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USPTA Southern Awards Awards are for accomplishments from 2021. This year, awards will be accepted via online system along with supporting documentation. You can choose to self nominate (most common method), or to nominate someone else and have the committee connect for supporting information. The person must be a current member including all of 2021. We have 2 newer awards. First is the Mentor Award, which will recognize the USPTA professional that has inspired and had a big impact on current professionals or those joining. Second the High Performance Coach, which will replace Touring Coach.
ALAN HENRY SOUTHERN PRO OF THE YEAR
Online Application and info at usptasouthern.com on the AWARDS tab
DEADLINE: March 5th Awards to be presented at the Awards Lunch during the Southern Convention at the Atlanta Country Club on Friday, May 13th. Any questions should be directed to: Allan Jensen, Ajensen.tennis@gmail.com
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
This award shall be presented for achieving excellence in performing the duties of a USPTA Tennis Professional. Areas of achievement might include teaching and coaching, management and administration, competitive play, research and publication, and community service. Relevant criteria for this award would include contributions to national, regional and local tennis organizations and programs as an officer, director, founder, committee member, project leader, speaker, participant tand the like. Other criteria would be contributions as a teaching professional and coach in regard to innovative programming, notable students, continuing education, and player rankings.
This award shall be presented for excellence and achievement in competitive men’s and women’s play. Relevant criteria for all above competitive men’s and women’s player’s awards should include results and rankings from ATP, USPTA National and Division, USTA, STA, and/or District. Tournament record should be provided.
FRED BURDICK USPTA PRIDE OF THE SOUTH
This award shall be presented for achieving excellence in performing duties of an Assistant Tennis Professional. Areas of achievement might include teaching and coaching, competitive play, research and publication, and community service. Relevant criteria for this award would include contributions to national, regional and local tennis organizations and programs as a committee member, project member, or an active participant. Other criteria would be contributions as a tennis professional and coach in regard to innovative programming, notable students, continuing education, and rankings.
This award is appointed by the awards committee and is not up for nomination. MENTOR AWARD
This award recognizes a USPTA member who has, through their coaching and character, made an enduring and positive impact on those around them. While special consideration will be given to those who have inspired others to work in the tennis industry, what is most important is the ability to provide anecdotes and examples of how a coach influenced the lives and character of individuals. In that regard, providing information about individual player rankings is welcome but not necessary. ELEVATE PRO OF THE YEAR
This award shall be presented to the individual who has made an impact to the tennis industry. Relevant criteria should include contributions, notable accomplishments, and involvement in tennis activity throughout the state, the south, and nationally. This person should also be a member of the Elevate team. HIGH SCHOOL COACH, COLLEGE COACH, HIGH PERFORMANCE COACH
These three awards shall be presented for excellence in contributing to the notable accomplishments of your team(s) or student(s). Relevant criteria for this award would include competitive record, demonstrated improvement in skills and accomplishments, and other achievements and distinctions earned by your team(s) or player(s) in which the nominee is wholly or partly responsible, such as Scholar-Athlete and Sportsmanship Awards.
CHARITY EVENT OF THE YEAR
This award is given to the Professional that raises money for a charity. Please verify the event on the letterhead of the charity or with a newspaper clipping. SOUTHERN ASSISTANT PRO OF THE YEAR
MANAGER OF THE YEAR
This award shall be presented to the club manager who has shown dedication to the USPTA and its members. Criteria may include USPTA membership, hiring and supporting USPTA members. INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE
This award recognizes those USPTA-certified members who have done the most to promote tennis at the grassroots level and thereby increased player participation in the sport. Entrepreneurial initiative also is an important criterion. TEACHING PROFESSIONAL AWARD
This award is presented for having demonstrated excellence in teaching. Considerations include: use of the ROGY pathway for juniors and adults; consistent use of teaching aids such as ball machines, video analysis, as well as any other implements to help players grasp concepts; demonstrated ability to modify teaching styles based on the learning needs of students; and success in having inspired beginners of all ages to become lifelong tennis players.
