The Hope Performance Foundation ends its Tennis Clinic at the Accra Sports Stadium Tennis Court on July 13, 2024.
The annual event brought together over 300 kids both boys and girls in and around the capital for this year’s edition clinics, participants were taken through aerobics, techniques in tennis and some rules for beginners.
The foundation’s President Enock Godie with heartfelt gratitude, expressed his thanks to God for the clear skies, noting the unusual absence of rain this time of year.
“This season, we typically expect rain,” he said. “But today, the skies have stayed clear, allowing us to hold this event without any disruptions. It’s a blessing, and we are truly grateful for this opportunity to support these young athletes.”
The excitement was palpable as a large number of enthusiastic kids arrived at the stadium, their faces beaming with anticipation. The president observed, “You can see the joy and eagerness in these kids. It’s incredible how excited they get about playing tennis. When events like this clinic are organized, they jump at the chance to participate. It’s not just about the game for them; it’s about improving their skills and striving for a better future.”
He further emphasized the importance of such initiatives, pointing out that each participant’s commitment to the sport and the clinic’s activities was evident in their enthusiasm and readiness to learn. “If you look at every single one of these kids,” he continued, “it’s clear they’re dedicated. This clinic is a stepping stone for them, a chance to grow not just as athletes but as individuals.”
Among the notable attendees were supporters from Atlanta, USA, led by Skip Spriggs, a dedicated member of the Hope Performance Foundation.
“We’re big supporters of Hope Performance Tennis back in the United States,” Spriggs said. “Coach Enoch, who is the director here, coaches my entire family my son, my stepson, my daughter, my wife, and myself. Tennis is an international game that brings people together from all over the world”.
“Skip Spriggs, retired since 2019 after a successful corporate career, now dedicates his time and energy to tennis and the Hope Performance Foundation. “I ran a couple of companies for a while, but now I focus on tennis and our foundation,” he said with a smile.
Notable personalities who graced the occasion were the Member of Parliament for Osu Klottey Constituency Zenator Rawlings, Ghanaian Boxer Freezey Macbones, Skip Spriggs family from Atlanta USA, some Traditional Leaders, some executive members of Ghana Tennis Federation.
