Cover Article in Match Point Featuring the TennisPlex!
Summer 2018, Mid-Atlantic Match Point
"THE PLEX...Changing the Tennis Landscape"
Martin Blackman, head of USTA Player- Development has this to say about the now five-year old tennis facility in upper Montgomery County Maryland. "The Montgomery TennisPlex has, under the direction of Jack Schore, produced high caliber programing that helps strengthen both grassroots and high-performance tennis not only throughout the Mid- Atlantic region, but the United States as well. I look forward to working with them for a long time." Read the full story.
The Award-Winning Montgomery TennisPlex!
USTA Impact, Inclusion, and Innovation Award
USTA Mid-Atlantic was pleased to announce Jack Schore Tennis and the Montgomery TennisPlex, as a winner of the 2016 Impact, Inclusion, and Innovation Award at the USTA Mid-Atlantic Conference and Awards ceremony held on November 12, 2016. This is the second year USTA Mid-Atlantic Section has awarded trophies to deserving individuals and organizations who work hard to promote and develop the growth of tennis in the community. Read story.
USTA Outstanding Facility Award
The United States Tennis Association announced on July 29, 2014, that it awarded the Montgomery TennisPlex the annual 2014 USTA Outstanding Facility Award. The award "recognizes excellence in the construction and renovation of tennis facilities throughout the country" and is based upon criteria such as excellence of court surface and light, accommodation for players, spectators and media, and aesthetics. In addition, the award recognizes excellence in programming, including: programs for over 500 juniors, outreach programs held at five area schools for 100-150 students; and strong support for USTA initiatives to grow the sport of tennis. Representatives from the TennisPlex will received the honor at the USTA semi-annual meeting on Aug. 30 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York City. For details, see USTA press release. See also the complete story in the 2014 fall Mid-Atlantic Match Point reprint, courtesy of Publisher Jim Gavin.
USTA Mid-Atlantic Section "Facility of the Year" Award
The Mid-Atlantic Section of the USTA bestowed another accolade on the Montgomery TennisPlex and presented it with the 2014 “Facility of the Year” Award at its annual Awards Luncheon on November 22, 2014. Vicki Datlow accepted the award on behalf of the TennisPlex. Also honored at the luncheon was Vicki’s son, Elliott Datlow, who received the "Teaching Professional of the Year" award.
Tennis Industry "Outstanding Indoor Facility of the Year" Award
The Montgomery TennisPlex added a new notch to its net post with the receipt of the Tennis Industry/American Sports Builders Association 2014 "Outstanding Indoor Facility Award." The major criteria for the award included excellence in design and construction. For details, see the complete story in the February 2015 issue of Tennis Industry magazine.
Distinguished Outdoor Tennis Facility Award
The Montgomery TennisPlex received the 2013 Distinguished Outdoor Tennis Facility Award. This prestigious honor, recognizing the TennisPlex's four outstanding lighted outdoor hard courts, was awarded by the American Sports Builders Association.
Jack Schore Tennis Named USTA Mid-Atlantic 2016 Mega Provider
The USTA Mid-Atlantic section has named Jack Schore Tennis as a 2016 Mega Provider. This recognition is based on the ability to promote the USTA commitment to providing tennis in every community through innovation and dynamic, responsive programming.
Impact, Inclusion, and Innovation Award
USTA Mid-Atlantic was pleased to announce Jack Schore Tennis and the Montgomery TennisPlex, as a winner of the 2016 Impact, Inclusion, and Innovation Award at the USTA Mid-Atlantic Conference and Awards ceremony held on November 12, 2016. This is the second year USTA Mid-Atlantic Section has awarded trophies to deserving individuals and organizations who work hard to promote and develop the growth of tennis in the community. Read the full story.
Montgomery TennisPlex in the News!
August 4, 2017, WUSA*9 News Video
"Family-Friendy Fun at the Citi Open"
The Citi Open Tennis Tournament this year features a week-long youth tennis camp. This is the "first time ever," emphasizes renowned Camp Coach Jack Schore, "that an ATP Tournament has offered an actual on-site tennis camp for juniors." He goes on to explain that the camp is the "best in the world" because it not only provides expert instruction, it also gives juniors the unique opportunity to be around the tournament all week, meet the players and see them compete, go to the media tent, hear the interviews, and immerse themselves in the professional world of tennis to which many of them aspire, including one camp participant, Calla McGill, who may win the Citi Open trophy one day. Watch the video!
December 3, 2016, The Washington Post
"Which sports are best for your heart? The answer may surprise you" by Linda Searing"
The Citi Open Tennis Tournament this year features a week-long youth tennis camp. This is the "first time ever," emphasizes renowned Camp Coach Jack Schore, "that an ATP Tournament has offered an actual on-site tennis camp for juniors." He goes on to explain that the camp is the "best in the world" because it not only provides expert instruction, it also gives juniors the unique opportunity to be around the tournament all week, meet the players and see them compete, go to the media tent, hear the interviews, and immerse themselves in the professional world of tennis to which many of them aspire, including one camp participant, Calla McGill, who may win the Citi Open trophy one day. Watch the video!
(Photo: Thomas Samson/Agence France-Presse via Getty Images)
August 2016, Feature of the Month
"Billie Jean King’s Eye Coach and Jack Schore Tennis"
The winningest coach in Stanford men’s tennis history, and arguably the best college tennis coach of all time, Dick Gould, referred to Jack Schore as “probably one of the two or three best coaches in the country.” Tennis channel even anointed him with the prefix, “Visionary Coach.” The term “legendary” has also been closely associated with him, and his resumé more than corroborates this. What has separated Jack Schore over his 30-plus year career in tennis is the transcendent record of success that he’s imposed at every conceivable level-pro’s, college, high school and individual juniors. Read the full story.
July 1, 2016, Newspaper Connections
"Restonian Takes 72-Hour Tennis Marathon Challenge"
From the kayakers to the trail runners at her Lake Anne residence, tennis marathon challenger Bonnie Vona sees workout opportunities abounding. After all, the 61 year old is training for the endeavor of a lifetime. Over the July 4 weekend she plans to surpass the Guinness World Record number, 36, for most consecutive opponents in tennis singles and reach 44 matches at the Montgomery TennisPlex in Maryland. Read the full story.
July 2, 2016, NBC 4 News
"Bonnie Vona In Action"
Bonnie Vona’s attempt to break the Guinness world record for consecutive tennis matches and raise thousands of dollars for Tennis Thanks the Troops captures the attention on NBC 4 News in this great report. See the coverage! (Note: The story begins after a short network ad.)
June 23, 2016, "Salute to Service Report," WUSA 9 News
"Veterans Adaptive Tennis Clinic"
In conjunction with the "Tennis Thanks the Troops: 72-Hour Salute," the Montgomery TennisPlex hosted the "Veterans Adaptive Tennis Clinic" on June 17, 2016, under the inspired leadership of Brenda Gilmore, nationally-ranked wheelchair tennis champion. Following a car accident at age 27, Brenda was paralyzed. Tennis changed her life and she now wants to inspire wounded veterans. See the WUSA 9 News video.
March, 2016, Tennis Industry Magazine, p. 50
"Club Concerns" by Alex Kor
Indoor tennis club closures, college program closures, and more are raising some questions about the future of tennis. Within a year, in our area alone 25 indoor tennis courts have been closed, and many colleges and universities around the country have eliminated tennis. On the university of Maryland Baltimore campus, tennis will be dropped at the end of the school year. One new tennis facility that has enjoyed considerable growth is the Montgomery TennisPlex. Why is this facility growing and planning future expansion? Montgomery TennisPlex CEO Jack Schore is the answer. The knowledge, experience and creativity Jack Schore has displayed over his 30-year career is a driving force for the TennisPlex success. Read the full article here.
July 16, 2015 Germantown Hosts College Tennis Showcase
The TennisPlex in South Germantown Park hosted nearly fifty top junior tennis players for college recruiting workshops at the 2nd Annual College Tennis Showcase on Saturday, July 11, 2015. The juniors played in front of college coaches from Harvard University, U.S. Naval Academy, Penn State, George Washington University, Howard University, Haverford College, Virginia State University, Salisbury State University, UMBC, Randolph College, Long Island University, Catholic University and Goucher College.
October 14, 2015, The Town Courier Gaithersburg
"Area High School Tennis Programs Feel Impact of Montgomery TennisPlex"
Tennis, with all of its intricacies, is not the type of sport that can be picked up in a day, month or even a year. The skills needed to be a competitive player, especially in tennis-rich Montgomery County, take years to develop. Area high school tennis coaches report that players who have trained at the Montgomery TennisPlex are making a huge impact on their teams. Read the full article here.
(Photo | Mac Kennedy – Northwest’s Jahnavi Murali in Oct. 8 match against Quince Orchard.)
August 27, 2014, source
"Parks Rec ‘n Roll” TV Clip Featuring the Montgomery TennisPlex"
See all of the amazing tennis activity at the Montgomery TennisPlex in this fast-paced, action-packed TV clip!
January 2014 Montgomery Tennis Plex Hosts Montgomery County Elementary School Teachers for Tennis Training in the Schools
On January 9, 2014, more than 120 physical education elementary school teachers from Montgomery County Public Schools participated in tennis groundstroke trainings during their Elementary Physical Education Teachers’ Countywide Meeting. The meeting was held in the indoor tennis bubble located at the Montgomery TennisPlex.
October 2012 Match Point Cover Story
In a very informative and interesting article from the Mid-Atlantic tennis publication Match Point, aptly titled Respect the TennisPlex, learn all about the tennisplex and its importance for Montgomery County. From its early beginnings to current classes and programs offered, this article is the tour de force on what the TennisPlex is all about. Read the complete story from Match Point here.
September 2012 Montgomery TennisPlex Holds Cardio Tennis Workshop
The Tennis Industry Association reports that one day before its Grand Opening, the Montgomery TennisPlex played host to a Cardio Tennis training workshop for tennis teaching professionals. Cardio tennis is growing in popularity all across the country, and the Montgomery TennisPlex is helping this healthy trend to continue.
September 2012 Montgomery TennisPlex in the Chinese Press
DWNews.com reported in Chinese all about the grand opening of the Montgomery TennisPlex and the new facility's curriculum, which includes tennis instruction for all ages in an elegant and quiet environment at a strategic location. The image shows a Montgomery TennisPlex Advertisement that appeared in The Washington Chinese Post and A&C Business News.
September 2012 Grand Opening
The weather was perfect on September 15, 2012, as more than 400 people, surrounded by great fanfare, enthusiastically watched the cutting of the grand-opening ribbon for the Montgomery TennisPlex. Watch this great video highlighting the event!
August 2012 Germantown Patch
"TennisPlex "Bubbles" With Progress"
Crews began inflating the tennis bubbles at Montgomery TennisPlex. Two all-season, air-conditioned, fabric-covered buildings will house eight indoor hard courts. In April, community leaders and local tennis pros gathered in Boyds and ceremonially broke ground on the $3.5 million, 9-acre tennis facility, which is expected to open at in mid-September. Read the story.
April 2012 GroundbreakingGermantown Patch
"The Dawn of The TennisPlex"
After years of preparation and planning, construction on the Montgomery TennisPlex began at the South Germantown Recreational Park on April 11, 2012. Community leaders and local tennis pros gathered in Boyds on a chilly morning to celebrate the ground-breaking for the the new tennis center. Read the story. See also the TennisPlex ground-breaking video.
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