Tennis Stars Ram and Erlich to Lead Afula Tennis Center
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Former top doubles pair Andy Ram and Yoni Erlich will lead the new management of the Afula Municipal Tennis Center, operated by the Israel Tennis and Education Centers. The organization aims to promote tennis excellence and accessibility for all ages in Afula, offering professional infrastructure and programs. Mayor Avi Elkabetz noted the new management will provide services at a 30% lower cost than before. The center will soon open registration for lessons and launch a court booking app.
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- Andy Ram and Yoni Erlich will lead the new management of the Afula Municipal Tennis Center.
- The Israel Tennis and Education Centers will operate the Afula Municipal Tennis Center.
- The new management aims to make tennis accessible and promote excellence for all ages.
- Services at the Afula tennis center will be 30% cheaper than before.
- Registration for lessons and a court booking app will be launched soon.
The Afula Municipal Tennis Center will soon be managed by the Israel Tennis and Education Centers organization, a move that has generated excitement among local tennis enthusiasts. This partnership is expected to significantly benefit the city's residents by bringing professional tennis expertise to the area. The Israel Tennis and Education Centers is the largest and most professional tennis body in Israel, responsible for nurturing many of the country's top players, including Amos Mansdorf, Gilad Bloom, Anna Smashnova, Shahar Pe'er, Noam Okun, Andy Ram, and Yoni Erlich.
Former top doubles pair Andy Ram and Yoni Erlich, known as "AndiYoni," who reached a career-high ranking of fifth in the world and won the 2008 Australian Open doubles title, will spearhead the professional direction of the revitalized tennis program in Afula. Their involvement aims to foster excellence in sports alongside social and educational initiatives, making tennis accessible to children, youth, and adults from all segments of society.
The organization's vision extends beyond athletic development, viewing the tennis court as a space for acquiring values, building self-confidence, fostering discipline, and promoting teamwork. The Afula center's operation is intended to broaden participation in the sport and provide residents with professional infrastructure and a pathway for personal and athletic growth.
Mayor of Afula, Avi Elkabetz, stated that the tennis complex is returning to municipal hands after many years and that the leading tennis organization in Israel has been selected to manage it. He highlighted that the new management will offer active tennis facilities at prices 30% lower than before, with top-tier coaches and managers.
Eyal Ta'oz, CEO of Israel Tennis and Education Centers, expressed his pleasure in coming to Afula, promising to bring the organization's extensive experience in developing players and sports programs. He emphasized that success is measured not only by on-court achievements but also by the number of children engaged and the values they acquire. Ta'oz aims to make the Afula center a professional, accessible, and welcoming hub for the entire community.
Andy Ram added that he is happy to contribute to tennis development in Afula, drawing from his own positive experiences with the Israel Tennis and Education Centers. He stressed the importance of professional infrastructure for the younger generation and ensuring the courts are open and welcoming to everyone in the community.
The Israel Tennis and Education Centers currently operates 25 centers nationwide, managing approximately 200 courts and employing around 300 coaches. The professional activities are led by Head Coach Ronen Morali and National Professional Director Yoni Erlich. Following the contract signing and a site visit, the Afula center will officially transfer to the new operator. Registration for tennis lessons for all ages will open soon, and an app will be launched for booking courts.
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