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.

Other Anguilla Activities

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

Anguilla's Tennis Academy Pays Visit to Sint Maarten

The Daily Herald, August 10, 1998

PHILIPSBURG

The day began at Rauol Illidge tennis court with Anguilla's 14 year old champion playing Sint Maarten's 10 year old Alexander Blom, in a friendly set, which Alexander Blom won 6-4.

Jonathan Zichem (16 years old) then took on the talented Brandon Wallace (12 years old) and won 7-6 in a tie break. He also won 6-2 against Alexander Wallace. Alexander Blom won 6-3 against Brandon.

Nathalie Tacking, Sint Maarten's only under 12 female player, played extremely well, losing 6-2 to Alexander Wallace and to Brandon in a tie break.

The day ended with Mr. Eudoxie Wallace challenging Alexander Blom in a friendly set. Mr. Wallace showed how good a player he was in his youth by making Alexander run all over the court.

Mitchelle Lake praised both Blom and Tackling. "Alexander has a great future. With more international competition, he could be a tope 10 player," he predicted. "Nathalie dashes for the ball and keeps it in play, these are good signs. She has a good future as the level of the women's game is less competitive as the boys."

Mrs. Blom stated that "the two boys from Anguilla showed impressive skills and extremely good competitive court behavior."

They have a tremendous role model in Mitchelle Lake. The Anguilla Tennis Academy now boosts 250 children, to which Lake donates his time on a free basis. "This is a wonderful program for the children of Anguilla, out of 250 children you will get champions and the level of tennis on Anguilla can only go up," commented Mr. Wallace.

Following this meeting it was decided that Alexander and Nathalie will join Lake on Anguilla for a one day training session. From September to December, monthly competitions will take place between Sint Maarten/St. Martin and Anguilla. "We hope to take at least 10 children every other month to compete on Anguilla," said Blom. "Anguilla will come with their players in October and December. This should raise our players competitiveness and experience."

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