Port Washington Tennis Academy

Evolution Optiks Partners with John McEnroe Tennis Academy to Develop Neuro Fitness Training Wearable

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Monday, August 21, 2023

CHRIST CHURCH, Barbados, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Evolution Optiks Limited announced today that it had entered into a partnership with the John McEnroe Tennis Academy (JMTA), through its division OcuRay. The primary goal is to apply cutting-edge light field technology to elite training methods to develop a state-of-the-art neuro fitness training wearable that takes tennis training to the next level.

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  • CHRIST CHURCH, Barbados, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Evolution Optiks Limited announced today that it had entered into a partnership with the John McEnroe Tennis Academy ( JMTA ), through its division OcuRay .
  • The primary goal is to apply cutting-edge light field technology to elite training methods to develop a state-of-the-art neuro fitness training wearable that takes tennis training to the next level.
  • The John McEnroe Tennis Academy was founded in September 2010 by tennis legend John McEnroe in partnership with SPORTIME Clubs.
  • Their on and off-court training programs include athletic training, mental toughness, video analytics, educational seminars, college placement assistance, and more.

CITI OPEN ANNOUNCES IT WILL MATCH ANDY MURRAY'S DONATION OF HIS 2022 PRIZE MONEY TO HELP CHILDREN IN UKRAINE WHILE HE PLAYS IN DC

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Monday, August 1, 2022

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Citi Open Chairman Mark D. Ein announced this weekend that his foundation and the tournament will match a pledge made earlier this year by three-time Grand Slam winner, and UNICEF Ambassador, Andy Murray to donate all his 2022 winnings to UNICEF's effort to help children in need in Ukraine.  The Citi Open will not only match Murray's prize money in next week's tournament, but also launched a new web site, MatchUkraine.org, to encourage fans in the stadium and all over the world to support efforts in the embattled country by donating with every round he plays. 

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  • Citi Open will match Andy Murray's donation of his 2022 prize money to help children in Ukraine while he plays in D.C.
    "We must do everything we can to help the situation in Ukraine," said Murray.
  • Together, the Citi Open and tennis fans everywhere can stand up and make a difference.
  • I know I will give it everything I have on the court to help UNICEF with their mission to help the children of Ukraine."
  • "Andy Murray's efforts to help children in Ukraine inspired all of us and we want to use our platform in Washington to help him do even more," said Ein.

Bolster Raises $11M Series B Financing to Harness the Future of Work Through On-Demand Executive Talent

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022

NEW YORK, Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bolster , the marketplace for on-demand executive talent, announced today its Series B financing of $11 million to harness the forces driving the future of work for executives and venture-backed startups.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bolster , the marketplace for on-demand executive talent, announced today its Series B financing of $11 million to harness the forces driving the future of work for executives and venture-backed startups.
  • The Bolster marketplace matches startups with executives for interim, fractional, or advisory roles, board appointments, and full-time jobs.
  • Venture capital firms and other investors are using Bolster to manage their ever-changing networks of executive talent and help their portfolio CEOs place executive and board positions more efficiently.
  • Bolster helps companies scale their CEOs, CXOs and boards through an on-demand talent marketplace, software solutions and programmatic mentorship modules.

Citi Extends Title Sponsorship of Historic Washington Tennis Tournament

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, MDE Sports announced that Citi will continue its title sponsorship of the historic Citi Open Tournament, held annually in Washington D.C.'s Rock Creek Park, through 2023.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, MDE Sports announced that Citi will continue its title sponsorship of the historic Citi Open Tournament, held annually in Washington D.C.'s Rock Creek Park, through 2023.
  • MDE Sports announced that Citi will continue its title sponsorship of the historic Citi Open Tournament through 2023.
  • The Citi Open tournament has been Washington, D.C.'s premier tennis event since 1969 and benefits the Washington Tennis & Education Foundation (WTEF), the tournament's non-profit owner and beneficiary.
  • The Washington Tennis & Education Foundation (WTEF) is a premier educational and tennis organization for underserved children in Washington, D.C.

Dick Zausner, President and Director of the Port Washington Tennis Academy (PWTA) and a Driving Force in the Tennis World, Dies at Age 87

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

Richard (Dick) Zausner, President and Director of the Port Washington Tennis Academy for the past 40 years, died Monday at St. Francis Hospital.

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  • Richard (Dick) Zausner, President and Director of the Port Washington Tennis Academy for the past 40 years, died Monday at St. Francis Hospital.
  • Dick went on to have a successful career in real estate before taking the reins of the Port Washington Tennis Academy on his fathers retirement.
  • Dick supported many local Port Washington charities including Port Washington Youth Activities, The Childrens Center, Parent Resource Center, Police Athletic League, and numerous other organizations.
  • In lieu of flowers, tax deductible donations in Dicks honor can be made to the Port Washington Tennis Academy, 100 Harbor Road, Port Washington, NY 11050.