The Charlotte Jewish News - April 2011 - Page 12 Young Tennis Ace Performing Well on the National Stage By Marissa Brooks O’Connor, assistant director of his first tournament and competed level,” said Ivan Belovs. Nationally ranked sixth-grade tennis for the Sandra and Leon equally with kids who have been Daniel is now making up for tennis player Daniel Belovs, 11, Levine Jewish Community Center. playing for a couple of years,” said lost time. In the Boys 12-and- got a “late start,” according to his Because Daniel is “very naturally Belovs. under division, he was ranked ear- father, Ivan Belovs, a former pro- athletic, he was able to develop Along with tennis, Daniel also lier this year at No. 230 nationally, fessional Russian hockey player. and improve quickly.” was playing hockey, but in 2009 No. 17 in North Carolina and No. Daniel started playing tennis at 8. It was evident early that Daniel, he decided to stop to devote more 49 in the United States Tennis “Most successful players in all who lives in south Charlotte, had time to tennis. Association’s Southern Section. sports start training hand-eye talent. “After that, he qualified to play “The Southern Section is coordination from probably age “After four months (of training some national tournaments and biggest section in the country,” 3,” said Daniel’s coach, Greg just a few times a week), he played started competing on a national said Belovs. “It includes North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee, Kentucky ARE YOU PREPARED and Arkansas.” Daniel is “quickly moving up all categories,” said O’Connor. “During winter break, Daniel FOR LONG TERM CARE? Daniel Belovs, pictured with his competed in the Junior Orange Levine JCC coach, Greg O’Connor, Bowl in Miami,” said O’Connor. Assistant Director of Tennis. Greg “This tournament hosts the best s What long term care is and why you and your loved was formerly ranked #2, US Juniors juniors from every continent of the Doubles/Division I collegiate tennis at ones are at high risk for needing care at home or in a globe. All the greats - including University of Maryland. facility. Andre Agassi, Jim Courier - have all competed in this tournament.” Find s Why the limited benefits from Government (Medicare After the Junior Orange Bowl, online from 7 AM to 12 noon or Medicaid) are not a good choice for your long term Daniel traveled to Tucson, AZ, to daily, which gives him more time compete in the USTA National care needs. for training. Out Winter Championships. He defeat- As a first-generation American, s ed Ben Goldberg 7-5, 6-4 to win Daniel is fluent in Russian (his At what age should you consider buying long term the Boys 12 Singles Consolation parents’ native language) and care insurance. You will be surprised to know why and Southeast Draw. English. He is also in the Duke how buying at a younger age is better for you. Daniel was scheduled to play University Talent Identification the USTA National Open Program. Championships in Columbus, GA, “At his age we are focused on If you don’t want to put the burden of long term care on on February 26-28 and plans to technique so that he can be your family then contact me for alternative solutions. participate in the USTA BG 12 consistent with power and eventu- National Spring Championships at ally start to develop some Delray Beach, FL, in April. weapons that will serve him well This is Daniel’s first year being as he gets older and starts compet- Milton Goldstein, CLTC home-schooled. He has lessons ing for a college scholarship, or Certified Long Term Care Specialist potentially a playing career,” said Levine JCC Announces O’Connor. Y This article first appeared Charlotte, NC: (704) 442-5618 Expanded Tennis Facility March 2 in South Charlotte News. 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