NEWS

The “Little Mo” Internationals on tv news: http://cbs12.com/sports/stories/vid_184.shtml  (click here)

Anne Smith, a 10 time Grand Slam doubles/mixed doubles champion from 1980-1984 and former #1 doubles player in the world will be the guest speaker at the “Little Mo” Internationals and will also be giving a “complimentary” one hour on-court clinic for all “Little Mo” international players at the PGA National Resort & Spa on Friday, December 7.  Anne will also be giving a 30 minute talk on mental toughness on Friday, December 7 following the opening ceremony at the PGA Honda Pavillion.                                  Ages 8, 9, & 10: 12:30 – 1:30pm                                Ages 11 & 12:       1:45 – 2:45pm Anne has her doctorate in educational psychology and will be giving a “complimentary” 30 minute talk to all “Little Mo” players and parents on mental toughness and sports psychology from 5:00 – 5:30 on Friday, December 7 at the PGA National Resort & Spa (Honda Pavillion). Anne will be available during the tournament for “complimentary” 30…

The 6th annual “Little Mo” Internationals is set to begin on Friday, December 7 at the PGA National Resort & Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.  The player check-in Friday afternoon at PGA along with a “complimentary” clinic given by Anne Smith, 10 time grand slam champion.  The opening ceremony/player parade will begin at 3:45pm at PGA followed by a talk on mental toughness given by Anne Smith at 5:00pm. Matches will begin on Saturday morning and continue through Tuesday, December 11.  (Wednesday, December 12 is a rain date or if there are any delays.)  Matches will also be played at BallenIsles Country Club.  Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles for boys and girls 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12. www.mcbtennis.org

The Ryan Harrison Invitational is this weekend!! Everyone come out and see some great tennis, food and fun for a great cause!! Tax deductible contributions to The Wounded Warrior Project! There will be a dinner and dance Saturday night at the Horseshoe Riverdome and Tennis exhibition Sunday at the Centenary Gold Dome with 6 great pros Ryan Harrison, Christian Harrison, Mike Bryan, Bob Bryan, Scott Lipsky, and Ryan Sweeting!! Come support our Wounded Warrior Project! Thanks and have a great weekend!!! Thanks also to Atlas and Specialist Hospital for all of the hard work to put this event on!!

Brandon Riddle (Germantown, Maryland), an outstanding “Little Mo” player, recently visited the U.S Open and the Walk of Champions.  Brandon was thrilled to see Maureen Connolly’s name on the list of champions: 1951, 1952 and 1953.  Brandon’s favorite quote is follow your dreams and enjoy the journey.

http://tenniskalamazoo.blogspot.com/2012/10/mackenzie-mcdonald-commits-to-ucla.html Mackie McDonald, former “Little Mo” champion signs with UCLA.  He mentions the “Little Mo” as  one of his first big wins at 11 years of age.  Congrats, Mackie.  We are so proud of you. Mackie wins “Little Mo” Nationals Boys 11                          Off to UCLA!

Dear Players and Parents: We hope you are planning to join us at the “Little Mo” Internationals in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida from December 7-12, 2012.  The tournament is open to any player from the USA and worldwide ages 8-12.  News Flash: Players age 8, 9 and 10 have the option of playing with traditional yellow ball or the green dot ball at the “Little Mo” Internationals.   By offering the yellow ball division for players 10 & under, the “Little Mo” continues its tradition of players playing others who are similar in age and ability. To register: go to www.mcbtennis.org.  Click on Tournaments and the sun icon and the appropriate flight in order to play others born in the same year.  Each flight will have trophies awarded 1st – 4th place and consolation winner and runner-up.   Yellow ball Divisions Flight A – 11’s (born in 2001) Flight B – 10’s (born in 2002) Flight C – 9’s (born in…

Congratulations to the 2012 “Little Mo” Nationals champions! Boys 11 – Leighton Allen – Austin, Texas Boys 10 – Billy Suarez – Huntington, New York Boys 9 –  Anesh Jayasundera – Austin, Texas Boys 8 – Noah Hernandez – Chicago, Illinois          Sportsmanship – Eliot Spizzirri – Riverside, Connecticut Girls 11 – Sophia Hatton – Syracuse, New York Girls 10 – Fiona Crawley – San Antonio, Texas Girls 9 –  Charlotte Owensby – Boca Raton, Florida Girls 8 – Cori Gauff – Atlanta, Georgia           Sportsmanship – Tsehay Driscoll – Pacific Palisades, California

Tsehay Driscoll (Pacific Palisades, CA) shows off her recent sportsmanship award from the “Little Mo” Nationals to former “Little Mo” Nationals champion,  Deiton Baughman.