The American Samoa Tennis Association (ASTA) was honored to welcome Dr. Pairin Panjasilpa, Development Officer for Pacific Oceania with the International Tennis Federation (ITF), to American Samoa coinciding with the 2026 East Pacific Regional Championships.
Dr Panjasilpa holds a doctorate degree in Sports Business Management and has been the recipient of multiple coaching excellence awards throughout her distinguished career. While here she led a structured junior tennis camp for junior tennis players and facilitated a parent workshop.
The junior tennis camp was designed to strengthen both technical skills and long-term player development. Sessions focused on proper warm-up and cool-down routines, goal setting across short-mid, and long-term objectives, skill development, and match strategy — all delivered in an engaging environment that emphasized discipline, confidence, and enjoyment of the game.
The parent workshop provided valuable guidance on: ● Supporting a child’s overall development ● Understanding the journey from junior to professional tennis ● Strengthening the parent–coach–athlete connection ● Creating a positive and supportive training environment
Reflecting on her experience in American Samoa, Dr. Pairin said, “It’s inspiring to see the passion and enthusiasm of both the young players and their families. I hope the skills and knowledge shared through the camp and workshop will help our juniors grow not only as athletes but also as confident, motivated individuals, with a clear pathway and strong support from their parents.”
American Samoa Tennis Association extends its sincere appreciation to Dr. Pairin for her leadership and commitment, as well
as to the International Tennis Federation and the Oceania Tennis Federation (OTF) for their continued investment in the development of our athletes, parents, coaches, and programs.
