About Sandra
Ranking in 65 Singles Women's National Tennis
On January 4, 2012, Sandra was ranked 31st by the National USTA in 65 Women's Singles. She, with Marsha Turbett were ranked 32nd in doubles.Cancer Free
Had my last visit with the oncologist today and have been declared cancer free. Whoppee!Feeling Really Thankful
It is Thanksgiving time. God showed to the nation how prayer is the response to help when things go badly. After the Husker game on Saturday I was moved to write this devotion for our church devotions:
SCRIPTURE…How gracious he will be when you cry for help! As soon as he hears, he will answer you. Isaiah 30:19 ...while they are still speaking I will hear. Isaiah 65:24
… 'He will command the angels concerning you, and they will lift you up in their hands' Matthew 4:6 Humble yourself before the Lord and he will lift you up. James 4:10
REFLECTION: This is what my neighbor said, "I have never been prouder to be a Husker." The football players took a knee and Ron Brown prayed. You could feel the tension leaving the field immediately. You knew the game was going to be a great one, hard fought from both sides, with each having a chance to win the game.
In the important things in life, everyone on the field and the television audience for the Penn State game on November 12, 2011 against the Nebraska Huskers was a winner. There couldn't have been a better start to the game. After the prayers it was okay to start playing. You could see the players, coaches and fans were lifted up by God's angels.
God prepared Nebraska for this moment long ago. He was there when we started praying after the games. He was there when Ron was fired and hired back. Our team had what was needed on that field on that day. How great is our God!
PRAYER: Thank you Lord for allowing your goodness to be demonstrated throughout our country on national TV. It was a great reminder to all that prayer is the answer when things go terribly wrong. May this be the start of our nation turning back to you. Amen.
Woods hosts the FCA camp
Sandra once again joined with Robbie Trent and Scott Andrews to prepare and plan for the FCA 2010 version of the FCA tennis camp at Woods Park.
Anna White or Adrian Brandt gave their testimony at the FCA tennis 1-day camp at Woods Thursday, July 8, beginning at 9:00 for registration and ending at 1:00.
Can you believe all these volunteers helped:
Ron Schultz
Rebecca Schultz
Ann Andrews
Mollie Andrews
Scott Andrews
Jeri Timmons
Marsha Turbett
Nadia Gove
Mike Magnuson
Bill North
Barb Schultz and her exchange student
Michelle Talerico
Luke Megrue
Brad Bryan
Mary Weatherholts - University player
Scott Andrews, Ron Schultz of the Racquet Corner and Lincoln Tennis Association provided $250 each towards awarding scholarships, lunch, Bibles etc. It was a great day.
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We visited the Lincoln Country Club for their 4th of July celebration. Before starting a wonderful show we all put our hands on our hearts and said the pledge of allegiance (using under God) and sang the national anthem. How lucky we are to live here and have had so many fight for our freedom.
No Alternate Way
If we want life other than mere biology, we must deal with God. There is no alternate way. (Introduction to 1 Samuel in The Message by Eugene Peterson)
Bryce and Sandra with grandkids
Sandra loves tennis. She umpired, served as Lincoln and Nebraska tennis associations president, co-chaired campaign for new city courts and clubhouse, coached high school and college tennis, mentored young players, and taught hundreds of kids to play including at-risk children. | |
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Besides teaching her children and playing regularly, Sandra volunteered in many tournament capacities and served as tournament director. She has been a certified tennis instructor for the PTR since 1990 and was inducted in to the NTA Hall of Fame in 1997.
Sandra has also written One Man and One Woman, a book that reaches out to persons that are married, divorced, considering marriage as a possibility but have concerns, those affected by a divorce in the family, ministers, and counselors. The book contains 40 real life episodes containing helpful scripture, prayers and guidance for the reader. One Man and One Woman can be ordered from Lee Booksellers in Lincoln, NE, or bn.com, or amazon.com.
Tennis Life Lessons
Article about "Drop Shot"
Second book published by Sandra Hilsabeck By Greg Bauer
Drop Shot, the second book written by Sandra Hilsabeck, contains a number of true stories from the tennis world. One of the most interesting elements of her book is the variety of people contacted and written about. They include linesman, tournament directors, club owners and directors, professional players and teachers, and coaches. The individual stories are related to scripture and provide material for the game plan of life.
Sandra loves tennis. She umpired, served as Lincoln and Nebraska tennis association president, co-chaired the campaign for new city courts and clubhouse, coached high school and college tennis, mentored young players, and taught hundreds of kids to play including at-risk children.
Besides teaching her children and playing regularly, Sandra volunteered in many tournament capacities and served as tournament director. She has been a certified tennis instructor for the PTR since 1990 and was inducted into the NTA Hall of Fame in 1997.
Those who have read her book have some great things to say.--
"I started to read Drop Shot and I didn't want to put it down until it was finished. It is a most delightful book and I give it my highest rating of any book. The reading goes along smoothly and it is most informative as well as having lessons for life for each reader." Beryl Boerner
"You have devoted so much time, energy, and most of all love, in the compilation of really great life stories. What a pleasure to read." Jean and Jim Sheffield
A number of stores in the Lincoln area are carrying "Drop Shot" like the Raquet Corner and Woods Tennis Center. It is also sold at Centre Court tennis store in Omaha, the Red Shed in Holdrege, Solid Rock in Kearney, and even the PTR Bookstore at Hilton Head Island, SC. Drop Shot can also be purchased at Amazon.com, Crosstraining publishing and sandrastenniscorner.com
For more information check out Sandra's web site at www.sandrastenniscorner.com.