The university Tennis Club was founded in 2008. It is open to anyone who is interested in learning how to play or looking to continue their love for the sport. Tennis Club has practices for those who are willing to participate in causal games.
Yet, they also offer students the opportunity to participate in out-of-town tournaments. The club is affiliated with the United States Tennis Association, and the group competes against other university tennis clubs.
“Through this club, I’ve met many great people and made memories that helped me grow to who I am today,” said Alec Gonzales, mechanical engineering major.
TAMUK Tennis offers students the opportunity to interact with other students who share similar interests. Students are also granted the opportunity to enhance their skills in the game or to expand their knowledge of the game.Through TAMUK Tennis Club, members have been able to continue their passion for the sport.
The clubs also offers students the opportunity to learn how to play the sport, by offering members a space to become active and get to know other students who share a passion for the sport.
“I have learned a lot about what it is to be in a club that is brought together by a common joy,” said Jose Uribe, accounting and finance major.
Many students find TAMUK Tennis Club to fulfill the need to stay active and to engage with other students. The students find participating in the club rewarding in a way that gives them the time and space to relax while also staying focused on their studies.
“While focusing on my studies is my main priority, spending time to stay active by continuing to play a sport I love is not only possible but also very rewarding,” said Mauricia Gallegos, biomedical science major.
To participate in the TAMUK Tennis Club a $25 fee is charged as dues. Members also attend practice from 6:30 to 8 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday at the courts in the sports complex. Practices consist of doing drills, playing matches and practicing hitting the tennis ball. Anyone interested in joining the club can contact club president Alec Gonzalez at alec.gonzalez@students.tamuk.edu.
