Western Nebraska Tennis Club

08/22/2026

Toughest sport when you combine the athletic and the psychological...

I think tennis is the most complete sport on the planet. It’s an incredible technical game.

I think it’s one of the most difficult sports. When you take a racket for the first time and you don’t have fun. I mean, for all those who have tried to play tennis for one year, you cannot hit a ball mentally. The frustration is crazy, and you have to deal with so many emotions.

The physicality is intense, with both the lower body and the upper body. I mean, it’s one of the most complete sports. I think you need to have incredible cardio and be able to move quickly. You need to be explosive.

Tactically, there are thousands of things to say. It’s such a difficult and complex sport, which is what makes it so interesting, by the way.

Do you agree?

07/22/2026

Twilight Team Tennis tournament is right around the corner! Sign up individually and we will make up the teams. ITT format + Playing under the lights = FUN! Registration closes on SATURDAY at 5:00 PM...don't miss out: https://tinyurl.com/2wx8pjdd

07/21/2026

"It is not a gift!"

07/16/2026

Day 3 at the ITT Junior National Team Tennis tournament. Due to a fluke in the scheduling, we played Hawaii again in our final playoff round...and this morning the Drifters came ready to play! Still stinging from their 1 point loss in a tie-break on Wednesday, we opened strong, winning both gender doubles matches before moving on to win the round 41-25, only dropping one of the 8 sets. Final standings aren't out yet, but it looks like we will finish 7th overall.

We are sweaty, tired, and ready to relax before heading back home. There are so many people to thanks that helped make this tennis adventure possible when we get back...but for now: thank you for an incredible oppotunity to complete are a VERY high level in this national tournament. 🎾❤️🏆

07/16/2026

Day 2 at the ITT Junior Team Tennis tournament. Tough day on the courts as we fell in the morning session to our rival Hawaii in a nail-biter: 35-34 in a tie-break. After lunch and visiting with a panel of college tennis coaches, we took on another New York team from Queens and stuggled to lock up matches, ending with a 44-26 loss. Tomorrow morning we will face a playoff team TBD followed by the awards ceremony and the afternoon off.

07/15/2026

DAY 1 at the ITT Junior National Team tournament. We opened with our toughest opponent, one of the top seeds - New York (NJTL). After some early jitters the players dug in but we still wound up on the short end of a 40-6 score. It rained most of the day so all matches were indoors...meaning significant delays in the schedule. We hit the court against Middle States at 1:45 pm and picked up our first win of the tournament: 31-22.

Up this morning is our match vs rival Hawaii at 9:00 am. This afternoon we begin crossover play. Clemson player Candela Yecura has been a great visiting coach and everyone in Clemson - at the Duckwork Family tennis center and all around town - have been so welcoming and friendly! 🎾

07/14/2026

The Nebraska Drifters made it to Clemson University for the 2026 ITT Junior National Team tournament. At the far right in the pic is guest coach Candela Yecura who plays for the Clemosn Tigers and who will be working with the team during this tournament. First match is vs. New York tomorrow at 9:00 am. Go Drifters! 🎾🔥

07/12/2026

The Nebraska ITT Team Tennis circuit has wrapped up with the Nebraska ITT State Championship in Kearney on July 7-8th. The winners of the East, Team Omaha, also took home 1st place in a dogfight with the Nebraska Drifters. Three tournaments, 120 entries, and as much fun as you can have on a tennis court! A BIG THANK YOU to the Fremont Tennis Association, Troy Saulsbury, Impact Team Tennis and the Kearney tennis community for hosting this event. 🎾🏆🔥

07/03/2026

Medalists. Here are some our winners and finalists from this summer tennis tournaments. The Western Nebraska Tennis Club is committed to providing low/no cost programs and events for junior players. Please consider supporting junior tennis in the Panhandle (see QR Code below).