
The Ohio High School Athletic Association tennis season began with a bang. The boys and girls sectionals, hosted by ohsaa member high schools in various locations throughout the state, are underway. Central Ohio has some big winners this year including Bexley's Amiya Bowles' Division II State Singles Championship and Gahanna's Brandon Carpico's runner-up finish in D1 States Doubles.
The ohsaa also held its annual awards banquet to celebrate the ohio high school tennis community and honor those who have made significant contributions to the greater Columbus tennis community. The event was held at the Everal Barn & Homestead in Westerville.
GCTA Volunteers of the Month:
The Greater Columbus Tennis Association is a nonprofit organization that supports grass-roots tennis programs that bring tennis to communities in central Ohio. Our 55 volunteers work behind the scenes to ensure the thousands of players participating in summer leagues have a fun, exciting, and safe experience.

Tennis Grants Help Local Leagues:
Every year GCTA provides a tennis grant to a tennis league for a series of indoor sessions to provide the players with the opportunity to practice tennis drills and skills in the off-season. The grant was used by the Columbus City League this year to fund a six-week program.
Ohio Valley Cup:
For the ninth straight year, Columbus-area players competed in the USTA's Ohio Valley Cup tournament in Huntington, WV. The team finished 3-0 in its three matches to win the tournament. Other teams from the Ohio Valley included Cincinnati, MOVTA (Mid Ohio Valley Tennis Association), and Charleston, WV.
ohsaa State Tournament:
This weekend the ohio high school tennis state tournament will be held at Ohio State University. The outdoor courts at the varsity center and the newly constructed Ty Tucker Tennis Center will play host to the boys and girls tournaments.
ohio state tennis coaches associations:
Each year the ohio high school tennis coaches association awards two ohio high school tennis coach of the year award winners and an ohio high school tennis player of the year. The ohio high school tennis players of the year are selected from all OHSAA members by an ohio high school athletics director and a committee of coaches from around the state.

Otterbein College Men's and Women's Tennis:
The Otterbein University men's and women's tennis teams qualified for the NCAA tournament this spring by winning their respective OAC tournaments. This is the first time in Otterbein history that both its men's and women's tennis programs have made it to the NCAA tournament!
ohsaa Grass-Roots Programming:
The ohio high school tennis community is very fortunate to have so many dedicated volunteers who put their time and effort into helping improve the game of tennis for thousands of players in the central Ohio area. These dedicated volunteers make it possible for hundreds of thousands of children and adults to participate in the ohio high school tennis season.
ohio tennis sectionals:
The ohio high school tennis sectionals are a great way for ohio's best ohio junior tennis players to showcase their skills in front of ohio's finest ohio tennis coaches and officials. The ohio high school tournament is an exciting and challenging experience for the student-athletes competing.
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What can I expect to get from my Life Coaching session?
During the first session of your life coaching session, you will share your goals and your needs. Then we'll discuss your goals and identify the obstacles to reaching them. Once we've identified any problem areas, we'll create a plan for you to reach your goals.
We will check in every month to make sure things are moving according to plan. If there's anything you want us to address, please let us know.
We are here to assist you throughout the process. You will always feel like we are there for you.
How long does the process take before you start to see results.
Although you might not see immediate results after therapy begins, you will notice improvements in a few weeks. The sooner you notice improvements, the more consistent you will be with your new lifestyle.
You might find yourself feeling less stressed, more confident and having greater peace of mind. These are just a few of the many ways that you can make your life better by changing your mindset and behavior.
What are the steps of life coaching?
Life coaching does not only help people find solutions to their problems. Instead, it helps them find what interests and passions they have so they can turn these passions into a positive influence in their lives.
Life coaching helps you to identify your most important values and equips you with the tools you need to live the life that you desire. You can take control of your life by identifying who you are and where to go.
Additionally, coaching can help you gain a better understanding of yourself as well as others. This will lead to greater self-awareness, empathy, and a healthier relationship. Coaching can help you be a better parent, friend, leader, and partner.
What qualifications are required to become a life coach
A successful life coach must understand human nature, motivation, and psychology. They must also understand the psychology of people and what motivates them.
Successful life coaches need to be skilled in listening, counseling, and communication. Additionally, they must have the ability to motivate clients.
Finally, a life coach must be flexible enough and willing to change his or her approach if necessary.
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How to become Life Coach
Becoming a life coach is one of the most popular questions asked online. There are many routes to becoming a Life Coach, but these steps will help you get started as a professional.
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Find out what you want to do. Before you can pursue any career, your passions and interests must be known. If you don't know your passion, it can be difficult to get into coaching. Before looking at different options, think hard about what makes you interested in this field. If you find yourself thinking, "I would like to help people" then look up how to become a life coach.
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Create a plan and set your goals. When you are clear about what you want, create a plan. Begin to learn more about the field and start reading books. Make a list of everything that you learn and save it so you can find them again when you need. You should not rush without a clear vision or goal. Set realistic goals that you can achieve during the next few years.
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Be patient. It takes patience and dedication to become a life coach. The first year of training is usually the hardest. After your initial training, clients may require that you work with them for 2-4 hours each week. This means that you will have to work long days and weekends. If you are passionate about what you do, you won’t feel tired even if it takes you 14 hours per week.
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Get certified. To become a licensed personal coach, you will need certification through a recognized organization like NLP Certification Institute (NLCI). Certification will give you credibility among potential employers and open doors to new opportunities.
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Network. Networking is key. You can share your knowledge and get advice from others. Coaches who have enough experience will be able support others who are just starting their journey.
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Keep learning. Never stop learning. Keep reading blogs, articles, books and books about this field. Learn more about psychology, communication, and human behavior.
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Stay positive. Negative attitude is the number one mistake made by new coaches. Always remember that a successful life coach has a positive attitude. Your words and actions will reflect on your clients. Keep an optimistic attitude and smile!
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Practice patience. As we mentioned, the first year as a coach is often the hardest. Take breaks now and then and remind yourself why you decided to become a life coach in the first place.
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Enjoy the journey. It may seem like an endless road ahead, but the rewards are far greater than the obstacles. Along the way, you will meet incredible people and grow personally.
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Have fun. Finally, enjoy the ride. Have fun.