Category: Program Updates

Wow!  Our program players have achieved great success during the Midwest Closed.

Today we have a doubles player in each doubles finals in both the Girls and Boys 18, 16, and 14 divisions.  Amazing!  Good luck to them!

We will see everyone July 5th.  Be careful on the 4th!

Who won the epic first round match that lasted 11 hours and 5 minutes?

First correct answer at the Welcome Center wins a prize!

We are celebrating extreme Junior success results for the CITA Midwest Qualifier.  Sixty-seven of the 104 CITA Qualifiers are ICTP players, as are 24 of the 34 Cup team members.

Wishing them the best of luck in upcoming competition!  We are so proud!

Vision is very important when it comes to executing various shots.  Topspin is ideal when the ball is turning over.  Flat shots are best when the ball is at it’s peak, and slice is best performed when the ball is on the rise.

One of the best ways to add topspin to your shots is to relax your arm.  By allowing your racquet to drop below the height of the ball, you can successfully brush up on the ball.

Charles Bradley “Brad” Holmes, 56 of Indianapolis passed away unexpectedly while teaching tennis at the North Central Tennis House on May 26, 2016.

Brad was a Tennis Professional / Personal Trainer and Life Coach working at the Indianapolis Racquet Club for 30+ years.  He also served many of the local Country Clubs and coached tennis teams at Park Tudor, Heritage Christian, Northview, Noblesville, North Central and most recently Carmel High School.  Brad was most proud of his 37-year affiliation and service at the Washington Township Tennis Program, where he taught thousands of our community’s youth to love the Game!

Brad’s education included North Central High School and Ball State University, majoring in Journalism and Physical Education.  He was an active member and alumnus of Lambda Chi Alpha where he enjoyed and cultivated a strong sense of brotherhood and friendship that sustained him until his passing.  A true joy to all who knew and loved him; always a kind gesture, a warming smile, concern for your well-being and lots of laughter and good banter!  Oh and let’s not forget about the Trivia.  His voracious appetite to read and learn was often passed to others via his humorous inquiries and testing of knowledge!

Over 17 years, Brad and his son Ben have traveled to 49 of the 50 states, with the 50^th being Hawaii which was planned and booked for Ben’s High School graduation in the Spring of 2017.  The trip will still be made in honor of Brad and his deep love for his son.

Brad was a man of strong faith and was a member of North View Christian Church in Carmel and often taught Ben and others the joy and empowerment of volunteering, giving back and helping those less fortunate.  He truly was a disciple and servant of Christ.

Brad is survived by his son Benjamin “Ben” Michael Holmes (17), former wife Jennifer (Zatorski) Holmes; brother, Brian Holmes, sister-in-law Diane (Liotti) Holmes, niece Ashley (23), nephews Hunter (18) and Hayden (13) Holmes.

Memorial Services are planned for Thursday June 2^nd and Friday June 3^rd 2016.  A calling is scheduled from 3-8 p.m. on June 2^nd at the Mansion at Oak Hill (5801 E. 116^th Street, Carmel IN 46033).  A Christian Service will be conducted Friday June 3^rd from 10-11 a.m. at North View Christian Church (12900 Hazel Dell Parkway, Carmel IN 46033).

* In lieu of flowers, a Charitable Trust has been established through PNC Bank (donations may be made at any location) to fund Annual Tennis Scholarships in Brad’s Honor