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“I am forever grateful for the Leong Tennis Academy.”

“I am forever grateful for the Leong Tennis Academy. As a person, I developed unique meaningful connections with the players that will last a lifetime. I was in a place where everyone was just as driven as I was, both academically and athletically.

As an athlete I got pushed to the limits I didn’t know existed. On days I had given up on myself, Chris and Angela never did. They are not only resourceful through coaching but also academically. As both were student athletes, they know school always comes first. Now that I am in college, I still go to them for help in areas such as tennis, academics, and everything in between.

I came to the Leong Tennis Academy just to improve as a player but I left with endless love and support for the Academy that helped me grow as an athlete and individual.” – Esther V.

“My only regret is that I did not come to the academy earlier because Chris and Angela’s expertise single-handedly rocketed me from the bottom of JV to the top of Varsity on my high school team.”

“As a once mediocre player, I came to Chris and Angela on a tip from my friend who had been at the academy for 5+ years. It was the best tennis decision I ever made. Not only was the coaching I received at practice to improve my once horrendous forehand, but also the workout sessions, health and fitness tips, and mental tips resulted in the best tennis coaching I’ve ever experienced.

My only regret is that I did not come to the academy earlier because Chris and Angela’s expertise single-handedly rocketed me from the bottom of JV to the top of Varsity on my high school team my junior year. The work, both on the court and in their free time, that they put into to improve their expertise and impart to us is unmatched. They are different because they really, truly care about the growth and improvement of their students.” – Michael M.

“The coaches are amazing at what they do and are committed to making you a better player.”

“I have been going to this academy for 5 years and my game has vastly improved. The coaches are amazing at what they do and are committed to making you a better player. They come to tournaments to see how you perform under real circumstances and provide useful feedback after every match. They are extremely supportive and care about each student that attends this academy. I highly recommend this academy to those people willing to put the time and effort into elevating your performance to the next level.” – Dante S.

“Chris and Angela are incredible coaches who are dedicated to improving their players and have exceptional insight.”

“Chris and Angela are incredible coaches who are dedicated to improving their players and have exceptional insight. I improved vastly as a tennis player during my five years at LTA, creating many memories along the way.

The other players are kind and the atmosphere is welcoming. Chris and Angela helped me to improve both as a player and person, teaching me dedication, hard work, and perseverance. LTA is without a doubt the best tennis program in the Portland metro area.” – Ethan D.

Valuable Advice for Competitive Players

Through the many years of coaching, we have done our best to provide quality advice to our players in their journey to becoming the best player/selves they can be. 

“Honesty is the first chapter in the book of Wisdom…”

Listed are a few of our most valuable ones that we have learned ourselves as competitors and what we constantly preach on the daily with them:

Focus on the factors you can control.
Your effort, your focus, your discipline, your game style, your technique, your schedule, etc. Worrying about things that are out of your control like: what the competition is doing, the ref, the draw, other people’s wins or losses, etc., is not a productive use of time and will not make you a better player.

Practice every day as if your life depended on it because your tennis life does.
Your final accomplishments in the game are just the sum and reflection of all of your daily efforts on the court. There is no time to waste.

It is what it is!
Ifs, buts, should haves, could haves or any other form of emotionally charged assessments, have no place when analyzing your performance. Look at every match coldly and objectively – what did I do well and what needs to improve? Then practice accordingly.

Put your ego aside. Stop comparing yourself.
Your level in tennis is always relative. You are great compared to some players and terrible compared to others. You do some things very well compared to some players and terribly compared to others. Who cares! Focus on what you need to improve and how to do it. Everything else is irrelevant.

Be the best athlete you can be.
Not being in the best possible shape is unacceptable if you are serious about your game. There are many things you cannot control but conditioning is a matter of effort. Put in the time, do not sabotage your success.

Seek competition and enjoy the challenge.
Learning to compete is essential for success in tennis and the only way to do this by putting it on the line regularly. Do not shun away from the battle, seek it out and learn to enjoy it.

Treat every match like the final of Wimbledon but let it go right after you are done.
Only maximum effort will give you a true evaluation of where you are, so respect every match opportunity. On the other hand, once the match is over, analyze it and let it go. Leave the emotional baggage behind. Do not let the result of one match negatively affect the next matches.

The competition is against yourself.
The biggest challenge in tennis is understanding that a match is more about yourself than about the opponent. Regardless of who you play against, the goal is always the same: Achieve a mental and physical state that will allow you to play up to your potential, then slightly adjust your game based on your opponent. That is all you can really do. Winning or loosing is out of your control. The true battle takes place within you!

Never forget that tennis is just a game.
Tennis is so demanding that it tends to take over our lives. However, on the grand scheme of things it is quite insignificant. Tennis is not who you are, it is what you like to do. It is only a game.

Have fun.
Unless you enjoy what you are doing there is no way you will be able to put in the hours and effort needed to be successful in this game. Work hard and take tennis seriously but never forget the fun.

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