It's Mom's Time to Shine

As High Strung hit the courts in Surprise, Ariz., their hard work and training paid off, even against the strong competition they faced. In the end, High Strung won the Women’s 40 & Over 3.0 National Championship. 

This championship team made history as the first team out of Tennis Addiction in Exton, Pa., owned by the team’s coach, Anthony DeCecco, to accomplish such a feat (in 2017 a Tennis Addiction team placed second).

“As ladies playing at the 40 and over level, this is a huge stage for us,” Denney said. ”Most weekends we spend cheering for our kids (and for some, grandkids) at sporting events. It was fun for us to be the players this time and to have this teachable moment for our children.” 

That teachable moment? You are never too old to amaze yourself. 

High Strung team members thanked the network of teaching pros that helped them achieve success: Anthony DeCecco, Cindy Slachta, Alexander DeCecco, Kamala Kannan, and Jeff Rightnour. 

Pavis and Denney also thanked the Tennis Addiction and Whitford Country Club communities for all of their support and for rallying around the team. 

Congratulations to Rachel & Emily for being Captains of the Month! USTA Middle States is recognizing the incredible captains who have served the USTA League Tennis program in Middle States. Captains are being selected monthly and rotating by district, based on coordinator and player feedback. Know of a deserving captain you would like to be recognized? Email communications@ms.usta.com.