Lost Mountain Tennis Center

New Community Tennis Association Forming

Lost Mountain Tennis Center is forming a Community Tennis Association called The Lost Mountain Tennis Association.  Our mission statement is:

The purpose of our CTA is to provide tennis opportunities and programs for individuals in our community who ordinarily may not have the opportunity to participate. We will develop and grow tennis programs for West Cobb and its surrounding areas that will enhance participants' experiences and improve the quality of their lives.

Our slogan is:

"A Mountain Above"

If you would like to get involved feel free to give Traci a call or email. For more information, contact Traci Thomas at (770) 528-8525 or traci.thomas@cobbcounty.org.

New Program for Kids

Lost Mountain Tennis Center will be participating in USTA's new 'Quickstart format' 8 and under league. Children ages 4 to 8 will learn to play on mini tennis courts - designed for their size and ability. They will use a sponge-like tennis ball that helps the child with hand/eye coordination. The new format is being introduced in our October class sessions.  Please contact Traci Thomas or Jim Hunter at (770) 528-8525 for info and questions. The team format/league will begin Spring 2008. All matches will be played at LMTC!!!

Tennis Tip:

The Follow-Through for a Beginner

The follow-through is a mirror into what is wrong or right in a stroke. One that wraps around your neck like over-cooked pasta usually sends the ball out wide. A sharp downward motion makes the ball go straight down towards the court. Stopping the stroke at contact causes the ball to sail.  The best follow-through for a beginner is to finish the shot smoothly with your racquet on edge as though you have a penny on the top edge. Always pose at the end and check out the ending. You will really be able to tell the difference.

by Staff Pro Henry Oliver

Award Winning Facility!!!

Lost Mountain Tennis Center was recently named ‘Outstanding Tennis Facility' for 2006 by the United States Tennis Association. This is a prestigious award that goes to a select few of the thousands of tennis facilities throughout the country. The official announcement was made during the annual USTA meeting held in New York in conjunction with the US Open. The award recognizes those facilities based on the overall facilities quality and structure and the facilities programs in promoting tennis and serving the community. All award winners will be inscribed on a large wall plaque displayed in the lobby of the USTA National Tennis Center , site of the US Open.  See the list of facility winners on the USTA web site.

Other Recent Awards
Lost Mountain Tennis Center awarded 'Organization of the Year' for 2004 by the USTA-Georgia.