Yannik Alvarez – Junior Player Spotlight
BirthplaceAtlanta FamilyGilberto Alvarez (father & coach), Britta Wilms (mother), Sophie Alvarez (sister) Favorite TV show?Arrow Favorite city to travel?Indian Wells, CA (I really enjoyed going there for Easter Bowl last year) Best part of your game?Volley Dream doubles match would be me and…Nick Kyrgios. That should be lots of fun. When I’m not playing tennis, […]
Londyn McCord – Junior Player Spotlight
BirthplaceAtlanta FamilyDad, Mom, 2 brothers and sisters. I am the youngest of my siblings. Favorite TV show?Prisoners Diehard fan of what sports team?I don’t have a favorite sports team but I’m a diehard fan of Michael Jordan Favorite city to travel?Saint-Tropez, France Best part of your game?Forehand and mindset Dream doubles match would be me […]
Julia Dimitrov – Adult Player Spotlight
BirthplaceDushanbe, Tajikistan FamilyNikolay, Sasha, Dimi & Luna Favorite TV show?Schitt’s Creek Diehard fan of what sports team?Not a team, just one person – Roger Federer Favorite city to travel?Hilton Head, South Carolina Best part of your game?It used to be my power, now I am excited when the ball clears the net and lands inside […]
Georgia juniors make a clean sweep of USTA Southern junior awards
Three of Georgia’s top junior talent were honored by USTA Southern at the recently held J. Randolph Gregson Southern Awards Luncheon, held Saturday January 20th. Congratulations to Mia Yamakita (Johns Creek, center) & Aidan Atwood (Suwanee, right), recognized as the 2023 USTA Southern DeWitt Redgrave III Junior Achievement Award winners. Given in memory of DeWitt […]
Janell McKenzie – Officials Spotlight
BirthplaceEnid, Oklahoma Most memorable officiating moment?I officiated in Birmingham, AL once when it was snowing! Diehard fan of what sports team? All in with tennis! Favorite city to travel?Grayton Beach, Florida My dream doubles match would be me and…Coco Gauff When I’m not playing tennis, I’m…walking my dogs Daisy & Sadie #1 reason why I […]
Bryan Shepherd – USTA Georgia/GPTA Teaching Professional Spotlight
Hometown Norfolk, Virginia Club/Facility you currently teach at? Mountain Park Tennis & Waters Edge (Owner/OperatorBryan’s Racquet) How did you get involved in teaching tennis? The ladies on a mixed doubles team that I was on atWashington Park asked me to coach them after ourseason ended. After spending 21 years in InformationTechnology doing problem determination and […]
Ava Rodriguez – Junior Player Spotlight
BirthplaceAtlanta FamilySam (Dad), Steph (Mom), Dylan (Brother), Gracie & George (Pups), Grammy & Danpa Favorite TV ShowModern Family Diehard Fan Of What Sports TeamAtlanta Braves Favorite City To TravelPalm Springs Best Part Of Your GameMental toughness Dream Doubles Match Would be Me And ….Nick Kyrgios When I’m Not Playing Tennis, I’m ….Spending time with my […]
Ben Hirsch – Adult Player Spotlight
BirthplaceDuluth Favorite TV show?Tales from the loop Favorite city to travel?New York City Best part of your game?Return of serve Dream doubles match would be me and…Fabrice Santoro When I’m not playing tennis, I’m…Going to events in Duluth Favorite tennis memory?Playing on grass courts for the first time at the International Tennis Hall of Fame […]
Carol Shiver – Volunteer of the Month
Birthplace Camilla, GA Family Husband-Bernie, Son-Trey Favorite TV Show Hallmark Christmas Movies! or Blue Bloods Diehard Fan Of What Sports Team Georgia Bulldogs Favorite City To Travel Helen, GA Best Part Of Your Game That is a very good question! Depends on what day it is and if any part of my game actually shows […]
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 […]
