Sign up for our Mid-Ohio Fall Pickleball Tournament! If you have any questions you may find the answer on our website, or give us a call here at Lakewood. 419-884-3043 We are so very excited for this event! https://pickleballtournaments.com/tournaments/110e6e23-d14b-4f25-acf1-770104d2aa9d

Thank you to everyone that participated in our kids summer program! Don't stay away too long, our after school program starts next Wednesday! Visit our website or give us a call for more information. The fun doesn't stop!

We are closed tomorrow for Independence Day! Enjoy your weekend!

***Member Monday*** Brian H (far left in photo) *Age* 39 *What age did you start playing tennis?* 37 *How long have you been a member at Lakewood?* 2.5 years *What is a tennis-related goal you hope to achieve this year?* "I hope to play tennis or pickleball at least 3 times per week in 2025" *Fun Fact* "I have 1 granchild and 2 more on the way!" Thanks for being such a great part of our club Brian!

**MEMBER MONDAY** Today we shine the spotlight on our very own Coach Jansen! Jansen has been a member at Lakewood since birth, and now is general manager here as well as a highly regarded tennis professional. He also coaches the Lexington girls tennis team! *Age* 28 *What age did you start playing tennis?* age 5 *What is a tennis-related goal you hope to achieve this year?* "Get someone on my girls tennis team to state!" *Fun Fact* "To all of the angry/hotheaded tennis players out there, here is my favorite quote: 'Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.'" Jansen, thank you for being such a good instructor and motivator, Good luck in your upcoming season!

JUNIOR SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Register online, or come in and we'll get you set up. We are so excited to have your kids learning more about tennis this summer! www.lakewoodrc.com

**MEMBER MONDAY** Hannah R *Age* 14 *What age did you start playing tennis?* age 3 *How long have you been a member at Lakewood?* 3 years *What is a tennis-related goal you hope to achieve this year?* "I want to make it to state" *Fun Fact* "My favorite tennis players are Aryna Sablenka and Frances Tiafoe" Hannah we wish you the best in your upcoming season and can't wait to see you acheive all of your goals! Thanks for being such a great part of our club!

**MEMBER MONDAY** Lily T *Age* 16 *What age did you start playing tennis?* "In 5th grade, so around 10 years old just by coming to Lakewood after school. I didn't get seriously into tennis until I was 13." *What is a tennis-related goal you hope to achieve this year?* "A tennis related goal I would like to achieve this year is in my school season. I want to step up as a leader and create the best possible team environment" *Fun Fact* "I chose tennis because I love to talk and have fun - I like how I can have conversations with people while playing across from them." Lily we wish you the best in your upcoming season, and look forward to seeing you achieve your goals! thank you for being such a great part of this club!

**MEMBER MONDAY** Brennan and Lizzy S. *Age* Brennan: 35 yrs old Lizzy: 32 years old *What age did you start playing tennis?* Brennan: age 12 Lizzy: age 17 *How long have you been a member at Lakewood?* “Same, (12, 17) while we were in Columbus we didn’t play as much except for the News Journal. We just rejoined as now our whole family plays.” *What is a tennis-related goal you hope to achieve this year?* Brennan: “Play in Lakewood's 4.5 men's team” Lizzy: “Our kids are 7+5 and we are playing more with them now - that we can keep rallies going!” *Fun Facts* Brennan: “I play with a two handed forehand because I played baseball before I played tennis. Andy Roddick signed my hat at the Cincinnati tournament. When I was first getting into tennis, he won the US Open.” Lizzy: “Brennan taught me how to play tennis in high school, I play left-handed, and I play on Tuesday evenings.” Both played for Lexington! We look forward to seeing you all meet your goals! We are grateful to your family for being such a wonderful part of this club!