2019 Yearbook

2019 Yearbook

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TABLE OF CONTENTS USTA Missouri Valley Information President & Executive Director's Message................................ 5 Board of Directors/District Presidents... 6 Committee Chairs ................................ 7 Section Staff......................................... 8 Annual Conference ............................. 9 Section Awards ..............................10-11 Hall of Fame ................................ 11-12 Community Tennis Youth Programs................................... 14 Adult Programs.................................. 15 Pro Tennis/Other Programs...........16-17 Resources............................................. 17 Juniors Junior Camp Listing ..................... 18-20 Junior Competition Contacts ............ 22 Junior Sportsmanship......................... 23 USTA Missouri Valley 4121 W 83rd Street | Suite 108 Prairie Village, KS 66208 913-322-4800 888-368-8612 toll free 913-322-4801 fax Office Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

USTA National Office 70 West Red Oak Lane White Plains, NY 10604 914-696-7000 USTA Home of American Tennis 10000 USTA Blvd.

Orlando, FL 32827 844-872-8667 USTA Member Services 800.990.USTA (8782) memberservices@usta.com

Adult Leagues League Section Champions .......... 24-28 2018 Adult Rankings ................... 28-29 2019 Events Calendar........................ 30 Serve - Spring 2019 Cover and Table of Contents..............1-2 Madam President................................. 3 Challenge Accepted........................... 4-5 Spotlight on........................................6-7 Adult Tournaments............................8-9 Net Notes.......................................10-11

Districts Heart of America ......................... 46-48 Iowa .............................................. 49-51 Kansas .......................................... 52-53 Missouri ....................................... 54-55 Nebraska ....................................... 57-58 Oklahoma ..................................... 59-61 St. Louis ....................................... 62-64 Member Organizations Listing .......................................... 65-66

Year in Review 2018 Year in Review ..................... 42-44

Digital Publications The 2019 USTA Missouri Valley Yearbook was produced digitally with a limited print run. This publication, as well as previous yearbooks and every issue of Serve is available online in digital format free of charge.

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Correspondence - Advertising Reproduction The USTA Missouri Valley Yearbook is a publication of the USTA Missouri Valley. All correspondence regarding the editorial material should be directed to the Missouri Valley office (c/o Marketing Director). The USTA Missouri Valley may grant permission to reprint any and all articles published in the Yearbook unless copyrighted by a third-party, upon written request. No photographs and/or logos may be reproduced without the written approval of the USTA Missouri Valley.

2019 Yearbook Staff Contributors Emily Steinwart Andrew Robinson Manon Eilts Mary Buschmann

Mission Statement The mission of the USTA Missouri Valley is to promote and develop the growth of tennis. United States Tennis Association Missouri Valley is a not-for-profit organization covering a five-state region of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Oklahoma, as well as parts of Illinois. As one of the 17 sections of the USTA, USTA Missouri Valley has more than 21,000 individual members and 350 organizational members. USTA Missouri Valley offers recreational and competitive tennis for all ages and abilities.

Non-Discrimination Statement In accordance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, no person, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, shall be excluded from, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity of the USTA Missouri Valley. Any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against should write to USTA Missouri Valley, c/o Executive Director Mary Buschmann.

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ADA Statement In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the USTA Missouri Valley strives to provide quality recreational programs to individuals of all abilities. If you, or anyone you know has a disability and would like more information on the accessibility of our programs or any facilities in our section, call toll-free at 888-368-8612. We would like to work with you to continue to improve program and facility accessibility. Also, please contact us if you experience difficulty or have concerns about gaining access to any of our programs or facilities. If you have specific questions or concerns about programs, please contact the Executive Director, Mary Buschmann (contact information on page 8).

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2018 saw the completion of the Strategic Vision for the Billie Jean King Tennis Center, home of the US Open. The USTA National Campus continues to build momentum and provide the perfect location for showcasing collegiate matches, national tournaments, Pro Circuit events, and national trainings. We are so fortunate to have such great facilities available to use as we enjoy watching and participating in the sport we love.

This year we want to focus on continued communication and education for our communities, providers, and players as we grow opportunities for play. Net Generation continues to add new offerings to attract and engage our youth. We will continue to partner schools with local providers so that young players will have the ability to continue to enjoy our sport after school hours. We will also have a renewed focus on all things adult - from Tennis on Campus, social play, and Cardio Tennis, to our more competitive adult leagues and tournament play. Adult social play will be an easy way to engage new players and welcome back those that “used to play”, building a larger pool of adult players of all ages.

We couldn’t continue to grow and achieve these goals without strong leadership to guide us. A huge thanks to our current fabulous and passionate volunteers for continuing to support our communities in growing the game! Our volunteers help steer our direction and fuel our momentum. We have many opportunities for everyone to get involved and help shape the future of tennis in USTA Missouri Valley. Please contact your local CTA, NJTL or district office to find to find out how you can get involved. If you are already serving, please be intentional about identifying future volunteers in your community and help them get connected. You may also contact the section office and we can help you and your recruits find opportunities in your local tennis community.

We celebrate the wonderful successes and moments of 2018 and look forward to an exciting and rewarding 2019!

Mary Buschmann Executive Director

Lisa Minihan President 5

2019-20 BOARD OF DIRECTORS USTA Missouri Valley Executive Committee (Back L-R): Alex Lee, Gary Trost, Chris Carey and Jason Mathes. (Front L-R): Steve Henry, Lisa Minihan and Larry Haugness.

President Lisa Minihan lisa.m.minihan@gmail.com 405-417-7357

Treasurer Chris Carey chriscarey2017@gmail.com 816-679-1771

First Vice President Jason Mathes jason_mathes@ml.com 314-324-6648

Secretary Gary Trost gtrost@okcgcc.com 405-858-2177

Vice President Steve Henry okctenniscenter@att.net 405-226-1722 cell

Vice President Alex Lee AlexL17@aol.com 316-259-3023

Immediate Past President & Delegate Larry Haugness haugnesstennis@gmail.com 417-837-5800

USTA MISSOURI VALLEY PAST PRESIDENTS

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2017-18 2015-16 2011-14 2009-10 2007-08 2005-06 2003-04 1999-2002 1997-98 1995-96 1991-94 1989-90 1987-88 1985-86 1981-84 1979-80 1977-78 1975-76 1973-74 1971-72 1969-70 1967-68 1965-66 1963-64 1961-62 1958-60 1956-57 1946-55 1945 1941-44 1940 1938-39 1937 1927-36 1921-26 1920

Larry Haugness Springfield, Missouri Stuart Dusenberry Atlantic, Iowa Scott Hanover Kansas City, Missouri Shelley George Iowa City, Iowa Richard M. Perry Enid, Oklahoma Kevin Nebergall Cedar Rapids, Iowa Verne Weber Omaha, Nebraska Pam Sloan Kansas City, Missouri Dave Riley Tulsa, Oklahoma Barbara Fackel Rock Island, Illinois Jodie Adams Springfield, Missouri Mervyn Webster Wichita, Kansas Richard F. Haitbrink Overland Park, Kansas Steve Gerdes Omaha, Nebraska Joy Rodenberg Lincoln, Nebraska Leigh Strassner St. Louis, Missouri Don Gardner Wichita, Kansas Carl A. Simonie Kansas City, Missouri Francis Baxter Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Wilmer Rompf Des Moines, Iowa Marvin P. Richmond Kansas City, Missouri John L. Brown Omaha, Nebraska Jack E. Buss Des Moines, Iowa S.E. Freund St. Louis, Missouri O.B. Martin Oklahoma City, Oklahoma T.H. "Curly" Vaughan Winfield, Kansas Herbert Thomas Jr. Little Rock, Arkansas Dr. Keedy Campbell Kansas City, Missouri Russell C. Hadden St. Louis, Missouri Monroe C. Lewis St. Louis, Missouri Wilbur F. Coen, Jr. Kansas City, Missouri Davison Obear St. Louis, Missouri Dr. Frank E. Dickneite St. Louis, Missouri Joseph W. Ivy Kansas City, Missouri C. Drummond Jones, II St. Louis, Missouri James M. Craven Kansas City, Missouri

WE ARE

DISTRICT PRESIDENTS USTA Heart of America Deborah Fabrizius littlesade@hotmail.com USTA Iowa Jack Wardell jwardell20@aol.com USTA Kansas Kate Foss ustakate@gmail.com USTA Missouri Glenn Pelecky gpelecky@gmail.com USTA Nebraska Heather Blumel heatherblumel@hotmail.com USTA Oklahoma Bill Towler btowler1959@gmail.com USTA St. Louis Beth Causey brcausey@gmail.com

In which district do I live?

DISTRICT BOUNDARIES

Nebraska District - All of Nebraska, as well as Pottawattamie County in Iowa

Iowa District - All of Iowa (except Pottawattamie County), as well as Rock Island County in Illinois St. Louis District - 10 Missouri counties (Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, Perry, St. Charles, St. Francois, St. Genevieve, St. Louis, Warren and Washington; parts of Illinois within a 30-mile radius of St. Louis City Hall

Kansas District - All of Kansas except those counties in the Heart of America district

Heart of America District - Seven Kansas counties (Atchison, Doniphan, Douglas, Jefferson, Johnson, Leavenworth and Wyandotte); and 10 Missouri counties (Andrew, Atchison, Buchanan, Cass, Clay, Holt, Jackson, Nodaway, Platte and Ray)

Oklahoma District - All of Oklahoma

Missouri District - All of Missouri, except those counties in either the Heart of America or St. Louis districts

COMMITTEE CHAIRS Adult Competition Mike Shires A1tennisperform@hotmail.com Staff Liaison: Scott Howes

Diversity and Inclusion Nick Taylor nickryantaylor@yahoo.com Staff Liaison: Jaren Glaser

Adult League Terry Jackson tcj857@gmail.com Jan Koder iowa-usta@hotmail.com Staff Liaison: Alyssa Stelmach

Grievance John Kinsella john.kinsella241@gmail.com Staff Liaison: Mary Buschmann

Awards Susan True sstrue5137@gmail.com Staff Liaison: Manon Eilts Coaches Commission Chris Smith csmithbluehillscc@gmail.com Staff Liaison: Marissa Moment Brown

Hall of Fame Barb Fackel bjftrain@aol.com Staff Liaison: Manon Eilts Junior Competition Arlene Frye lenetennis@gmail.com Simon Norman simon@genesishealthclub.com Staff Liaison: Nikki Chambers

Local Play & Competition Larry Newton larry_new@msn.com Staff Liaisons: Marissa Moment Brown & Tara Williams Nominating Larry Haugness haugnesstennis@gmail.com Staff Liaison: Mary Buschmann Officials Verne Weber - vaweber10s@aol.com Vicki Elwood - vickiten4life@gmail.com Staff Liaison: Mary Buschmann Personnel Larry Haugness haugnesstennis@gmail.com Staff Liaison: Mary Buschmann

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SECTION STAFF

USTA Missouri Valley Staff (front row L-R): Jodi Gordon, Tonya Kaup, Nikki Chambers, Mary Buschmann, Marissa Moment Brown, Emily Steinwart, Sue Riemann.

(Second row L-R): Andrew Robinson, Jaren Glaser, Laura Puryear, John Terpkosh, Scott Howes, Tara Williams, Lindsay Hall, Beth Azan, Kara Heim and Manon Eilts.

Not pictured: Becky Riggs.

Beth Azan Office Administrator 913-322-4845 bazan@movalley.usta.com

Tonya Kaup Finance Director 913-322-4823 kaup@movalley.usta.com

Marissa Moment Brown Director of Community Tennis 913-322-4822 brown@movalley.usta.com

Lindsay Hall Community Play Manager 913-216-5143 Hall@movalley.usta.com

Mary Buschmann Executive Director 913-322-4824 mbuschmann@movalley.usta.com

Kara Heim TSR - Nebraska 913-967-9452 heim@movalley.usta.com

Nikki Chambers Manager - Junior Competition 913-322-4832 chambers@movalley.usta.com

Scott Howes Manager - Adult Play 913-322-4821 howes@movalley.usta.com

Manon Eilts Marketing, Communications & Membership Director 913-322-4826 eilts@movalley.usta.com

Laura Puryear TSR - Oklahoma 913-967-9147 puryear@movalley.usta.com

Jaren Glaser TSR - Kansas 913-967-9929 glaser@movalley.usta.com Jodi Gordon TSR - Heart of America 913-967-9925 gordon@movalley.usta.com 8

Sue Riemann TSR – St. Louis 913-967-9137 riemann@movalley.usta.com Becky Riggs Schools Tennis Organizer - Oklahoma 918-999-5502 riggs@movalley.usta.com

Andrew Robinson Communications Coordinator Digital Engagement 913-322-4827 robinson@movalley.usta.com Emily Steinwart Communications Coordinator Digital & Graphic Design 913-322-4838 steinwart@movalley.usta.com Alyssa Stelmach Manager - Adult Leagues 913-904-2852 astelmach@movalley.usta.com John Terpkosh TSR - Iowa 913-967-9926 jterpkosh@movalley.usta.com Tara Williams Community Tennis Manager 913-302-5901 williams@movalley.usta.com TBA TSR - Missouri

2018 ANNUAL CONFERENCE More than 200 people attended the USTA Missouri Valley Annual Conference November 29 to December 1 at the Olathe Conference Center, adjacent to the Embassy Suites in Olathe, Kansas. The conference offered a Net Generation Pathway Workshop followed by sessions on parent engagement, and the Positive Coaching Alliance also led a session on coaching and creating positive experiences within the sport.

The opening session featured a panel on team opportunities at both the junior and adult levels, as well as a panel on the opportunities that exist through partnerships.

The USTA Missouri Valley honored its 2018 USTA Hall of Fame Class during a luncheon on Saturday. Inducted this year were Ken D. Brown, (Independence, Kansas), the late Fred Johnson (Kansas City, Missouri), Mark Platt (Clayton, Missouri), Pat Purcell (St. Louis, Missouri), and Kim Reser (Springfield, Missouri). The five new members of the USTA Missouri Valley Hall of Fame bring the new total number of members to 131. Also honored were more than 20 USTA Missouri Valley award winners and 10 junior sportsmanship winners.

The conference also included Adult League Coordinator Training and Junior Team Tennis Coordinator Training.

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2018 AWARD WINNERS Adult Player of the Year

Adult Recreational Player of the Year

High School Coach of the Year

Junior Player of the Year (Male)

Wilbur Jones Kansas City, Missouri

Heather Blumel Omaha, Nebraska

Patrick Huewe St. Louis, Missouri

A. J. Woodman Weldon Springs, Missouri

Junior Player of the Year (Female)

Junior Recreational Player of the Year (Female)

Media Excellence

Member Organization of the Year

Sami Remis St. Louis, Missouri

Erin Coleman Ferguson, Missouri

Outstanding Adult/Senior Tournament

Outstanding Community Tennis Association

Mediacom (Accepted by Don West & Paul Nahon) Springfield, Missouri

Dwight Davis Tennis Center (Accepted by Mary Vassar) St. Louis, Missouri

18 & Over Mixed Section Championship (Accepted by Lisa Thomas & Kay Merkel) Omaha, Nebraska

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Outstanding Contributor USTA League Tennis

Outstanding Contributor Youth High Performance

First Serve OKC (Accepted by Emmy Tigert) Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Marcia Jacelone Overland Park, Kansas

Eric Rand Olathe, Kansas

Outstanding Contributor Youth Tennis

Outstanding Diversity Achievement & Facility of the Year

Outstanding Junior Tournament

Outstanding Official

Sara Rasmussen Wichita, Kansas

Kevin Heim & Woods Tennis Center Lincoln, Nebraska

USTA L2 National Tournament (Accepted by David & Lisa Minihan) Edmond, Oklahoma

John Kelly St. Louis, Missouri

USTA Junior Team Tennis Organizer

Tennis Family of the Year

Distinguished Service

President’s Award

Janet Glaser Wichita, Kansas

The Minihan Family Edmond, Oklahoma

Steve Henry Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Linda Peters Springfield, Missouri

The following award was also presented, but is not pictured: Junior Recreational Player of the Year - Grant Dahl (St. Louis, Missouri) Ken D. Brown never set his sights on becoming a successful high school and college tennis coach growing up, but a college course changed that. Brown, after taking two tennis coaching courses at Fort Hays State, began teaching at Independence Community College in Independence, Kansas, where he was asked to resurrect the tennis team in 1968. He coached the college teams for 23 years, before becoming the head boys’ and girls’ coach at Independence High School in 1992, where he won state championships in 2006, 2007 and 2008. He coached there until 2014, and has directed the city recreation program for 35 years. He’s organized Junior Team Tennis, and other USTA youth programming since 1983.

2018 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

Fred Johnson had an ability to break barriers when it came to getting diverse populations onto the tennis court. A protégé of Arthur Ashe, he was a manager and instructor for five sites of the Ashe-Bolliteri tennis program between 1990 and 1993, finding creative ways to promote the sport to as many people L-R: Brenda Johnson on behalf of Fred Johnson, Ken D. Brown, Pat as possible. Johnson joined the USTA Missouri Valley staff in Purcell and Kim Reser. Not pictured: Mark Platt 1996 as its diversity manager, and was an advocate for diversity and inclusion. He was the genesis behind “Tennis in the hood,” an outreach program which introduced tennis to over 40,000 kids in 11 different cities in the USTA Missouri Valley’s five-state area. That blueprint for success was transitioned into Tennis Block Parties, Rock N Rally’s and Tennis in the Neighborhood programs by the USTA. Mark Platt got his start in tennis by taking lessons from fellow USTA Missouri Valley Hall of Famer, Earl Buchholz Sr., in the 1960s.

Platt started teaching tennis and directing the free University City tennis program in 1976. Almost a decade later, Platt started Beginner’s World Tennis in 1984. The program, which provides an all-encompassing program specifically geared to the beginner tennis player. Today, Platt has a staff of 10 assisting at 25 sites across St. Louis with over 10,000 participants annually. In 2002, Platt was named a Grassroots Champion of Tennis by Tennis Industry Magazine, and in 2016 the magazine named him a Community Tennis Local Hero. Platt has also been honored by the USTA. In 2004, he was the Eve Kraft Community Service Award winner, and in 2017 he was named the Janet Lauer USTA Junior Team Tennis National Organizer.

Patricia Purcell has excelled as a player and organizer throughout her career. Purcell started playing the USTA Missouri Valley junior circuit in 1966 and became the no. 1 ranked player in St. Louis and the Missouri Valley. She went on to play at Washington University in St. Louis for four seasons, the first two of which were with the men’s team. She remained an active adult player through the 1980s before taking a 20-year hiatus from playing. When she returned, she found success. She’s won six USTA Gold Balls, and has been a member of two national USTA Cup Teams, the Maureen Connolly Cup in 2013 and Alice Marble Cup in 2017, both of which won its respective events. She finished 2017 as the no. 4 ranked player in singles and doubles in the USTA Women’s 60s rankings. Most recently, Purcell was a member of the 2018 Alice Marble Cup Team which competed in the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Seniors World Team Championships. She was named the USTA Missouri Valley Player of the Year in 2016 and was also inducted into the USTA St. Louis Tennis Hall of Fame in 2016.

Kim Reser learned to play tennis in Marshall, Missouri, before a long career of coaching and service within the game. Reser played collegiately at William Jewell University in Liberty, Missouri, before becoming the school’s head women’s coach. She also served as both a staff member and volunteer for the USTA Missouri Valley. She was the director of adult programs and championships for four years, and then spent 25 years as a volunteer including a decade as part of the USTA Missouri Valley’s Board of Directors. She was also a USTA umpire, and a linejudge for Springfield Lasers’ matches, USTA Pro Circuit events and officiated local events. At the national level, Reser has served on the following national committees: USTA Leagues, USTA Parks and USTA Awards. She is currently the Assistant Director of Parks for the Springfield - Greene County Park Board.

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USTA MISSOURI VALLEY HALL OF FAME MEMBERS 2018 Ken D. Brown..................... Independence, Kan. Fred Johnson*.......................... Kansas City, Mo. Mark Platt......................................Clayton, Mo. Pat Purcell....................................St. Louis, Mo. Kim Reser..................................Springfield, Mo.

2005 John Allen Been.........................Houston, Texas Dr. Harry Clifton Burrus*....Winter Haven, Fla. Jacque Croft....................... Overland Park, Kan. Richard Mechem.............. Fredericksburg, Texas Frank A. Thompson Jr.*................St. Louis, Mo.

1994 Wray Brown.................................St. Louis, Mo. Earl "Butch" Buchholz Jr. .................St. Louis, Mo. Beverly K. Buckley.................Des Moines, Iowa Joy Rodenberg...............................Lincoln, Neb. Mervyn Webster........................... Wichita, Kan.

2017 Buff Farrow.................................. Wichita, Kan. Francis P. Lemery............... Overland Park, Kan. Richard M. Perry.............................. Enid, Okla.

2004 John Bregin................................. Merriam, Kan. Don Dippold................................St. Louis, Mo. Don Gardner*............................... Wichita, Kan. Ken Lidie*....................................Bellevue, Neb. Su Oertel..................................... Decorah, Iowa

1993 C.J. Hixon........................................Tulsa, Okla.

Wally Smith............................Ponca City, Okla.

Dave Snyder............................ Kingwood, Texas

2016 Bob Bates............................Prairie Village, Kan. Mark Johnson...........................Henryetta, Okla.

Wilbur Jones............................... Shawnee, Kan. 2015 Richard Hudlin*...........................St. Louis, Mo. Cornelia Salmon-Robertson...... Lecompton, Kan. Mark Rosewell............................ Maryville, Mo. Verne Weber.................................Bellevue, Neb. 2014 Steve Gerdes.................................. Omaha, Neb. Jim Klousia................................Springfield, Mo. Ken Veney............................... Sydney, Australia

2002 Patsy Rippy-Bond........................... Sandy, Utah William Davis........................... Seminole, Okla.

Ralph Hart...................................St. Louis, Mo. Bill Rompf.................................... Newport, R.I. Mary Norwood-Rompf................ Newport, R.I.

2013 Ron Cobb.....................................St. Louis, Mo. Kevin Hedberg...............................Topeka, Kan. Joe McGuire............................ Kansas City, Mo. Doug Smith..................................St. Louis, Mo. Bruce Vosburg............................... Omaha, Neb.

2001 Junior Coen............................. Kansas City, Mo. Dick Gilkey................................ Edmond, Okla.

Gene Land...................... Oklahoma City, Okla.

Gerry Perry................................Springfield, Mo. Don McNeil............................ Chickasha, Okla.

2012 Judy Dippold................................St. Louis, Mo. Micki Schillig Feldmann...........Cedar Rapids, Iowa Edmund Serrano*.........................St. Louis, Mo. Meredith Geiger Walton.............. Humble, Kan.

2000 Marilyn Mueller...........................St. Louis, Mo. Louis Gerdes*................................ Omaha, Neb. Ollie Gresham..................................Tulsa, Okla.

Homer Robinson*............................Tulsa, Okla.

Dr. Bryce Young.................... Hilton Head, S.C. Judy Levering........................ Hilton Head, S.C.

2011 Rex Coad...................................... Wichita, Kan. James “Buddy” Fields*.................. Wichita, Kan. Janet Thomas Griffith.......................Tulsa, Okla.

Jane Pratt*.....................................St. Louis, Mo. Kim Steinmetz........................... Florissant, Mo. 2010 Charles Doughty, Jr.* .................. Wichita, Kan. Tommy English ............. Oklahoma City, Okla.

Paul Lockwood .......................... Norman, Okla.

James Wadley .......................... Stillwater, Okla.

2009 Nick Taylor ................................. Wichita, Kan. Skip Walther ............................ Columbia, Mo. Sheldon Weiner*....................... Rock Island, Ill. 2008 Gayle David Bradshaw..Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Patricia Graham*..................... Kansas City, Mo. Steve Prosser.................................. DeSoto, Kan. Leigh Strassner*...........................St. Louis, Mo. 2007 Barbara Fackel........................... Rock Island, Ill. Ken Flach*.....................................St Louis, Mo. Bob McKinley................. College Station, Texas 2006 Dave Freeborn..................................Tulsa, Okla.

Jay Louderback........................ South Bend, Ind. Terry Miller........................ Overland Park, Kan. Dave Riley........................................Tulsa, Okla.

Russell Warner.................................Tulsa, Okla.

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2003 Bill Brown........................Arroyo Grande, Calif.

Cliff Buchholz.......................Fort Collins, Colo.

Bob Green........................... Atlantic Beach, Fla. Nancy Pearce-Jeffett*......................Dallas, Texas Phil Landauer................................Hillard, Ohio

1999 David Bryant................... Oklahoma City, Okla.

Dr. George Milton...................... Emporia, Kan. Cliff Price.........................................Tulsa, Okla.

J. Hal Surface Jr........................ Kansas City, Mo. Dr. Steve Wilkinson*..................St. Peter, Minn.

1998 W.E. Steve Broadie...................... Wichita, Kan. Dr. Donald Klotz*..................... Iowa City, Iowa J.C. Louderback................... Arkansas City, Kan. Jim Reed...................................... Winfield, Kan. S.L. Shofner................................. Prescott, Ariz.

1997 Lucien Barbour*.......................... Winfield, Kan. Frank Ward......................................Tulsa, Okla.

Anna Guerrant.............................. Gilbert, Ariz.

Dick Johnson.................................. Ballwin, Mo. Nora Prosser................................ Merriam, Kan. 1996 Harold "Buck" Balzer......................Buhler, Kan. Justina Bricka...............................St. Louis, Mo. Kate Cushing*..................................Tulsa, Okla.

Ted Drewes*.................................St. Louis, Mo. Phillip L. Edwards........................St. Louis, Mo. 1995 Jodie H. Adams.........................Springfield, Mo. Carol Hanks Aucamp...................St. Louis, Mo. Mary Ann Eisel Beattie................St. Louis, Mo.

1992 Jack Buss*...............................Des Moines, Iowa Lucile Davidson................... Independence, Mo. Ed Doane.......................................Tustin, Calif.

1991 Clarence Dyer.............................. Durant, Okla.

Ward Parker Family......................St. Louis, Mo. Tom McSpadden......................Muskogee, Okla.

1990 Francis Baxter............................. Edmond, Okla.

Earl H. Buchholz Sr.*......................Sedalia, Mo. Charles D. Cunningham..................Tulsa, Okla.

Bill Price.......................................St. Louis, Mo. Len Prosser.................................. Merriam, Kan. 1989 Gerald Perry..............................Springfield, Mo. 1988 D. Keedy Campbell................. Kansas City, Mo. Harris Coggeshall...................Des Moines, Iowa Marvin P. Richmond*..................Leawood, Kan. T.H. "Curly" Vaughan*................ Winfield, Kan. 1986 Dwight F. Davis*..........................St. Louis, Mo. Charles McKinley........................St. Louis, Mo. *Deceased

USTA Missouri Valley Hall of Fame Criteria In order to be eligible to be inducted into the USTA Missouri Valley Hall of Fame, a nominee must meet one of four criteria: A USTA Missouri Valley resident for five or more years or, be a player who has participated in numerous section and/or national championships and gained a ranking high enough to be considered an outstanding player or, made a substantial contribution to tennis (i.e. tournament directors, teaching pros, coaches and umpires) or, shown exemplary sportsmanship and character on and off the court. Deadline to submit nominations is July 31. Nominations are kept on file for five years and can be updated at any time. For more information, contact Barbara Fackel at bjftrain@aol.com.

COMMUNITY TENNIS GUIDE

YOUTH TENNIS Net Generation is the USTA’s youth (ages 5-18) tennis brand, dedicated to welcoming millions of new players to the game by focusing on empowerment, unity, and play. Through a comprehensive program of adaptable curricula, teaching and learning tools, promotional and communications materials, and player and provider incentives, Net Generation aims to capture the imagination of kids of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels, and bring together parents, coaches, teachers, and volunteers all throughout the country. Net Generation provides a single registration platform for programs across the country and also requires all deliverers to have completed a background screen and an education program for working with minors. Net Generation will always be committed to the safety and wellbeing of all players with an emphasis on building character on and off the court. Net Generation will make tennis approachable, accessible, adaptable & fun. It contains curricula, resources, education & marketing support to help grow the game.

The Youth Progression Player Pathway promotes play in red, orange, and green ball events and is structured in a way that will allow young players to remain at the appropriate level until they are granted advancement by way of age, results, or participation. Player’s advancement in orange and green ball is determined by the number of stars and trophies they have earned, which are awarded for playing in Youth Progression tournaments (Smashers), being on a 10 & Under Junior Team Tennis team and/or participation in Team Challenge events.

Team Tennis offers girls and boys the opportunity to play on teams in local play opportunities that emphasizes character development, developing skills, play opportunities and fun. The following programs are offered under our USTA Net Generation Team Tennis umbrella: Team Challenge is an introduction to tennis competition offering a low-pressure team environment for children of all ages to develop their skills through level-based play, without an emphasis on instruction or results. Players are expected to drop hit serve from the service line over the net and sustain a modified rally (trapping or bumping). It is designed to be delivered as a single event or a series of up to six events, with the objective of providing a fun and social environment that highlights character and skill development.

Team Tournament is an innovative way for children to enjoy tennis competition in a low-pressure team environment. This experience will encourage players of all ages to gain match experience, develop their skills through level-based play, and demonstrate good sportsmanship. Players are expected overarm serve into the appropriate service bo and sustain a hitting rally. It is designed to be delivered as a single event or a series of up to six events, with the objective of providing a fun and social environment that highlights character and skill development.

In Junior Team Tennis teams and players are matched by similar age and ability using the Junior National Tennis Rating Program ( JNTRP). Players are expected to be able to serve, rally and score. A league consists of a minimum of two teams in the same division. Junior Tennis Team follows two tracks to provide opportunities to players of all abilities: Local Junior Team Tennis or Championship Junior Team Tennis. The local track allows kids and team organizers to play on the local level with more flexible structures, while the championship track provides teams the opportunity to advance to our district, section or national championships.

Teams play against each other in one of the following divisions based on age and skill level: 10 & under: orange and green ball local and District Junior Team Tennis opportunities 12 & under: green and yellow ball local, District and Section Junior Team Tennis opportunities

- Eligible to advance to section championships (12U green ball) 14 & under: Intermediate or Advanced: yellow ball local, District and Section Junior Team Tennis opportunities

- Eligible to advance to district, section & national championships 18 & under: Intermediate or Advanced: yellow ball local, District and Section Junior Team Tennis opportunities

- Eligible to advance to district, section & national championships

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Junior Tournaments give players the opportunity to advance their game by competing in match play situations against peers with similar skill levels. Competing in junior tournaments will help players learn the skill sets necessary to take their game to the next level – high school, college or the pros. There are many play opportunities available at the district, section and national levels. Junior competition includes events for everyone- from first time competitors to top level tournaments for more experienced competitors. Tournament play offers many different formats that give you multiple opportunities to compete. The round robin, feed-in championships and team events are just a few of the many options. Find a junior tournament near you by using TennisLink.

The USTA National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL) is a nation-wide network of community tennis organizations seeking to develop the character of young people through tennis and education. The NJTL mission is to reach out to those who may not otherwise have the opportunity to play the sport, while instilling in these young people the values of leadership and academic excellence. The program gives all kids (regardless of income, race, or gender) the opportunity to fully develop their tennis skills so that they can derive a life time of enjoyment from the sport. The NJTL program is a great way for kids to get exercise, make friends, and have fun in a, team-oriented, safe environment. NJTL offers a variety of on and off-court programming, emphasizing educational and life-skill components to enhance overall development. This curriculum is offered at little or no cost to the participant. NJTL chapters are divided into differen’t levels, within the USTA, based on size and programming the chapter is able to provide.

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Tennis in Schools is designed to introduce the sport to youth through PE classes and extracurricular activities. Children will learn the basics of tennis in PE class, then play games in afterschool programs. The USTA Missouri Valley can provide free teacher workshops that demonstrate lessons from the Net Generation tennis curriculum which has been vetted and approved by SHAPE America®, the leading organization who sets the national standards for physical education. This curriculum has been developed for teachers with large numbers of students in schools without traditional tennis courts. Register your program in Net Generation and receive FREE school curriculum and resources, plus other additional benefits. Once you are registered in Net Generation, our section staff can help connect you with a School Partner to receive free equipment and help provide your students with continued opportunities in tennis.

Schools with a USTA membership may access additional discounted equipment and grants for equipment or to initiate afterschool programming.

ADULT TENNIS Varsity Collegiate Tennis in the United States provides opportunities for thousands of players to continue their tennis careers while also earning a college degree. There are three associations governing collegiate athletics: the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), and the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). Each association sponsors a season-ending National Championship for its divisions. The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) serves as the governing body of collegiate tennis in the United States. The ITA administers a comprehensive calendar of tournaments and events and a far-reaching awards program. The goal of the ITA is to improve the level of intercollegiate tennis competition and the quality of college tennis coaching.

The USTA Tennis on Campus program is a natural extension to a college or university’s physical education tennis classes, intramurals/extramurals program or recreational league. USTA Tennis on Campus programs offer students and faculty the chance to compete in a friendly and competitive playing environment. The playing format of USTA Tennis on Campus is designed to be flexible, so that it will work on any campus and incorporate players of all ability levels and teams of all sizes.

Beginning players may elect to concentrate more on skill building and the social aspects of tennis, while more advanced players might opt to form a sport club team and compete against nearby schools. Players who choose the more competitive route will have the opportunity to compete against Tennis on Campus teams from not only across the USTA Missouri Valley, but the country as well. This includes university hosted invitationals, the Missouri Valley Fall Invitational and Section Championship, and a National Championship event. This provides a great opportunity for players to compete against and form friendships with competitors from universities across the country.

USTA League Tennis is one of the most successful recreational sports programs in the country. Players can make friends and compete not only in matches against players with similar abilities, but also as part of a team. USTA Leagues has more than 24,000 participants in the Missouri Valley and includes more than 930,000 players from all across the nation, making it the world’s largest recreational tennis league. In addition to competing locally, you can vie for district, section and even national championships – just as long as your team keeps winning. Players range in age from 18 to 90 (and beyond), so there’s a team for you to play singles, doubles or mixed.

Adult Social Leagues are offered throughout the country, and can satisfy your desire for competition while keeping the focus on having fun, meeting new people and hanging out with friends. From “Sets in the City” to 1839 young-adult leagues to mixed doubles and post-match happy hours, there are a variety of play options available.

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There are many adult and senior tournaments offered at the district and section level. These tournaments are for players of all levels and players can enter to compete in either singles or doubles. These tournaments match players by skill level or age and they are a great way to maintain or improve your tennis skills playing against new competitors who are on your level. You can even play in NTRP Section Qualifying tournaments for your chance to compete at the national level. Find a list of adult and senior tournaments in your area on TennisLink.

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PROFESSIONAL TENNIS The USTA Pro Circuit was formed in 1979 to provide players with an opportunity to gain the professional ranking points they need to compete on the major pro tours. Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2019, it has since grown into the largest developmental tennis circuit in the world, consisting of approximately 100 tournaments and offering nearly $3 million in prize money. Many of today’s top players began their professional tennis careers by competing on the USTA Pro Circuit – Jon Isner, Jack Sock, Madison Keys, and Sloane Stephens, to name a few. In 2019, the USTA Pro Circuit has eight tournaments scheduled in USTA Missouri Valley. This gives our local communities the opportunity to see professional tennis players up close, and to become involved with the tournament activities. Our host sites rely on local tennis enthusiasts to help with many aspects of the tournament. In addition, most host sites provide community involvement events such as clinics run by the players, pro-ams, kids’ days, and more. Join the fun and excitement – find a tournament near you!

The Springfield Lasers, the 2018 World TeamTennis Champions, are ready for another great year of tennis! The 2019 season will run from July 14 to August 3, with professional tennis players bringing some of the finest tennis around to our section. The USTA is a minority owner and promotional partner of World TeamTennis. wtt.com SpringfieldLasers.com

OTHER PROGRAMS Diversity and Inclusion Statement: Embracing diversity and encouraging multicultural outreach efforts is essential to achieving the USTA Missouri Valley’s mission to grow the sport of tennis. We are committed to fostering a tennis environment that is more inclusive and inviting to all people. In working to expand the image of tennis, the USTA Missouri Valley is focused on broadening and increasing diverse participation in the sport and serving as a model for all organizations that aspire to successful growth and an inclusive environment.

Adaptive Tennis recognizes four main categories of disabilities: 1) Developmentally disabled (learning disabilities, Autism, Down Syndrome, intellectual disabilities). 2) Physically disabled (birth defects, Multiple Sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, Muscular Dystrophy, hearing impaired, stroke, etc.) 3) Consumers of mental health services (psychiatrically disabled, emotionally disturbed).

4) At risk/environmentally disabled (substance abusers, mentally and physically abused, homeless, HIV positive individuals, persons within the juvenile justice system, etc.). For each of these groups, USTA Missouri Valley Adaptive Tennis provides grant money, equipment and resources for specifically-tailored programs that provide fun, fitness and a positive social experience for participants.

Regional clinics and instructional programs are held throughout the country. The enjoyment, physical well-being and contact shared by participants have proven to be positive sources of self-esteem, helping open doors to a more positive lifestyle. USTA Adaptive Tennis program works to provide opportunities to all populations to enjoy and realize the benefits of tennis and its life changing opportunities.

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Wheelchair Tennis is one of the fastest growing and most challenging of all wheelchair sports. To meet this demand, USTA offers programs geared toward the wheelchair player.

Rules are the same as stand-up tennis, except the wheelchair player is allowed two bounces of the ball. USTA Wheelchair Tennis programs provide persons with disabilities the opportunity to share in activities with their peers, whether able-bodied or disabled. Playing USTA Wheelchair Tennis adds to the socialization and normalization of life after sustaining a disabling injury. Proficient wheelchair users can play and actively compete against stand-up players. Learning mobility on the court is exciting and challenging, and helps build strength and cardiovascular ability.

The thousands of public parks in local communities across the U.S. have long been hotbeds for the growth of tennis. Indeed, many of the game’s greatest players got their starts playing in public parks. Recognizing the importance of public parks in the long-term health and growth of the sport, the USTA’s Tennis in the Parks initiative provides resources designed to help establish, grow and sustain tennis programming in public parks across the nation. Tennis In the Parks (TIP) and all associated program resources are free to eligible agencies that are committed to growing and improving tennis programs and infrastructure in their community. Here are some resources available to help you grow the game in your park!

• Insurance programs: The USTA offers eligible CTAs professional, high-quality insurance programs that give substantial liability coverage with a discounted enrollment contribution.

• Awards: Nominate an outstanding CTA or a CTA volunteer for one of our USTA national awards.

• Resources: netgeneration.com and usta.com/cta

USTA MISSOURI VALLEY RESOURCES USTA Missouri Valley hosts hundreds of tournaments a year and none of them would be possible without the use of officials. If you are interested in becoming an official, there is an on-going program for the recruitment and training of new officials that offers an opportunity for tennis enthusiasts to become involved in a variety of officiating roles. These roles range from overseeing local junior/senior tournaments and collegiate events, to officiating on-court at the US Open.

There are numerous volunteer opportunities within the USTA. Volunteers may serve on committees, assist at tournaments and events and assist in many more ways. Every district has different needs and different volunteer opportunities. Whatever your interests or talents, there is definitely a volunteer opportunity for you.

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Community Tennis Associations (CTAs) are not-for-profit, volunteer-based organizations supporting programs that grow the game of tennis. They are located in towns across the section and are great entry points if you’re looking to get started in the game, to play more often or to give back to our lifetime sport.

First and foremost, CTAs work to coordinate and maintain tennis programs and services, guaranteeing that they are open and accessible to everyone. Those who run CTAs are tennis enthusiasts who act as advocates, program administrators, promoters or fundraisers – and sometimes as all of these things at once.

Community Tennis Associations partner with their communities to help grow tennis at the local level.

Some benefits available to CTAs include:

Coaching: You’ve already got the love for the game. We’ll give you the ideas, activities and tools you need to help your students improve their games and you advance your programs. Players and aspiring players turn to coaches to learn the basics of tennis, refine their swings, fine-tune their serves and advance their skills as they continue their development and personal pursuit​o​ f our lifetime sport. Visit USTA.com and click on the Coach tab for resources, training and professional associations.

Grants: Tennis opportunities at the most grassroots level are critical to keeping the sport vibrant and growing. USTA and USTA Missouri Valley offer a variety of grants to help grow the game of tennis in many ways. The Section offers two different section grants to tennis providers across its five-state area. Our Serving Up Tennis grant is intended to assist not-for-profit organizations in initiating or expanding their tennis programming activities, and our Grow the Game grant provides funding for USTA Member providers that do not fall under the not-for-profit status to help initiate or expand community tennis activities. Connect with your Tennis Service Representative (TSR) to learn about available grants in your program area.

Program Resources: Increase awareness of your USTA programming and bring more people into the game with customizable marketing materials and other program resources available online. These tips and templates are designed to make marketing your programming easy and effective.

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JUNIOR CONTACTS

Nikki Chambers Manager - Junior Competition chambers@movalley.usta.com 913.322.4832

Marissa Moment Brown Director of Community Tennis brown@movalley.usta.com 913.322.4822

The Junior Competition Committee ( JCC) is made up of one volunteer chair and a representative from each district. The JCC sets the policies and procedures for the USTA Missouri Valley junior events. These are the volunteers who comprise the JCC: Chair Arlene Frye lenetennis@gmail.com

Kansas Simon Norman simon@genesishealthclubs.com

Oklahoma Eric Wedemeyer ewedemeyer1@cox.net

Heart of America Anthony Perkins anthony@opracquetclub.com

Missouri Dave LaFevers dlafevers@springfieldmo.gov

St. Louis Noel Quevreaux noel@sunsettenniscenter.com

Iowa Tom Jennings tomtennis101@gmail.com

Nebraska Justin Bigsby mrjbigs@gmail.com

The role of the USTA Missouri Valley Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) is to act as a liaison between parents and players of the USTA Missouri Valley. The committee provides feedback received from other parents within the Missouri Valley and serves as an advisory council. It is not involved in decision making for the junior circuit.

Please feel free to contact your district representative by email below: Heart of America Mickie Kuckelman - mickiekuckelman@outlook.com

Nebraska Amy Faulk - rnafaulk@cox.net

Iowa Doug Patterson - dpatterson@mcfarlandclinic.com

Oklahoma Summer Epps - lukeandsummer@hotmail.com

Kansas Michael Thieu - mt.kansas@yahoo.com

St. Louis Melissa Kantrovitz - mglassman15@aol.com

Missouri Howard Jarvis - hejarvis@sbcglobal.net

TEAM USA TRAINING CENTERS

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USTA Missouri Valley has one Team USA Training Center that will enhance the training and development of junior players in the USTA Missouri Valley - The Tucker Tennis Academy at RH91 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In addition to continuing their already existing programs, the Team USA Training Center will also host Team USA section camps for players, ages 10-12, in their respective regions.

These players will be selected in conjunction with the USTA national coaching staff and their respective USTA Section Coaching Commission.

JUNIOR SPORTSMANSHIP

2018 Junior Sportsmanship winners recognized at the USTA Missouri Valley Annual Conference (Back Row L-R): Lily Walther, Nathan Turtledove, Colby Klotz and Megan Nguyen. (Front Row L-R): Joey Fox, Allison Wayne, Jai Patel, Ayush Negi and Emmy Kinder. Not pictured: Emily Sloan-Johnston.

PAST USTA MISSOURI VALLEY JUNIOR SPORTSMANSHIP WINNERS 2017- Natalie Malone, Andrew Bower, Clayton Maack, Rachel McCorkle, Gracie Epps, Mason Thieu, Langdon Tingleaf, Caroline Daugherty, Dani Rosenberger, TJ Griese 2016 - Noah Hinni, Heidi Gaertner, Keeley Van Antwerp, Claire Martin, Gus Tettamble, Kathan Palagiri, Keira Lang, Lizzie Barlow, Zach Trimpe, Dillon Youngberg 2015 - Matthew Dubuque, Zoe Hahn, Karen Yan, Victoria Ricaurte-Cabas, Rowan McCollum, Kevin Nguyen, Ariel Madatali, Ella Kinder, Justin Good, Zeke Clark 2014 - Amber Matronia, Samantha Remis, Janel Dean, Claire Martin, Makenna Gonzales, Kolton Kreisz, Hudson Dick, Bradley Frye, Alex Gray, Tyler Raclin 2013 - Gabriella St. Jean, Sarah Streller, Joie Beth Freirich, Kimmie Koors, Lindsay Terry, Noah Hinni, Nathan Han, Matthew Dubuque, Nick Funches, John Nogalski 2012 - Emily Kantrovitz, Vanessa Ong, Ellea Ediger, Jordan Henry, Mackenzie Hill, Grant Bowman, John “Jack” Wenzel, Stratton Brown, Travis Osland, Seth Moore 2011 - Jeff “Buddy” Wren, Rohit Chouhan, Will Welte, Jordan Henry, Garrett Lewis, Christopher Dean, Brianna Liu, Kat Rosenberger, Michelle Han, Briana Menolascino 2010 - Jason Nayar, Anna Rada, Tyler Raclin, Jacqueline Engelbrecht, Jack Desse, Sarah Stuhlmann, Alex Jones, Breana Feemster, Greg Marifian, Audrey Coventry 2009 - Samantha Mannix, Eliza Fike, Adrienne Jensen, Sammi Hornbarger, Claire Dreyer, David Streller, Kevin Cahoy, Bailey Merkel, Robert Tung, Naveen Nath, Danny Delao 2008 - Sydney Harlow, Alena Frye, Adrienne Jensen, Ashley Tiefel, Lindsay Weideman, Caleb Shudak, Adam Dellos, Jackson O'Gorman-Bean, Connor Mulhall, Charlie Caris 2007 - Teresa Kaiser, Lauren Tondl, Kathryn Dillingham, Brooke Urzendowski, Claire Dreyer,

Laura Richardson, Peter West, Joey Dulle, Robert Tung, Travis Neilson, Nate Kirk 2006 - Alli Hodges, Andrea Kinnerk, Katie Thome, Merritt Whitley, Casey Miller, David Liu, Anthony Delcore, Travis Neilson, Charlie Caris, Patrick Collins 2005 - Adrienne Jensen, Alecia Kauss, Tiana Bark, Chloe Jones, Rebecca Parks, Vinh Pham, Connor Mulhall, Paul Nahon, Abraham Souza, Milo Johnson 2004 - Mimi Fotopoulos, Christine McGaffigan, Jackie Lincoln, Leigh McCoy, Jackson Withrow, Will Humphreys, Malcolm Harrison, Blake Strode 2003 - Samantha Chao, Chloe Jones, Kali Krisik, Stephanie Smith, Michael Swank, Rod Bastani, Brett Waite, Chad Faulk 2002 - Gillian Hush, Kirby Bridges, Kara Hickey, Emily Wang, Chris Banerjee, Rod Bastani, Blake Strode, Stephen McGaughey 2001 - Megan Matter, Stephanie Johns, Christine Derouin, Kristina Stastny, Andrew Mellen, Logan Buck, Will Gray, Chris Gerdes 2000 - Pat Callaghan, Cameron Hubbs, Rob Simpson, Peter McCorkle, Nicole Ruiz, Amanda Pratzel, Kevin Otto, Megan Wedepohl 1999 - Lindsay McConnell, Kyle Tosie, Eric Hines, Chelsea Orr, Naren Clark, Laura Gravino, Angie Goodrich, George Hinkle 1998 - Kari Sloboth, Lauren Jensen, Branden Joost, Ryan Rowe, Kimiko Glynn, Ryan Friend, Annie Menees, Scott Brown, Amanda Cervantes, Josh Kopmeyer 1997 - Danielle Patton, Katie McGaffigan, Lindsay Marvel, Katarina Statsny, Ian Fillmore, Lee Dustin Gregg, Stuart Waters, Jarin Skube 1996 - Corey Steven, Kari Stark, Tara McGuire, Tina Harrison, Chris Schultz, Kevin Otto, Jon Navarro, Kelsey Moran 1995 - Laura McGaffigan, Tiffany Streeter, Shereee Schwartz, Lyndy Gegen, Matt Davis, Dylan Bird, Justin Menolascino, Matt White

1994 - Sheryl Posch, Melissa Iqbal, Brooke Nelson, Amy Michael, Andrew Murray, Brandon Hall, Omar Ahmed, Adeel Qalbani 1993 - Jenny McGaffigan, Jennifer Vaughn, Jill Stouffer, Molly Racette, Josh Kopmeyer, Marc McCallister, Dusty Beard, Richie Slivocka 1992 - Gigi Greenwood, Kendra Leese, Aimee Hites, Kalie Buehler, Greg Collins, Adam Jackson, Eddie Ernest, Brian Kelly 1991 - Emmy Cilek, Kate Cilek, Laura Baxter, Aimee Haas, Ashley Miskell, Billy Bemis, Blake Thompson, Danny Timblin, Todd Montgomery 1990 - Megan Russell, Christie Sim, Siri Eklund, Leanne Mos, Josh Barber, Jack Oxler, Tom Derouin, Scott Athey 1989 - Heather Mowery, Janet Rausa, Joan Heckman, Kara Brady, Adam Coldsnow, Paul Kloberdanz, Steve Griesener 1988 - Naomi Zeff, Brandi Swan, Blair Strassner*, Leslie Sue Jones, Eric Enloe, Bryan Smith, Erik West, Patrick Huewe 1987 - Shana Levitt, Ann Backhaus, Lynn Clark, Tracey Ruder, Jonathan Klampe, Mel Brown Jr., David Leslie, Joe Fackel 1986 - Kimberly Webster, Carolyn Strassner, Kristy Jessen, Stacey Stotts, Jonathan Poor, Derek Wooten, David Roberts, Andrew Dailey 1985 - Jennifer Lauck, Lydia Chiu, Barbara Knudten, Ann Christine Johnston, Joe Gonzales*, Scott Wolf, Doug Flach, Mark Fentriss 1980 - David Goodman, Sally Sulentic 1979 - Darrell Smith, Patsy Lukas 1978 - Jim Connor, Micki Schillig 1977 - Walt Mitchell, Sue Clark 1976 - David Mantor, Diana Myers 1975 - Champ Cudahy, Karen Bunag 1974 - Roger Knapp, Sue Briggs 1973 - Clark Phipps, Melanie Mann * National Award Winner

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LEAGUE SECTION CHAMPIONS

18+ 2.5 Women: Oklahoma Captain: Amber Leonard

18+ 3.0 Men: Oklahoma Captain: Ky Nichols

18+ 3.0 Women: Oklahoma Captain: Candy Phillips

18+ 3.5 Men: Heart of America Captain: Doug Schwabauer

18+ 3.5 Women: Oklahoma Captain: Jordon Lusnak

18+ 4.0 Men: Oklahoma Captain: Chad Sanders

Placed 2nd at USTA Nationals 18+ 4.0 Women: Kansas Captain: Michelle Bettis

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18+ 4.5 Men: Nebraska Captain: Robert Weber

LEAGUE SECTION CHAMPIONS

18+ 4.5 Women: Heart of America Captain: Dawna McCulloch

18+ 5.0 Men: Kansas Captain: Danny Williams

18+ 5.0 Women: Oklahoma Captain: Nicky Glover

18+ 6.0 Mixed: Oklahoma Captain: Natalia Sheaffer

USTA Nationals Champions 18+ 7.0 Mixed: Heart of America Captain: Scott Hanover

18+ 8.0 Mixed: Nebraska Captain: Amy Redfield & Carvie Erwin

18+ 9.0 Mixed: Kansas Captain: Danny Williams

40+ 3.0 Men: Oklahoma Captain: Ky Nichols

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LEAGUE SECTION CHAMPIONS

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40+ 3.0 Women: Oklahoma Captain: Stephanie Goekeler

40+ 3.5 Men: Oklahoma Captain: Shane Tuell

40+ 3.5 Women: Heart of America Captain: Laura Irvin

40+ 4.0 Men: Iowa Captain: Rich Heil

40+ 4.0 Women: Heart of America Captain: Theresa Montgomery

40+ 4.5 Men: Oklahoma Captain: Stan Swyden

40+ 4.5 Women: Iowa Captain: Sara Loetscher

40+ 6.0 Mixed: Oklahoma Captain: David Schmidt

LEAGUE SECTION CHAMPIONS

USTA Nationals Champions 40+ 7.0 Mixed: Nebraska Captain: Carvie Erwin

40+ 8.0 Mixed: Iowa Captain: Cindy Rovner

USTA Nationals Champions 40+ 9.0 Mixed: Oklahoma Captain: Michael Pearson

55+ 7.0 Men: Kansas Captain: Bob Bundy

55+ 7.0 Women: St. Louis Captain: Marilyn Uelhof

55+ 8.0 Men: Heart of America Captain: Chris Cox

55+ 8.0 Women: Missouri Captain: Tracy Nicholas

55+ 9.0 Men: Heart of America Captain: Tim Weber

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55+ 9.0 Women: St. Louis Captain: Shannon Carney-Gordon

2018 NTRP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PARTICIPANTS 18 & Over 3.5 Women’s Singles................... Karen Davis .....................................Princess Imoukhuede ............................................... Keisha Walters 3.5 Women’s Doubles................. Karen Davis ............................................... Jody Holsinger 4.0 Men’s Singles...................... Aaron Ogden 4.0 Men’s Doubles.................. Chris Freeman ................................................. Aaron Ogden 4.0 Women’s Singles..............Stephanie Theis 4.0 Women’s Doubles.............Rebecca Bellah .................................................. Patsy Crystal 4.5 Men’s Singles.........................James Berry

4.5 Men’s Doubles................. Andrew Cusick ............................................. Brandon Cusick 4.5 Women’s Singles..................Laura Haney 4.5 Women’s Doubles................ Lindsay Hall ..................................................Laura Haney 50 & Over 3.5 Men’s Singles........................... Scott Hull 3.5 Women’s Singles..................Joyce Jackson 3.5 Women’s Doubles.................Beth Causey ................................................... Mary Vassar 4.0 Men’s Singles.......................Junping Yang

4.0 Men’s Doubles....................... Mark Allen ..................................................... Tom Small 4.0 Women’s Singles.........Debbie Mackaman 4.0 Women’s Doubles........... Heather Blumel ............................................. Elizabeth Flood 4.5 Men’s Singles...................... CT Hardison 4.5 Men’s Doubles................. Rick Friederich ................................................. Terry Jackson 4.5 Women’s Singles............... Laura Grooms .................................................. Donna Wyse 4.5 Women’s Doubles............. Laura Grooms

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2018 ADULT RANKINGS (TOP 20) Men’s Open Singles 1 Danny Graves 2 Fletcher Scott 3 Scott Strough 4 Eamon Adamson 5 Noah Bortnick 6 Kristopher Snyder 7 Nate Ackert 7 Andrew Bock 9 John Scott 10 Louis Schnoebelen 11 Carmine Di Palo 12 David LaFevers 13 Mark Mills 14 Jacob Beck 14 Christopher Kauffman 14 Dalton Brown Men’s 3.0 Singles 1 Greg Smith 2 John Schlueter 3 Vladimir Solovey 4 Ryan Wills 5 Bryan Heitman Men’s 3.5 Singles 1 Teja Yeluri 2 Christopher Elmore 3 Ed Kirkwood 4 Arjun Amaran 5 Ryan Staiert 6 Larry D’Amico 7 Nathan Serrano 8 Scott Oppliger 9 Michael Delong 10 Lee Leinwetter 11 Ronnie Cain 12 Chris Stone Men’s 4.0 Singles 1 Richard Heil 2 Adam Venneman 3 Arnaud Lejeune 4 Robert Batdorf 5 Daniel Wasta 5 Kevin Johnston 7 Jeff Ganaden 8 Jeffrey Marcott 9 Scott Hanover 10 Anant Puri 11 Richard Alexander 12 Robb Edmonds 13 Ethan Gascho 14 Carmine Di Palo Mens 4.5 Singles 1 Anthony Forcucci 2 Aaron Ogden 3 Bill Roach 4 Mark Mills 5 Rusty Brett 6 Brian Adams 7 Tony Lopez 8 Joel Ackerman 9 David LaFevers 10 Nick Lambrecht

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Men’s 50 Singles 1 Dennis Myers 2 David LaFevers 3 Dennis Mailes 4 Jeffrey Marcott Men’s 60 Singles 1 Bill Roach 1 Lorry Lazenby 3 Brad Richison 4 Terry Jackson Men’s Open Doubles 1 Noah Bortnick/

Mark Mills 1 Scott Strough/

Louis Schnoebelen 3 David LaFevers/

Brad Richison Men’s 3.5 Doubles 1 Miguel Cartagena/

Michael Mattingly 2 Donald Arnold/

Don Eccles 3 Michael Testman/

Tim Norris Mens 4.0 Doubles 1 Michael Cox/

Bond Marrs 2 Daniel Wasta/

Ethan Gascho 3 Adam Venneman/

Scott Hanover 4 Richard Heil/

Ronald Bradfield 5 Jeb Graham/

George Zorn 6 Jason Diehl/

Trevor Holsinger 6 Miguel Cartagena/

Michael Mattingly Men’s 4.5 Doubles 1 Michael Boyer/

Anthony Forcucci 2 Brandon Cusick/

Andrew Cusick Women’s Open Singles 1 Laura Haney 2 Alexis Payne 3 Lindsay Hall

Women’s 3.0 Singles 1 Liz Clark 2 Julie Schlueter 3 Misti May Smith

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Women’s 3.5 Singles 1 Kim Bradfield 2 Allison Koehn 3 Jennifer Pellatz 3 Karen Davis 5 Caroline Hau 6 Margaret Thomas 7 Alice Edwards 8 Gina Cappuzzo

Men’s Wheelchair A Singles 1 Christopher Parnell 2 Kevin Green 3 Taylor Graham 4 Nick Taylor 4 Anthony Meadows 6 Darryl Rahn

Women’s 4.0 Singles 1 Debbie Mackaman 2 Heather Blumel 3 Risi Oseni 4 Rachel Morgan 5 Jessica Webb Women’s 4.5 Singles 1 Alexis Payne Women’s 3.5 Doubles 1 Willow Bauer/

Kim Bradfield Women’s 4.0 Doubles 1 Rachel Morgan/

Debbie Mackaman 2 Jessica Webb/

Anh Vu 3 Allison Koehn/

Caroline Hau Mixed Open Doubles 1 David LaFevers/

Alexis Payne 2 Amanda Smith/

Louis Schnoebelen Mixed 6.0 Doubles 1 Julie Schlueter/

John Schlueter Mixed 7.0 Doubles 1 Kelly Nichols/

Tim Norris 2 Jennifer Heil/

Richard Heil 3 Caroline Hau/

Don Gordy Mixed 8.0 Doubles 1 Stephanie Theis/

Michael Boyer 2 Willow Bauer/

Michael Boyer 3 Trevor Stone/

Shanna Loyd 4 Danielle Doerhoff/

Harrison Hill 5 Kathy Goggin/

Delwyn Catley

Joann Christian/ Al Hilden Trevor Holsinger/ Jody Holsinger

Men’s Wheelchair B Singles 1 Brian McMillan 2 Jarvis Stirn 3 Abel Vazquez 4 Casey Adams 5 Larry Salyer 6 Katie Garcia 7 Matt Bollig 8 John Watson Men’s Wheelchair A Doubles 1 Taylor Graham/

Nick Taylor 1 Christopher Parnell/

Darryl Rahn 3 Larry Salyer/

Anthony Meadows 4 Taylor Graham/

Christopher Parnell Men’s Wheelchair B Doubles 1 Casey Adams/

Jarvis Stirn 2 Abel Vazquez/

Katie Garcia 3 John Watson/

Jarvis Stirn Women’s Wheelchair C Singles 1 Hilary Muehlberger 2 Nikki Sanders Quad Wheelchair Open Singles 1 Nick Taylor 2 Taylor Graham Father/Son Doubles 1 Ryan Ward/

Martin Ward 2 Randy Johnson/

Grant Johnson Parent/Child Doubles 1 Michael Wong/

Matthew Wong 2 Nick Sabino/

Stacy Sabino Brother/Brother Doubles 1 Brandon Cusick/

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USTA Missouri Valley Dominant Duos Tournament USPTA Missouri Valley Division Convention USTA Missouri Valley Tennis on Campus Section Championship USTA Annual Meeting & Conference USTA Missouri Valley Adult 5’s, 0’s & Open Outdoor Championship USTA Missouri Valley Family Championship USTA Missouri Valley 18+ NTRP & Open Indoor Championship USTA Missouri Valley 50+ NTRP & Open Outdoor Championship

USTA Missouri Valley 12s & 14s Team Event National 30s Men’s, Women’s & Mixed Hard Court Championship ITF 25K Men’s Pro Circuit ITF 25K Men’s Pro Circuit USTA Missouri Valley Summer Sweet 16 15K Men’s Transition Tour Springfield Lasers World TeamTennis Season ITF 25K Men’s Pro Circuit USTA Missouri Valley 65+ Section Invitational USTA Missouri Valley Junior Team Tennis Section Championship USTA Zone Championships (12s, 14s & 16s) ITF 25K Men’s Pro Circuit USTA Missouri Valley League Section Championship I USTA Missouri Valley 50+ NTRP & Open Outdoor Championship USTA Missouri Valley League Section Championship II Arthur Ashe Kids Day USTA Semiannual Meeting & Conference USTA Missouri Valley League Section Championship III US Open USTA Wheelchair Tennis Championships 15K Women’s Transition Tour USTA Missouri Valley League Mixed Section Championship I USTA Missouri Valley League Mixed Section Championship II USTA Missouri Valley Tennis on Campus Fall Invitational USTA Missouri Valley Adult NTRP & Open Outdoor Championship 15K Women’s Transition Tour & ITF 25K Men’s Pro Circuit USTA Missouri Valley 18+ NTRP & Open Clay Court Championship USTA Missouri Valley 18+ 5’s & Open Indoor Championship USTA Missouri Valley Winter Sweet 16 USTA Missouri Valley Annual Meeting USTA Missouri Valley Adult 0’s & Open Indoor Championship

February 2-3 Various Sites February 22-23 Wichita, Kansas March 2-3 Des Moines, Iowa March 22-24 Austin, Texas April 12-14 Kansas City, Missouri May 11-12 St. Louis, Missouri May 24-26 Kansas City, Missouri May 24-27= St. Louis, Missouri May 25-27 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma June 7-9 Kansas City, Missouri Week of June 10 Wichita, Kansas Week of June 17 Tulsa, Oklahoma June 19-23 Springfield, Missouri Week of July 8 Norman, Oklahoma July 14-August 3 Springfield, Missouri Week of July 15 Iowa City, Iowa July 18-21 Overland Park, Kansas July 22-24 Tulsa, Oklahoma July 25-29 Omaha, Neb. & Oklahoma City, Okla.

Week of August 5 Edwardsville, Illinois August 8-11 St. Louis, Missouri August 16-18 Kansas City, Missouri August 22-25 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma August 24 New York, New York August 31-September 3 New York, New York September 5-8 Tulsa, Okla. & Topeka, Kan. September 9-15 St. Louis, Missouri Week of September 9 Lawrence, Kansas September 12-15 Omaha, Nebraska September 26-29 Ankeny, Iowa September 28-29 TBA October 4-6 Kansas City, Missouri Week of October 7 Norman, Oklahoma October 11-13 St. Louis, Missouri November 2-3 Springfield, Missouri November 9-11 Various Sites December 5-7 Olathe, Kansas December 7-8 Joplin, Missouri

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Meet the New USTA Missouri Valley President

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New Youth Programming for 2019 Spotlight On...

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Madam President

By Andrew Robinson

Lisa Minihan of Edmond, Oklahoma, is the new USTA Missouri Valley president. Minihan will serve a two-year term and oversee the section’s efforts to continue to grow the game. We recently sat down with Minihan to get to know her with five fast questions for her.

How did you first get your start in tennis?

I first got my start in tennis because my father was a tennis coach, so I was literally born into the sport. I have photos of me with a tennis racket in my hands before I could even walk.

What's your greatest tennis accomplishment?

I'm not sure it's my greatest tennis accomplishment, but the one I appreciate the most is the Blue Ribbon Tournament Director award because it was an award for doing something that I love to do.

Why is tennis so important to you and your family?

Tennis has been really important to our family because it has created such a great quality of life. With my husband and I both working in the industry, we were allowed to work full time and still be there for all of our kids' activities. They grew up right alongside us in the pro shop, ringing up customers and entering tournament scores. Plus, we have also really appreciated the tennis centered occasions we have gone on such as the U.S. Open and the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

As President, what's your biggest priority?

I'm really happy with the direction the section is going right now. With this time of great positive growth and successes for the Missouri Valley, I really want to spend the next two years working on opportunities to review our policies and our processes, and continue to get our organization set for the future. One of my biggest priorities is recruiting new volunteers for leadership.

What’s your biggest tennis bucket list item?

Minihan’s family was named 2018 USTA Missouri Valley Tennis Family of the Year. She is pictured with her husband David and their daughters, Chloe and Aspen.

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My family and I have really enjoyed going to the U.S. Open in the past few years, and I think all of us would love to go to any of the other Grand Slams.

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Challenge Accepted

By Andrew Robinson

A new program from the USTA is providing promising results when it comes to getting youth players on the court in a noncompetitive setting.

After a pilot program in 2018, Team Challenges and Team Events are officially part of USTA programs in 2019.

Mike Saniuk, Director of Tennis at Miracle Hills Tennis Center in Omaha, Nebraska, was on board early with the program and saw the immediate success.

Team Challenges are an introduction to tennis competition offering a low-pressure team environment for children of all ages to develop their skills through level-based play, without an emphasis on instruction or results.

It is designed to be delivered as a single event or a series of up to six events, with the objective of providing a fun and social environment that highlights character and skill development.

Team challenges can be played with red, orange or green tennis balls.

Too often young players find themselves taking lesson after lesson with little opportunity to go out and just play whether it’s in a competitive setting or not, Saniuk said. But that changes with Team Challenges.

“It’s more of a social atmosphere,” he said. “It’s rally based, they can just go out and play the game. Instead of learning proper technique in a clinic setting, it’s a play opportunity to use what they’ve been learning.”

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Saniuk bought in last year when the USTA was piloting the program, and this year he expects his facility will host over 100 of the one-hour Team Challenge events. He’s found kids are more engaged during the events than they are during lessons and parents couldn’t be happier as well.

The USTA is also introducing Team Tournaments this year, which are up to a half day. A team match consists of one singles and one doubles played simultaneously with substitutions. Team scores are tracked and the winning team is recognized at the end of the event.

“The biggest benefit in my eyes is giving them a chance to play,” Saniuk said. “A lot of facilities will clinic, clinic, clinic and try to increase revenue. They forget kids want a chance to play and this fits perfectly and really grows the game from a playing standpoint.”

Saniuk looks forward to continuing to work with the USTA, and Omaha Tennis Association to grow the popularity of the events within the area and encourages other providers to implement the events into their facilities.

“I’d say it’s a no-brainer, If you offer kids a chance to play, they will play. It’s our job to give them that opportunity. ”

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Drawing on Experience

By Andrew Robinson

USTA Missouri Valley assists in running hundreds of junior tournaments over the course of a year and none of them would be possible without tournament directors.

Across the section, there are dedicated volunteers who spend countless hours and weekends working to make sure each tournament is organized and well-run.

The USTA Missouri Valley is continuing to increase the number of tournament directors and in 2018 offered a tournament director mentoring program. Three tournament directors, Lisa Minihan, Kevin Heim and Carobeth Kelly, completed the program offering guidance and mentorship to tournament directors during much of 2018.

Did you have a mentor when you first started as a TD? Heim: Yes, I did have a couple mentors when I first began as a tournament director. Jeff Shock and Curt Smith were really helpful with me to learn the ropes to being a tournament director.

Kelly: I really didn’t have a mentor, and my only experience with tennis was adult league play. So I had to learn about how to run Junior tournaments on my own.

Kevin Heim Lincoln, Nebraska

They offered their expertise and perspective on dealing with customers, the technical side of running and tournament as well as assisting their mentees with learning the rules and regulations.

We recently sat down with each of these dedicated tournament directors to learn more about why they enjoy running tournaments and how rewarding it can be.

How long have you been running tournaments?

Heim: I’ve been running tournaments since approximately 2010.

Carobeth Kelly St. Louis, Missouri

Kelly: I started running tournaments in 2010, when I opened a new indoor tennis club. And by necessity to create business for the tennis club, I learned to run tournaments.

Minihan: I’m not sure exactly, but I believe I have been running tournaments about 17 to 18 years.

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Minihan: I did actually have a mentor when I first started as a tournament director. My husband had been running tournaments for several years before me and he got thrown in the fire without a mentor and kind of went through the growing pains of learning the ropes. And I was very lucky to have him with me when I started.

Why did you decide to be a tournament director mentor?

Heim: I chose to be a tournament director mentor because I see the importance of running more tournaments. We need more tournament directors and we need more tournament officials. And this was just a natural progression in that.

Kelly: I believe in teaching others, and I feel like in St. Louis the number of tournament directors has declined over the years, so, to bring in new life to the program and ensure that there are tournament directors going forward, I feel like we should be training someone new every year.

Minihan: I decided to be a part of the tournament director mentor program because this is an idea that has been thrown around USTA at all levels about creating a program. I was so excited to see Nikki Chambers really take on this project and create this program. I think it says a lot about her and her section when it comes to leadership and innovation.

What’s the most rewarding part about being a tournament director?

Heim: The most rewarding part about being a tournament director is the interaction with the kids and the parents. The adults, if it’s an adult tournament. And really just providing that play opportunity for them. We don’t have a lot of play opportunities. It’s usually a lot of instruction or recreational play, so to have that, be able to provide that platform for them to compete against new people and just to meet others is very rewarding.

Kelly: I enjoy teaching people, and I feel like there are people who love tennis and can give back to tennis, but they do need, you know, some help in learning the process, and I can make it easier for them than what I went through. I enjoy organizing tournaments and seeing the kids grow up and get better. I enjoy communicating and looking at it from the perspective of the parent as well as the player, so I find it very rewarding.

Minihan: The most rewarding part about being a tournament director for me is running junior tournaments. I especially love it when I have kids at my tournament that are either having their very first tournament experience in the junior system or maybe they’re having the very last tournament before they go on to college.

As far as the mentor program, what did you enjoy the most about being a mentor?

Heim: What I enjoyed the most about being the tournament director mentor, was again, creating the relationship with Kaitlin Roselius, who was my mentee, she’s young, she’s a great person. It’s just fun being around someone with that energy and getting involved, who wants to give back to the game.

Minihan: What I enjoyed most about the tournament director mentor program was really at the end. All the mentees are required or asked to run their own tournaments towards the end of the program, and my mentee ran his this past October.

Just seeing the positive feedback that he got in the great tournament evaluations made it fun to see the results of the work we had done.

What advice would you give to someone considering being a tournament director?

Heim: The advice that I would give someone who is wanting to become a tournament director, would be to reach out to someone who’s currently a tournament director first and really just, I think it has to be the right fit. It’s not for everyone, but the people it is for, I think can really thrive in that environment. And so just going over what some of the things are that are required to be a tournament director.

And whether it be a social skill, organizational skill, and just making sure that you are able to share the message of what the expectations are in the tournament.

Kelly: If they are an organized person, and enjoy watching tennis, and helping others enjoy the tennis sport, tennis, then I would encourage them to do it.

Minihan: Probably the best advice I have for a new tournament director would just be communicate with everyone.

Communicate with your staff, with your customers, with the district or the section. And I always make sure I have Starbucks!

Kelly: You know, you can help someone learn something faster than you can learn it on your own. And so, again, by helping them learn it as opposed to letting them struggle, I feel like it’s a smoother process, and they end up feeling a lot more comfortable.

If you’d like to participate in the Mentorship Program, either as a mentor or mentee, contact Nikki Chambers at 913-322-4832 or chambers@movalley.usta.com.

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Kelly with USTA Missouri Valley Boys 12s Sportsmanship winner, Jai Patel.

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National Qualifying Events

By Andrew Robinson

Make 2019 the year you play a USTA Missouri Valley Adult Tournament.

From the USTA Missouri Valley Section Family Championships to the USTA Missouri Valley Adult NTRP & Open Outdoor Championship, there’s no shortage of opportunities to play. The seven districts also host a number of tournaments as well.

For 2019, the USTA is continuing national adult tournament that leverages the NTRP rating system as a way to create level-based competition at the 18 & over and 50 & over age groups.

NTRP national champions will be crowned in men’s and women’s singles and doubles at the 3.5, 4.0 and 4.5 levels in both 18 & over and 50 & over age groups. The NTRP National Championships will be held in the spring of 2019.

So how do you qualify, if you are a tournament player in the Missouri Valley Section? For the 2019 National NTRP Tournaments (Only) Selection Criteria: FOR 18 & OVER DIVISIONS: • The player that holds the # 1 position on the 2019 Final Ranking lists for the Missouri Valley Section, for each division will be invited to attend as the Section Representative for the NTRP 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0 Men’s & Women Singles and Doubles.

• If no players are listed on the 2019 Final Ranking Lists for Eligible Players, the # 1 Ranked player on the 2018 Final Ranking , Ineligible Player List will be invited to attend the NTRP National Tournament. We may review the Men’s Open Divisions to select a suitable player if the 5.0 divisions hold no age eligible players.

FOR 50 & OVER DIVISIONS: • The player that holds the # 1 position on the 2019 Final Ranking lists for the Missouri Valley Section, for each 50 & Over Division will be invited to attend as the Section Representative for the NTRP 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0 Men’s & Women Singles and Doubles.

• If no players are listed on the 2019 Final Ranking Lists for Eligible Players, the # 1 Ranked player on the 2019 Final Ranking , Ineligible Player List will be invited to attend the NTRP National Tournament.

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2019 Section Adult Tournaments USTA Missouri Valley 18+ NTRP and Open Outdoor* TennisLink ID# 400031219 • October 4-6, 2019 Plaza Tennis Center, Kansas City, Missouri

USTA Missouri Valley Adult 5’s, 0’s and Open Outdoor TennisLink ID# 404328319 • April 12-14, 2019 Plaza Tennis Center, Kansas City, Missouri USTA Missouri Valley Family Championship TennisLink ID# 400049319 • May 11-12, 2019 Tower Grove Park, St. Louis, Missouri

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USTA Missouri Valley 18+ NTRP and Open Indoor* TennisLink ID# 400052419 • May 24-26, 2019 Overland Park Racquet Club, Overland Park, Kansas

USTA Missouri Valley Adult 5’s and Open Indoor TennisLink ID# 400061719 • November 2-3, 2019 Cooper Tennis Complex, Springfield, Missouri

USTA Missouri Valley 50+ NTRP and Open Outdoor* TennisLink ID# 400045919 • May 24-27, 2019 Dwight Davis Tennis Center, St. Louis, Missouri

USTA Missouri Valley Adult 0’s and Open Indoor TennisLink ID# 400062519 • December 7-8, 2019 Millennium Family Fitness, Joplin, Missouri

USTA National 30’s Men’s, Women’s & Mixed Hard Court TennisLink ID# 400013719 • June 7-9, 2019 Plaza Tennis Center, Kansas City, Missouri USTA Missouri Valley 50+ NTRP and Open Outdoor* TennisLink ID# 400050519 • August 16-18, 2019 Plaza Tennis Center, Kansas City, Missouri

* Counts toward NTRP National Championship qualification eligibility.

Visit tennislink.usta.com for more information or to register for an event.

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NET NOTES - NEWS NEAR YOU Ratzlaff Helps Team USA Earn Spot at BNP Paribas World Team Cup For the second consecutive year, Wichita native Casey Ratzlaff and the U.S. men’s wheelchair tennis team defeated Chili, 2-0, in the championship match at the BNP Paribas World Team Cup Qualification event to secure its spot in the BNP Paribas World Team Cup final, the wheelchair tennis equivalent of Davis Cup and Fed Cup. Seven teams from five countries battled it out on the courts of the USTA National Campus in Orlando, Fla., from Jan. 29-Feb. 1, to vie for a spot in the final of the world’s preeminent wheelchair tennis team competition. The 2019 BNP Paribas World Team Cup will be held in Tel Aviv, Israel, from May 13-18.

Above: Casey Ratzlaff, Conner Stroud, Jason Harnett and Jason Keatseangslip. (Photo Credit: Joanne Wallen)

The players competing for Team USA in the qualifying event were Wichita State sophomore Ratzlaff, University of Alabama freshman Conner Stroud and Jason Keatseangslip from Tucson, Ariz.

Sock Teams with Mike Bryan to Win ATP Finals Mike Bryan and Jack Sock capped a historic six-month run by winning the Nitto ATP Finals doubles trophy in London, battling into a third-set match tiebreaker before edging Nicolas Mahut and Pierre-Hugues Herbert, 5-7, 6-1, [13-11], for the title at the yearend tournament. The Americans won the title on their sixth match point, and saved one championship point themselves in a thrilling conclusion to the 2018 ATP doubles season.

Bryan and Sock, whose partnership began back in London at Queens Club in June, after an injury to Bob Bryan, are now the reigning men’s doubles champions at Wimbledon, the US Open and the Nitto ATP Finals – the three biggest events they competed in during their time together.

Junior Players Successful at National Tournaments Kinley Van Pelt and Cooper Woestendick, USTA Heart of America junior players, had success at USTA National Championship events.

Kinley VanPelt was a finalist and earned a Silver Ball at the USTA Winter Nationals in Tucson, Arizona in the Girls 12s division in December.

Woestendick placed 9th in Singles and 3rd in Doubles (bronze ball) at the USTA Winter Nationals Boys 12s, also held in Tuscon. In recent months, Woestendick has also won a bronze ball in doubles at USTA National Clay Court Championships, gold ball in doubles the USTA National Hard Court Championships, silver ball in singles and a gold ball in doubles at the USTA National Indoor Championships.

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NET NOTES - NEWS NEAR YOU Kevin Heim and McConnell & Associates Named Champions of Tennis by Tennis Industry Magazine The awards, which are in their 18th year, spotlight “the unheralded heroes of this sport and this business. These individuals and organizations continue to go above and beyond in helping to make a difference in this industry.”

Kansas City, Missouri based McConnell & Associates was named the Builder/ Contractor of the Year. The company has likely had a role in installing or upgrading the tennis courts you regularly play on across the USTA Missouri Valley. Tennis Industry Magazine highlighted that the company as been a member of the American Sports Builders Association for nearly 30 years.

Kevin Heim, director of tennis at Woods Tennis Center, was named the Wheelchair Tennis Champion of the Year. Heim coached the USTA National Wheelchair Quad Team at the World Team Cup in the Netherlands, and serves as a regional representative for USTA wheelchair tennis. He also works locally with a number of individuals many of which he connects with locally through Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals.

Taylor’s Success Continues David Wagner and Nick Taylor are the dream team. The two Team USA professional wheelchair tennis players, who are classified in the quad division, took their 11th UNIQLO Wheelchair Doubles Masters title in Bemmel, the Netherlands, in November, defeating the British pairing of Antony Cotterill and Andy Lapthorne, 6-4, 7-6, for the title.

Individually, both Wagner and Taylor are decorated tennis players. Wagner has over 1,250 career singles and doubles wins, including three US Open wheelchair competition singles titles and three Australian Open singles championships. Taylor has more than a dozen Grand Slam titles to his name and was ranked in the Top 3 for more than 14 years.

In November 2018, Taylor was honored by the ITF as the recipient of the 2018 UNIQLO Spirit Award, given to someone who embraces challenges in pursuit of the promotion of wheelchair tennis and is admired for their integrity and character.

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Above: Teams shake hands after a hard fought match at the USTA Missouri Valley Tennis on Campus Section Championship in March.

Below: The USPTA Missouri Valley Division hosted a Net Generation workshop that featured Craig Morris, USTA Chief Executive of Community Tennis, in February.

Left: Attendees of the WIN for KC Annual Awards Luncheon enjoyed playing with the pop up court at the Net Generation demonstration.

Left and right: Players compete at the USTA Missouri Valley Sweet 16 in Kansas City in June.

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Above and right: Dozens of athletes participated in the Fred Johnson ALL Stars Event in Wichita, also in June.

Upper left and above: Kids from the 14s and 18s age divisions vied for a spot at Nationals at the Junior Team Tennis Section Championships in Tulsa in July.

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Left: Hometown hero Jack Sock played for the Springfield Lasers during the World TeamTennis season last summer.

Right: The Lasers were the 2018 World TeamTennis champions.

Left and above: USTA League Section Championships took place all over the Missouri Valley during August and September. Nearly 40 teams advanced to USTA League National Championships.

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Adult Player of the Year (Female) Michelle Hall Overland Park, Kansas

Media Excellence Karen Kornacki, KMBC-TV Kansas City, Missouri

Adult Recreational Player of the Year (Male) Doug Schwabauer Overland Park, Kansas

Member Organization of the Year Overland Park Racquet Club Overland Park, Kansas Outstanding Adult/Senior Tournament NTRP 50s Singles & Doubles Qualifier Kansas City, Missouri

Adult Recreational Player of the Year (Female) Nancy Spielbusch Blue Springs, Missouri Community Service Excellence Plaza Tennis Center Kansas City, Missouri Distinguished Service Richard Kohn Overland Park, Kansas

Shawna Froesch Adult Sportsmanship Award (Female) Cynthia Gerdes Lee’s Summit, Missouri Stephanie Waterman Junior Sportsmanship Award (Male) Nathan Turtledove Leawood, Kansas

Outstanding Community Tennis Association Stephanie Waterman Foundation Lenexa, Kansas

Stephanie Waterman Junior Sportsmanship Award (Female) Hannah Tadros Leawood, Kansas

Outstanding Contributor to USTA Tennis Youth Programs Kevin Braun Roeland Park, Kansas

Tennis Family of the Year The Biria Family Leawood, Kansas

Outstanding Contributor to USTA Leagues Marcia Jacelone Overland Park, Kansas

Event of the Year Greater KC Junior Tennis Bonanza Lenexa, Kansas

Shawna Froesch Adult Sportsmanship Award (Male) Russ Everhart Overland Park, Kansas

Facility of the Year Genesis Health Clubs - St. Joseph St. Joseph, Missouri

Outstanding Contributor Youth High Performance Eric Rand Olathe, Kansas

High School Coach of the Year Tracey Johnson Shawnee, Kansas

Outstanding Diversity Achievement Rick Haith Kansas City, Missouri

Junior Player of the Year (Male) Cooper Woestendick Olathe, Kansas

Outstanding Junior Team Tennis Organizer Steve Baum Overland Park, Kansas

Junior Player of the Year (Female) Kate Kim Mission Hills, Kansas

Outstanding Junior Tournament Boys 18s National Indoor Championship Overland Park, Kansas

Volunteer of the Year Noah Bortnick Mission Hills, Kansas

HEART OF AMERICA

2018 AWARD WINNERS

Junior Sportsmanship Winners Girls 12 - Atra Biria Girls 14 - Emily Chiasson Girls 16 - Sophia DeSimone Boys 12 - Krrish Sanjanwala Boys 14 - Graham Faris Boys 16 - Rudra Dixit

2018 FINAL RANKINGS (TOP 20) Men’s Open Singles 1 Fletcher Scott 2 Noah Bortnick 3 Mark Mills 4 Carmine Di Palo 5 Andrew Wagner 6 Larry D’Amico 7 Patrick Lenz 8 John Scott 9 Vatren Jurin 10 Scott Strough 11 Jacob Beck 12 Jason Diehl 13 Nicholas Isom 14 Nathan Connell Men’s 3.0 Singles 1 John Schlueter 2 Bryan Heitman Men’s 3.5 Singles 1 Arjun Amaran 2 Christopher Elmore 3 Larry D’Amico

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Joe Lucas Michael Delong John Schlueter Gerald Buss Gregory Nichols Scott Oppliger Doug Knox Kevin Jobst John Nestor

Men’s 4.0 Singles 1 Adam Venneman 2 Jeff Ganaden 3 Arnaud Lejeune 4 Scott Hanover 5 Jeffrey Marcott 6 Anant Puri 7 Richard Alexander 8 Scott Kirsch 9 Lindell Frye 10 Jacob Beck 11 Jeff Gibson 12 Kevin Michael 13 Terry Delp

14 Sean Finn 15 Scott Oppliger 16 Kyle Quirk Mens 4.5 Singles 1 Mark Mills 2 Tom Shino 3 Adam Bales 4 Andrew Cusick 5 Blake Thorne 6 Anthony Seim 7 Derek Dillingham 8 Thomas Verdi 9 Joel Ackerman 10 Joseph Hunter 11 Jason Diehl 12 Nicholas Isom 13 Rick Paul 14 Javier Gomez 14 Vatren Jurin Men’s 30 Singles 1 Mark Mills

Men’s 40 Singles 1 Adam Koch Men’s 50 Singles 1 Jeffrey Marcott Men’s 60 Singles 1 Terry Jackson Men’s Open Doubles 1 Andrew Davids/

Austin Davids 2 Noah Bortnick/Mark Mills 3 Scott Strough/

Nathan Connell 4 Jason Diehl/

Doug Schwabauer 5 Jason Diehl/Earl Pardo 6 Addison Arnold/Lindell Frye Men’s 3.5 Doubles 1 Miguel Cartagena/

Michael Mattingly

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HEART OF AMERICA

Mens 4.0 Doubles 1 Michael Cox/

Bond Marrs 2 Adam Venneman/

Scott Hanover 3 Jeb Graham/

George Zorn 4 Miguel Cartagena/

Michael Mattingly 5 Jason Diehl/Trevor Holsinger Men’s 4.5 Doubles 1 Brandon Cusick/

Andrew Cusick 2 Robert Sheets/Mark Mills 3 Jason Diehl/Earl Pardo 4 Bobby Miller/Shawn Khosla 5 J. Eduardo Riveros/

Terry Jackson

Men’s 30 Doubles 1 Thiago Santos/

Anthony Perkins Women’s 3.0 Singles 1 Julie Schlueter Women’s 3.5 Singles 1 Jennifer Pellatz 2 Margaret Thomas 3 Alice Edwards 4 Karen Davis 5 Pamela Konetzni 6 Julie Schlueter 7 Gina Cappuzzo 8 Karen Evans Women’s 30 Singles 1 Michelle Hall

Women’s 4.0 Doubles 1 Jessica Webb/Ahn Vu

Mixed 6.0 Doubles 1 Julie Schlueter/

John Schlueter Mixed 7.0 Doubles 1 Kelly Nichols/Tim Norris

8 9 10 11

Grant Kriss/Joann Christian Scott Hull/Katy Gondring Tim Norris/Robin Ayers Jacob Beck/Shanna Loyd

Mixed 30 Doubles 1 Thiago Santos/Michelle Hall 2 Joann Christian/Al Hilden

Mixed 8.0 Doubles 1 Trevor Stone/Shanna Loyd 2 Danielle Doerhoff/

Harrison Hill 3 Joann Christian/Al Hilden 4 Trevor Holsinger/

Jody Holsinger 5 Scott Kirsch/Mary Thornton 6 Jennifer Stolte/John Stolte 7 Kathy Goggin/

Delwyn Catley

2019 SMASHERS HEART OFTOURNAMENTS AMERICA

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Ball

2019 NET tournament Schedule

Date

Host

Location

Jan. 4

OPRC

OP, KS

Jan. 27

Jayhawk TC

Lawrence, KS

Feb. 16

Genesis OP

OP, KS

Feb. 24

Blue Hills CC

KC, MO

Mar. 1

OPRC

OP, KS

Mar. 16

Northland RC

NKC, MO

Apr. 7

Clayview CC

KC, MO

Apr. 27

Homestead CC

Prairie Village, KS

May 10

Plaza TC

KC, MO

May 25

Hallbrook CC

Leawood, KS

May 4

BG12-18 Homestead Country Club

400034419

June 1

Hallbrook CC

Leawood, KS

May 25

BG12-18 Blue Hills Country Club

400032219

June 8

Woodside TC

Westwood, KS

June 3

BG12-18 Plaza Tennis Center

404327019

July 1

Plaza TC

KC, MO

July 27

Woodside TC

Westwood, KS

June 8

BG12-18 Homestead Country Club

400034519

Aug. 3

Homestead CC

Prairie Village, KS

June 22

BG12-18 Clayview Country Club

400039419

Aug. 16

Plaza TC

KC, MO

July 6

BG12-18 Genesis Health Clubs OP

400030019

Sept. 14

Hallbrook CC

Leawood, KS

July 12

BG12-18 Plaza Tennis Center

404324219

Sept. 28

Genesis KCRC

Merriam, KS

July 27

BG12-18 Genesis Health Clubs OP

400030219

Oct. 6

Jayhawk TC

Lawrence, KS

September 7

BG12-18 Homestead Country Club

400034619

Oct. 12

Genesis OP

OP, KS

September 14

BG12-18 Clayview Country Club

400039619

Nov. 10

Clayview CC

KC, MO

Nov. 16

Northland RC

NKC, MO

October 11

BG12-18 Plaza Tennis Center

400054919

Dec. 7

Genesis OP

OP, KS

November 2

BG12-18 Clayview Country Club

400040119

Dec. 13

OPRC

OP, KS

Date

Tournament

Tournament ID

February 1

B16-18SD OPRC

400043419

April 13

BG12-18 Homestead Country Club

400031319

April 20

B12-14, G12-18 Genesis Health Clubs OP 400029619

IOWA OFFICERS PAST PRESIDENT Kathy Anderl 319-396-7060 ganderl@mchsi.com FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Brenton Kuchera 319-296-5933 kucherab@waterlooschools.org Executive Director Mark Blume 319-400-8857 usta.iowa@gmail.com

Tennis Service Representative John Terpkosh 913-967-9926 jterpkosh@movalley.usta.com

COMMITTEE CHAIRS 10 & Under Tennis/ Junior Competition Tom Jennings 515-201-7474 tomtennis101@gmail.com Adult Competition Michael Shires 319-351-5683 A1tennisperform@hotmail.com Adult Leagues Jan Koder 515-223-3074 iowa-usta@hotmail.com Awards Fred Pedersen 319-530-6422 fred-pedersen@uiowa.edu Collegiate Brenton Kuchera 319-296-5933 kucherab@waterlooschools.org Community Development Barbara Fackel 309-269-8995 bjftrain@aol.com

VICE PRESIDENT Abel Vazquez 563-579-8130 abelvazquez5@yahoo.com

President Jack Wardell 712-792-1000 jwardell20@aol.com

VICE PRESIDENT Cindy Klebe 563-506-5901 cindyrtklebe@msn.com

SUPPORT STAFF

Diversity & Inclusion Sue Nelson 309-738-8774 sanelson614@gmail.com

Accountant Kelly Drake 319-354-6295 kdrake.tennis@gmail.com

Grievance Tom Wolle 319-721-8314 twolle@simmonsperrine.com

Adult League Coordinator Jan Koder 515-223-3074 iowa-usta@hotmail.com

Hall of Fame Barb Fackel 309-269-8995 bjftrain@aol.com

Adults/Mixed/Seniors Liz Vero-Casavant 203-219-2405 elizabethppeck@gmail.com

Nominating/Personnel Brenton Kuchera 319-296-5933 kucherab@waterlooschools.org

Junior Coordinator Faith Bliss 641-799-9872 faithblissusta@gmail.com

TREASURER Rhonda Schwarzkopf 515-418-2283 rschwarzkopf@soiowa.org SECRETARY Chris Amelon 319-325-7706 cramelon@msn.com

Recreation Brian Daoust 712-249-6685 daoustb@shenandoah.k12.ia.us Umpires (Officials) Donna Farley

319-331-4999 farleys@southslope.net

2018 AWARD WINNERS Adult Player of the Year Rami Scheetz

Member Organization of the Year Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Complex

Adult Recreational Player of the Year Chris Amelon

Outstanding High School Coach Dave Will

Junior Player of the Year (Male) Tim Ellis

Outstanding Adult/Senior Tournament Baird Iowa Open

Junior Player of the Year (Female) Cari Naanep

Outstanding Junior Tournament Mississippi Valley Junior Open

Junior Sportsmanship of the Year Anthony Medina

Tennis Family of the Year Greteman Family

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2018 FINAL RANKINGS (TOP 20) Men’s Open Singles 1 Nathan Greiner 2 Cole Schneider 3 Thomas Wolle Men’s 3.5 Singles 1 Teja Yeluri Men’s 4.0 Singles 1 Daniel Wasta 2 David Hash 3 Kevin Johnston 4 Romulus Rosario 5 William Doan 6 Brian Rohr Men’s 4.5 Singles 1 Chandreshwara Morales Mens 55 Singles 1 Mark Breheny 2 Randy Childers Men’s 65s Singles 1 Kevin Nebergall Men’s Open Doubles 1 Cole Schneider 2 Rami Scheetz 3 John Wenzel 4 Brandon Hornback 4 Connor Barnard 4 Trent Schneider 7 Calvin Song 8 Grayson Zylstra 8 Phillip Williams 10 Nathan Greiner 11 Benjamin Wood 11 Aaron Forsberg 13 Joseph Hoff 14 Jose Marval 14 Jason Derby 16 Mitchell Anderson 16 Brady Anderson 16 Samuel Shin

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Men’s 4.0 Doubles 1 Ethan Gascho 1 Daniel Wasta 3 Ronald Bradfield 4 Nicholaus Daniel 5 Randy Childers 5 Brian Rohr 5 Kevin Johnston 8 Carl Hartman 8 Philip Wasta 10 Chris Gustas 11 Carlos Medina 11 Romulus Rosario 13 Andrew Kahler 13 Daniel Ellard Mens 45s Doubles 1 Matthew Wickham 1 Carl Hartman 1 Chris Patrick Mens 55s Doubles 1 Mark Breheny 2 James Miller 2 Richard Leake 4 Doug Wenzel Women’s 3.0 Singles 1 Shannon Medina 2 Penny Raia 2 Julie Kinsella 4 Karen Chandler Women’s 3.5 Singles 1 Serina Sulentic 2 Kim Bradfield 3 Jody Nieves Women’s 4.0 Singles 1 Mary Schumacher 1 Anatta Charoenkul 3 Daniela McCue 3 Janis Porto 5 Marissa Buresh 6 Tami Lenton

Women’s Open Doubles 1 Alicia Gerke 2 Lori Koberg 2 Lilly Hartman 2 Valentina Caro 5 Kristine Diehl 6 Milica Veselinovic 7 Anna Postnikov 7 Magdalena Caro 7 Haley Resnick 7 Heather Fleming 7 Molly Garber 12 Nina Marquardt 13 Ella DeYoung Women’s 3.0 Doubles 1 Kathy Jenkins 1 Shannon medina 3 Sadhna Jani 3 Carla Schmidt Women’s 3.5 Doubles 1 Kim Bradfield 1 Julie Kinsella 3 Serina Sulentic 3 Julie Houston 5 Christine Bush 5 Penny Raia 5 Jeniece Nott 5 Renee Smith Women’s 4.0 Doubles 1 Jessica Gabriel 1 Cyndie Birchansky 1 Daniela McCue 1 Sandra Kaloupek 5 Linda Carney 5 Ellen Cram 5 Tami Lenton 5 Catherine Brown 5 Mary Schumacher 5 Marcia Carman Women’s 35s Doubles 1 Sara Loetscher 1 Kay Dileo 3 Beth Hoden 3 Aimee Walsh

Women’s 45s Doubles 1 Nancy Patrick 1 Jillayne Pinchuk Mixed Open Doubles 1 Joseph Hoff 2 Valentina Caro 3 Tiffany Williams 3 Phillip Williams 5 Alicia Gerke 6 Milica Veselinovic 6 Jackson Guilford 8 Brad DiLeo 8 Kristine Diehl 10 Benjamin Lundell 10 Sara Loetscher 10 Heather Fleming 10 B Fleming 10 Brady Anderson 10 Haley Resnick 16 David Dileo Mixed 7.0 Doubles 1 Steven Nesteby 1 Kim Bradfield 3 Ronald Bradfield 3 Julie Kinsella 5 Terry Trimpe 5 Nancy Cobb 7 KyoungBin Im 7 Carlos Medina 7 Jungwon Kim 7 Lori Thomas Mixed 8.0 Doubles 1 Christopher Wundram 1 Amy Link 3 Wahyu Boentoro 3 Kim Bradfield Mixed 35s Doubles 1 Christopher Wundram 1 Brooke Zrudsky 3 Aimee Walsh 3 John Ottavi

Date

Host

Location

January 11

Lifetime TC

January 11

Ball

June 11

TBA

Moline, IL

Des Moines

June 15

Wakonda CC

Des Moines

Quad City TC

Moline, IL

July 11

Hawkeye TC

Iowa City

January 12

Quad City TC

Moline, IL

July 26

Des Moines CC

Des Moines

February 8

Quad City TC

Moline, IL

August 3

Byrnes TC

Pella

February 9

Quad City TC

Moline, IL

August 3

Hawkeye TC

Iowa City

February 16

Aspen AC

Des Moines

September 14

Westfield TC

Iowa City

March 15

Quad City TC

Moline, IL

September 28

Aspen AC

Des Moines

March 16

Quad City TC

Moline, IL

October 11

Quad City TC

Moline, IL

March 30

Aspen AC

Des Moines

October 11

Lifetime

Des Moines

April 12

Quad City TC

Iowa City

October 12

Quad City TC

Moline, IL

April 13

Quad City TC

Moline, IL

November 2

Aspen AC

Des Moines

April 27

Hawkeye TC

Moline, IL

November 8

Quad City TC

Moline, IL

May 10

Quad City TC

Moline, IL

November 9

Quad City TC

Moline, IL

May 11

Quad City TC

Moline, IL

December 7

Lifetime

Des Moines

May 18

Aspen AC

Des Moines

December 7

Hawkeye TC

Iowa City

IOWA

2019 SMASHERS TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

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KANSAS OFFICERS PAST PRESIDENT Ron Wherritt 316-260-8956 316-648-5140 RonW117@aol.com

Executive Director & Diana Christman 785-357-8480 785-640-3536 cell dchristman10s@att.net

Tennis Service Representative Jaren Glaser 913-967-9929 glaser@movalley.usta.com

President Kate Foss 316-993-4013 USTAKate@gmail.com

COMMITTEE CHAIRS Adult Leagues Richard Strange 785-906-0204 stranger@bethanylb.edu

Grant Review Connie Robertson 785-249-9410 crobertsonustamv@aol.com

Becky Samaniego 316-706-5808 Rmann80@gmail.com

Junior Competition Simon Norman 316-634-6111 simon@genesishealthclubs.com

Diversity & Inclusion Co-Chairs Ron Thompson 316-681-1273 RonT702@yahoo.com Grady Landrum Grady.Landrum@gmail.com Grants TBA

Officials Co-Chairs John Seal 620-778-2289 netjts0@gmail.com J.K. Patel 785-228-2529 Jipatel@wcnoc.com

SECOND VICE PRESIDENT/ JUNIOR COMPETITION Simon Norman 316-634-6111 simon@genesishealthclubs.com SECRETARY Ken Brown 620-331-0814 kbrown@indycc.edu TREASURER Kent Lammers 785-554-6941 klammers@polocustomproducts.com DIRECTOR Aaron O’Donnell 620-506-7023 odtennis@hotmail.com DIRECTOR Beth Fischer 785-770-2098 bethrichardsot@yahoo.com AT-LARGE REPRESENTATIVE Sheila Checotah 316-646-0898 schecotah2000@yahoo.com

DISTRICT SUPPORT STAFF

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FIRST VICE PRESIDENT/ ADULT COMPETITION Richard Strange 785-906-0204 stranger@bethanylb.edu

District League Coordinator Becky Samaniego 316-706-5808 Rmann80@gmail.com

League Scheduler - Adults Myron Pushyk 316-634-6111 mpushyk@genesishealthclubs.com

Junior Team Tennis Coordinator Janet Glaser 316-733-0610 janetglaser70@gmail.com

Youth Progression Coordinator Gayle West 785-633-7493 gaylewest@ymail.com

Adult Player of the Year Linda Johnson Salina Adult Recreational Player of the Year Shirlene Shepard Salina Event of the Year Wichita Tennis Open (Lisa Sutherland) Wichita High School Coach of the Year Brian Shaw Winfield High School Junior Player of the Year – Female Reagan Boleski Wichita Junior Player of the Year – Male Mason Thieu Topeka

Junior Sportsmanship Awards Boys 10s Isaac Ramirez (Arkansas City) Boys 12s Davian Spies (McPherson) Boys 14s Harris Kossover (Wichita) Boys 16s Colby Klotz (Arkansas City) Boys 18s Charlie Foss (Wichita) Girls 10s Mia Jaramillo (Wichita) Girls 14s Grace Schaefer (Andover) Girls 16s Clara Whitaker (Wichita) and Aspen-Julia Ames (Hayesville) Girls 18s Jacey Arnett (Arkansas City) Media Excellence Shane Konicki KWCH-TV Wichita

Junior Recreational Player of the Year - Female Sofia Spies McPherson

Member Organization of the Year Ralph Wulz Riverside Tennis Center Wichita

Junior Recreational Player of the Year - Male Isaak Bowman Derby

Outstanding Adult/Senior Tournament Sunflower State Games Tennis Event (Mitch Gross) Topeka

Outstanding Contributor to Youth Tennis Programs Sara Rasmussen Wichita Outstanding Contributor to Youth High Performance Program Danny Williams Topeka

KANSAS

2018 AWARD WINNERS

Outstanding Contributor USTA League Jim Bauersfeld Topeka Outstanding Diversity Achievement Wichita Community Tennis Programming Wichita Outstanding Junior Tournament BG 12-18 Riverside Open District Championship #1 Wichita Outstanding Official Laura Norman Wichita Tennis Family of the Year Contee Family Topeka USTA Junior Team Tennis Organizer Janet Glaser Wichita

2019 SMASHERS AND TEAM CHALLENGE EVENT SCHEDULES Date Event January 12 Body First Orange/Green Ball February 23 Genesis West Central Orange/Green Ball March 16 Genesis Rock Road Team Challenge March 23 Genesis Wood Valley Orange/Green Ball April 7 McPherson Tennis Center Team Challenge April 13 Topeka Country Club Orange/Green Ball April 20 Ralph Wulz Riverside Orange/Green Ball May 11 Genesis Rock Road Orange/Green Ball May 25 Kossover Tennis Center Orange/Green Ball June 15 McPherson Tennis Center Orange/Green Ball June 16 Ralph Wulz Riverside Team Challenge June 22 Arkansas City High School Orange/Green Ball July 6 Kossover Tennis Center Orange/Green Ball July 13 McPherson Orange/Green Ball August 17 Arkansas City High School Orange/Green Ball August 24 Ralph Wulz Riverside Orange/Green Ball August 31 Ralph Wulz Riverside Team Challenge September 14 Genesis West Central Orange/Green Ball September 21 Genesis Wood Valley Orange/Green Ball October 5 Genesis Salina Orange/Green Ball October 19 Genesis Rock Road Orange/Green Ball November 9 Body First Orange/Green Ball November 16 Genesis Wood Valley Orange/Green Ball December 7 Genesis West Central Orange/Green Ball December 28 Genesis Rock Road Orange/Green Ball

Location Manhattan Wichita Wichita Topeka McPherson Topeka Wichita Wichita Topeka McPherson Wichita Arkansas City Topeka McPherson Arkansas City Wichita Wichita Wichita Topeka Salina Wichita Manhattan Topeka Wichita Wichita

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MISSOURI OFFICERS IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Paul Nahon pnahon@springfieldmo.gov FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Rhonda Kaissi rkaissi5@gmail.com Executive Director Heidi Smith hsmotennis@gmail.com

President Glenn Pelecky 565-505-6346 gpelecky@gmail.com

Tennis Service Representative TBA

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

SECOND VICE PRESIDENT Dennis Boyd dwbboyd@swbell.net TREASURER Bill Lingenfelser lingenfelser1@yahoo.com

Adult & League Competition Paul Nahon pnahon@springfieldmo.gov

Officials Cindy Baine 10smns@gmail.com

SECRETARY Steve Webb swebb@springfieldmo.gov

Junior Competition Dave LaFevers dlafevers@springfieldmo.gov

Assistant Chair Officials Steve Webb swebb@springfieldmo.gov

AT-LARGE Larry Huitt lhuittmegsar@gmail.com Dave LeFevers dlafevers@springfieldmo.gov

DISTRICT SUPPORT STAFF League Coordinator & Assistant Executive Director Linda Peters lpmotennis@gmail.com

Financial Advisor Lori Hunt mocha225@sbcglobal.net

Alyssa Stelmach astelmach@springfieldmo.gov Jeff Bourk jbourk@branson.com

2018 AWARD WINNERS Community Service Excellence Lida Gochenour Columbia

Member Organization of the Year Martin Warren Elementary School Warrensburg

Junior Sportsmanship Award Winners Girls 10s - Kate Kimes, Columbia Girls 18s - Brooke Smith, Springfield

Event of the Year Tennis on Campus Kenzie Kuykendall, Springfield & Ian Powers, Farmington

Outstanding Contributor to USTA Leagues Valerie Bader Columbia

Boys 12s - Pranav Mandava, Ozark Boys 14s - Caden Lingengelser, Willard Boys 16s - Nate Herting, Columbia Boys 18s - Matt Zengel, Springfield Boys 18s - Zach Grueber, Columbia

Junior Player of the Year - Female Corinne Farid Springfield Junior Player of the Year - Male Max Litton Columbia Media Excellence Mediacom Springfield

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Outstanding Contributor to Youth Tennis Susan Provance Springfield Outstanding Diversity & Inclusion Ken Petterson, Special Olypics of Fulton Amanda Spry, Columbia Public Schools Tennis Family of the Year The Sonja and Max Kim Family Springfield

Date

Event

Location

March 16

Boys & Girls 12-18

Columbia

February 23 April 13 May 18

June 15

June 22 July 13

August 10 August 10

September 21 October 5

Boys & Girls 12-18 Boys & Girls 12-18 Boys & Girls 12-18 Boys & Girls 12-18 Boys & Girls 12-18 Boys & Girls 12-18 Boys & Girls 12-18 Boys & Girls 12-18 Boys & Girls 12-18 Boys & Girls 12-18

Joplin

Columbia Columbia

MISSOURI

2019 OPEN TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

Joplin

Columbia Joplin Joplin

Columbia Columbia Columbia

World TeamTennis

CHAMPIONS 2018

July 14-Aug. 3 SpringfieldLasers.com 2019 Season: Cooper Tennis Complex • Springfield, MO

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2019 SECTION CHAMPIONSHIP DATES AND LOCATIONS 65 & Over Invitational July 18-21; Overland Park, Kansas League Section Championship I August 8-11; St. Louis, Missouri 18 & Over 2.5, 3.5, 4.5 55 & Over 6.0, 8.0 League Section Championship II August 22-25; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 18 & Over 3.0, 4.0, 5.0 55 & Over 7.0, 9.0 League Section Championship III September 5-8; Tulsa, Oklahoma 40 & Over 3.0, 4.0 September 5-8; Topeka, Kansas 40 & Over 3.5, 4.5 56

Mixed Doubles Section Championship I September 12-15; Omaha, Nebraska 18 & Over 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0 Mixed Doubles Section Championship II September 26-29; Ankeny, Iowa 40 & Over 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0

NEBRASKA OFFICERS IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Justin Bigsby 402-721-8069 mrjbigs@gmail.com

Executive Director Lisa Thomas 408-290-5931 lisathomasusta@icloud.com

Tennis Service Representative Kara Heim 913-967-9452 heim@movalley.usta.com

President Heather Blumel 402-699-3393 heatherblumel@hotmail.com

COMMITTEE CHAIRS Adult Competition Tracy Wright 402-968-4972 tracy.a.wright@gmail.com

Hall of Fame Verne Weber 402-682-5862 vaweber10s@aol.com

League Coordinator Kay Merkel 402-669-5808 kaymerkel@ymail.com

Awards Verne Weber 402-682-5862 vaweber10s@aol.com

Junior Competition Justin Bigsby 402-721-8069 mrjbigs@gmail.com

Nominating Kevin Heim 402-441-7095 kevin@woodstenniscenter.com

Collegiate TBA Community Development Jason McFarley jmcfarley@hotmail.com Diversity TBA

Junior Team Tennis Mike Saniuk 402-980-5129 msaniuk@miraclehillgolf.com Nate Evans 405-516-2833 nevans104@gmail.com

VICE PRESIDENT Mike Willman 402-547-9613 day 402-727-9048 night mikewllmn@aol.com TREASURER TBA SECRETARY Kevin Heim 402-441-7095 kevin@woodstenniscenter.com

Officials Carol Hodges cbhodges@gmail.com Tournament Larry Newton 402-326-3484 curtten@gmail.com

2018 AWARD WINNERS Adult Player of the Year Aaron Ogden Adult Recreational Player of the Year Heather Blumel Distinguished Service Larry Newton & Diana Myers Facility of the Year Woods Tennis Center High School Coaches of the Year Denny Hershberger Junior Female Player of the Year Bianca Rademacher Junior Male Player of the Year Mason Meier Junior Female Recreational Player of the Year Cece Ulrich Junior Male Recreational Player of the Year Owen Brown

Member Organization of the Year Tennis Mafia Outstanding Adult/Senior Tournament Missouri Valley Mixed Sectional Outstanding Community Tennis Association Omaha Tennis Association Outstanding Contributor USTA League Tennis Mark Leahy Outstanding Contributor to Youth High Performance Program Talor Wain Outstanding Contributor to Youth Tennis Programs Mike Saniuk & Kaitlin Roselius Outstanding Diversity Achievement Kevin Heim & Chris Foster

Outstanding USTA Official Justin Bigsby Tennis Family of the Year The Earl Rademacher Family 2018 Nebraska State Champions Class A Girls Team Title Lincoln East No. 1 Singles Samantha Mannix, Elkhorn South No. 2 Singles Josie Friedman, Millard North No. 1 Doubles – Madi Kiani/ Justine Linscott, Lincoln East No. 2 Doubles – Morgan Owens/ Anna Clark, Elkhorn South Class B Girls Team Title Brownell-Talbot/Concordia No. 1 Singles Brianna Liu, Concordia No. 2 Singles Annie Trettel, Kearney Catholic No. 1 Doubles – Kiersten Capelle/ Jane Krueger, Duchesne No. 2 Doubles – Ameya Kutty/ Jenna Mu, Concordia

Class A Boys Team Title Millard North No.1 Singles Ethan Neil, Papillion-LaVista No. 2 Singles Richard Batelaan, Lincoln East No. 1 Doubles – Samuel Faulk/ Garret Starman, Millard North No. 2 Doubles – Neil Agarwal/ Iesele Talavera, Millard North Class B Boys Team Title Lincoln Pius X No. 1 Singles Mason Warner, Lincoln Pius X No. 2 Singles Will Ulrich, Lincoln Pius X No. 1 Doubles – Bradyn Heiss/ Luca Struffi, York No. 2 Doubles – Seth Fink/ Michael Day, Elkhorn South

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2019 SMASHERS TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE Date January 6 February 24 March 17 April 20 May 19 May 25 June 16 June 23 July 18 July 20 August 3 August 25 September 8 September 15 October 6 November 3 December 30

Host Woods Tennis Center Woods Tennis Center Hanscom Tennis Center Koch Tennis Center Koch Tennis Center Fremont High School Koch Tennis Center Harmon Park Harmon Park Koch Tennis Center Fremont High School Woods Tennis Center Koch Tennis Center Woods Tennis Center Koch Tennis Center Hanscom Tennis Center Hanscom Tennis Center

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Location Lincoln Lincoln Omaha Omaha Omaha Fremont Omaha Kearney Kearney Omaha Fremont Lincoln Omaha Lincoln Omaha Omaha Omaha

OKLAHOMA OFFICERS IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Steve Henry 405-226-1722 cell 405-946-2739 work okctenniscenter@att.net

Executive Director David Minihan 405-312-5252 minihan@ustaoklahoma.com

Community Tennis Manager Casey McKenzie 918-688-4408 mckenzie@ustaoklahoma.com

VICE PRESIDENT - ADULTS Mary Jo Tasker 918-694-5445 mjtasker@hotmail.com

President Bill Towler 405-590-5260 btowler1959@gmail.com

VICE PRESIDENT - JUNIORS Eric Wedemeyer 405-627-0792 ewedemeyer1@cox.net TREASURER Dwayne Campbell 580-603-0490 dcamp1970@gmail.com SECRETARY Bart Ramsey 405-820-8572 bartletthramsey@gmail.com

QUADRANT REPRESENTATIVES Tennis Service Representative Laura Puryear 913-967-9147 puryear@movalley.usta.com

Schools Tennis Organizer Becky Riggs 918-999-5502 riggs@movalley.usta.com

Northwest Quadrant John Sedlak 580-235-7894 john.sedlak@chickasaw.net

Northeast Quadrant Peter McCorkle (Tulsa) 918-830-0698 peter.mccorkle@gmail.com

Southwest Quadrant Phil Barnes (Duncan) 580-251-5299 pbarnes@sbcglobal.net

Southeast Quadrant Dawna Johnston 610-308-0435 dawna_johnston@hotmail.com

COMMITTEE CHAIRS Adult Competition Mary Jo Tasker 918-694-5445 mjtasker@hotmail.com Awards Bart Ramsey 405-820-8572 bartletthramsey@gmail.com Budget & Finance Dwayne Campbell 580-603-0490 dcamp1970@gmail.com Collegiate/League Coordinator Adults OKC Metro Marc Claude 405-640-9638 cell claude@ustaoklahoma.com District League Coordinator League Coordinator - Tulsa Michelle Oquin 918-381-6690 oquin@ustaoklahoma.com

League Coordinator - Seniors OKC Metro Marden Winkler 405-850-0091 wink@ustaoklahoma.com

Junior Competition Eric Wedemeyer 405-627-0792 ewedemeyer1@cox.net

Diversity Emmy Tigert 405-315-3822 emmy.tigert@mshdg.com

Nominating Steve Henry 405-226-1722 cell 405-946-2739 work okctenniscenter@att.net

General Counsel/Grievance Charles Laster 405-273-2910 charlielaster@sbcglobal.net

Officials Dean Richardville 918-671-7208 drichardville@cox.net

Grants TBA

Sanctions & Scheduling Bill Riggan 405-329-1994 home 405-650-6076 cell wmriggan@att.net

Hall of Fame Richard Perry 580-242-5848 Richard.M.Perry@sbcglobal.net

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2018 AWARD WINNERS Adult Player of the Year David Box Adult Recreation Player of the Year Roxy Castner Distinguished Service Steve Henry Event of the Year Game Set Match LaFortune Park Tennis Center Facility of the Year Racquet and Health 91 Female Junior Player of the Year Zoe Hammond Female Recreation Junior Player of the Year Lauren Michalcik Male Junior Player of the Year Chris Dyer Male Recreation Junior Player of the Year Graham Clark Media Excellence John Holcomb Member Organization of the Year Case Tennis Center at LaFortune

Outstanding Adult Tournament Faye Louise Donalson “Hearts for Hearing” Benefit at Greens Country Club

Tennis Family of the Year The Minihan Family

Outstanding Community Service Britton Christian Church Outstanding Community Tennis Association First Serve OKC Outstanding Contributor to Youth High Performance Tomas Stillman Outstanding Diversity Achievement Taylor Howard Outstanding High School Coach Tyler Ashley Outstanding Junior Tournament USTA Girls 18s National Selection at Kickingbird Tennis Center Outstanding Junior Team Tennis Organizer Gaby Carillo Outstanding Official Jeffrey Wilson

Junior Sportsmanship Boys 10 Jordan Patterson Boys 12 Elias Lemley Boys 14 Cameron Cheek Boys 16 Daniel Haley Boys 18 Henry Murray Girls 10 Evie Lunsford Girls 12 Natalie Gillett Girls 14 Micaela McSpadden Girls 16 Holly Heiner Girls 18 Emily Sloan Johnston Hall of Fame Inductees Jessica Braver Reineke Kathy Kraft West

President’s Award Dwayne Campbell

2018 FINAL RANKINGS (TOP 20) Men’s Open Singles 1 John Sedlak 2 Logan Orr 3 Jessie Quintero 4 John Marshall 5 Mike Lofdahl 6 Cameron Johnson 6 Jeff Wollmershauser 8 Evan Piche 9 Benjamin Asch 10 Michael Bischoff

Men’s 4.5 Singles 1 John Marshall

Men’s 3.0 Singles 1 Gary Korsun

Women’s 3.0 Singles 1 Heather Shanahan 2 Nikola Puffinbarger

Men’s 3.5 Singles 1 Kevin Cue 2 Richard Davis 3 Matt Baldwin 4 Patrick Rexrode Men’s 4.0 Singles 1 Brian Battershell 1 Lucia Rutz 3 Anthony White 4 King Bingamon 5 Nathan Cao

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Men’s 3.0 Doubles 1 Gary Korsun/Karlo delos Angeles 2 Brent Green/Trey Southerland 3 Jereme Powers/Patrick Doughty Men’s 4.0 Doubles 1 Scott Tinsley/Mark Allen 2 Tom Small/Mark Allen

Women’s 3.5 Singles 1 Sunkyoung So 2 Sharon Mathew Women’s 3.5 Doubles 1 Kathy Mansell/Jan Foisy Women’s 4.0 Doubles 1 Robyn Mellow/Rhonda Lincoln 2 Maria Rocha/Sunkyoung So 3 Jamie Webb/Jennifer Barber 4 Irene Morrison/Tina Shuck 5 Teresa Ledlow/Maria Trapp-Braly

Mixed 7.0 Doubles 1 Terri Roselius/David Ogle 2 David Braly/Maria Trapp-Braly 3 Michael Park/Kellea Park 3 William Puffinbarger/Nikola Puffinbarger 3 Jason Trice/Patricia Croy Mixed 8.0 Doubles 1 Anthony White/Jennifer Barber 2 Stacy Cato/Jeff Cato 3 Vivianna Melendez/Mark Allen

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ST. LOUIS OFFICERS IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Jason Mathes 314-324-6648 jdm3105@gmail.com

Executive Director Mary Vassar 314-432-3990 314-341-8371 cell director@ustastl.com

Tennis Service Representative Sue Riemann 913-967-9137 riemann@movalley.usta.com

President Beth Causey 314-322-8911 brcausey@gmail.com

DISTRICT STAFF/SUPPORT COORDINATORS 10 & Under Toni McDonald 314-249-9986 10U@ustastl.com Adult League Megan Kovacs 314-432-3990 leagues@ustastl.com Junior Activities Carobeth Kelly 314-432-3990 juniors@ustastl.com Junior Team Tennis Leagues Donna Stauffer 636-544-5124 JTT@ustastl.com Mixed & Tri-Level Leagues Connie Weiss 618-207-5542 summerleagues@ustastl.com

USTA MISSOURI VALLEY COMMITTEE MEMBERS Awards John Kelly 314-956-7660 kellyjohnf15@gmail.com Diversity & Inclusion Jacqueline Buck-Horton 314-378-4316 jacqueline.horton@sterbank.com Grievance Jason Mathes 314-324-6648 jdm3105@gmail.com

Nominating Myta Rowan-Aucoin 314-954-6972 myrarowan1@gmail.com Officials Vicki Elwood vickiten4life@gmail.com

VICE PRESIDENT - JUNIORS Noel Quevreaux 314-616-0798 noel@sunsettenniscenter.com VICE PRESIDENT - ADULTS Will Hamilton 314-805-7805 whamilton8@yahoo.com VICE PRESIDENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Jacqueline Buck-Horton 314-378-4316 jacqueline.horton@sterbank.com

DISTRICT SUPPORT Financial Manager Carobeth Kelly 314-432-3990 financial@ustastl.com Legal Advisor Andy Glaser 314-446-4259 aglaser@sandbergphoenix.com

Hall of Fame Judy Dippold 314-845-3944 dipper20@gmail.com Local Play & Competition Carobeth Kelly 314-432-3990 JTT@ustastl.com

SECRETARY John Kelly 314-956-7660 kellyjohnf15@gmail.com TREASURER Linda Rehnquist 314-570-3790 linda.rehnquist@gmail.com

STL Association of Tennis Officials John Kelly - President 314-956-7660 kellyjohnf15@gmail.com

2018 AWARD WINNERS Adult Players of the Year Paul Gontarz & Laurie Burke

Family of the Year The Dan Skaer Family

Member Organization Dwight Davis Tennis Center

Outstanding Official John Kelly

Adult Recreational Players of the Year Ken Lowes & Robin Shiras-Cody

Junior Players of the Year Carson Haskins, AJ Woodman & Sami Remis

Outstanding Adult Tournament Edwardsville Open

Youth High Performance Excellence CORE Academy

Distinguished Service Bob Faust

Junior Recreational Players of the Year Grant Dahl & Erin Coleman

Diversity Achievement Better Family Life Event of the Year STL Hall of Fame Inductions

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Facility of the Year Tower Grove Park

Junior Team Tennis Organizer Toni McDonald Media Excellence Scott Marion, Edwardsville Intelligencer

Outstanding Contributors to USTA Leagues John Brinkmeyer & Erica Peterson Outstanding Contributor to Youth Programs Vetta Racquet Sports West Outstanding High School Coach Patrick Huewe, MICDS Outstanding Junior Tournament MV Futures #2, Carobeth Kelly

Junior Sportsmanship Awards Boys 10 - Joey Fox Boys 12 - Jai Patel Boys 14 - Ayush Negi Boys 16 - Akash Rajan Boys 18 - Justin Weaver Girls 10 - Emmie Kinder Girls 12 - Allie Wayne Girls 14 - Megan Nguyen Girls 16 - Lily Walther Girls 18 - Caleigh McLain

Men’s Open Singles 1 Will Harness 2 Devan Faulkenberg 3 Carson Haskins 4 Dylan Faulkenberg 5 Michael Levan 6 Jordan Faulkenberg 6 Drake Schreiber 8 Michael Lesko 9 Benjamin Cobin 10 Nick Parsons 11 Eric McCollough 12 Adam Ruckman 13 Erik Weiler 14 Nick Westphal 15 Jonathan Claywell 16 Nazeer Robinson 17 Kirk Schlueter 17 Andy Graf 19 Ryan White 20 Angelo Vidal 20 Paul Juranek Men’s 3.0 Singles 1 Timothy Reinwald 2 Heath Curtis 3 Ryan Duffy 4 Song Gao Men’s 3.5 Singles 1 Jeff Wagner 2 Richard Elias Men’s 4.0 Singles 1 Jimmy Hendricks 2 David Snider 3 Robert Batdorf 3 Dennis Myers 5 Rob Harper 5 Harrison Chien 7 Michael Peri 8 John McCarthy 8 Timothy Reinwald 10 Robert McKendry 10 Bobby Stierwalt 12 Ben Blake 13 James Bishop Men’s 45 Singles 1 Michael Peri 2 David Snider 3 Jeff Wagner Men’s 55 Singles 1 Dennis Myers 2 David Spitze 3 Bobby Stierwalt Men’s 60 Singles 1 James Hipkiss 2 John Kinsella 2 Richard Kilgore Men’s 65 Singles 1 Terry McNabb 2 Doug Chandler 3 Robert Burton

Senior 50 Men’s 3.5 Singles 1 Pratap Chand 2 William Johnson 3 Song Gao 3 Robert McKendry Senior 50 Men’s 4.0 Singles 1 David Snider 2 Matt Brobeck 3 Bobby Stierwalt Men’s Open Doubles 1 Vincent Jouane/

Steve Williams 1 Jordan Faulkenberg/

Dylan Faulkenberg 3 Jacob Guse/

Nick Parsons 4 Benjamin Cobin/

Don Cobin 4 Seth Lipe/

Erik Weiler 4 Riley Muren/

Erik Weiler 4 Steve Moehn/

James Claywell 8 Kirk Schlueter/

Paul Stuart 8 Michael Lesko/

James Barenkamp 8 Drew Davis/

Cole Davis 11 Nicholas Papachrisanthou/

Riley Muren 12 Stephen Hipkiss/

James Hipkiss Men’s 3.5 Doubles 1 William Bealke/Kenneth Lowes 2 Paul Malcharek/Jeff Wagner 3 Ryan Duffy/Trevor Neale Men’s 4.0 Doubles 1 Carl Weiss/

Kyle Jobe 2 Scott Sindecuse/

Randolph Fauser 3 John Nash/

Steve Barker 4 Dustin Imgarten/

Jason Ariston 5 Ethan Booker/

Ben Blake 6 John Schaefer/

Laurie Mestdagh 6 Scott Sindecuse/

Steve Williams 8 Brian Kirk/

Mark Zolman 9 Tanner Pieri/

Nicholas Hobin 10 David Brodsky/

Timothy May 11 Ross Noecker/

Robert Batdorf 12 Harrison Chien/

Randal Hearsh 12 Peter Albrecht/

James Boone

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John Schless/ John Kinsella William Dannevik/ Jerry Edsen John McCarthy/ Robert McKendry Timothy May/ Richard Dickerson

Men’s 4.5 Doubles 1 Philip Kammann/

Paul Reiss 2 Marco Tana/

Brian Holdenried 3 Paul Gontarz/

Peter Gontarz 4 Del Cloninger/

William Schlueter 5 David Buckley/

Daniel Wyland Men’s 35 Doubles 1 Mark Sophir/

Stephen Arnstein 2 John Barenkamp/

Joe Vassen 3 Randy Freeman/

James Barenkamp Men’s 65 Doubles 1 John Kinsella/

James Boone 1 Harry Barnes/

Bob Martin 1 Jerome Sachar/

William Dannevik

Women’s 4.0 Singles 1 Emma Herman 2 Cathleen Davidson 3 Alison Yeck 4 Sharon Taysi 5 Isabelle Sitki Women’s Open Doubles 1 Morgan Colbert/

Callaghan Adams 2 Ashley Bonine/

Carolyn Kramer 3 Cindy Tabscott/

Shannon Gordon-Carney 3 Alice Wolfe/

Shannon Gordon-Carney 3 Morgan Marshall/

Chloe Trimpe 6 Susan Nunez/

Erica Peterson 7 Dani Schlottman/

Toni McDonald 8 Megan Hammond/

Julia McNeill 9 Jessica Cordia East/

Laurie Burke 10 Annie Walsh/

Ashley Ragnow 11 Natalie Karibian/

Madyson Schreiber 11 Madyson Schreiber/

Kristen Wilson

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2018 FINAL RANKINGS (TOP 20)

Men’s 70 Doubles 1 Harry Barnes/

Patrick Cleary 2 William Dannevik/

James Boone

Women’s 3.0 Doubles 1 Janis Willmann/

Rose Albrecht 2 Judy Staroscik/

Debbie Franke 3 Judy Staroscik/

Nancy Kroc 4 Mary Bohnenkamp/

Rose Albrecht

Women’s Open Singles 1 Shannon Gordon-Carney 2 Justine Roy 3 Laurie Burke 4 Sara Kreutztrager 5 Madyson Schreiber 6 Nuran Ercal 6 Tamara Klimek 8 Chloe Trimpe 8 Ashley Bonine 8 Abby Fischer 11 Hannah Macias 12 Kelly Maeda 13 Jessica Cordia East 14 Mary Kathleen Beckemeier 15 Teresa Flanagan 16 Susan Nunez 17 Ashley Ragnow 18 Kaylen Kress 19 Morgan Marshall 20 Lydia Sanders

Women’s 3.5 Doubles 1 Kelli McKie/

Michelle Brower-Kitchens 2 Rebecca Engelbrecht/

Lauri Heitz 3 Lauri Heitz/

Susie Kinsella 4 Emmanuelle Tamaroff/

Erin Estopare 5 Beth Causey/

Mary Vassar 6 Ellen Mrazek/

Jenine Harris 7 Florence Streeter/

Barbara Criner 8 Rebecca Engelbrecht/

Louann Boyd 9 Lydia Sanders/

Rebecca Welton 10 Tracy Todd/

Jessica Ratcliff

Women’s 3.5 Singles 1 Laura Moore 2 Angela Reckelhoff 3 Caroline Rebstock

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Women’s 4.0 Doubles 1 Diana Trickey/

Jane Hamm 2 Megan Hammond/

Julia McNeill 3 Megan Kovacs/

Connie Weiss 4 Kristy Amezcua/

Jane Herder Senior 50 Women’s 3.5 Doubles 1 Patty Marcanik/

Terry Morrison 2 Lynne Borgerson/

Maureen Hurley Senior 60 Women’s 3.5 Doubles 1 Ann Eveker/

Susie Kinsella 2 Janet Meyer/

Marilyn Lange Mixed Open Doubles 1 Margaret Junker/

Max Shapiro 2 Sara Kreutztrager/

Adam Ruckman 3 Mark Tabscott/

Cindy Tabscott

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Terry McNabb/ Shannon Gordon-Carney Katherine Rist/ Jason Rule Sampada Kanade/ Bob Curtis James Barenkamp/ Shannon Gordon-Carney Laura Moore/ Jesse Macias John Barenkamp/ Shannon Gordon-Carney Abbie Bradley/ Stephen Kadyk Brett Hartig/ Amanda Pratzel Matt Mainer/ Jennifer Gadsky

Mixed 7.0 Doubles 1 Curtis Robertson/

Michelle Brower-Kitchens 2 Curtis Robertson/

Lisa Orf 3 Mary Bohnenkamp/

Marvin Bohnenkamp 4 Wan-In Koo/

Eric Elverhoy 5 Shawna Shearburn/

Douglas Reid 5 Victoria Wheeler/

David Schreiner

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Chelli McCurdy/ John McCurdy

Mixed 7.5 Doubles 1 Kelly Lauman/

Bob Faust 2 Miranda Lopez/

Smeet Merchant 3 Susie Kinsella/

John Kinsella 3 Trinity Lopez/

Ryan Papproth Mixed 8.0 Doubles 1 Charles Welton/

Rebecca Welton 2 Vikki Moran/

Brian Malcolm 2 Blake Schneider/

Michelle Brower-Kitchens 4 Robert Batdorf/

Melissa Boren 4 Travis Bakai/

Angela Muzzarelli Mixed 8.5 Doubles 1 Scott Stinson/

Laura Dyer 2 Stanislav Anguelov/

Kathy Wennemann 3 Sherry Taylor/

Burak Taysi

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Raj Singh/ Dolly Bischoff

Father/Son 1 Michael Wong/

Matthew Wong 2 Timothy Malone/

Aristen Malone Parent/Child 1 Carter Monks/

Christopher Monks 1 Michael Wong/

Matthew Wong 1 Jason Jan/

Justin Jan 1 Christina Lawrence/

Tomasz Lawrence 4 Michael Costabile/

Owen Costabile 4 Sam Applegate/

William Applegate 4 Abby Gaines/

Brent Gaines 8 Nick Sabino/

Stacy Sabino 8 Aylin Taysi/

Sharon Taysi 8 Gulraiz Cheema/

Nawal Cheema

Summer Adult Tournaments and Leagues in St. Louis Three NEW NTRP Tournaments in 2019 May 24-27 Dwight Davis Tennis Center USTA St. Louis 18+ NTRP Championship Men and Women (3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0) Singles & Doubles Tournament: 400051019

May 24-27 Dwight Davis Tennis Center USTA Missouri Valley 50+ NTRP & Open Championship Men and Women (3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5) Singles & Doubles Tournament ID: 400045919 September 13-15 The Highlands in Forest Park USTA Missouri Valley 18+ NTRP Clay & Open Championship Men and Women (3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0) Singles & Doubles Tournament ID: 400046019

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Summer Leagues – May thru September Adult Leagues - All Ages and Levels 55+ and 65+: Three doubles (combo rating league) Men and Women (6.0, 7.0, 8.0) May/June 18 to 39: Singles/doubles Men, Women, Mixed, Co-Ed May thru September 40+: Two singles/three doubles Men and Women (2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5+) July/August Mixed Doubles Leagues - All Ages and Levels 18+ Mixed 6.0, 7.0, 8.0 (clay); 9.0 (hard court) June/August 40+ Mixed 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0 (indoor) June/August

MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS Heart of America ACT Sports Services Blue Hills Country Club City of Prairie Village City of Raymore City of Raytown Parks and Recreation City of Roeland Park City of St. Joseph Clardy Elementary School Clayview Country Club Elite Squad Tennis Club Eudora Parks and Recreation Genesis Health Clubs - Overland Park Genesis Health Clubs - St. Joseph Genesis Tennis Health Club (KCRC Merriam) Greater Kansas City Jr Tennis League Hallbrook Country Club Heat of America Tennis Buddies Hilltop Racquet Club Homestead Country Club Independence Parks and Recreation Jayhawk Tennis Center Jewish Community Center of Greater KC Johnson County Park and Recreation District KC Wellness and Physiotherapy Kopplin’s Tennis Academy Lawrence Parks and Recreation Lawrence Tennis Association Lee’s Summit North High School Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation Lincoln Prep High School Lob & Learn McConnell and Associates Corp Metro East Tennis Center North East High School Northland Racquet Club Olathe North High School Overland Park Racquet Club Platte County High School Plaza Tennis Center Pro Courts Revive Tennis in the Urban Core 1st Baptist Church Stephanie Waterman Tennis Foundation Tennis For All Club The Whole Person USTA Heart of America USTA Missouri Valley Wheel It Forward Woodside Tennis and Health Club YMCA of Greater Kansas City Iowa All Iowa Lawn Tennis Club Ames Racquet and Fitness Center Aspen Athletic Clubs Atlantic Community Tennis Association Audubon Tennis Association Bettendorf Community School District Bettendorf Life Fitness Center Bi-State Community Tennis Association Black Hawk Tennis Club Camp Excel Leadership Academy Carroll Parks and Recreation Cedar Rapids Tennis Association

Central Iowa Tennis Alliance City of Adel City of Carroll City of Denison City of Manchester Parks and Recreation City of Waukon Park and Recreation Clark Racquet Center Clarke High School Clinton Community School District Clinton Department of Parks and Recreation Coralville Parks and Recreation Cornell College Des Moines Golf and Country Club Dewitt Parks and Recreation Dowling Catholic School Drake Tennis Club Dubuque Golf Country Club Eichhorn Recreation, LLC Elmcrest Country Club Fairfield Tennis Association Fort Dodge Tennis Association Galesburg Tennis Organization Glenwood Tennis Association Great River Tennis Association Iowa City Parks and Recreation Iowa Sports Foundation Iowa State University Tennis Club LeMars Area Family YMCA Life Time Athletic - Des Moines Loras College Maharishi School Marion Independant School District Mason City Recreation Montgomery County Family YMCA MVO Tennis Open Inc. North Scott High Schools Okoboji CTA Osceola Parks and Recreation Oskaloosa Tennis Club Pella Tennis Association QCA Adaptive Sports Association Quad City Tennis Club Respect Abilities River Cities Tennis Association SE Iowa CTA Shenandoah Parks and Recreation Sioux City Park and Recreation Siouxland Tennis Association Special Olympics Iowa Sport And Recreational Management,

University Of Iowa Tennis Umpires of Iowa UIU Women’s Tennis United Neighbors Inc. University of Iowa Valley High School Wakonda Club Waterloo Leisure Services Westfield Tennis Club Willow Wind School Winterset Parks and Recreation

Kansas Adams Elementary Andover Central High School Arkansas City Recreation Department Arkansas City Tennis Association Benton Elementary School Body First Wellness and Recreation Center Caldwell Elementary Central Plins High School Cessna Elementary School Christa McAuliffe Academy Coleman Middle School Collegiate Tennis Organization Crestview Country Club Enterprise Elementary Food, Nutrition, Dietetics and Health Fort Riley Middle School Gardiner Elementary Genesis Health Clubs - Rock Rd Genesis Health Clubs - Salina Genesis Health Clubs - Topeka Genesis Health Clubs - West Central Gordon Parks Academy Grandview Elementary Greiffenstein Elementary Hesston Recreation Holyrood Recreation Commission Horace Mann Elementary Hutch Recreation Independence Tennis Association Irving Elementary School Jardine STEM & Career Explorations Academy Kansas Wesleyan University Kelly Elementary Kossover Tennis Center Lawrence Elementary School Linwood Elementary Marshall Middle School Marysville Tennis Mayberry Cultural Fine Arts Magnet MS McAdams NJTL of Wichita Foundation MCB Tennis Foundation of KS Inc. McCollom Elementary McLean Science/Tech Magnet Elementray McPherson County Tennis Association Minneha Elementary Mueller Elementary Northwest High School Ortiz Elementary Pleasant Valley Middle School Prairie Band Ralph Wulz Riverside Tennis Center Salina Parks and Recreation Scott Recreation Commission Spagh Science and Communications Magnet Sterling College Stucky Middle School Sunflower State Games The ARC of Sedgwick County Topeka Tennis Association USD 466 Scott Community High School Wheelchair Sports Inc Wichita Community Tennis Wichita Country Club Wichita Heights High School

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Wichita North High Wichita ProTennis Wichita South High Wichita Southeast High School Wichita West High School Winfield Recreation Commission Missouri Boys & Girls Clubs - Springfield City of Clinton City Of Kirksville Parks and Recreation City of Saint James CTA City of Stockton Columbia Parks and Recreation Columbia Public Schools Cooper Tennis Complex Country Club of Missouri Hollister R-V School District Jefferson City Country Club Jefferson City Parks and Recreation Jefferson City YMCA Marshall Park and Recreation Martin Warren Elementary Millennium Family Fitness Missouri State High School Missouri State Tennis Club Moberly Parks and Recreation Nixa Parks and Recreation Notre Dame Regional High School Perry Courts Republic High School Tennis Sedalia Parks and Recreation Special Olympics Missouri Springfield Tennis Association The Joplin Parks and Recreation The Summit Preparatory School USTA Missouri VSE Tenis Whiteman AFB Force Support Squadron Woodland Heights Neighborhood Association Nebraska City of Bellevue Recreation Department City of Hastings City of Holdrege Columbus Community Tennis Association Council Bluffs Parks and Recreation Fremont Family YMCA Fremont Tennis Association Friends of Woods Tennis, Inc. Grand Island Tennis Association Justin Balfany Memorial Tennis Association Kearney Park and Recreation Kearney Tennis Association Lincoln Tennis Association Lincoln Tennis Buddies Lochland Country Club Madonna Rehab Hospital McCook Public Schools Mount Michael Benedictine H.S. Nebraska City High School Nebrsaka Tennis Association North Platte Parks and Recreation North Platte Tennis Association Omaha Clay Court Association Omaha Parks and Recreation Omaha Tennis Association Omaha Tennis Buddies

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Pro Track and Tennis Inc Tennis Mafia York Community Tennis Association Oklahoma Ada Schools Ada Tennis Club Adams Elementary Advantage in Sports Foundation Bartlesville Tennis Association Inc. Bixby High School Tennis Booster Club Boevers Elementary School Byng Schools City of Altus Parks and Recreation City of McAlester Crossings Christian School DTPA Duncan High School Earlywine Tennis Center East Central High School Edmond Junior Tennis Foundation Enid Tennis Association First Serve OKC Foundation Henryetta Tennis Association Heritage Hall Jenks High School Kickingbird Tennis Center Lafortune Tennis Center - Tulsa County Parks Northeastern State University Oak Tree Country Club Oakwood Country Club Ochoa Elementary Oklahoma Baptist University Oklahoma City Golf And Country Club Oklahoma City Tennis Center Oklahoma State University Tennis Oklahoma Tennis Coaches Association Oral Roberts University Owasso Tennis Booster Club Philcrest Hills Tennis Club Philcrest Ladies Tennis Association Play it Foward Tennis Foundation Ponca City Park and Recreation Quail Creek Country Club Racquet and Health 91 Santa Fe Family Life Center Shadow Mountain Racquet Club Stillwater Tennis Association Tennis Competitors Tulsa The Chickasaw Nation The Club At Indian Springs The Greens Country Club Tulsa Area Tennis Association Tulsa Tennis Club Tulsa Union Public Schools Westwood Tennis Center Youth At Heart Inc. Yukon High School St. Louis ACE Academy Inc. Alton Park and Recreation Department Beginners World Tennis Bellefontaine Neighbors Belleville Township High School Better Family Life Brentwood High School Brentwood Parks and Recreation

Chesterfield Athletic Club City of Hazelwood City of OFallon Parks and Recreation Clayton Parks and Recreation Shaw Park Creve Coeur Parks and Recreation Creve Coeur Racquet Club Des Peres Parks and Recreation Dwight Davis Tennis Center East St Louis Park District East St. Louis Community Tennis Association Edwardsville High School Edwardsville YMCA EGHM Foundation Forest Lake Tennis Club Frontenac Racquet Club Gateway Tennis League Jensen-Schmidt Tennis Academy

for Down Syndrome John Burroughs High School Just Us Tennis Foundation Kings Point Racquet Club Kirkwood Parks and Recreation Lift For Life Academy Lindenwood University Mathews Dickey Boys and Girls Club Missouri Athletic Club - West Net Rushers Tennis Association New City School O’Fallon Township High School Old Warson Country Club Parkway Rockwood Community Education Principia School St. Louis District Tennis Association St. Clair Tennis Club Sunset Hills Parks And Recreation Sunset Tennis Center The Biome The Gateway Confluence Wheelchair Sports The Village Of New Baden Tower Grove Park Town and Country Parks & Recreation -

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2019 KANSAS DISTRICT JUNIOR TOURNAMENTS DATE

ID #

TOURNAMENT

FACILITY

January 11

400045619

KS Futures Qualifier #1 - Level 5

Genesis West Central

February 2

400003119

MV G14 Dominant Duo - Level 3

Genesis Rock Road

February 8

400045719

KS Closed Dist Championship #1 -Level 4

Genesis West Central

February 15

400046219

KS JUNIOR OPEN - Level 5

Crestview Country Club

February 16

400048319

KS NET (Entry Level) Singles

Genesis Wood Valley #1

March 30

400048219

KS NET (Entry Level) Singles

Kossover Tennis Center #1

April 13

400010919

MV BG 12 Compass Draw South - Level 3

Genesis Rock Road

April 13

400024519

KS NET (Entry Level) Singles

Topeka Country Club #1

May 25

400044519

KS JUNIOR OPEN - Level 5

Ralph Wulz Riverside

May 25

400048519

KS NET (Entry Level) Singles

Kossover Tennis Center #2

May 31

400044319

KS Open Dist Championship #1 -Level 4

Ralph Wulz Riverside

June 7

400006319

KS Futures Qualifier #2 - Level 5

Genesis Rock Road

June 11

400018719

KS JUNIOR OPEN - Level 5

McPherson Tennis Facility

June 14

400046319

KS NET (Entry Level) Singles

Ralph Wulz Riverside #1

June 15

400047819

KS JUNIOR OPEN - Level 5

Arkansas City High School

June 19

400035619

KS NET (Entry Level) Singles

McPherson Tennis Facility #1

June 20

400026119

KS JUNIOR OPEN - Level 5

Wichita Collegiate

June 22

400043919

KS JUNIOR OPEN - Level 5

Kossover Tennis Center

June 22

400039019

KS NET (Entry Level) Singles

Arkansas City High School #1

June 28

400043219

KS Open Dist Championship #2 - Level 4

Genesis Rock Road

June 28

400046419

KS NET (Entry Level) Doubles

Ralph Wulz Riverside #2

July 6

400049219

KS NET (Entry Level) Singles

Kossover Tennis Center #3

July 10

400035919

KS NET (Entry Level) Doubles

McPherson Tennis Facility #2

July 12

400048119

KS Futures Qualifier #3 - Level 5

Genesis Rock Road

July 13

400047919

KS JUNIOR OPEN - Level 5

Arkansas City High School

July 16

400035519

KS JUNIOR OPEN - Level 5

McPherson Tennis Facility

July 19

400044019

KS Closed Dist Championship #2 -Level 4

Kossover Tennis Center

July 19

400046519

KS NET (Entry Level) Singles

Ralph Wulz Riverside #3

July 20

400031119

KS JUNIOR OPEN - Level 5

Crestview Country Club

July 26

400046819

KS JUNIOR OPEN - Level 5

Ralph Wulz Riverside

August 2

400046619

KS NET (Entry Level) Singles

Ralph Wulz Riverside #4

2019 KANSAS DISTRICT JUNIOR TOURNAMENTS August 6

400050319

KS NET (Entry Level) Singles

Wichita Collegiate #1

August 9

400028819

KS JUNIOR OPEN - Level 5

Wichita Collegiate

September 14

400010319

MV BG 12 Compass Draw West - Level 3

Genesis Rock Road

September 14

400049419

KS NET (Entry Level) Singles

Genesis Wood Valley #2

October 19

400048419

KS NET (Entry Level) Singles

Genesis Wood Valley #3

October 26

400003219

MV B14 Super #4 - Level 2

Genesis Wood Valley

October 26

400003319

MV G18 Super #4 - Level 2

Genesis Rock Road

Nobember 8

40040819

KS JUNIOR OPEN - Level 5

Crestview Country Club

Nobember 15

400045819

KS Futures Qualifier #4 - Level 5

Genesis West Central

December 14

400048619

KS NET (Entry Level) Singles

Genesis Wood Valley #4

December 26

400046119

KS JUNIOR OPEN - Level 5

Crestview Country Club

GO Junior TEAM Tennis Summer 2019

USTA KANSAS plans an exciting summer of competitive, but fun, team tennis events.

High school age (18 and under) compete at various locations every Monday in June Middle school teams (14 and under) play at various locations every Thursday in June Teams consist of at least 3 girls, 3 boys to play in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles There will be a district championship at the end of June to determine who may advance to the Missouri Valley Section Junior Team Tennis Championships.

For more information please contact Janet Glaser at janetglaser70@gmail.com

Earn an invitation to the 2nd Annual USTA NTRP Championship Tournaments Men and Women Singles - March 2020 Men and Women Doubles - April 2020 18+ (3.0-5.0) in Surprize, AZ 50+ (3.0-4.5) in Naples, FL

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ADULT TOURNAMENTS in STL – to date – MORE BEING ADDED! Email Info@ustastl.com to get on the Tournament Notification Email List Feb 23 ID# 400051719 STL February One Night Forest Lake Tennis Club NX(Op, 7.5, 8.5)d, Nm(4.0)d

Jun 07–09 ID# 404904219 STL Edwardsville Open Edwardsville High School NMW(Op, 4.0)sd; NX(Op,4.0)d

Mar 25-28 ID# 400062119 St Louis Cup Chesterfield Athletic Club MW(60,70)sd

Jun 14–16 ID# 400051519 STL Dwight Davis Champ Dwight Davis Tennis Center MW(Op)s; MWX(Op)d

Apr 27 ID# 400051819 STL April One Night Woodsmill Tennis Club NX(Op, 7.0, 8.0)d, NW(3.5)d

Jun 15 ID# 400052619 Pride St Louis - Love Wins Tower Grove Park Tennis Center X(Op)d - gender neutral Calcutta Tennis Tournament UTR doubles pairings (non-sanctioned)

May 11 ID# 400049319 USTA MV Section Family Champ USTA St Louis at Tower Grove Park PC/FS/MD(Op)d, etc.

May 24–27 ID# 400045919 USTAMV Section 50+ NTRP Champ USTA St Louis at Dwight Davis Sr50NMW(3.0-4.5)sd May 24–27 ID# 400051019 STL District 18+ NTRP Champs USTA St Louis at Dwight Davis NMW(3.0-5.0)sd

Jun 21–23 ID# 404950819 STL Bud Simpson Open Alton Recreation Department MW(Op,35,45,55)s M(Op)d; WX(Op,35,45,55)d Jul 05–07 ID# 404912119 STL Alton Open and NTRP Alton Recreation Dept.

NMW(Op,3.0-4.0)s NMW(Op,7.0,8.0)d; X(Op)d

Jul 19–20 ID# 400051219 STL Alzheimers Assoc. Benefit Forest Lake Tennis Club NX(Op,7.0,8.0,9.0)d; M(35)d NM(4.0)d; W(3.0,3.5)d Jul 26–28 ID# 404901319 STL St. Louis Dist. Champ USTA St Louis MW(Op)s; MWX(Op)d Aug 02–04 ID# 404906319 STL Summer Sizzle Webster Groves Tennis Center MW(Op)s; X(Op)d, UTR UTR divisions (non-sanctioned) Aug 24–25 ID# 400049519 STL Pedal the Cause NTRP Frontenac Racquet Club NMW(Op,3.0-5.0)s,NMWX(6.0-9.0)d Oct 11–13 ID# 400046019 USTAMV Section 18+ NTRP Clay Championship The Highlands in Forest Park USTA St Louis NMW(3.0-5.0)sd