Tennis as the Official Sport An Achievable Dream

Why Tennis???
 
Founder Walter Segaloff knew that by bringing these students onto the tennis courts, the students would not only learn a sports skill, but could also improve their entire person through character development and discipline.
 
Based on the ideals and success of the Israel Tennis Center, tennis helps focus on building self-esteem and social skills. By emphasizing structure with positive reinforcement and good role models, the students are given useful tools to succeed and excel in both tennis and life.

Even further, tennis helps develop critical thinking and stress management skills. Tennis is a sport where competition is without the benefit of a sideline coach.  This scenario helps our students prepare for relying on themselves to make crucial and quick decisions when needed. 

Tennis is a sport that extends past racial boundaries and old prejudices, and a sport that children can play throughout their business and social lives.   All students begin with tennis lessons in 3rd grade and continue throughout their education at An Achievable Dream (AAD).  Currently, a number of our high school tennis team members are ranked among the top in the district and regional tennis area.

An Achievable Dream Tennis Center

Located adjacent to An Achievable Dream Academy, An Achievable Dream Tennis Center is shared between An Achievable Dream and the City of Newport News Parks and Recreation.   During the day, AAD uses the center for tennis instruction and tennis team practice.  In the evening, tennis instruction and league play are available for the community.  

Tennis Team

An Achievable Dream participates in numerous United States Tennis Assocation (USTA) Jr Tennis tournaments throughout our region and state.   High School Dreamers participate on the Heritage High School team.

Tennis Highlights

Summer 2008

An Achievable Dream team wins First place in the USTA Junior Team Tennis Regional and District Tournaments, qualifying for play at the national playoffs.

Spring 2008

Heritage High School Tennis Team finishes 1st in District.  The team has 5 Dreamers.

Fall 2007

Tennis Team members rally with James Blake and Serena Williams during tennis clinic held at An Achievable Dream Tennis Center.

1992

Tennis first implemented with An Achievable Dream as a summer athletic camp with academic tutoring.