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Viking
Athletics is very excited to announce the creation of
the Viking Academy and the enhancement of Viking sponsored
platform tennis instructional clinics.
For
the past eight seasons Viking Athletics has sponsored
many different instructional "camps" across
the country, many more than its competition combined.
These camps have featured many top ranked professionals,
certified instructors, and other top rated teachers.
Starting in August 2003... Viking has
decided to combine its efforts under one umbrella and
has created the new Viking Academy.
Off
the court, the Academy will have a large presence on
the web. The site www.VikingAcademy.com,
which will be fully operational on or before August
1, 2003, will provide contact information, schedules,
and playing tips, from and about the Academy trainers.
The Academy believes the educational process does not
end when a student leaves the court, but rather is continuum
of ideas and methods that stretch throughout the season.
As such, clinic participants will be encouraged to visit
the site for playing tips and will be emailed tips throughout
the season as an ongoing part of the Academy’s
instructional process and commitment to excellence.
"It
is Viking’s goal to bring together the best trainers
in platform tennis to host instructional clinics around
the country for the betterment and growth of the platform
tennis community." David C. Kjeldsen,
CEO, Viking Athletics.
Currently,
the following trainers and clinics are part of the Viking
Academy. John Milbank, Dave
Ohlmuller, Bob Considine, Chris
Gambino, Martin Sturgess, Bob Callaway, Rusty
Wright, Marina Ohlmuller; Kick-off Camps featuring
Connie Jones, Robin Fulton, Sheri Shea, and Brad Easterbrook;
Hogan Platform Camps featuring Patty Hogan; MRM Clinics
featuring Mike Marino, Mike Rahaley, and Scott Mansager;
Plainfield Camps featuring Guy Moore, Bobo Delaney,
and Tim Mangan. Check out the Academy website for additional
clinics.
"Combined,
Viking Academy trainers and instructors have over 50
National platform tennis titles!" Dave
Ohlmuller, National Sales Manager, Viking Athletics
and current Men’s National Champion.
The
Academy’s mission is to instill in the Academy
students the same passion for the game of platform tennis
as the trainers possess. It is the Academy’s goal
to train over 2,500 participants during the first year.
By utilizing a variety of teaching techniques and methods,
Academy students will not only improve their playing
skills, but also will gain invaluable insights into
the wonderful sport of platform tennis.
In
addition, Viking is pleased to announce the following
leagues around the country have already designated the
Viking Academy as their official instructional clinic
provider: New Jersey Men’s Platform Tennis Association,
New Jersey Women’s Platform Tennis League, Westchester
Men’s Platform Tennis League, and the Greater
Boston Platform Tennis League.
"I
can’t imagine teaming the NJMPTA, with its 1,100
members, with any organization other than the undisputed
leader in platform tennis and largest supporter of the
sport, Viking." Jim Ward, President, New
Jersey Men’s Platform Tennis League.
For
more information, contact Dave
Ohlmuller at Viking Athletics (800-280-1311) or
visit us on the web at www.VikingAcademy.com.
e-mail:
daveo@vikingacademy.com
bob.considine@vikingacademy.com
john.milbank@vikingacademy.com
Earn
your Horns...Become an Academy graduate starting in
August, 2003! |
