Congratulations to Team Georgia on an outstanding performance at the 2026 Southern Ozaki Junior Cup! Georgia finished with a 3–1 record and earned runner-up honors in the Gold Group. Our players showed tremendous determination, team spirit, and sportsmanship throughout an exceptionally hot weekend. A big thank-you to our dedicated coaches—Marley Woods, Alex Shusis, Marianna Taylor, and Kurt Clemmons—for their leadership, encouragement, and commitment to Team Georgia. We are incredibly proud of our players and the way they represented our state!
2026 TOURNAMENT PHOTOS
The Rick Davison MVP Award
Sam Calvert earned the prestigious 2026 Rick Davison MVP Trophy for his competitive play, team spirit, and sportsmanship. The trophy, named in honor of long-time USTA Georgia Director of Junior Competition, Rick Davison, was personally awarded by Davison at the awards ceremony.
The Rick Davison Award is a prestigious MVP trophy awarded by USTA Georgia to the player who best demonstrates exceptional team spirit, outstanding sportsmanship, significant match success, and exemplary leadership throughout the Cup. This special honor is presented on Sunday to the team member who, in the eyes of their coaches, truly exemplifies these qualities.
Named in honor of Rick Davison, the long-time USTA Georgia Director of Junior Competition, this award celebrates his profound dedication and contagious enthusiasm for the Junior Cup. Rick’s legacy of passion and commitment is reflected in this award, recognizing players who embody his remarkable spirit and make a meaningful impact on their team and the sport.
In addition to receiving the trophy, the award recipient’s picture is added to a commemorative plaque featuring all the past winners of the Rick Davison Award. This plaque is proudly displayed in the USTA Georgia office, serving as a lasting tribute to the outstanding players who have exemplified the values Rick Davison championed.
Selection Process for SOJC Team Georgia
The Southern Ozaki Junior Cup is a team competition for ages 12-18 that is held annually. Each age group is comprised of three boys and three girls to represent Georgia. Players are selected for the eligible age group in which they have earned the highest USTA ranking. Alternates for each age/gender group are also selected. A “Save the Date” invite is sent out to the top 15 players in each age group. Final selections are made by July 31. The selection process is detailed below:
Only players with no more than five (5) active Suspension Points are eligible for selection.
USTA national rankings, Tennis Recruiting information, Head-to-Head results, WTN ratings and Doubles rankings are considered in making the final selections. Selections are made by a subcommittee of 3 members of the Junior Competition Committee who report their findings back to the Committee for a final vote.
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