Our Mission:
Introducing the joy of tennis to the children (and adults) of Anguilla and promoting regional integration through the sport of tennis. Read more on our mission and philosophy

Our Anguilla Team:
Mitch Lake
Jason Allen
Marvin Hazell
Vallan Hodge
Denny Derrick

Pioneer Sponsor:

Associates:
Bill Riddle
Chris Wade
Robert Cox
Jonathan Collazo
Iston Benjamin
Patrick Helton
Coach B

Universities working with the ATA:

Cumberland University-Tennessee
Arkansas University- Arkansas
Auburn University

Our New Projects:
The After-School Program
The Plans
International Donors
Sponsorship Levels
Buy A Brick
Thanks to Donors

Our Projects:
2005 Summer Camp
All About 2004!
2004 Summer Camp
Tennis Camp 2003
Tennis Camp 2002
Tennis Camp 2001
Tennis Camp 2000
Tennis Camp 99.
Tennis Camp 98.
Lighted Public Courts.
Tennis Camp 97.
Tennis Camp 96.

Other Anguilla Activities

What Do the Children Say?

"I would like to be a tennis player because it improves my concentration, because I would like to travel the world and because it is fun. I would like to improve my serve. My favorite tennis player is Pete Sampras."

To read more of the children's thoughts: Click Here.

College Scholarships Available for Qualified Players

Contact Mitch Lake for details.

Sponsors:

Cable and Wireless.
Frangipani Beach Club.
Ferryboat Inn.
Anglec.
ABC Supplies.
Strawhat Restaurant.
Georgeous Scilly Cay.
Triple K Car Rental.
Anguilla Printers Ltd.
Courtney Abel and Assoc.
Cap Juluca Hotel.
Scotiabank.
CoveCastles.
Fairplay Group of Companies.
Haskins Ltd.
Malliouhana Hotel.
Anguilla Social Security Board.
Ripples Restaurant.
The Pumphouse.

Contact Us:
Mitchelle Lake
Email: anguilla70@yahoo.com
Tel: 264-476-3234
Fax: 264-497-8214

US Addr: Box 1192
Middleburg, Virginia
20118-1192

Jason Allen
Tel: 264-476-0697

Marvin Hazell
Tel: 264-235-8511

Anguilla Tennis Academy Inc.
P.O. Box 548
The Valley
Anguilla
British West Indies

Tennis in Anguilla

2002: Overseas Coaches Arrive for Tennis Academy

Source:  The Anguillian
Date:    Friday, July 19, 2002

Seven tennis coaches from overseas will be in Anguilla for the last week of the Tennis Academy that is being held at the Carimar and Malliouhana tennis courts. The will be coaching the 170 children who have participated in this year's camp, organized by Mitchelle Lake.

Three of the coaches were here last year for the camp -- Chris Wade from Texas, Bill Riddle from Tennessee and Johnathan Collazzo from Puerto Rico, all of whom are dedicated to the development of tennis in Anguilla. This year they will be joined by Tim Treat from Colorado, Michelle Woodruff from Virginia, Jonah Francis from St. Kitts and Les Brown from St. Maarten. The coaches are being accomodated by Carimar Beach Club, Frangipani Resort and La Sirena Hotel.

In addition, six children from the USA, two from St. Kitts and one from Puerto Rico will join the Anguillian participants. The under-ten year olds will participate from 8:30 to 9:30 am, followed by the older group until noon. In the afternoons there will be tournaments for three age groups. Each partipant will receive a certificate and medal and there are lots of prizes and trophies to be awarded to promising tennis players.

Mitchelle Lake, founder Anguilla Tennis Academy

Mitchelle Lake has expressed thanks to the many sponsors in Anguilla who have supported the Tennis Academy by proving accomodation and meals for the coaches and especially to American Airlines/Amerian Eagle for discounted air fares. He also thanked the host families whoa re accomodating children from overseas and thus ensuring the cultural exchange programme is a success.

He has been identifying children with potential for future development and says there is a lot of talent here. "I want to make sure that these kids are given the opportunity that they deserve to progress in this sport," he said. "There is an urgent need for more tennis facilities on the island if the programme is going to continue to operate at a successful level," Mitch stressed.