Linda Gordon Turns Retirement into Full-time Volunteering in Columbus
“It all started when I retired.” That was Columbus, Ga. educator, Linda Gordon’s famous last words as she retired from 33 years of teaching at the middle and high school levels. Little did she know at that time, “retirement” would be anything but sitting around looking up at the sky or watching the grass grow. […]
Madeline Hunt – Junior Player Spotlight
Junior Player Spotlight BirthplaceAtlanta FamilyAudrey (Sister), Cathleen (Mom), Mark (Dad), Rocky (Cat), Mabel (Dog) Favorite TV ShowStranger Things Diehard Fan Of What Sports TeamGeorgia Bulldogs Favorite City To TravelMinneapolis Best Part Of Your GameBaseline Dream Doubles Match Would be Me And ….Rafael Nadal When I’m Not Playing Tennis, I’m ….Hanging out with friends Favorite Tennis […]
Brian Parks – Adult Player Spotlight
Adult Player Spotlight Birthplace Memphis, Tennessee Family Dina (wife) & Lydia (daughter) Favorite TV ShowAmerica’s Funniest Home Videos Diehard Fan Of What Sports TeamI really only watch tennis Favorite City To Travel Charleston Best Part Of Your Game Tenacity Dream Doubles Match Would be Me And …. Roger Federer When I’m Not Playing Tennis, I’m […]
Kathy Ghering – High School Coach Spotlight
School I coach at: Alpharetta High School Girls (Home of the Raiders) Years Coaching High School Tennis: 7 years Best High School Tennis Memory I’ve had is:Participating in the state championship in Rome (May 2022) Favorite Pro/College Athlete: Nelly Korda Favorite Quote: “Believe!”
Andy Cha – USTA Georgia/GPTA Teaching Professional Spotlight
Hometown Seoul, South Korea Club/Facility you currently teach at? Life Time Athletic & Fitness (Adult Program Coordinator) How did you get involved in teaching tennis? My coach at the tennis academy gave me an opportunity to teach after I graduated from high school. Diehard fan of what sports team? Green Bay Packers & New York […]
Steve Catapano – Officials Spotlight
BirthplaceOxford, England Most memorable officiating moment?Watching a young player meltdown one week and come back a few weeks later having put that experience behind them and go on to win Diehard fan of what sports team?Atlanta Braves Favorite city to travel?Sedona, Arizona My dream doubles match would be me and…Roger Federer When I’m not playing […]
Cem Gurkaynak – Tournament Director Spotlight
Birthplace: Adana , Turkey Tournament Location(s): James Creek Tennis Center The Best Part Of Running A Tournament: Watching the kids compete! Diehard Fan Of What Sports Team? Fenerbahce (local soccer team from Turkey) Favorite City To Travel: New York City My Dream Doubles Match Would Be Me And: Sampras against Federer & Agassi When I’m Not […]
Amy Bartlett Bonner – Tournament Directory Spotlight
Birthplace: Atlanta, GA Tournament Location(s): Lost Mountain Tennis Center and other Cobb County Tennis locations. The Best Part Of Running A Tournament: Providing a positive and competitive experience for juniors and adults. Diehard Fan Of What Sports Team? Atlanta Braves Favorite City To Travel: Las Vegas My Dream Doubles Match Would Be Me And: Roger Federer […]
Hanane Toumi – Tournament Director Spotlight
Birthplace: Mohammedia, Morocco Tournament Location(s): Columbus, GA (CORTA) The Best Part Of Running A Tournament: Watching kids compete and grow as players in a fun and safe environment. Diehard Fan Of What Sports Team? Liverpool Football Club “You Never Walk Alone” Favorite City To Travel: Tangier, Morocco My Dream Doubles Match Would Be Me And: Roger […]
Gloria W Parr – Volunteer of the Month
Birthplace Georgetown, SC Family Husband-David, 2 daughters, 2 grandchildren Favorite TV Show Mandalorian Diehard Fan Of What Sports Team None Favorite City To Travel Hilton Head Best Part Of Your Game Quick hands Dream Doubles Match Would be Me And …. Roger Federer When I’m Not Playing Tennis, I’m …. Hiking Favorite Tennis Memory Winning […]
