ABOUT BLUE SKY TENNIS
Blue Sky Mission: The mission of Blue Sky Tennis is to create opportunities to play tennis in underserved communities, and to promote health and well-being through tennis.
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At Blue Sky Tennis, we believe in the power of tennis to transform lives. Our programs are designed to break down barriers, making tennis an accessible and welcoming sport for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. By offering lessons, clinics, and community events, we strive to build not just skilled players, but also healthier and more connected communities. Our passion extends beyond the court, focusing on nurturing both physical fitness and mental well-being in a supportive and inclusive environment.​
MAKE YOUR TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATION TODAY!
Your support helps us bring the joy of tennis to those who might not otherwise have the opportunity. Donations to Blue Sky Tennis go directly toward scholarships, equipment, and resources that allow us to run our programs and reach more members of the community. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference in fostering a love for tennis, promoting healthy lifestyles, and building a stronger, more connected community. With your generosity, we can continue to grow our mission and create lasting positive change.
ABOUT BLUE SKY TENNIS FOUNDER, VANDA SHADIGIAN
For the last 20 years, Vanda Shadigian has been making her mark in the Tennis Industry. As a Tennis Director, she developed a dying local public tennis program into a vibrant, cutting edge, affordable, and inclusive one, full of opportunities for beginner to competitive players.
As a teaching pro, she continues to inspire youth and adult players, developing their skills in a thoughtful and personalized manner. Vanda enjoys coaching and loves the positive impact it can make on players’ lives. She is a play based and “player-centric” coach, and works with players’ inherent learning and play styles. Coaching a team, individual or group, Vanda shares her passion and positive energy with all. Vanda continues to enhance her own coaching education through the PTR, USPTA, WTCA and other professional coaching organizations.
She also runs on court training for coaches, teachers, and high school age players. Vanda has won coaching and leadership awards from the USPTA, PTR and USTA.
Vanda is a teaching pro at the University of Michigan Varsity Tennis Center, and teaches at other locations in the Ann Arbor area. She will travel, for instance, to assist high schools with coaching, consult about community or club programming, or train your staff. Vanda is a certified USPTA Elite Professional and PTR Professional, PTR Coach Developer, and is Safe Play certified.
