Director of Greensprings Schools commends US-based AJ Tennis International

●Former ATP professional, Cesar Gomez holds workshop for coaches

The Director of the Greensprings Schools, Mrs. Lai Koiki, Thursday in Lagos, poured encomiums on the US-based AJ Tennis International for the vision and the energy with which the foundation was pursuing the “Better Nigeria through Sports” project.

Speaking at the Lekki Campus Hall where Mr. Tolu Adeleye, an American of Nigerian origin who is president of the foundation gave a talk on the Hedonic and Eudemonic value theories postulated by the philosopher Aristotle, Koiki said such interaction was necessary for our youth. It is necessary for them to focus on values such as good morals, education, concern for others and kindness which impact the society positively.

Adeleye also emphasized the need for Nigeria’s youth to imbibe the concept of the three Cs – Curiosity for the world; concern for the world and confidence to impact the world. A team of coaches later introduced the major strokes of tennis to 204 students in the school’s four-court tennis facility.

On Wednesday, the AJ Tennis Academy International had a workshop for coaches at the National Stadium which was virtually led by Cesar Gomez, a former ATP Tennis professional from the USA. Gomez emphasized the need for professionalism and high moral standards among coaches and taught about the concept of building a player from scratch taking into consideration the players physical abilities, temperament and talent.

The final coaching workshop formerly slated for Ikoyi Club will now take place at the prestigious Lagos Lawn Tennis Club, on Friday starting at 10 am.