or more players received a free case of balls from SATA to start off their season. Four schools received cases: Clark-Shawnee, Kenton Ridge, Northwestern and Springfield high schools!

Clark-Shawnee HS

Kenton Ridge HS

Northwestern HS

Springfield HS

Click through more pictures of the JTT event in the image carousel below...

Yellow Springs
Tennis Camp

SATA sponsored a great second week of tennis in Yellow Springs the week of June 22 - 25, 2026 . There were thirteen (13) players across all the grade levels (1 - 6) and many of them participated in the first week Swing, Hit & Ace program.

The Antioch Wellness tennis courts were busy with players and USTA SafePlay™ approved instructors Greg Clements, Aiden Yeager and Saul Alvarez, a top player on the Yellow Springs High School tennis team.

The weather was warm, but everyone enjoyed meeting other players!

Yellow Springs
Swing, Hit & Ace

The USTA Swing, Hit & Ace event for Yellow Springs took place the week of June 15 - 18, 2026. Fifteen (15) participants took advantage of great weather (all but one day - see the inside pictures below). The players were introduced to the great sport of tennis!

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - A little rain didn't stop the Yellow Springs program.
Indoor tennis lessons continued...

NTPRD Swing, Hit & Ace (Session 1)

NTPRD (National Trails Park & Recreation District) sponsored a USTA Swing, Hit & Ace event the week of June 1 - 4, 2026. NTPRD introduced tennis to 15 students during this first of two Swing, Hit & Ace session.

Ridgewood School
Summer Enrichment

SATA is providing USTA SafePlay™ approved instructors for the Ridgewood School Summer Enrichment program across two weeks : June 15-19 and June 22-26, 2026. Approximately 20 students started with the basics of tennis.

Classes will be instructed by Greg Clements and Saul Alvarez, a top player on the Yellow Springs High School tennis team.

See a few pictures from week one... check back as the program continues!

SATA Physical Education (PE)
Training Classes

SATA sponsored Physical Education (PE) tennis training classes. The USTA OVTA instructor Tara Hayes provided instruction for eight (8) Springfield Area PE teachers on June 8, 2026 at the Ridgewood School in Springfield, OH.

The training includes online learning modules, in-service workshops for school districts, and access to K-12 lesson plans designed for gyms and blacktops. Below are a few pictures of the event.

May : IVTC / SATA Adult Social

SATA hosted our first adult May tennis social at Indian Valley Tennis Club (IVTC) in Springfield, Ohio on Thursday, May 21, 2026.

20 adults from Springfield and Yellow Springs enjoyed complimentary pizza, cookies, beer, wine, tennis and socializing with folks that love the sport of tennis!

A 50/50 raffle was held and Dr Rohit Nezhad was the winner. He graciously donated his prize money back to Indian Valley to assist with maintenance and court upkeep.

In total, Indian Valley received $270.00 from the raffle!

Thanks to all that assisted with set up and came out to enjoy a wonderful tennis evening!

May : BCCTC Red Ball Challenge

The Beavercreek Clay Court Tennis Club (BCCTC) hosted a free USTA Red Ball challenge this past Sunday, May 17, 2026. The BCCTC event introduced 47 participants, ages 4 - 16 years old to tennis!

All the kids and parents had a great time playing tennis and learning new skills. After the event everyone enjoyed pizza and refreshments!

May : Tennis Extravaganza

The National Trail Parks & Recreation District (NTPRD) and SATA had a successful May Tennis event for youth on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at Snyder Park!

NTPRD and SATA hosted a fun tennis introduction to 33 students!

SATA provided pizza, bread sticks, water and homemade cookies to all the players and their families.

Thanks to volunteers : Debra Mabry, Saul Alvarez, Greg Clements, Leann Castillo, Molly van Beysterveldt, Dave Engle, Josh Mabry, his stepdaughter, Kelly, and Deanna Brougher.

Great job everyone!!

Our Volunteers Rock!

Thank you to all the following for helping launch and support the SATA programs/clinics:

Kay Shell, Peggy Noonan, Nancy Pavlatos, Denna Brought, Beth Goodrich, Ann Chitkara, Pete Noonan, Dave Engle, Ruth Addis, Afshan Syed, Lemoh Mokhalinyane, Greg Clements, Molly van Beysterveld, Miriam & Ibrahim Ranginwala, Miste & Leeah Geraldineromero, Dan Metzcar, Ridgewood Students, Aiden Yeager, Alan Watson, Judy McGregor, Debra Mabry, Josh Mabry, Saul Alvarez, Maya Ostendorf and all the SATA Board members.

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