Zina Garrison Academy

Zina Garrison Academy We are a year around tennis program. If you want your kids the learn more about Respect Service Accountability and Commitment we are your place . come join ZGA.

Zinagarrison.org Zina Garrison, was one of the top tennis players in the world, a product of a free tennis program started by John Wilkerson at MacGregor Park in 1974. Wilkerson didn’t have a lot of rules, but the ones he did have he enforced. If you didn’t have a hat (summers are hot in Houston) you didn’t play. There was no gum chewing or talking on the court. During a tournament there was no su

lking, no temper tantrums, no arguing. And there was no soda pop, period. The rest is what we call “a beautiful legacy.” Zina became a tennis legend in Texas and all over the world. A black women, one program, and loads of extraordinary talent. Zina wanted to give the kids of Houston the same opportunities that she was given as a child. Zina and her coach, John Wilkerson, founded the Zina Garrison Academy in 1993 with her prize money from the Family Circle Cup. She wanted to inspire kids just as she was inspired. She believed that any kid, given the right tools, would be able to grow up to be a productive member of society. The Zina Garrison Academy was never intended to just provide tennis education, but to provide everything a child would need to become successful in life. She always envisioned the program being a free service to all members of the community. The program remains 100% free to this day. The Zina Garrison Academy continues to reevaluate itself and change to provide the best possible tennis and education program in the Houston area. Please view the rest of our website to discover the other valuable opportunities we provide. And come join us on the tennis court!

My mother alway told me to be ready for anything when you walk out the door and to be dressed nice always . Well my hair...
10/24/2023

My mother alway told me to be ready for anything when you walk out the door and to be dressed nice always . Well my hair was not like I like lol but Houston Sport Authority staff and WISE definitely got me yesterday. I was really surprised. Thank you. Can’t wait for the event November.November 14.2023

I was too surprised. -Zina
10/24/2023

I was too surprised.
-Zina

Statistically speaking, the coaches wearing the same outfit was bound to happen at some point.The best caption gets two ...
09/15/2022

Statistically speaking, the coaches wearing the same outfit was bound to happen at some point.

The best caption gets two free cases of our ElectroLit

During the hot summer months we revitalize with our . Great taste & several flavors to choose from, everyone loves them ...
09/07/2022

During the hot summer months we revitalize with our . Great taste & several flavors to choose from, everyone loves them from the students to our coaching staff

06/10/2022

ZGA Summer Volunteer Training

When your kid misses out on ZGA Summer Camp because you didn’t reserve their spot in time. Get your spots now. Link in b...
06/08/2022

When your kid misses out on ZGA Summer Camp because you didn’t reserve their spot in time.

Get your spots now. Link in bio.

There are still open spots for out summer camp. Register using link in bio
06/04/2022

There are still open spots for out summer camp. Register using link in bio

Products of Coach John and Coach Edgar 🙌🏾
05/04/2022

Products of Coach John and Coach Edgar 🙌🏾

You not signing up for May Madness cause you scared to lose in front of company. But that’s none of my business.This tea...
04/26/2022

You not signing up for May Madness cause you scared to lose in front of company. But that’s none of my business.

This tea hittin tho.

Come on out and enjoy the fun of the Zina Garrison Academy May Madness match event. Enjoy your Sunday Funday with us!!!

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Zina Garrison, was one of the top tennis players in the world, a product of a free tennis program started by John Wilkerson at MacGregor Park in 1974. Wilkerson didn’t have a lot of rules, but the ones he did have he enforced. If you didn’t have a hat (summers are hot in Houston) you didn’t play. There was no gum chewing or talking on the court. During a tournament there was no sulking, no temper tantrums, no arguing. And there was no soda pop, period. The rest is what we call “a beautiful legacy.” Zina became a tennis legend in Texas and all over the world. A black women, one program, and loads of extraordinary talent. Zina wanted to give the kids of Houston the same opportunities that she was given as a child. Zina and her coach, John Wilkerson, founded the Zina Garrison Academy in 1993 with her prize money from the Family Circle Cup. She wanted to inspire kids just as she was inspired. She believed that any kid, given the right tools, would be able to grow up to be a productive member of society. The Zina Garrison Academy was never intended to just provide tennis education, but to provide everything a child would need to become successful in life. She always envisioned the program being a free service to all members of the community. The program remains 100% free to this day. The Zina Garrison Academy continues to reevaluate itself and change to provide the best possible tennis and education program in the Houston area. Please view the rest of our website to discover the other valuable opportunities we provide. And come join us on the tennis court!