Still basking in the glow of tennis victory as the new seasons begin

After earning our Atlanta City Title last Saturday, most of us go our separate ways to begin men's and women's ALTA seasons, and USTA Mixed Doubles. While some of us will remain teammates throughout the spring season, it will be June before all of us can rejoin forces for our next challenge - not to defend our title but to compete at an even higher level - this summer.

Tomorrow we will celebrate two Division Titles and a City Championship at our neighborhood's courts and clubhouse, toast our success and at least partially recreate our festive table from last weekend. Will the confidence earned during this past winter season translate into better performances for us this spring, have a positive impact on our 'new' teams, and inspire them to greater heights by season's end. Only time will tell ...