Tournament Officials & Administrators
Welcome to USTA Georgia Tournament Directors, Officials, Coaches and Other Tournament Staff. In the tennis balls above and throughout this page, you will find helpful information to assist you in developing and running your USTA Georgia sanctioned tournaments. If you are interested in becoming a USTA Georgia Tournament Director, please contact the USTA Georgia office.
Resources
JUNIOR
Junior Requirements for Sanctioned Tournaments and Junior Circuits
Junior Introductory Play Grant
USTA Georgia Medical Release (Juniors only) Junior players competing in the USTA, the USTA Southern Section, and the USTA Georgia must submit a signed Release and Medical Release to the tournament director before the first match is played. The player and the parent or guardian must sign the form. At this time, this form is online on MatchTennis App. Parents and players can sign it there.
tournament video series
Customer Service Techniques
Providing a positive experience for players, parents, and coaches is a key part of running a successful tournament. This video highlights practical customer service strategies to help tournament directors communicate effectively, manage challenges, and create a welcoming environment for all participants.
This video begins with a discussion on how Disney solves customer parking issues and how that relates to your business:
CONTACT INFORMATION | |
| USTA Georgia | www.ustageorgia.com 404.256.9543 |
| Eva Marie McCravy Director of Competition | mccravy@ustageorgia.com 404.256.9543 x 103 |
| USTA Southern | www.southern.usta.com |
| Adam Dalton Senior Manager, Competition | dalton@sta.usta.com 770.368.8200 x 117 |
| Shannan Gaudette Coordinator, Junior Play | gaudette@sta.usta.com 404.502.2302 |
| Maria Cercone Director, Junior Tennis & Player Development | cercone@sta.usta.com 770.368.8200 x 119 |
OFFICIALS Spotlight
Darren Potkey Honored with 2025 John T. McGovern Award
We are proud to announce that one of the highest honors in tennis officiating was presented this year to our own executive director, Darren Potkey.
Mel BurgEs – Officials Spotlight
BirthplaceChicago, Illinois Most memorable officiating moment?Other than working the US Open as a Line Umpire/Match Assistant for the past nine years, I have also worked
Sharon Meadows – Officials Spotlight
BirthplaceCalhoun Most memorable officiating moment?Working as a chair umpire for McCartney Kessler and then watching her play the same year at the US Open Diehard
Georgia Official Presides Over First ITF Final
Congratulations to Georgia official Daniela Monaco on her first ITF Circuit final assignment as a Chair Umpire. She was selected to conduct the Women’s Doubles