People ask me all the time "Why Play Tennis?" These are a few of the reasons that I suggest:

• It's fun
• It's social
• It improves fitness and promotes a healthy lifestyle
• It's easy to find a league to join
• It is a lifetime sport
• Helps concentration and focus
• Most players that play as little as once a week can enjoy a better life style
• It is difficult to play tennis and overeat or smoke
• Tennis players tend to be goal oriented and set objectives
• Tennis forces you to move, remember the saying "Move it or lose it?"
• It is very inexpensive. With a just a one time purchase of a racquet (typically under $100.00) and a couple cans of balls (approx. $3.00 each)
• Tennis courts are everywhere, especially schools and public courts.
• Even if you do not want to join a club there are many tournaments open to the public through the year.
• The U.S.T.A. (United States Tennis Association) league is formed for players of all levels and ages. These leagues are joined at minimal cost.
• Your entire family can play
• Junior tournaments are held for every level of player and age.
• The U.S.T.A. has starter programs for all entry level players. Contact the U.S.T.A. online for more information
• It doesn't take a lot of time, usually a match lasts 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

Good luck on the courts!