2022 AWARD WINNERS

Regional Tennis Professional of the Year Susan Kirby

Susan arrived in Maine eight summers ago initially spending her time in both Maine and Florida, where she spent 29 years at The Florida Yacht Club in Jacksonville Florida. As a teaching professional, Susan has worked with juniors and adults of all levels and ages. Her expertise includes program development, event planning, tournament directing, private and group lesson instruction, and USTA league coaching, captaining, and playing. Susan has used her experience to facilitate the growth of both tennis and pickleball programs here in Maine and is excited about being a part of further growth

As a player, Susan is a Hall of Famer at UT-Chattanooga, where she was a member of her Lady Mocs 3-time Division 2 National Championship team, and 4-time Southern Conference championship team. Post college playing accolades include USTA national rankings in the 30s, 40s and 50s. A USTA 5.0 sectional championship in Florida, and the USPTA Florida Women’s Player of the Year.

When not on the court, Susan enjoys the beautiful outdoors in Boothbay Harbor usually accompanied by her beagle, George.