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Cem Gurkaynak – USTA Georgia/GPTA Teaching Professional Spotlight

Hometown Cumming Club/Facility you currently teach at? St Marlo Country Club (Director of Tennis) How did you get involved in teaching tennis? I started helping at summer camps back in Turkey when I was 17 years old and instantly fell in love with it Diehard fan of what sports team? I support a local soccer club […]

David Fisher – Officials Spotlight

BirthplaceDallas, Texas Most memorable officiating moment?Calling lines at the BB&T wildcard tournament, semi-finals and finals. Can’t wait to do more of that! Diehard fan of what sports team?Atlanta Falcons Favorite city to travel?Miami/Fort Lauderdale My dream doubles match would be me and…Roger Federer When I’m not playing tennis, I’m…Building outdoor furniture for my wife. #1 […]

After 37 Years, Stacey Venker Proves it is “Tennis For Life”

A pillar of the Athens/Oconee community for 37 years, Stacey Venker has most recently served as Director of Tennis for Life in Athens (Bishop Park). After all these years, Venker announced that she will retire from her post in June.  For the founder of Tennis For Life, Venker assures tennis enthusiasts that this is not “goodbye!” “When […]