Testimonials

When I take a minute to look back on the summer of 2010,
I picture the summer as being the most memorable and exciting experience a high school tennis player could ever have. I got to go to a four star tennis camp at the University of Virginia for a week in the memory of Jill E. Hungerford. I met many great and interesting people many of whom were international! My tennis instructors were the best. They taught me new great drills, skills, and how to be an effective tennis player. They helped me in numerous ways both mentally and physically. We worked on every tennis skill possible. I also played a lot of doubles and single matches. The level of tennis was much different then I was used to, but it was great because it challenged me and overall made me a better tennis player. I never thought I would be playing tennis for 6 hours in triple degree weather everyday for a week! Four Star was not always serious. We went to Kings Dominion Amusement Park for a half a day. After a hard day of tennis we would have recreational time such as flag football, swimming, or dancing. There would always be time to chat with new people. Overall this experience has given me confidence in myself and my game. It also has given me courage to try new things, meet new people, and experiment with the knowledge I learned to improve my tennis game.

I want to thank Lancaster Tennis Patrons Association for giving me this scholarship to attend Four Star tennis camp. It was a great experience that I will never forget. It is truly a blessing to have people like LTPA that want to better young tennis players both on and off the court.

Thank you again,
Lori A. Noble

As I got out of the car that Sunday morning I was as nervous as I had ever been. I was excited, nervous and even somewhat worried. However, hoping I would just relax and enjoy the experience. This experience, of course, was attending the 4-Star Tennis Camp at beautiful campus of University of Virginia.

After getting settled in the first day, we got on the courts for about 2½ hours and just worked on forehands, backhands and serves, allowing the directors to watch us. The next day was when it set in, playing tennis for about 6 hours a day! The schedule was very full, but lots of fun. In the evenings, we always had an activity that allowed us to get to know each other better. I must say I met so many friends from all over the world and I miss them very much. I feel as though the instruction at camp enabled me to be much more consistent and my game play/strategy has improved. We worked on every tennis skill and played a lot of real singles matches and doubles. Overall, I gained a lot from this experience including friends, tennis skills and a glimpse of what college could be like. Staying in a dorm was a very new experience as well as many other things.

I want to thank the Lancaster Tennis Patrons Association for choosing me to attend the camp in the name of Jill E. Hungerford, Ph.D. I am truly grateful to have had this incredible opportunity. I am definitely considering going next year.

Thanks Again,
Ashley N. Toms

 

Dear Mr. Hungerford,

First of all, I would like to thank you and the Lancaster Tennis Patrons Association for the wonderful opportunity afforded me by the scholarship in Jill's name to attend the 4- Star Tennis Camp last month. I played a lot of tennis and I feel very sure that the instruction that I received will enhance my game this fall.

I was lucky enough to get to spend a week at the University of Virginia. What a lovely campus! While working on my game, I met students from all over the world. My roommate and her sister were from Denmark and I also met a young man from England. All who attended were excellent tennis players. During tournament play, I was quite impressed with the competition.

Upon assesment of my game, I was told to work on offense, particularly on getting my body into my serve. I do realize that defense is the best aspect of my game, and with determination and practice I plan to improve on my serve. This should make me even better for my senior year.

Thank you again to all who made this experience possible. I shall never forget the kindness that you have shown me and I hope to impress you this fall on the courts. I enclose a picture of myself with this letter as you have requested. I would appreciate receiveing a copy of your newsletter in the future!

Sincerely,
Whitney Breneman