2021 November Championship Newsletter

FROM INDOOR RACQUETBALL TO OUTDOOR RACQUETBALL, ALL IN A SPAN OF TWO WEEKS! What a world-wind tour it has been for Coach Fran Davis as her players, Paola Longoria, Rocky Carson and Team Zurek (Erick Trujillo, JP Rodriquez, Francisco Fajardo, Ponsi, Eduardo Garay, Mica Meneses, Sebastian Franco and Eduardo Castaneda) all played in either the US OPEN and in the 3WallBall event, two of the biggest stages in racquetball and the results were astounding! Also her partner, Jason Mannino, was inducted into the 2020 Hall of Fame as one of the best players to ever play the game. PAOLA LONGORIA

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Rocky Wins U.S. Team Qualifying Singles and Doubles with Charlie

Des Moines, Iowa – August 2, 2021 – More than 100 racquetballers hit the courts at the Wellmark YMCA in Downtown Des Moines in the first USA Racquetball National Championship event in over 500 days. The tournament served as the 2021 National Junior Championships and also included special championship qualifying divisions for the USA Adult National Team. Rocky Carson (Ladera Ranch, California) won the Men’s Adult Singles division to earn his 8th US National Singles Championship. Carson also won the Men’s Adult Doubles division with fellow Team HEAD Penn player Charlie Pratt (Portland, Oregon). The doubles win became Rocky’s 11th

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Texas Welcomes Back Rocky

Rocky Carson made his way across Texas and conducted some One Evening Clinics in San Antonio at the Thousand Oaks YMCA (sponsored by ACRA) and at the Landmark Fitness Club and Dallas. Here are some pictures and details about the clinics. If you would like Rocky to come to your club please send us a message and we can schedule a date and time in the near future. Session is $99 and includes: Lecture on topics such as court position, shot selection, serve and or serve return for singles and doubles. Playing and critiquing on the court as well. Giveaways

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Fran Davis One Day Clinic Las Vegas, NV – May 16, 2021

Attention Racquetball Enthusiasts! Sunday, May 16, 2021 from 9:00am to 12:00 pm PST there will be a one day clinic held at the Las Vegas Athletic Club - Central in Las Vegas, NV taught by Coach Fran Davis. Session Includes: Lecture on topics such as Court Position, Shot Selection, Serve &/or Serve Return for Singles and some Doubles Playing/Critiquing on the Court as well Giveaways & Wrap Up You do NOT want to miss this GREAT Opportunity to work with Coach Fran Davis, the #1 coach/instructor in the world. She presently coaches Rocky Carson, #3 IRT Pro Player/1x US Open Champion/5x

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Rocky Carson Indoor and Outdoor Clinics in Florida

Attention Racquetball Enthusiasts! Rocky Carson is coming to Central Florida and conducting some One Evening Clinics and even playing in a tournament. April 16, 2021 Outdoor Clinic - Sunset Island Complex, 501 West Ward Ave, Eustis, FL 32726 Friday April 16, 2021 5:30pm-8:30pm. • Registration Link: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=re5hjvdab&oeidk=a07ehq7tbc14116cf56 April 17-18, 2021 Outdoor Tournament - Sunset Island Complex, 501 West Ward Ave, Eustis, FL 32726 Saturday/Sunday April 17-18, 2021. All weekend. April 19, 2021 Indoor Clinic - Frank DeLuca YMCA, 3200 SE 17th St., Ocala, FL 34471 Monday April 19, 2021 6pm-9pm • Registration Link: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=re5hjvdab&oeidk=a07ehq836ea954519c7 April 20, 2021 Indoor Clinic -

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Vote for Paola Longoria for World Games Greatest Athlete

Congratulations to Paola Longoria who is a candidate for The World Games Greatest Athlete of All Time. Please vote for Paola online and let’s show the world why racquetball is the greatest sport in the world. As Paola's coach for going on 12 years, I can wholeheartedly say she DESERVES and EARNED this honor. Voting DAILY is allowed and ends on February 1, 2021. Only the 10 highest ranked candidates move forward after January 20, 2021 so let’s make sure Paola is in that group. Voting link: https://www.theworldgames.org/awards/The-World-Games-Greatest-Athlete-of-All-Time-81 Please go vote now and remember to vote daily. Thank you, Coach

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Coming Back after a 9-Month Layoff Due to COVID-19!

“Championship Racquetball” Sports Racquetball Triangle…. Tips from the Coach! by Fran Davis The country/world is divided whether the gyms/courts are open or closed, but you need to be creative to be ready for 2021. Of course nothing beats on court/in gym training, but you can’t imagine the great results you can achieve with the following techniques I will share with you…look at Rocky Carson coming to Atlanta, GA to the Suivant Consulting Pro-Am Presented by Zurek Construction this weekend and Paola Longoria winning the 3Wallball World Championships in Las Vegas, NV in September and the TeamRoot.com Super Max Slam in

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Delivering in Vegas…Congrats!

Vegas-Paola Longoria

“Championship Racquetball” Sports Racquetball Triangle…. Tips from the Coach!                                                                     By Fran Davis and Pro Rocky Carson HEAD/Penn [ngg src="galleries" ids="5" display="basic_thumbnail" thumbnail_crop="0"]Delivering in Vegas…CONGRATS! Well, my Championship Team was “Ready for Vegas” and then “Delivered in Vegas”. More than 300 of the world’s best racquetball players took to the air on the Las Vegas Strip for the 2020 3Wallball World Championships. My Players fared well from the Professionals I coach to the Amateurs I coach and who attended the Rocky Carson Outdoor Racquetball Clinic in September 2020 in Seattle, WA: https://www.frandavisracquetball.com/2020/10/getting-ready-for-vegas/ Paola Longoria – the No. 1 ranked female racquetball

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Video Tip: When To Use A Pinch Shot

Video Tip When to Pinch

Have you watched my “Tip of the Day” video series featured on the IRT Facebook, my YouTube Channel, and FranDavisRacquetball? This goes over “When To Use A Pinch Shot with Rocky Carson”. I break down the importance of how to execute a good pinch with proper footwork and good early racquet prep. I also go over when the perfect time to hit the offensive pinch shot should be done. If you like what you just watched check out more detailed information on shot selection in my book and DVD. The Championship Racquetball book is only $19.95 + shipping or the DVD

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Getting Ready for Vegas!

Getting Ready for Vegas!

“Championship Racquetball” Sports Racquetball Triangle…. Tips from the Coach!                                                                     By Fran Davis  Getting Ready for Vegas!          Rocky Carson undoubtedly is the most decorated racquetball player in BOTH Outdoors (12 National Singles/4 National Doubles) and Indoors (7 National Singles/10 National Doubles/ #1 Ranked Pro 2008 and Top 5 most of his career/2 Pan American Golds/5 World Championships Golds/1 US Open Champion). So combined, it’s 42 titles in all. Rocky better than anyone knows the difference of how to play Outdoor racquetball as an Indoor player…let’s take a look: SERVES: Outdoor – 1st bounce is as deep in the court as possible and

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