
The Ohio High School Athletic Association tennis season began with a bang. The boys and girls sectionals, hosted by ohsaa member high schools in various locations throughout the state, are underway. Central Ohio has some big winners this year including Bexley's Amiya Bowles' Division II State Singles Championship and Gahanna's Brandon Carpico's runner-up finish in D1 States Doubles.
The ohsaa also held its annual awards banquet to celebrate the ohio high school tennis community and honor those who have made significant contributions to the greater Columbus tennis community. The event was held at the Everal Barn & Homestead in Westerville.
GCTA Volunteers of the Month:
The Greater Columbus Tennis Association is a nonprofit organization that supports grass-roots tennis programs that bring tennis to communities in central Ohio. Our 55 volunteers work behind the scenes to ensure the thousands of players participating in summer leagues have a fun, exciting, and safe experience.

Tennis Grants Help Local Leagues:
Every year GCTA provides a tennis grant to a tennis league for a series of indoor sessions to provide the players with the opportunity to practice tennis drills and skills in the off-season. The grant was used by the Columbus City League this year to fund a six-week program.
Ohio Valley Cup:
For the ninth straight year, Columbus-area players competed in the USTA's Ohio Valley Cup tournament in Huntington, WV. The team finished 3-0 in its three matches to win the tournament. Other teams from the Ohio Valley included Cincinnati, MOVTA (Mid Ohio Valley Tennis Association), and Charleston, WV.
ohsaa State Tournament:
This weekend the ohio high school tennis state tournament will be held at Ohio State University. The outdoor courts at the varsity center and the newly constructed Ty Tucker Tennis Center will play host to the boys and girls tournaments.
ohio state tennis coaches associations:
Each year the ohio high school tennis coaches association awards two ohio high school tennis coach of the year award winners and an ohio high school tennis player of the year. The ohio high school tennis players of the year are selected from all OHSAA members by an ohio high school athletics director and a committee of coaches from around the state.

Otterbein College Men's and Women's Tennis:
The Otterbein University men's and women's tennis teams qualified for the NCAA tournament this spring by winning their respective OAC tournaments. This is the first time in Otterbein history that both its men's and women's tennis programs have made it to the NCAA tournament!
ohsaa Grass-Roots Programming:
The ohio high school tennis community is very fortunate to have so many dedicated volunteers who put their time and effort into helping improve the game of tennis for thousands of players in the central Ohio area. These dedicated volunteers make it possible for hundreds of thousands of children and adults to participate in the ohio high school tennis season.
ohio tennis sectionals:
The ohio high school tennis sectionals are a great way for ohio's best ohio junior tennis players to showcase their skills in front of ohio's finest ohio tennis coaches and officials. The ohio high school tournament is an exciting and challenging experience for the student-athletes competing.
FAQ
What is the difference of life coaching and counseling?
Counseling focuses on helping clients resolve issues related to personal problems, while Life Coaching helps them develop skills for success in all areas of life.
Counseling is an individual service where you meet with a therapist who helps you solve specific problems.
Life Coaching is a group service where you meet with peers to help each other grow as individuals.
Life coaching is usually done over the phone or online, whereas counseling is usually done face-to-face.
Life coaching is usually focused on developing positive habits and skills to help you achieve your dreams and goals. Counselors often focus on solving current issues.
The main difference between life coaching and counseling is that counselors help with problems, while life coaches assist you in moving beyond those problems and creating a fulfilling life.
What are the steps for life coaching?
Life coaching does not only help people find solutions to their problems. Instead, it helps them find what interests and passions they have so they can turn these passions into a positive influence in their lives.
Life coaching helps identify the things that matter most to you and gives you the tools to make the life you want. It will help you take control your future by helping to identify who you truly are and what you want.
In addition, I believe coaching helps you develop an understanding of yourself and others, leading to greater self-awareness and empathy - two essential qualities for a healthy relationship. Finally, coaching can help you to be a better parent and friend as well as a better partner.
What is an average cost of a Life Coach?
A life coach charges typically $100-$500 per hour.
They spend an average of two weeks working on a client's case, depending on what coaching you need.
The typical fee covers an initial consultation and assessment. There are weekly phone calls or Skype sessions for discussing progress and planning future steps.
As well as providing guidance and support, a life coach will help clients set goals, identify issues, develop strategies for overcoming obstacles and solve problems.
What is a relationship life coach?
A relationship life coach helps you develop the skills needed to build strong relationships by providing support, advice, coaching, guidance, education, training, and mentoring.
They can help you better understand yourself, what others think about you, and how you are perceived by them. They are there to support you when and where you need them.
A relationship life coach also understands the importance of self-care and encourages clients to take time out to do things that make them feel happy and fulfilled.
Relationship coaches have an in-depth understanding of human behavior and emotional intelligence. They can quickly spot problems and then respond accordingly.
Relationship coaches are available at all stages of life.
Statistics
- According to relationship researcher John Gottman, happy couples have a ratio of 5 positive interactions or feelings for every 1 negative interaction or feeling. (amherst.edu)
- These enhanced coping skills, in turn, predicted increased positive emotions over time (Fredrickson & Joiner 2002). (leaders.com)
- According to ICF, the average session cost is $244, but costs can rise as high as $1,000. (cnbc.com)
- Needing to be 100% positive and committed for every client regardless of what is happening in your own personal life (careerexplorer.com)
- If you expect to get what you want 100% of the time in a relationship, you set yourself up for disappointment. (helpguide.org)
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What questions do life coaches ask?
Coaching people is a great way of helping them live better lives. It involves self-awareness, self care, and positive change. This is a great job for people who are looking to make a positive difference in another person's lives.
Life coaches are trained to listen to clients and understand their problems. They then guide them towards solutions. They can give advice on all aspects of life, from relationships to finances and health to parenting, nutrition, spirituality, personal development, and even financial planning.
They can help you identify issues that may have been holding you back from achieving your goals, and they can help you develop strategies to overcome obstacles.
A life coach may suggest ways to improve your diet and exercise habits, your social interactions, and other areas of your personal life.
A good coach will help you to find your own path and provide guidance on how to get started.
Some questions they may ask are:
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What do YOU want from your life?
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How do you feel each morning when you wake up?
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In five years, where would you like be?
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Who do you admire? Why?
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What makes you happy?
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What does success for you look like?
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What are your fears?
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Which is your greatest strength?
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What are some things you need to work on?
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What is one thing you wish you had known before you began your journey?
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What are three things you love doing?
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What are you grateful for?
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Which values are important to you?
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What do you value about yourself?
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What are the things that you don't like?
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Do you understand why you feel/act the way you do?
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Are there times that you feel stuck?
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Have you ever felt depressed?
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What did you learn from this experience?
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What do other people say about you?
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What is your opinion of yourself?
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What do you think others see of you?
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What do your family members and friends say about you.
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What has been your greatest challenge?
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Which is your favorite piece of advice?
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What was the biggest mistake you made?
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What do others expect from you?