December News: Celebrating Wins & Looking Ahead | |
Naughty or Nice Is Almost Here!
Get ready to wrap up the year with one of our most festive and competitive events! Join us Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the SMU Indoor Tennis Facility for our annual 105 Naughty or Nice Competition—a fun, fast-paced day of indoor drills, teamwork, and holiday spirit.
Session 1: 9:00–11:00 AM (Levels 3.0–3.5) SOLD OUT
Session 2: 11:30 AM–1:30 PM (Levels 4.0–4.5) 7 SPOTS LEFT
Each session is limited to the first 12 teams to register and pay—once full, additional teams will be placed on a waiting list. Teams will consist of 6–8 players, and each group will enjoy timed rounds of the classic 105 Drill, competing against three different teams at their level.
Cost: $600 per team — includes indoor tennis drills, a holiday swag bag, and prizes!
Deadline to register is Thursday December 11th! Secure your spot early and bring your holiday spirit. This is one holiday tradition you don’t want to miss!
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Cotton Bowl Tennis Classic - December 27-30
One of the most anticipated events of the year is almost here! The Cotton Bowl Tennis Classic, a Level 4 Open featuring all draws and all divisions, returns December 27–30 for four days of high–level competition across the Metroplex.
This year’s host site is High Point Tennis Center, with additional matches played at:
• Kiest Tennis Center
• Greenhill Tennis Center
• Huffines Tennis Center
• Lebanon Trail High School
• John Paul II High School
Don’t miss your chance to compete in one of Texas’ premier year-end events.
Registration closes December 8, 2025, at 11:59 PM — make sure to secure your spot before the deadline!
Get signed up, step onto the court, and start competing!
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Kendra Scott Give Back Event
Join us for a special Give Back Event with Kendra Scott on Monday, December 8, from 6–8 PM at NorthPark Mall! Kendra Scott will be highlighting a selection of tennis-themed jewelry, perfect for holiday gifting or treating yourself.
During the event, 20% of all in-store purchases will be donated back to support the Dallas Tennis & Education Academy and our Adaptive Program, helping us continue serving underserved children in the Dallas community.
Can’t make it in person? You can still participate!
Any purchase made on December 8, online or in-store, using our Give Back Code will donate 20% to Dallas Tennis & Education Academy to help us continue serving underserved children in the Dallas community. We’ll be sharing the code on our social media, so be sure to follow us to stay updated.
Shop with us and support a great cause!
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Flex League is Coming to Dallas!
Watch your email and check our website for more information about registration soon.
Leagues offered:
Women’s Weekday – singles & doubles
Men’s Weeknight/Weekend – singles & doubles
Women’s Weeknight/Weekend – singles & doubles
Match play begins the week of January 5th. League will be 12 weeks long – play 1 match every 2 weeks.
We will have a free kickoff event, The Flexer Mixer, on Saturday, January 10th, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Brookhaven Country Club. Come meet your fellow flex league players and win some prizes!
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Adult League Registration 2026
Get ready to hit the courts! Registration for the 2026 40 & Over Adult Winter League and the 2026 55 & Over Adult Winter League opens Tuesday, December 3rd.
Don’t miss your chance to compete, stay active, and connect with fellow tennis enthusiasts this winter. Mark your calendars and sign up early to secure your spot!
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Congratulations to the following Champion Winning Teams and Finalist for JTT Fall 2025. It was an incredibly amazing and competitive Fall 2025. Lots of great matches! We look forward to having you back in Spring 2026!
10U Orange Ball:
- Champion: Brookhaven
- Finalist: Midnight Dragons (Brookhaven CC)
10U Green Ball:
- Champion: Brookhaven Show Stoppers
- Finalist: Piggly Wigglies (Elite Tennis)
12U Green Ball:
- Champion: Lifetime Tennis Plano
- Finalist: Academy (Brookhaven)
12U Novice:
- Champion: Lakewood Country Club
- Finalist: North Texas Racquet Club
12U Intermediate:
- Champion: Court Queens (Brookhaven)
- Finalist: Academy 2 Boys (Brookhaven)
14U Novice:
- Champion: High Point Fighting Dragons
- Finalist: High Point Court Crushers
14U Intermediate:
- Champion: RGAC Angry Birds
- Finalist: Da G.O.A.T.S
18U Novice:
- Champion: Team LC (Las Colinas Country Club)
- Finalist: A1 Aces
18U Intermediate:
- Champion: Da G.O.A.T.S
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Finalist: Lakewood Lob-sters
| | Introducing the Launch of Our DTA Store | | |
We’re excited to announce the launch of our DTA Store, your new go-to spot for all things Dallas Tennis Association! The store features a full lineup of DTA merchandise, including shirts, hoodies, crewnecks, our brand-new Christmas sweater design, and even exclusive DTA Christmas ornaments to celebrate the season.
Show your pride, rep the DTA squad, and gear up in style. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or looking for the perfect holiday gift, there’s something for everyone.
Visit our website to check out our DTA Store and grab your merch today!
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College Pathways Camp: Orlando Florida
Our Excellence players, Amy and Vance, were selected to participate in this year’s College Pathways Camp, hosted by the USTA Foundation at the USTA National Campus in Orlando, Florida.
Throughout the camp, they gained valuable insight into all aspects of college tennis, from learning how to communicate with coaches during the recruiting process to understanding scoring formats, building team chemistry, and creating their own college recruiting videos.
This experience gave Amy and Vance a firsthand look at what it takes to succeed at the collegiate level and provided them with tools to navigate their next steps as student-athletes. We’re proud of their hard work and excited to see where their journey takes them next!
| | DTEA Player Spotlight: Meet Ahmed | | |
"I’ve loved playing at DTEA because it truly supports everyone, from beginners to highly skilled players, and creates an environment where you can grow at your own pace. If I had a walk-out song, it would definitely be “Unstoppable” by Sia, because it captures how I want to feel on court. My tennis role model is Carlos Alcaraz, mainly because of his mental toughness and the way he handles pressure. What first brought me to DTEA was Coach Craig’s training methodology, it immediately drew me in and made me excited to join the program."
-Ahmed, 8th Grade
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Celebrating Our Scholarship Recipients
We are proud to congratulate Julian Williams and Luis Garcia on receiving the Cleveland Gilcrest College Scholarship, earning $2,500 each to support their academic and athletic journeys. Both students are now in their freshman year, Julian competing on the women’s tennis team at Clark Atlanta University, and Luis representing on the club team at the University of Texas at San Antonio.
Their dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence embody everything DTEA stands for. This achievement is incredibly well deserved, and we couldn’t be more excited to see what their futures hold.
Congratulations, Julian and Luis! We’re cheering you on every step of the way.
| | Welcome Our New Adaptive Lead: Erica Goodman | | |
Erica is thrilled to take on the role of Coordinator for Adaptive Tennis at the DTA. With a lifelong passion for working with individuals with disabilities, Erica knew by high school that this would be her chosen career path. Holding an undergraduate degree in Physical Education and dual master’s degrees in Special Education, Erica taught Adaptive Physical Education in NYC public schools for eight years before relocating to Dallas in 2017 with their spouse and two sons.
In the fall of 2022, Erica began volunteering with the DTA adaptive program and has continued weekly ever since. Looking ahead to 2026, her first goal is to help build a broader volunteer database in order to grow the program to reach more players in need.
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Volunteer with Adaptive Tennis
Looking for a way to give back and make a difference? DTEA is always seeking enthusiastic volunteers, especially at our Adaptive Tennis sites. No experience is needed—just bring a smile, a positive attitude, and be ready to have some fun! We’ll provide all the training you need.
Weekly Volunteer Opportunities:
Mondays
- Dominique Cares – Plano | 1:00–2:00 PM
- It's A Sensory World – Farmers Branch | 1:00–2:00 PM
- Stonebriar Community Church – Frisco | 5:00–6:00 PM
Tuesdays
- Bachman Rec Center – Dallas | 1:00–2:00 PM
Wednesdays
- Connecting Points of Park Cities – Dallas | 1:00–2:00 PM
Adaptive Tennis picks back up in February, and we can always use extra hands. Join us, meet new people, and make a positive impact in our community!
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Upcoming Tournaments
Junior Tournaments
DTA Coppell Junior Circuit
- December 6th, 2025
- Coppell High School
- Boys' & Girls' 10u, Singles Only
- Orange/Green
- Registration closes December 1st, at 4:59pm
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DTA Coppell L7 Junior Tournament
- December 6th, 2025
- Coppell High School
- Boys' & Girls' 12-18s, Singles only
- Green/Yellow
- Registration closes December 1st, at 4:59pm
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Adult Tournaments
Cotton Bowl Tennis Classic x MCB
- December 27th - 30th, 2025
- Level 4 open
- Multiple sites across Dallas
- All draws, all divisions
- Registration closes December 8th, 2025 at 11:59pm
| | Have You Followed Us Yet? | | Stay connected with us on social media! We share photos from recent events, highlight tournament winners, post about upcoming opportunities to get involved, and even test your tennis knowledge with Trivia Tuesdays. It’s also a great place to ask questions and get quick updates. Follow us today to stay in the loop and be part of the action both on and off the court! | | | | |
