Our Mission:
Introducing the joy of tennis to the children (and adults) of Anguilla and promoting regional integration through the sport of tennis. Read more on our mission and philosophy

Our Anguilla Team:
Mitch Lake
Jason Allen
Marvin Hazell
Vallan Hodge
Denny Derrick

Pioneer Sponsor:

Associates:
Bill Riddle
Chris Wade
Robert Cox
Jonathan Collazo
Iston Benjamin
Patrick Helton
Coach B

Universities working with the ATA:

Cumberland University-Tennessee
Arkansas University- Arkansas
Auburn University

Our New Projects:
The After-School Program
The Plans
International Donors
Sponsorship Levels
Buy A Brick
Thanks to Donors

Our Projects:
2005 Summer Camp
All About 2004!
2004 Summer Camp
Tennis Camp 2003
Tennis Camp 2002
Tennis Camp 2001
Tennis Camp 2000
Tennis Camp 99.
Tennis Camp 98.
Lighted Public Courts.
Tennis Camp 97.
Tennis Camp 96.

What Do the Children Say?

"I would like to be a tennis player because it improves my concentration, because I would like to travel the world and because it is fun. I would like to improve my serve. My favorite tennis player is Pete Sampras."

To read more of the children's thoughts: Click Here.

College Scholarships Available for Qualified Players

Contact Mitch Lake for details.

Sponsors:

Cable and Wireless.
Frangipani Beach Club.
Ferryboat Inn.
Anglec.
ABC Supplies.
Strawhat Restaurant.
Georgeous Scilly Cay.
Triple K Car Rental.
Anguilla Printers Ltd.
Courtney Abel and Assoc.
Cap Juluca Hotel.
Scotiabank.
CoveCastles.
Fairplay Group of Companies.
Haskins Ltd.
Malliouhana Hotel.
Anguilla Social Security Board.
Ripples Restaurant.
The Pumphouse.

Contact Us:
Mitchelle Lake
Email: anguilla70@yahoo.com
Tel: 264-476-3234
Fax: 264-497-8214

US Addr: Box 1192
Middleburg, Virginia
20118-1192

Jason Allen
Tel: 264-476-0697

Marvin Hazell
Tel: 264-235-8511

Anguilla Tennis Academy Inc.
P.O. Box 548
The Valley
Anguilla
British West Indies

Tennis in Anguilla

Tennis Academy gets underway with 150 children

To:   Daily Herald
From: Brenda Carty
Date: July 11, 2002

ANGUILLA-- This week the seventh Tennis Academy started with some 170 children learning and enjoying the game of tennis. It will be held for the first two weeks at the Webster Park and the third week will be at the Malliouhana and Carimar tennis facilities when visiting coaches from the USA, St Kitts, St Maarten and Puerto Rico will be assisting with the programme and giving extra opportunities to the young players. Each session will consist of clinics, drills, match play, fun games, mental and physical training with emphasis on sportsmanship.

Mitchelle Lake is the founder and organizer of the camp and this year will be assisted by Iston Benjamin, Ross Pleasan and Andy Matthew. Mitch says, "My coaches are dedicated to providing each individual with a learning environment that allows them to reach their maximum individual potential."

Major sponsors for the tennis academy this year are American Eagle/American Airlines that supplied promotional fares for the coaches, Triple K Car Rental that supply a jeep for the three weeks, All Island Cable Television for medals, trophies and awards, Carimar for accommodation for the coaches and the use of the courts, Malliouhana for use of the tennis courts and Caribbean Silk Screen for printing the T Shirts. In addition several restaurants are providing meals for the coaches and other businesses have contributed.

"I am grateful to all my sponsors for their continued support towards the programme and youth development in the sport of tennis. I trust that they will continue to support my efforts as I endeavor to promote the sport on the island." Lake has also raised in excess of US$6,000.00 in the United States from friends of the programme and he added his thanks to these donors.

On July 27 Lake will be conducting a one day tennis programme at Port de Plaisance for the children of St Maarten. The visiting coaches will also be there to assist with the coaching sessions. "I welcome the opportunity to share my resources with similar programmes throughout the region," said Lake." I believe it is essential for us to come together as a region and combine our resources to aid in the development of the youth."

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