Coach Mike Story

09/15/2026

Help Send Dana Hills Tennis Center's "Sun-Kissed Smashers" Adult Women's Tennis Team to USTA Nationals!

For the first time in Dana Hills Tennis Center's history, a USTA adult women's league team has qualified for the **USTA National Championships!**

After an incredible season and a Sectionals Championship, our team has earned the opportunity to represent Dana Hills Tennis Center and Southern California at Nationals, October 8–11, 2026, in Orlando, Florida.

Donate here or click the Go Fund Me link in bio now.

https://gofund.me/e62fdd147

09/13/2026

09/11/2026

Winning isn't the whole story. At pHocus Tennis, we care more about what happens between the points: the adjustments, the problem-solving, the moments where you figure out your opponent before they figure out you.

Tennis is chess at full speed. Every match throws a new puzzle at you - a tricky serve, a tough wind, a player who won't miss. The scoreboard matters, sure, but the real growth happens when you learn to read the game, stay calm under pressure, and find joy in the process even when it's hard.

That's the pHocus way. We're building players who compete with heart, think on their feet, and genuinely love being on the court - win or lose.

Because a player who has fun solving problems today becomes the player who wins tomorrow.

Come train with us. Let's fall in love with the game, one match at a time.

09/10/2026

FIVE SETS. 3:33 AM. AN ACE TO FINISH IT. 🎾🔥

Ben Shelton just delivered the win of his career, taking down world No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz in the latest-finishing match in US Open history. Down 0-1 in the H2H heading in, Shelton dug in through a wild back-and-forth battle, survived a 6-1 set swing from Alcaraz, held steady through 12 straight service games in the fifth, and closed it out in a decisive tiebreak with a 146 mph ace.

This is what puts American tennis back on the map. Shelton now heads to an all-American semifinal against Frances Tiafoe, with a shot at ending the 23-year drought since Andy Roddick's 2003 title.
Barn burner doesn't even cover it. 🇺🇸

09/09/2026

and absolute barn burner of a tennis match last night with Ben Shelton winning against Carlos alcarez in a fifth set tiebreak.

09/08/2026

we're looking at a fifth set tiebreak here bar burner style quarterfinals US Open let's go!!!

09/08/2026

Kids commentating tennis matches is more than a fun activity, it's a launchpad for real journalism skills. When a young fan grabs a mic and calls a rally, they're learning to observe closely, think fast, and translate what they see into clear, compelling language in real time.

They study player patterns, learn scoring and strategy, and build confidence speaking under pressure, all while doing something they love. For aspiring young journalists, tennis is the perfect training ground: it rewards preparation, rewards insight, and rewards voice.

Every match called is a rep toward becoming a sharper storyteller and a more curious mind.

09/06/2026

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09/03/2026

Dana Hills Tennis Center and pHocus Tennis proudly welcomes Charlotte, Emily, and Hailey to the courts. We are grateful to have you as part of our tennis community and look forward to seeing you all progress and add to the fun!

09/03/2026