Rachel and Melody Snelen have just called me from Atlanta International Airport.
(a pic this morning of Rach working on her serve)
They are on their flight to Tel Aviv, Israel. The current time is 10:37 pm, and though they have had a long day, I could sense the excitement and anticipation in Melody Snelen’s voice as she embarks on this very special ICTA Women’s Pro Tennis Team outreach.
Joining Rachel and Melody is their mother, Joy Snelen, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes Campus President and Athletes in Action leader, Emma Hustad. 
(A pic of Rach, Ana, and Mel after church on Sunday. Ana will go to Mexico with me and a second ICTA Pro Team this month.)
Each missionary will keep a daily journal, some of which they have generously offered to share with our readers.
Yet, they have asked for privacy for much of their ministry activities as they do not seek applause. They simply want to provide outreach to hurting female pro tennis players, and whoever God brings to them.
Me, my name is Scott Paschal. I am the Founder of the International Christian Tennis Association.
(A pic of me adding pop to Mel’s backhand this morning.)
My role in this is I have been Rachel and Melody Snelen’s tennis coach since they were basically beginning tennis players at 16 years of age in 1999. Within 6.5 years both had earned their WTA rankings. Many girls train for tennis for 15-20 years and never earn a WTA ranking.
These Texas twins have done something special and both believe God has a purpose for their tennis games.
I do, too.
Neither player seeks fame or fortune. They do seek to help others on tour.
Thus far their pro tennis tour ministry has reached many, many players and beyond.
About a dozen top 100 WTA players have been reached in a meaningful way, a way they will not forget. And literally dozens of players ranked from 100 to 1500 WTA, plus world class juniors, have been reached.
One of my favorite stories is of a Canadian WTA player who accepted Christ at a pro tournament!
Another is of an abused National Junior Champion from Eastern Europe who was assisted in fleeing her abuser to come here
to ICTA Headquarters in Florida where she became a Christian within 1 month of arrival!
And another is of a suicidal WTA player who God worked a miracle in her life and now she has a new start!
We have yet to mention the impact the ICTA Women’s Pro Tennis Team has had on pro tournament staff, umpires, host homes, volunteers, coaches, player’s parents, airline personel, bus and taxi drivers, grocery store and restaurant workers, newspaper journalists, 
photographers, and hotel staff.
The impact has been profound.
As I close this entry, I would like to ask each of you to bring this small team to God in prayer.
If you would like to send them an email of support, please send to teamicta@yahoo.com. Or to PO Box 350505, Palm Coast, Florida, USA, 32135. I can be reached at 386 793 0557 and can pass along messages, as well.
I would also like to hear from you with any prayer requests needs you might have for your life or someone you love.
God bless each of you.
Scott Paschal
International Christian Tennis Association
