NEW ADVENTURES

Change has come for the Missouri Athletic Club’s tennis department.

Tennis Director Kim Steinmetz is stepping down, but a familiar face is taking her place –Scott Stutz.

Steinmetz is saying farewell to the MAC after more than 30 years. Before she and the MAC became synonymous, the St. Louis native played in 26 Grand Slams between 1982 and 1989. Some of her most notable opponents include Chris Evert, Steffi Graf and Martina Navratilova.

Once her professional career was over, she turned her attention to coaching, but some of her best memories at the MAC have been made off the court.

“The friendships I have made through these years just can’t be replaced,” Steinmetz said. “The support and love I feel from Members going back to the baby showers thrown for

for Kim Steinmetz and Scott Stutz

me some 21 years ago to having such sincere congratulations come my way when I was elected into the MAC Athletic Hall of Fame.”

Even though Steinmetz will no longer be Tennis Director, her next chapter will still include the MAC.

“I plan to be back after shoulder surgery: to teach a bit, play some and enjoy the people,” she said.

Stutz has taught tennis for over 30 years and has been at the MAC since 1998. He said Steinmetz has taught the tennis department that “Member satisfaction is super important.”

The Connecticut native played NCAA Division I tennis for Central Connecticut State University and then competed in Satellite events in New England.

“I am looking forward to taking the MAC tennis program to the next level,” Stutz said. Steinmetz plans to use her newfound free time to have outdoor adventures, travel, complete home projects, enjoy more time with family and delve into her family ancestry.