Could you use a little more purpose and excitement? Even if you’re not athletic, participating in competition can add unique value to your life that you may never experience otherwise.

I’m an avid tennis player and play in a very competitive and organized nationwide league that’s run by the United States Tennis Association. The league is divided into 17 sections throughout the country and each section is divided into regions. Each region has a number of teams at each skill level that compete throughout the year for a spot at their sectional tournament. The winner of each section then advances to a national tournament.

I belong to the Eastern section, which consists of 6 regions including all of New York state and the northern portion of New Jersey. This past season, my team won our region, and for the first time, I had the chance to play in a sectional tournament this past weekend. In addition to having a great time, the weekend was an excellent representation of the value that competing can provide.

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Do you need more exercise? Are you looking to make your exercise more exciting? Look no further because tennis is an excellent choice to consider. Everyone knows that exercise is an important part of good health, but not everyone enjoys the monotony of going to the gym time after time and many people would prefer to exercise out in the sun and fresh air. Why not add some variety to your exercise routine with the excitement of a sport? Here are some of the reasons why I think tennis is an excellent way to accomplish this.

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