January Tip of the Month

Mindee Epstein
Herrmann Tennis Academy
Fitness Tips

Exercise: One leg Squat
1. Balance on one leg
2. Squat until you feel a burn in the quadricep
3. Hold the squat for three counts
4. Complete 20 reps on each leg

This exercise is great for developing strength in the ankle, knee, and hip. It creates superior posture alignment and balance. In tennis our weight is often supported on one leg, therefor it becomes essential to train on one leg.
(Andrew Finke)



Stretch: Hamstrings
1. Lay on your back with your knees bent and feet touching the ground
2. Lift one leg straight into the air and one leg towards your body
3. Hold for three counts
4. Complete ten reps with each leg

This stretch will elongate the hamstring and improve your range of motion.
(Michigan Recruit Evan King)

HTA Players Face Evan King

On Wednesday, December 31 Evan King, the top ranked 16 year old in the U.S. and Scott Oudsema, a former professional player, were at the Glenbrook Racquet Club training. After King was finished with Oudsema he challenged some of the best 12-16 year old players in our program.

King is a University of Michigan recruit whose father, Van, is a tennis pro at GRC. He currently holds the top ranking in the USTA Boys' 16 rankings and is third in the Boys' 18 rankings.