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

2002: Tennis Students at Carimar and Malliouhana

Source:  The Anguillian
Date:    Friday, July 26, 2002

About 170 young tennis amateurs descended on the tennis courts of Carimar and Malliouhana to enjoy the last week of tennis camp. Nine coaches from overseas along with three local coaches are perfecting the skills of their charges.

Chris Wade

Chris Wade, one of the American coaches, who worked at Cap Juluca from 1993 to 1996, started the camp in 1996 with the assistance of Mitchelle Lake. Wade credits Mitchelle with the growth of the camp which started with twenty youngster (now 170); then spanning one week, now three weeks.

Tyler Cothrow of Tennessee

This year, Mitchell has added a cultural exchange component to Tennis Camp by including young persons from the United States. They came from New Jersey, Kentucky, Colorado and Tennessee and are being hosted by Anguillian families. Juliana Forster and Tyler Cothrow, both of Tennessee, are of the view that "[Anguilla] is a nice island."

The limited number of tennis facilities to the growing number of young tennis enthusiasts is one of the setbacks facing the camp over the years. Mitchell is continuing to canvass for support to develop this sport, and hopes that the powers that be will one day catch on to his enthusiasm. "Anguilla must invest in more courts to get the most out of [tennis]. You cannot effectively work with 25 kids on one court," said Wade.

Wade considers the sport as another means for Anguillian young people to realize their dream of going to an American college.

Shanice Rawlins from St Kitts