Our Jr. Fed Cup Team returns home today after a full week in El Salvador. Team Bahamas ended on a good note yesterday with a 2-1 win over Jamaica.Kinza Johnson played the No. 2 position and started the ball rolling with a 6-3, 7-5 win. Peyton Anderson played the No. 1 position with a 0-6, 0-6 loss but…
The Bahamas will be participating in the Junior Fed Cup event in El Salvador starting tomorrow. Representing The Bahamas is a 3-memberteam of Peyton Anderson, Kinza Johnson and Kaylee Kanuka. The Team is coached by Chelsi Russell. Coach Chelsi was recently certified as an ITF Level 2 Coach in Valencia, Spain. The Junior Fed Cup…
At the close of the ITF Level 1 Coaching Course, the participants were able to put all the knowledge and skill learned into practice. On the court the coaches implemented lessons plans that they designed. The expert instructor Mr. John Goede, ITF Developmental Officer for the Caribbean led the group over the past 12 days…
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association is hosting another Coaches Course. Following the “Play Tennis Course” held in March 2019, the BLTA is adding to the skill base of coaches in The Bahamas with the Level 1 International Tennis Federation (ITF) Course. The Course is directed by ITF Development Officer for the Caribbean Mr. John Goede.…
Today at the National Tennis Centre, Coach Chelsi Russell organized a red and orange ball session for young tennis players. Other coaches who participated with their students were Coach Steve Taylor and Coach Mike Butler, President of the Southwest Tennis Club. Coach Chelsi said the focus was on fun, fitness and having red and orange…
The BLTA wishes to officially announce its winners and runners-up from our Annual Jr. National Clay Court Easter Classics held over the Easter holiday. Honourable mention goes to Peyton Anderson, triple crown-winner in the Girls’ Singles’ 16s & 18s and Girls’ Doubles 18s. The Tournament was held at the Gym Tennis Club, Winton Meadows. The tournament director…