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The Best Indoor Tennis Courts in Boston

By Avery Shackelford • On November 6, 2014 • In Play Local, Why Tennis? • 1 min read

Last Saturday, a nor’easter hit Boston, bringing the city its most snow on any Nov. 2 in more than 100 years. Winter has arrived for Bostonians and for tennis players that means finding affordable, conveniently located indoor facilities. MyTennisLessons gives … Continued

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Play Local: Get Fired Up About Tennis in Phoenix

By Avery Shackelford • On November 5, 2014 • In Play Local • 3 min read

While November may seem like the time of year tennis players put away their rackets for the winter, in Phoenix, Arizona, it’s just the opposite. On average, this city has 107 days per year in which the temperature high is … Continued

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Play Local: Tennis Is More than Entertainment in Las Vegas

By Avery Shackelford • On October 29, 2014 • In Play Local • 2 min read

On the outskirts of the casinos, wedding chapels and nightclubs, there’s actually quite a few tennis courts in Las Vegas, where a thriving tennis community finds its home. What you may not know about Vegas is that it’s the place … Continued

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Play Local: Dive into the Miami Tennis Scene

By Avery Shackelford • On October 22, 2014 • In Play Local • 2 min read

Miami is known for its NBA team; beach parties; green spaces; Caribbean culture; cruise ships; and wild child reputation in reality shows like Jersey Shore, Kourtney & Khloe and The Real Housewives. But the Miami you should get to know … Continued

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Play Local: Meet Me on the Tennis Court in St. Louis

By Avery Shackelford • On October 15, 2014 • In Play Local • 2 min read

Athletics have long been part of St. Louis, Missouri’s history; the Gateway to the West hosted the first Olympics outside of Europe in 1904 and is home to an 11-time World Series winning team. Tennis is also part of that … Continued

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Play Local: Fall in Love with Tennis in Philadelphia

By Avery Shackelford • On October 8, 2014 • In Play Local • 2 min read

Many years ago I went to Philadelphia with my parents, who were traveling with their tennis teams to play a match against Swarthmore College, located southwest of the city. What I remember most about my first trip to the City … Continued

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Plan Your Perfect Tennis Weekend in Austin

By Avery Shackelford • On October 3, 2014 • In Play Local, Why Tennis? • 1 min read

You don’t need to visit an exotic locale or tennis resort to have the perfect fall weekend. There’s still a lot of sunshine here at the MyTennisLessons headquarters in Austin, Texas, where the vibrant tennis community provides plenty of opportunities … Continued

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Play Local: San Diego is a Spectacular Seaside Tennis Community

By Avery Shackelford • On October 1, 2014 • In Play Local, Why Tennis? • 2 min read

It’s a Navy base, a surfer town, Shamu’s home and known for having one of the best climates year round. What tennis player wouldn’t want to reside in sunny San Diego, where salty sea breezes drift across the courts every … Continued