Lindsey Davila – Finding Her Calling
Finding one’s calling is sometimes easy. “I started playing tennis at the age of seven, and my father actually taught me in the beginning,” explains USTA Georgia Adult Programs Coordinator Lindsey Davila. “Both of my parents, as well as my two older brothers played. So it was only natural that I followed suit.” After 10 years with […]
Juliana Dilanni – Junior Player Spotlight
Junior Player Spotlight BirthplaceMarietta FamilyMom, Dad, Jensen & Bella (dog) Favorite TV ShowOuter Banks Diehard Fan Of What Sports TeamGeorgia Bulldogs Favorite City To TravelBoulder, Colorado Best Part Of Your GameMental Dream Doubles Match Would be Me And ….To partner with Roger Federer When I’m Not Playing Tennis, I’m ….Cooking Favorite Tennis MemoryHitting with Stefanos […]
Kim Raley – Adult Player Spotlight
BirthplaceWhite Plains, NY FamilyBrian (Husband), Clare & Lucie (Daughters) Favorite TV show?ESPN College Football Game Day & Billions Diehard fan of what sports team?Atlanta Braves Favorite city to travel?San Diego Best part of your game?Volleys & Backhand Dream doubles match would be me and…Patrick Rafter vs. Roger Federer/John McEnroe When I’m not playing tennis, I’m…Cheering […]
Nathalie Pace – High School Coach Spotlight
School I coach at: Richmond County Technical Career MagnetSchool (Home of the White Tigers) Years Coaching High School Tennis: 13 years Best High School Tennis Memory I’ve had is: King/Queen of the Court. We would play this game at the end of our tennis practice. Most of the students become very competitive when we play […]
Ben Hestley – USTA Georgia/GPTA Teaching Professional Spotlight
Hometown Pell City, Alabama Club/Facility you currently teach at?Briarcliff Woods Beach Club, Lindmoor Woods; Bull Shark Sports (Owner) How did you get involved in teaching tennis? When I was in high school, my coach asked if I’d like to help her with some after-school kids clinics. I’ve loved it ever since. Diehard fan of what […]
Turhan Berne – USTA Georgia/GPTA Teaching Professional Spotlight
Hometown Norcross Club/Facility you currently teach at? Lifetime Fitness Peachtree Corners (Tennis Professional) How did you get involved in teaching tennis? I grew up in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands and my best friend’s father was the tennis pro at Cowpet Bay Resort. We used to play tennis in the street of our neighborhood with pieces […]
Stewart Russell – USTA Georgia/GPTA Teaching Professional Spotlight
Hometown East Northport, New York Club/Facility you currently teach at? James Creek Tennis Center (Universal Tennis Academy partner) How did you get involved in teaching tennis?Immediately upon graduation from Roanoke College. I was the Head Men’s Tennis Coach for 3 years. Diehard fan of what sports team? Mets, Giants, Rangers & Knicks (New York true […]
Phillip Zenoni – Officials Spotlight
BirthplaceAtlanta Most memorable officiating moment?Chairing my first match Diehard fan of what sports team?Atlanta Braves Favorite city to travel?Pawleys Island, South Carolina My dream doubles match would be me and…Bjorn Borg When I’m not playing tennis, I’m…Walking, going to church, and spending time with my family #1 reason why I enjoy officiating?I love to watch […]
Turhan Berne – Tournament Director Spotlight
Birthplace: St. Thomas, Virgin Islands Tournament Location(s): Lifetime Athletic @ Peachtree Corners/Hudlow The Best Part Of Running A Tournament: Getting to know all the tennis families! Diehard Fan Of What Sports Team? None. I change all the time! Favorite City To Travel: Paris My Dream Doubles Match Would Be Me And: Beyonce When I’m Not Playing […]
David Barrett – Volunteer of the Month
Birthplace Cleveland, Ohio Family Wife, Pat Favorite TV Show Blue Bloods Diehard Fan Of What Sports Team Ohio State Buckeyes Favorite City To Travel Boston Best Part Of Your Game Net play Dream Doubles Match Would be Me And …. Rafa Nadal When I’m Not Playing Tennis, I’m …. Building an airplane Favorite Tennis Memory […]
