This is a great program.  As far as I can tell it is similiar the Minneapolis InnerCity Tennis Kidspeed program but adding a new level.
Tennis Memphis, a nonprofit organization manages the public city courts (in Memphis).
They have been organizing NET (Neighborhoods, Education and Tennis) a youth program that is designed not only to get kids active in […]

The Sitzmark Ski & Social Club is having a winter tennis event.
Date:
Sunday, January 14, 2007 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sunday, March 4, 2007 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
For info
Derrik Dyka, Minneapolis tennis player (learning!), and realtor

Its been an interesting couple months for me as a parent. Our 5 year old twins start kindergarden next fall and we have the tast of deciding which Minneapolis public school to enroll them in, sort of…
Now in Minneapolis with the more open enrollment program, parents have to prioritize and fill out their options on […]

I stopped at the Alt Bike Shop on Lake and Lyndale yesterday. I found their assistance amazing and helpfull and their prices more than competitive.
Derrik Dyka, Minneapolis tennis player (learning!), and realtor

This is a question I know Ill have to deal with sooner or later.  Between my kids, Griffin is much more interested in sports, his brother Gavin is more interested in things like legos, books, drawing, etc.
I have no doubt Griffin will play sports.  Gavin has shown interest, and participates. For instance, we are huge […]

Anyone have kids? Fear of losing them?
Last year, my wife and I were at Macys in the Mall of America. We have twin boys, Griffin and Gavin. At the time they were 5. We were taking our time walking down an aisle/major route and Griffin and Gavin were running about a hundred feet in front […]

Hey, anyone have input on the best snowboard deal for kids in the Minneapolis area?  I have been looking for a good program to get my kids started snowboarding this year. I have 5 year old twins.
So far I am finding that Hoigaards has a decent lease program. No lease at REI. 
Anyone have any experience […]

So just a titch off tennis, but….
Greg Normans (golf) new house ,  in Boca Raton, valued at $9.6 million, not bad!  The seller describes the home as “Mediterranean masterpiece”. Hey, I want one too.
 
Apparently Chris Evert is a good friend and lives just downt the road.
Derrik Dyka, Minneapolis tennis player (learning!), and realtor

We have a few new products given to us vendors and we need a few people to demo this stuff and write a review. Anyone have interest in doing this?
Derrik Dyka, Minneapolis tennis player (learning!), and realtor

I have read a few articles this weekend about converting medical waste to biodiesel fuel.  I guess I found it interesting.
The first article I read said that a man in Miami was negotiating with a local hospital to purchase the fat leftover from liposuction.  Yikes! 
Apparently that report was a scam, but Ive read a few […]