Mullein Hill Christian Academy, Lakeville, MA
Adds After School Tennis Enrichment Program to Curriculum.
From “love” (the term used for the score of zero) to “ace” (winning serve), Mullein Hill Christian Academy based in Lakeville, MA students will have the option of learning tennis terminology, technique and team building as part of a newly added after school tennis enrichment program . The school is partnering with TGA Premier Youth Tennis (TGA acronym stands for Teach, Grow, Achieve), the leading school and community based youth tennis introduction model, and a national partner with the United States Tennis Association (USTA).
The program introduces kids from all backgrounds to the fun, positive, character-building aspects of tennis for students in Grade 2 to Grade 8. The after school program will run for six weeks and includes one hours session per age group.
“We are delighted to introduce tennis to Mullein Hill Christian Academy students and lead them into a sport that offers fun, fitness and the future of a lifelong activity,” noted Peter Dunlap, a 21 year Hingham, MA resident, and former Plymouth State University varsity tennis player who owns and operates TGA of Plymouth County.
Julie Villeneuve of Mullein Hill Christian Academy added, “We are always looking for new and fun programming to inspire and invigorate our students. The after school tennis program is a great fit for us.”
Mullein Hill Christian Academy welcomes students from preschool through 8th grade. The school, located at 25 Staples Shore Rd Lakeville, MA 0234, was founded in 1993. Mullein Hill Christian Academy Massachusetts is a registered, nonprofit organization.
TGA of Plymouth County recently announced a new Fall and Winter After School Enrichment Program and is registering private and public elementary and middle schools now. All TGA of Plymouth County coaches are certified by TGA, trained by Dunlap and undergo CORI background check.
TGA of Plymouth County has led programs at the Hull Recreation Department, the South Shore Sports Center of Hingham and the South Shore Special Needs Athletic Partnership (SNAP).
TGA provides all racquets, balls, training aids and portable nets for all ages, creating a safe and constructive tennis environment. The school only needs to supply the space. For example, half of a basketball court accommodates up to 15 students.
Dunlap and his team have an enthusiasm for tennis and enjoy working with children. The TGA curriculum makes tennis fun and relevant, often connecting it to classroom topics such as math, science and history and current events such as the U.S. Open. Individual and corporate scholarships (to cover all the children in a school’s program) are available.
TGA is one of the leading initiatives to grow the sport of tennis and is the only after-school youth tennis program in the country, which is making a significant impact on youth tennis and the future growth of the sport.
TGA, USTA and education experts developed a five level enrichment and instruction based curriculum for ages 5-10, and a play-based curriculum for students age 11-14. The program meets once a week and costs $99 per student. No special equipment or uniforms are needed. The only requirement is that children wear sneakers.
Whether this is the child’s first exposure to tennis or they are looking to take it to the next level, TGA programs helps children enjoy and grow with tennis. In partnership with the United States Tennis Association (USTA), TGA has developed a Youth Tennis Player Pathway to help guide families through the journey of learning and playing.
School superintendents, principals, athlet
ic directors, recreation directors and other school personnel interested in signing up for TGA’s Fall Program should contact Coach Peter Dunlap at 781-281-8565 visit www.PlayTGA.com/PlymouthCounty.
About TGA
TGA Premier Youth Tennis (TGA) is a youth development program that introduces youth to tennis at elementary and middle schools, childcare centers, and community based organizations. TGA is a national supporting organization of the Afterschool Alliance and Lights on Afterschool and is a corporate advocate and national partner of the President’s Challenge on Physical Fitness, as well as the National Council of Youth Sports.
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