Joel Nelson – Adult Player Spotlight
BirthplaceColorado Springs, CO Favorite TV show?MASH Diehard fan of what sports team?Nebraska Cornhuskers Favorite city to travel?Paris Best part of your game?Endurance, I’m a grinder! Dream doubles match would be me and …John McEnroe When I’m not playing tennis, I’m …Running a Spartan or Tough Mudder race Favorite tennis memory?Getting to hit at Roland Garros
Ellery Mendell – Junior Player Spotlight
BirthplaceAthens, GA FamilyOlder sister Favorite TV show?Modern Family Diehard fan of what sports team?Michigan State basketball Favorite city to travel?New York City Best part of your game?My speed Dream doubles match would be me and…Jasmine Paolini When I’m not playing tennis, I’m…Doing hot yoga Favorite tennis memory?Competing in junior team tournaments
London Vasilescu – Junior Player Spotlight
BirthplaceAtlanta FamilyAngelo (Dad), Elena (Mom), Lucas (Brother) & Jagger (Weimereiner) Favorite TV show?Ballers Diehard fan of what sports team?Edmonton Oilers Favorite city to travel?Miami Best part of your game?My great mindset, serve and forehand Dream doubles match would be me and…My brother Lucas & I vs. Roger Federer & Rafael Nadal When I’m not playing […]
USTA Georgia Provider Appreciation Day – Friday October 11th
Last Call! Attention Georgia Tennis Providers! You’re invited to a COMPLIMENTARY interactive provider education day exploring how technology and tennis programming are changing the business of tennis for pros, coaches, and facility operators. Join USTA National Leadership, the GPTA, USTA Southern, USTA Georgia and USTA Atlanta Staff for this FREE day of networking, food, education, […]
Jack Wrobel – Junior Player Spotlight
BirthplaceAtlanta Family4 older sisters Favorite TV show?The Arrow Diehard fan of what sports team?Georgia Bulldogs Favorite city to travel?Zell am See, Austria Best part of your game?Volleys Dream doubles match would be me and…Dominic Thiem When I’m not playing tennis, I’m…Watching sports or playing with my dogs Favorite tennis memory?Seeing Alcaraz and Sinner in the […]
Carolina Blouin – Adult Player Spotlight
BirthplaceBrazil FamilyMarc, Eric, Catherine & Lucas Favorite TV show?Shark Tank Favorite city to travel?Florence, Italy Best part of your game?Endurance for my age (over 50)! Dream doubles match would be me and …Roger Federer When I’m not playing tennis, I’m …Writing or jogging Favorite tennis memory?Winning Big South Conference at Winthrop
USTA Georgia Provider Appreciation Day – Friday October 11th
Attention Georgia Tennis Providers! You’re invited to a COMPLIMENTARY interactive provider education day exploring how technology and tennis programming are changing the business of tennis for pros, coaches, and facility operators. Join USTA National Leadership, the GPTA, USTA Southern, USTA Georgia and USTA Atlanta Staff for this FREE day of networking, food, education, and golf […]
Alida Jakovenko – Adult Player Spotlight
BirthplaceOradea, Romania FamilyJohn, Emma & Maia Favorite TV show?Friends Diehard fan of what sports team?Florida State University football Favorite city to travel?Destin, FL Best part of your game?Mixing up the spins and pace on my shots Dream doubles match would be me and …Rafael Nadal When I’m not playing tennis, I’m …Playing softball Favorite tennis […]
Cydney Crocker – Junior Player Spotlight
BirthplaceCincinnati, OH FamilyKarrie & Chris (parents), Emersyn (sister) Favorite TV show?Young Sheldon Diehard fan of what sports team?Indiana Fever (Caitlin Clark fan) Favorite city to travel?Salt Lake City, Utah Best part of your game?My backhand down the line Dream doubles match would be me and…Coco Gauff When I’m not playing tennis, I’m…I hang out with […]
Shaun Boyce – USTA Georgia/GPTA Teaching Professional Spotlight
https://youtu.be/UG9rd4yJx_8 Hometown Buford, Georgia Club/Facility you currently teach at? TennisForChildren.com (Director & Coach) How did you get involved in teaching tennis? It was extremely efficient part-time work after college while looking for full-time employment. I realized eventually that teaching tennis is a rewarding career to be considered. Diehard fan of what sports team? I used […]
