LABOR DAY "DAVIS CUP"
Team Jamaica Wins the Gold!!
Team Jamaica (pictured below) edged out 2nd place Team South Africa for the win of the 2011 Labor Day "Davis Cup" Round Robin. Joining 40+ other participants, Joan Jensen, Amy Merry, Steve Martin, David Glass, Nicky Chimandi, Jim Sulsona, Trevor Short & Atilla Azuki proudly wore their country's hats to victory. A ton of fun was had by all!!
RCS ACADEMY CHAMPIONS
Congrats to Kendal Woodard who has signed with Georgia Tech, Austin Smith with University of Georgia, and Clare Mendell with University of Central Florida (pictured left to right)!! RCS is enormously proud of these players, their families and their coaches. WAY TO GO!!!

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Welcome Greg to RCS ACademy!
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From 2003-2007, Greg Amerson coached Grace Min, the 2011 US Open Junior Champion - CONGRATS Greg!! Greg also previously coached Top 10's Andie Daniell and Jadon Phillips. Greg's philosophy is that the right attitude means everything - keep the passion and always be a student of the game!
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Coach Pablo DiMarco
Adult Director
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Coach Pablo is excited to now be working exclusively with Adult Tennis. He's been coaching matches, watching teams, and enhancing the Adult Tennis programming with added drills. He's offering each team a free 30 minute coaching demonstration!! Please contact him directly to schedule at pablo@rcstennis.com or 770-378-3622.
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FIFTH Ironman for
Coach Catherine
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She doesn't just teach fitness...she lives it! Dedicating each and every race to her mom, Catherine just finished her 5th Ironman in Madison, WI. The Ironman consists of 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, and 26.2 mile run. CONGRATULATIONS, CATHERINE!!!
WHO IS NEXT???
HOT HAPPENINGS at RCS
Friday Night Fights - Some of the best pros in Atlanta slug it out in a Winners Take All Doubles Round Robin. RCS' own Grant Stafford, Frank Salazar, Allen Simmons, Attila Azucki, Billy Mertz & Trevor Short are set to compete against other Atlanta favorites Paul Mancini , Julius Robberts & Matt Kozad. Beer and appetizer specials. Come drink some beer, cheer on the pros and have fun. No fees or prior registration required to attend. First Fight: Friday, September 23rd at 6:30pm
Round Robins Now FREE!!!
Met with great applause at our Adult Tennis Meeting, monthly Round Robins will now be FREE!! Even better, any member who brings a guest will receive a free house beer or wine for themselves and their guest!! Please pre-register at the front desk or online. Next Round Robin: Friday, October 7th
Women's Tennis Drills at RCS - Every week from 10-11:30am followed by a Ladies Lunch Special in the Grille. Mondays "A" Drills, Tuesdays "B" Drills, and Wednesdays ""C" Drills. Come join the fun!
Men's PickUp Clay Court Tennis - No need to schedule a match. Come join the fun, eat a burger & drink a beer afterwards. Balls provided. Every Tuesday from 9:30am-12pm.
Junior Fitness at RCS - Tennis Specific Conditioning! Improve speed, agility & endurance. Rain or shine. Led by Certified Personal Trainer, Casey Noble. Monday-Friday, 6:30-7:00pm. Email nancy@rcstennis.com to register.
Second Annual Tennis Duels - Over 27 RCS Members joined in the fun as RCS battled against Horseshoe Bend & White Columns. Thanks to our participants and this is sure to be an annual event.
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PAINT THIS
NO Experience Required!!
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Minute Masterpiece - The sunflower pictured here was Lisa's FIRST painting ever!!! You can learn so come paint your first Masterpiece!! With an MFA from SCAD, Margaret Poplin will teach us to paint. All materials are supplied and you'll leave RCS with a painting! $25 per person. 2nd & 4th Mondays of the month at 7pm in The Banquet Room. Wine specials and complimentary appetizers!
How About Those Scoreboards?! - Yes, every single court now boasts the "best of the best" in scoreboards.You'll clean up the competition and look great doing it!!
RCS CASH for Referrals - Earn referral rewards "RCS Cash" for each new member that you refer to RCS. At the new member's six month anniversary, you'll receive RCS Cash in the amount of their monthly membership or drill package. RCS Cash can be spent at the Pro Shop or The Grille. Details at the front desk.
Massage Therapist at RCS - She's getting RAVE reviews. $1 per minute with first five minutes free!! Ana Maria Vidarte is here Monday-Friday offering Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports or Neuromuscular Massage & Reflexology. Contact her directly to schedule, 678-777-7586, vhandsforyou@yahoo.com.
RCS & Ultimate Tennis are the Ultimate Partnership - Ultimate Tennis has officially partnered with RCS and is the official flex league of RCS!! With over 85,000 members, Ultimate Tennis delivers better matches - Drive Less & Play More! RCS is offering a membership Special to Ultimate Tennis Players - no initiation fee and 3 free months with a 15 month commitment!
ALLIANCE OF PRIVATE CLUBS - RCS Members can upgrade their membership and enjoy the many benefits of the Alliance which include over 650 clubs around the world and 45 in the Atlanta area. As upgraded RCS members, you receive access to golf, tennis, dining privileges at other clubs as well as ticket access to concerts, sporting events and travel packages. Visit www.nationalallianceclubs.com.
FUN FACTS - Did you know that for 11 weeks 7 hours a day, 13 dedicated pros of RCS have taught tennis to approximately 60 kids per day this summer?!?! That's 3180 kids logging 4823 hours of tennis at RCS this past summer. Can you say WOW?!
WOMEN'S BRIDGE at RCS - Margaret Brooker wants to bring Bridge to RCS. If you are interested in playing, please contact her at unclebrook@bellsouth.net.
E.T. PHONE HOME - No, not extra-terrestrial but Extra Towels!! If you notice any RCS towels that stowed away in your tennis bag(sometimes they just want a home-cooked meal), please send them back home to RCS.