Tennis Stars Andy Ram and Yoni Erlich to Lead Afula Tennis Center
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
The municipal tennis complex in Afula will be managed by the Israel Tennis and Education Centers, with former top doubles players Andy Ram and Yoni Erlich leading its professional development. The organization aims to make tennis accessible and promote values alongside athletic excellence. Mayor Avi Elkabetz highlighted lower prices and high-level coaching, while CEO Eyal Ta'uoz emphasized community engagement. Registration for lessons and court booking via an app will soon be available.
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- Afula's municipal tennis complex will be managed by the Israel Tennis and Education Centers.
- Former top doubles players Andy Ram and Yoni Erlich will lead the professional development of tennis in Afula.
- The Israel Tennis and Education Centers aims to promote athletic excellence and social-educational initiatives.
- The new management promises lower prices and high-level coaching for Afula residents.
- Registration for tennis lessons and court bookings will soon be available.
- The organization operates 25 tennis centers across Israel.
The municipal tennis complex in Afula is set to be managed by the "Israel Tennis and Education Centers" organization, sparking hope among local tennis enthusiasts. This move is considered significant for the city's residents, as the Israel Tennis and Education Centers is the largest and most professional body in Israeli tennis, having produced prominent players like Ami Mansdorf, Gilad Bloom, Anna Smashnova, Shahar Pe'er, Noam Okun, Andy Ram, and Yoni Erlich, who have achieved international titles and Israeli championships.
Andy Ram and Yoni Erlich, known as "Andi-Yoni," a celebrated doubles pair who reached a career-high ranking of fifth in the world and won the Australian Open doubles title in 2008, will now spearhead the professional development of tennis in Afula. Their involvement signifies a new era for the sport in the city.
The Israel Tennis and Education Centers aims to foster athletic excellence alongside social and educational initiatives, making tennis accessible to children, youth, and adults from all walks of life. The organization views the tennis court as a space for acquiring values, building self-confidence, developing discipline, and promoting teamwork and inter-community engagement.
Afula Mayor Avi Elkabetz stated that the tennis complex has returned to municipal control after many years and that the leading tennis organization in Israel has been chosen to manage it. He added that the facility will offer prices 30% lower than before, with top-tier management and coaches.
Eyal Ta'uoz, CEO of the Israel Tennis and Education Centers, expressed excitement about expanding to Afula, bringing their extensive experience in developing players and sports-education frameworks. He emphasized that success is measured not only by on-court achievements but also by the number of children engaged and the values they impart. Ram added that he is happy to contribute to developing tennis in Afula and creating a professional infrastructure for the younger generation.
The Israel Tennis and Education Centers currently operates 25 centers nationwide, managing approximately 200 courts and employing around 300 coaches. Following the contract signing and a tour of the facility, the Afula tennis complex will officially transfer to the new operator. Registration for tennis lessons will open soon, and an app will be launched for booking courts.
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