A Vision for Albany – Meet Wes Sadler
Don’t call Wes Sadler a “tennis nut!” “I just want a tennis racquet in every kid’s hand,” exclaims Sadler, as he just walked off the tennis court. Sadler is the leader of the growing tennis community in Albany. He’s a native of the area, as a graduate of Westover High School, studied at Darton College […]
Karen Bryant Shows the Value of Volunteering On and Off the Court
Ask LaGrange’s Karen Bryant why she gives back as a team captain, league coordinator and tennis volunteer in LaGrange and Columbus, and she doesn’t hesitate giving an answer. “It started as a way to be competitive and be active, but it’s become a way to help my community, while it has become my social environment […]
Mason Taube – Junior Player Spotlight
Junior Player Spotlight BirthplaceAtlanta FamilyMom, Dad, Sister & dog Favorite TV ShowThe Last Dance Diehard Fan Of What Sports TeamAtlanta Falcons Favorite City To TravelMemphis, TN & Orlando, FL Best Part Of Your GameMy forehand Dream Doubles Match Would be Me And ….Roger Federer When I’m Not Playing Tennis, I’m …. With friends, doing homework […]
Ruth Fuentes – Adult Player Spotlight
Adult Player Spotlight Birthplace Santiago, Chile FamilyVery blessed to have my 93 year-old mother who is very healthy and active Favorite TV Show Law & Order: Organized Crime Diehard Fan Of What Sports Team University of Chile (La “U”) soccer team Favorite City To Travel Prague Best Part Of Your Game My positive mindset Dream […]
Erica Zabkar – USTA Georgia/GPTA Teaching Professional Spotlight
Hometown Roswell Club/Facility you currently teach at?Universal Tennis Academy (Director) How did you get involved in teaching tennis? I have loved tennis since the moment I took my first tennis clinic. I knew I always wanted it to be a part of my life. I accepted a graduate assistantship after college and also worked at […]
Laurie Phillips – Officials Spotlight
BirthplaceStamford, CT Most memorable officiating moment?First day at the US Open Diehard fan of what sports team?The Bulls during the Michael Jordan era Favorite city to travel?Paris My dream doubles match would be me and…Naomi Osaka When I’m not playing tennis, I’m…Hiking the world #1 reason why I enjoy officiating?I enjoy working and hanging out […]
Keith Childree – Tournament Director Spotlight
Birthplace: Valdosta, Ga Tournament Location(s): Valdosta, Ga The Best Part Of Running A Tournament: Meeting new people and seeing familiar faces. Diehard Fan Of What Sports Team? Patriots Favorite City To Travel: St. Augustine, Fl My Dream Doubles Match Would Be Me And: Roger Federer When I’m Not Playing Tennis, I’m: Fishing My Favorite Tennis Memory: […]
Alexis Chandler – Volunteer of the Month
Birthplace Columbus, GA Family Husband – Josh, dog – River and baby Ella on the way Favorite TV Show Riverdale Diehard Fan Of What Sports Team Tennis…of course!! Favorite City To Travel Cape San Blas Best Part Of Your Game My backhand Dream Doubles Match Would be Me And …. Rafael Nadal When I’m Not […]
Marie Bartlett ‘Retires’ to a Life of Tennis
Little did Gainesville, Ga. resident, Marie Bartlett, realize the life that awaited her in tennis when she retired from teaching school in 2004. “I had no idea,” said Bartlett, as she just wrapped up participating in a weekday clinic. “I taught school for 30 years and being retired was fun for the first six months […]
Chetan Challa – Junior Player Spotlight
Junior Player Spotlight BirthplaceAlpharetta FamilyMom, Dad, Brother Best Part Of Your GameForehand Dream Doubles Match Would be Me And ….Nick Kyrgios When I’m Not Playing Tennis, I’m …. Biking Favorite Tennis MemoryEddie Herr International Open
