The growth and popularity of adaptive tennis programs is helping participants as well as the sport itself, and one of the most dedicated and tireless supporters of these initiatives is Marcy Hirshberg, vice chair of the USTA’s National Adaptive Tennis Committee. Over the past few years, Hirshberg has worked to garner resources for adaptive programs [...]

PLEASE READ Important SOGA Summer Games Announcement As we continue to adjust and navigate our daily lives through the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is vitally important we follow the appropriate guidelines for our own personal safety and responsibility as well as for others. Based on current Center for Disease (CDC) guidelines and [...]

As Jim Hamm says, "Social distancing is NOT social disconnecting." If your community or neighborhood courts are available, get out and play tennis as a family. This helps everyone get some fresh air while allowing your athlete to practice. Share your pictures of your "hits and giggles" to encourage other #specialpopstennis families and athletes.

To Special Pops Tennis athletes, volunteers, and supporters:   Based on the updated Special Olympics Georgia announcement (see below), all 18 SPT training sites are now closed through May 1, 2020. We will continue to share updates related to the SOGA Summer Games and the resumption of our training sites as more decisions are made [...]