NEWS

Courtside Market will be the “official” online logo shop for “Little Mo” and “Mini Mo”.  Great stocking stuffer ideas. Go to Tournaments to click on button to shop for the tennis player in your family. Click here to read more for press release.

Legendary coach, Nick Bollettieri, will give a tennis clinic to all “Little Mo” players on Friday, December  9 at the “Little Mo” Internationals at the IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy in Bradenton, Florida.  We hope you will plan to attend the tournament and participate in Nick’s clinic.  Entry is online:  mcbtennis.org and click on Tournaments.

Keep up the good work and win the Open this year.  Good luck from MCB!

for Sunday, October 2 at the Arlington Tennis Center. The “Mini Mo” tournament is designed for boys and girls ages 5-10.Matches will be played on  36′ courts, 60′ courts and 78’s courts with red, orange and green “low compression” balls depending on the age division. For entry form, please email Cartennis@aol.com.  The “Mini Mo” is open to any player nationwide and offers the opportunity for tournament play  with trophies, sportsmanship medals and other prizes to be given.  Players will have a fun day on the courts, meeting new friends and enjoying this game of a lifetime.

Wishing you good luck, Donald – “Little Mo” National champion Boys 11 – 2000.

The “Mini Mo” date is now Sunday, October 2 from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm – match times will depend on the age division.  All matches will be played  at the Arlington Tennis Center.  Age divisions:  5 & 6,  7 & 8, 9 & 10 (beginner & advanced).  Matches will be played with either the red, orange or green ball on the shortened 36′ or 60′ courts depending on the age division.  The Advanced 9 & 10’s will play on full court with the green ball.  For an entry form, please email Cartennis@aol.com. 

Congrats Ryan on your “wildcard” into the main draw of the U.S.Open. Good luck from MCB! Click here to see Ryan’s interview.

Congrats to Catherine Bellis, Michaela Gordon, Riley McQuaid and Ryan Peus for making the top 4 at the 2011 USTA National Girls 12 hardcourts in Georgia.  The same four girls were the top four players in the Girls 9’s at the “Little Mo” Nationals in 2008.  Way to go girls! Keep up the good work.  We are so proud of you at the MCB Tennis Foundation. Final Four of USTA Girls 12 National Hardcouts – 2011 Riley and Ryan knew each other before  “Little Mo” from their SoCal section.  Cici knew Ryan before “Little Mo”  from one tournament.  But, Cici, Riley and Michaela all met at the “Little Mo” Girls’ 8s.  Riley and Ryan practice together in SoCal and Cici and Michaela practice together in Nor Cal!  Michaela moved to NorCal  after the  “Little Mo”  9s.

Austin Mayo (age 17) from Austin, Texas and former “Little Mo” player attended a week camp at IMG and was honored with the Gatorade “G” award for displaying heart, hustle and soul while exhibiting a true desire to be come the total athlete.  Only one camper in each sport at IMG is selected for this honor. Congratulations, Austin!Austin attends the Austin Tennis Academy in Austin, Texas. “Austin Mayo has displayed Attitude, Concentration and Effort on a daily basis and has received recognition by our coaching staff. Our coaching staff strives daily to deliver Quality Instruction within a Competitive Environment and provide all of our summer camp athletes with the Opportunity to fulfill their individual athletic potential.  Athleticism, Strict Discipline, High Work-Rate, and a Winning Mentality are the minimum expectations we have and congratulations to Austin who has excelled.”