Table of Contents & General Information USTA Missouri Valley President, Past-President & Executive Director's Message .................................................... 2 Volunteers ...................................................................... 3 Board of Directors .................................................... 4 Committee Chairs ...................................................... 5 USTA Missouri Valley Staff ................................. 6 2010 USTA Missouri Valley Annual Conference ................................................... 8 USTA Missouri Valley Hall of Fame ................ 9 2010 USTA Missouri Valley Section Awards ................................................. 10 - 11
Junior Camps Junior Camp Listing ....................................... 16 - 17
Year in Review 2010 Year in Review ................................. 38 - 39
Juniors Junior Program Contacts ...................................... 18 2010 Junior Sportsmanship Awards ............... 19 2010 Junior Rankings ................................. 20 - 21
Districts Heart of America ......................................... 40 - 42 Iowa ...................................................................... 44 - 46 Kansas ................................................................. 47 - 49 Missouri .............................................................. 50 - 51 Nebraska .......................................................... 53 - 55 Oklahoma .......................................................... 57 - 59 St. Louis ............................................................... 61 - 62
Adult Leagues League Section Champions ................... 22 - 25 Adults 2010 Adult Rankings ................................... 26 - 27
Community Tennis Junior Competition, Tennis on Campus, USTA Leagues ............................................................. 12 USTA Pro Circuit, Jr. Team Tennis, Community Tennis Associations ....................... 13 USTA Schools, NJTL, RCW/RQSTW ............... 14 Diversity, Adaptive, Wheelchair, Youth Registration .................................................... 15
USTA Missouri Valley 6400 West 95th Street | Suite 102 Overland Park, KS 66212 913-322-4800 888-368-8612 toll free 913-322-4801 fax Office Hours Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. missourivalley.usta.com USTA National Office 70 West Red Oak Lane White Plains, NY 10604 914-696-7000 914-696-7167 fax USTA.com USTA Player Development Office 10399 Flores Drive Boca Raton, FL 33428 561-962-6400 561-962-6401 fax USTA Member Services 800-900-USTA (8782) memberservices@usta.com Mission Statement The 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, the USTA Missouri Valley has more than 23,000 individual members and more than 430 organizational members. The USTA Missouri Valley offers recreational and competitive tennis for all ages and abilities. The mission of the USTA Missouri Valley is to promote and develop the growth of tennis.
World TeamTennis 2010 Schedule ......................................................... 28
Member Organizations Listing ................................................................. 63 - 64 Bonus Online Content 32-Page Photo Section
CrossCourt The Serve with Olivia Sneed ............................ 31 The Case for Ten and Under Tennis .......... 32 Net Notes ......................................................................35 On Court with Gwen Moore ............................. 36 Distribution of the Yearbook The USTA Missouri Valley Yearbook is mailed free of charge to USTA Missouri Valley members (on a request-only basis). If members did not request a copy, but would like one, please e-mail yearbook@movalley.usta.com to receive your copy. 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.
Digital Publications The 2011 USTA Missouri Valley Yearbook was produced digitally with a limited print run. This publication, as well as previous yearbooks and every issue of CrossCourt is available online in digital format free of charge. 2011 Yearbook Contributors The Yearbook is produced by the USTA Missouri Valley Marketing Communications Department with assistance from various program managers and volunteers. Cover Art The 2011 USTA Missouri Valley Yearbook cover features images of USTA members and events throughout the section.
Mailing and Address Changes To change your address, please contact USTA Member Services at the phone number or e-mail address listed to the left, or log into your member account at USTA.com/Membership.
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 the USTA Missouri Valley office, c/o Executive Director. missourivalley.usta.com
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 (contact information on page 6). 1
President, Past-President and Executive Director’s Message
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ince the founding of the USTA Missouri Valley (formerly the organizations across the country, launched the QuickStart Tennis Missouri Valley Tennis Association) in 1920, tennis has grown format. The rule change is an expansion of this format, stating: and evolved, but at its core, the game is the game. We play on courts, with racquets and balls, and we play together. We play "The new rules require that 10-and-under tournaments be played with friends and teammates, classmates and family. Over the years, using slower-moving and lower-bouncing balls, on smaller courts we have seen players who began playing the game at a young age and utilizing shorter, lighter racquets. This move follows the only to "retire" at 90 years old. We have also seen people pick up the International Tennis Federation's proposed rule change, and will game for the first time in their 40's and 50's, only to fall in love and take effect on January 1, 2012. It applies to all USTA-sanctioned ask themselves, "Why haven't I played this game before?" events for children 10 and under." We've made no secret that the mission of the USTA Missouri Valley is to "promote and develop the growth of tennis," and with that in mind, we briefly look back at 2010, but keep our eyes focused on the second decade of the 21st Century.
The USTA Missouri Valley has followed suit and voted in December to adopt all the national changes for 10-and-under competition, 8-andunder competition as well as multiple junior team events. This change is covered extensively in our CrossCourt insert on page 32. This is where we can grow the game to unprecedented heights. If kids come In 2010 we saw great and historic success on and off the court. Our to a court, have fun and are successful they will come back. No longer section saw the first-ever US Open USTA Missouri Valley Qualifying will a kid be forced to play on a full-sized court with adult equipment Tournament, which included the only live draw for the qualifying like Andy Roddick and Rafael Nadal. in the country! We also hosted the US Open USTA Wheelchair Championships for the second year in St. Louis, which had played Our game is strong, but there is much work to do. With our section host to the National Public Parks Tennis Championships just a few boasting over 23,000 members, none of this is possible without weeks prior. That event originated in St. Louis and to have that event passionate volunteers. Whether it is a local tournament with 20 back "home" was a bona-fide celebration. entries, a league championship with 600 players, serving on a district, section or national committee, or helping with your local Community But two events stand out as the major events of 2010. Our section is Tennis Association, we and the game of tennis need your help. This is lucky to have three World TeamTennis franchises in the Kansas City the game of a lifetime and we must strive to promote it and grow it Explorers, the Springfield Lasers and the St. Louis Aces. This year, the every chance we have. Explorers not only reached the finals, but almost more important than their resulting championship victory was the fact that the Explorers One thing is clear: Our game is strong, but we can be stronger. Enjoy and the section hosted the event in Kansas City. It was the first time this look back on 2010, but look towards tomorrow. Please take the the WTT Championship had been held anywhere but the coasts and time to connect and network with your district and section leadership to win the title made the night magical. The summer concluded, as to see how you can help grow this game. Together towards tomorrow it always does, with the US Open from Flushing Meadows. But this we can be the sport of opportunity for all ages and abilities. year, we were directly connected to the event with former Missouri Valley junior standout Blake Strode playing in the US Open Men's Qualifying due to his win in the Qualifying Tournament. And lastly, our current junior standout, Jack Sock worked his way through the US Open Junior Boys draw to become the first American boy to win the junior title since Andy Roddick in 2000. Whew! What a year it was. But now we must look towards the future. This past September the USTA Board voted to change the rules for junior tennis. Three years ago the USTA, in partnership with tennis
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Volunteers In order to fulfill our mission to promote and develop the growth of tennis, the USTA Missouri Valley depends on those who serve our communities as volunteers. You don't have to have the biggest serve or the best forehand to be a big hit as a volunteer, just a big heart and a passion for the game. We provide training, and promise to find a volunteer opportunity that's perfect for you!
Event Volunteers help organize and operate competitive tennis and community tennis programs by assisting at tournament desks, sharing information between different event sites, participating on tournament committees, collecting results for the media and distributing posters/flyers.
Booth Volunteers provide information about USTA Missouri Valley programs to promote membership in the USTA at various trade shows and events throughout the section.
Committee Volunteers assist in the planning, promotion and implementation of USTA programs through community development, outreach, fundraising, junior competition, leagues and more. Appointment to section committees is based on district involvement. For more information about volunteering, please contact your district's volunteer coordinator (pages 40-62).
General Responsibilities of Committee Members (Number of hours averages 10 to 20 per month, but varies depending on position, committee and time of the year.)
Committee Chairs manage the committee, including schedule and budget issues n lead meetings n lead committee in defining/meeting goals and measures of success n represent committee in interactions with the board and general USTA community n submit changes to regulations (Adult Competition, Junior Competition, and Leagues only) and bylaws for board approval n attend annual and semiannual board meetings to report recommendations and activities n and prepare other reports as requested by the board via the executive committee liaison. Committee Vice-Chairs manage the committee and lead meetings in the absence of the chair n perform duties assigned by the chair n serve as scribe at meetings for minutes or other documentation, including drafting of proposals for board consideration n assist in mentoring new committee members n and lead task forces. Committee Members participate in committee meetings n assist in setting committee goals and measures of success n perform tasks assigned by the chair in a timely manner to meet committee goals n provide recommendations to the chair n and represent and report back to the member's district. For more information on becoming a USTA Missouri Valley volunteer: Contact Marissa Moment Brown at 913-322-4822 or contact your district volunteer chair.
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2011 Board of Directors
USTA Missouri Valley Executive Committee (L-R): Alex Lee, Susan True, Shelley George, Scott Hanover, Stuart Dusenberry, Kim Reser and Larry Haugness.
President Scott Hanover 8500 N. Winfield Ave. Kansas City, MO 64153 ptcguy@yahoo.com 816-891-7251 home 816-781-7939 office
First Vice President Kim Reser 1923 N. Weller Springfield, MO 65803 kreser@springfieldmo.gov 417-864-1328 day
Vice President Larry Haugness 2331 E. Pythian Springfield, MO 65802 lhaugness@springfieldmo.gov 417-837-5826 Day 417-837-8504 Fax
Vice President Stuart Dusenberry 9 Ridge Road Atlantic, IA 50022 sddins62@yahoo.com 712-243-4806 day 712-243-6958 night 712-243-4804 fax
Secretary Susan True 5111 NW 85th Street Kansas City, MO 64154 sstrue@kc.rr.com 816-741-3641
Treasurer Alex Lee 10305 E. Peppertree Ct. Wichita, KS 67226 AlexL17@aol.com 316-523-4972 day 316-630-0550 night
Immediate Past President Shelley George ihawk10s@aol.com 315-443-2850 day 315-403-1484 night
Past USTA Missouri Valley Presidents 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 4
Shelley George Richard M. Perry Kevin Nebergall Verne Weber Pam Sloan Dave Riley Barbara Fackel Jodie Adams Mervyn Webster Richard F. Haitbrink Steve Gerdes Joy Rodenberg Leigh Strassner
Iowa City, Iowa Enid, Oklahoma Cedar Rapids, Iowa Omaha, Nebraska Kansas City, Missouri Tulsa, Oklahoma Rock Island, Illinois Springfield, Missouri Wichita, Kansas Overland Park, Kansas Omaha, Nebraska Lincoln, Nebraska St. Louis, Missouri
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Don Gardner Carl A. Simonie Francis Baxter Wilmer Rompf Marvin P. Richmond John L. Brown Jack E. Buss S.E. Freund O.B. Martin T.H. "Curly" Vaughn Herbert Thomas Jr. Dr. Keedy Campbell
Wichita, Kansas Kansas City, Missouri. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Des Moines, Iowa Kansas City, Missouri Omaha, Nebraska Des Moines, Iowa St. Louis, Missouri Oklahoma, City, Oklahoma Winfield, Kansas Little Rock, Arkansas Kansas City, Missouri
District Presidents & Committee Chairs District Presidents
What district do I live in?
Heart of America Bruce Baldwin bbaldwin@kc.rr.com
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.
Iowa Mark Jackson rohardware@iowatelecom.net
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 Rick Thompson rkthompson@martinpringle.com Missouri Marianella Padron marianellapadron@hotmail.com
Kansas District - All of Kansas except those counties in the Heart of America district.
Nebraska Jane Hines h2omaha@cox.net Oklahoma Gary Trost tennis1@coxinet.net St. Louis Gwen Moore gwen989@sbcglobal.net
Oklahoma District - All of Oklahoma.
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).
Missouri District - All of Missouri, except those counties in either the Heart of America or St. Louis districts.
Standing Committees Adult Competition Committee Chris Carey chris@careytennis.com Staff Liaison: Lori Therrien Adult League Committee Terry Jackson tcj857@sbcglobal.net Staff Liaison: Lori Therrien
Junior Competition & High Performance Committee Barbara Fackel bjftrain@aol.com Staff Liaison: Renae Friedrichsen Nominating Committee Shelley George ihawk10s@aol.com Staff Liaison: Mary Buschmann
Officials Committee Verne Weber vaweber10s@aol.com Staff Liaison: Mary Buschmann Personnel Committee Shelley George ihawk10s@aol.com Staff Liaison: Mary Buschmann
Grievance Committee Bruce Vosburg vosburg@fitzlaw.com Staff Liaison: Mary Buschmann
Ad Hoc Committees
Task Forces
Awards Committee Kristy Rich kristy@rollacity.org Staff Liaison: Manon Eilts
Hall of Fame Francis Baxter Francisbaxter@cox.net Staff Liaison: Eli Gieryna
Tennis Industry Task Force Steve Timperley stimperley@tencaptennis.com Staff Liaison: Mary Buschmann
Collegiate Committee Austin Harris isuace70@gmail.com Staff Liaison: Dan Bratetic
Diversity and Inclusion Committee Brian Sullivan kansascitytennis@gmail.com Staff Liaison: Fred Johnson
10 and Under Tennis Task Force Daryl Greenstreet dgreenstreet@wvstayfit.com Staff Liaisons: Laura Puryear and Manon Eilts
Community Tennis Committee Ryan Kalis kalisr@parkhill.k12.mo.us Staff Liaison: Marissa Moment Brown missourivalley.usta.com
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USTA Missouri Valley Staff
USTA Missouri Valley Staff (front row L-R): Connie Robertson, Lori Therrien, Scott Howes, Laura Puryear, Selene Werkowitch; (middle row): Jodi Gordon, Sue Riemann, John Terpkosh, Dan Bratetic, Marissa Moment Brown, Renae Friedrichsen, Manon Eilts, Mary Buschmann; (back row): Eli Gieryna, Carolyn Clemons and Fred Johnson
Dan Bratetic TSR - Nebraska 913-322-4840 bratetic@movalley.usta.com
Eli Gieryna Digital Media Coordinator 913-322-4827 gieryna@movalley.usta.com
Sue Riemann TSR - St. Louis 913-322-4836 riemann@movalley.usta.com
Marissa Moment Brown Community Tennis Director 913-322-4822 brown@movalley.usta.com
Jodi Gordon TSR - Heart of America 913-322-4833 gordon@movalley.usta.com
Connie Robertson TSR - Kansas 785-887-6730 crobertson@movalley.usta.com
Mary Buschmann Executive Director 913-322-4824 mbuschmann@movalley.usta.com
Scott Howes TSR - Missouri 913-322-4821 howes@movalley.usta.com
John Terpkosh TSR - Iowa 913-322-4835 jterpkosh@movalley.usta.com
Carolyn Clemons Administrative Assistant 913-322-4845 clemons@movalley.usta.com
Fred Johnson Diversity Manager 913-322-4828 johnson@movalley.usta.com
Lori Therrien Program Manager - Adult Competition 913-322-4829 therrien@movalley.usta.com
Manon Eilts Marketing & Communications Director 913-322-4826 eilts@movalley.usta.com
Laura Puryear TSR - Oklahoma 913-322-4839 puryear@movalley.usta.com
Selene Werkowitch Finance Director 913-322-4823 werkowitch@movalley.usta.com
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Anna Quisenberry Public Relations & Graphic Design Coordinator 913-322-4838 quisenberry@movalley.usta.com Tennis. The Sport of Opportunity.
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2010 USTA Missouri Valley Annual Conference he USTA Missouri Valley hosted its Annual Conference from Dec. 3-5 at the Sheraton Overland Park Hotel. This year's theme, "Together Towards Tomorrow," focused on growing tennis and the various pathways by which the section can achieve its mission.
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The second session of the day focused on growing volunteer bases at local levels in order to keep organizations strong. Jennifer Gregg, the assistant executive director for USTA Maryland and USTA adjunct faculty, gave ideas on how to increase the number of volunteers at an organization and also how to keep them coming back.
The weekend kicked off on Friday evening with a panel discussion featuring former Grand Slam champion and current Syracuse University women's tennis coach, Luke Jensen. He was joined by current pro tennis player USTA Adjunct Faculty member Jennifer Gregg spoke on Saturday morning about the importance of volunteers in growing and St. Louis the game. native, Blake Strode; Lisa Hopkins, the mother of Jenny Hopkins, a former top-50 women's touring professional; and Stuart Waters, the co-director of the Overland Park Racquet Club Academy.
The section then hosted its annual Hall of Fame and Awards Luncheon, which saw four new inductees into the Hall of Fame. Charles Doughty, Jr. (Wichita, Kansas), Tommy English (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma), Paul Lockwood (Norman, Oklahoma), and James Wadley (Stillwater, Oklahoma) were this year's honorees. In addition, more than 30 section award winners were honored for their achievements in 2010. The weekend also featured a wide range of committee meetings and trainings, as well as a dinner party on Saturday night at Midtown Athletic Club, where many of the conference's attendees hit the courts for casual tennis competition. The USTA Missouri Valley would like to thank all of those who attended and were involved in another successful conference, and we look forward to growing the game of tennis in 2011, with your help. The 2011 Annual Conference will be held Dec. 2-4 at the Sheraton Hotel in Overland Park.
The panel discussed life on the pro tour and also offered advice on training and development for young tennis players. Jensen offered perspective from his years as a successful pro and said that young players should aim high and believe they can win Grand Slams. After the discussion, the panelists were available for questions at an evening reception. Saturday morning began with a workshop led by Geoff Russell (manager, talent ID and development, USTA National Player Development) and Jeff Brack (director of tennis, Burns Park Tennis Center and USTA Tennis Innovation Committee). The session, titled "Creating Play Occasions," focused primarily on how to properly develop 10-and-under tennis players in America and create lasting success in their tennis lives. Brack specifically talked about how to create one-day events for young players that are both fun and competitive, while Russell spoke about incorporating tennis in the schools and identifying young talent.
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Photo above: Hall of Fame Chairman Francis Baxter welcomes three of the four new inductees into the USTA Missouri Valley Hall of Fame. Pictured (left-to-right) are James Wadley, Tommy English and Paul Lockwood. Photo below: Scott Hanover hosted a panel discussion on tennis from the NJTLs to the USTA Pro Circuit.
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Hall of Fame USTA Missouri Valley Section 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.
Charles "Goose" Doughty, Jr. Wichita, Kansas
Tommy English Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Paul Lockwood Norman, Oklahoma
James Wadley Stillwater, Oklahoma
When Charles "Goose" Doughty, Jr., picked up a racquet for the first time, he fell in love and wanted other kids in Wichita to do the same. As he became more and more passionate about tennis, his only regret was not getting into it 20 years sooner. There were courts across the street from his school and for years, Doughty introduced dozens of students to the game. It"s working with kids and adding positive reinforcement to neighborhoods where it was lacking that has made all the difference to Doughty. Over the last 47 years, Doughty has helped teach two generations of Wichita children self-discipline, honesty, integrity and hard work. He"s seen his students and their parents grow stronger because of tennis. Wichita and tennis are better because of the life and career of Charles.
Tommy English was ranked as one of the top juniors in Alabama from 1963-1968. After high school, he attended Marion Military Junior College, earning All-Southern honors in tennis before transferring to the University of Alabama in 1969 where he lettered twice. After his playing career was over, English got into tennis management. He has worked with the Southern Grass Tennis Academy, the University Club in Houston, the American Tennis Centers, Inc., and various facilities in Oklahoma. English oversaw the building of a new tennis facility in Oklahoma City. He has been honored by ClubCorp as the CCA South-Central Tennis Pro of the Year and, under his leadership, the Greens was named Tennis Club of the Year in 1996. English was inducted into the CCA Hall of Fame in 1998. He also consults on many tennis projects nationwide, specializing in court construction, lighting and design.
Paul Lockwood fell in love with tennis at age seven and his quick growth in the sport earned him a place on the University of Oklahoma men's team where he was a three-time Big Eight Singles Champion (1974-76) as well as the Big Eight Doubles Champion in 1976. His record as a player for Oklahoma was 68-29. In his time as a player, he helped the Sooners capture two conference titles. Lockwood eventually returned to the University of Oklahoma, only this time as its head coach; a job he held for 22 seasons. In that time, he amassed 325 wins, the second-most in Oklahoma history and one conference championship (1992). He was also a two-time Big Eight Coach of the Year and his teams earned ITA All-American honors for nine years. He is a 2009 inductee into the Oklahoma Tennis Hall of Fame.
James Wadley played collegiately at Southeastern Oklahoma State where he was a two-time All-American and helped lead his team to four-straight conference titles and appearances in the NAIA Tournament. Now entering his 37th season at the helm of the Cowboys, he is easily the longest active tenured coach at Oklahoma State University. During his coaching campaign, he has enjoyed tremendous success that has seen his teams win 12 Big 8 Conference championships. Wadley was named the ITA Regional Coach of the Year in 2001, 2003 and 2005 and has been named conference coach of the year 13 times. During his career, his teams have made 16 NCAA Tournament appearances. Wadley has compiled a career record of 630-285 and has coached 105 individual conference champions to 65 singles titles and 40 doubles titles. His 630 career wins rank sixth among active Division I coaches, and 14th overall.
USTA Missouri Valley Hall of Fame Inductees 2010 Charles "Goose" 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. 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.
2004 John Bregin.............................Merriam, Kan. Don Dippold.............................St. Louis, Mo. Don Gardner............................Wichita, Kan. Ken Lidie................................Bellevue, Neb. Su Oertel..........................Mason City, Iowa
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.
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
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.
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.
1997 Lucien Barbour.....................Winfield, Kan. Frank Ward.................................Jenks, Okla. Anna Guerrant................. Scottsdale, Ariz. Dick Johnson..............................Ballwin, Mo. Nora Prosser..........................Merriam, Kan.
2001 Junior Coen.......................Kansas City, Mo. Dick Gilkey............................Edmond, Okla. Gene Land...............Oklahoma City, Okla. Gerry Perry........................ Springfield, Mo. Don McNeil.......................Chickasha, Okla.
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.
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.................................Stowe, Vt.
1995 Jodie H. Adams................ Springfield, Mo. Carol Hanks Aucamp..........St. Louis, Mo. Mary Ann Eisel Beattie......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.
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1993 C.J. Hixon......................................Tulsa, Okla. Wally Smith.................... Ponca City, Okla. Dave Snyder........................... Austin, Texas 1992 Jack Buss.........................Des Moines, Iowa Lucile Davidson.........Independence, Mo. Ed Doane.................................... Tustin, Calif. 1991 Clarence Dyer.........................Durant, Okla. The 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 M. 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.
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Junior Recreational Player of the Year Anna Postnikov Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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Junior Player of the Year (Male) Jack Sock Lincoln, Nebraska
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Junior Player of the Year (Femaie) Olivia Sneed Wellington, Kansas
Distinguished Service
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Ken Brown Independence, Kansas
Community Service Excellence Kathleen Anderl Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Outstanding Contributor USTA League Tennis Program Bob Faust Robertsville, Missouri
USTA Jr. Team Tennis Organizer Matt Wiemers McCook, Nebraska
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Outstanding Tennis on Campus Program
Outstanding Contributor USTA Tennis Youth Programs Janie Bremyer McPherson, Kansas
Outstanding Contributor Youth High Performance Program Elliott McDermed Kansas City, Missouri
Outstanding Adult/Senior Tournament 84th National Public Parks Tennis Championships St. Louis, Missouri
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Facility of the Year Wichita Public Schools #259 Wichita, Kansas
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Event of the Year World TeamTennis Championships Kansas City, Missouri
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Adult Player of the Year Nick Taylor Wichita, Kansas
Outstanding Community Tennis Association McAdams Community Tennis Foundation Wichita, Kansas
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Tennis Family of the Year The Brightfield Family St. Louis, Missouri
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The following awards were also presented, but are not pictured Outstanding Junior Tournament - McCollum Junior Open (Clive, Iowa) Outstanding High School Coach - Jim Berry (Waterloo, Iowa) *posthumously Adult Recreational Players of the Year - Sandy Hayes and Ria Meyer (Muscatine, Iowa) Member Organization of the Year - Westfield Tennis Club (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) Outstanding Official - Al Penelton (East St. Louis, Missouri)
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If you have questions regarding the section awards, please contact the Awards Committee chair, Kristy Rich at kristy@rollacity.org. You may also contact the staff liaison, Manon Eilts at eilts@movalley.usta.com.
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uniors always provide great stories and excitement throughout the season, and 2010 was no different. Junior Competition promotes and supports all levels of competition for players 18 and under. The Missouri Valley junior competition program is comprised of many levels to accommodate players at all skill levels. Each district has a novice/satellite circuit for an introduction to competitive play for the beginning player. Athletes then can work their way up through the various levels of tournament play. Our premiere tournament is the Segment II Sweet 16. In this year's Sweet 16, in the boys 18s singles final, Jackson Withrow (Omaha, Nebraska) def. Logon Collins (Tulsa, Oklahoma) 6-3, 6-1. On the girls side, Whitney Ritchie (Oklahoma City) defended her 2009 title, defeating Noelle Malley (Parkville, Missouri) 6-1, 6-1.
Junior Competition utilizes a Points Per Round ranking system, therefore, as a player earns more points, they are able to earn entry into the more elite tournaments. In addition to the traditional bracket-style tournament format, another popular format we utilize is team competition. These events are offered not only at the section level, but also nationally. One of the most exciting opportunities for our junior players is to represent Missouri Valley at the USTA Zone Team Championships. Held every year during the last week of July, this event gives players a chance to play on a team and compete alongside fellow Missouri Valley players instead of against them. missourivalley.usta.com/Juniors/News/
Check out how to get your child involved in district and section level play, team play and district and section championships. For more information, contact Renae Friedrichsen at 913-322-4832 or friedrichsen@movalley.usta.com.
Tennis on Campus
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ince this program began nearly six years ago, each year our section has added club teams at more and more schools. 2010 was no different. Springfield, Missouri, played host to this year's event and it wasn't without some drama. From the very beginning, it looked like St. Louis University (the 2007 section champion and 2009 runner-up) had something to prove. They reached the final where they went up against the University of Missouri, who were competing in their first section championship event. St. Louis University went on to win 26-22 and Iowa State University claimed third place with a 27-20 victory over Washington University. Tennis on Campus is simply a co-ed organization created, usually though a college or university's recreational sports department, to organize tennis players on campus. As a club team grows and expands, clubs play each other on the weekends, often having barbecues and pizza parties as a part of play. There is also now a USTA Missouri Valley Fall Invitational for all club teams in the section. Teams are eligible to attend the USTA Missouri Valley Campus Championships and may advance to the National Championships, presented by the USTA, the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association and 2010 Champions the Intercollegiate Tennis St. Louis University Association. TennisOnCampus.com Stay connected to the college club tennis world like never before and view the latest news articles, find a Tennis On Campus event to play in and view profiles of college club tennis teams from across the country. For more information, contact Dan Bratetic at 913-322-4840 or bratetic@movalley.usta.com.
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ust because your name isn't Novak Djokovic or Kim Clijsters doesn't mean your matches are any less spirited or important. That's where USTA Leagues, now in its 31st season, comes in. USTA Leagues are built for all tennis players who are seeking the thrill of competition and the enjoyment of playing on a team. The world's largest recreational tennis league, USTA Leagues provide organized team matches for men and women (age 18 and older) at all ability levels and competitive play in four national divisions. Players are able to compete in Adult, Senior (50 and over), Super Senior (60 and over) and Mixed Doubles, each having their own national championship. The 2010 season saw great action in the USTA Missouri Valley. Not only did the section crown 30 section champions, but the section saw 8,112 unique players compete and a total of 15,954 total players on our League teams. In January 2011, the USTA launched a mobile application for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch which enables players to track league schedules, rosters, records, statistics, standings and will also allow players to report a score or find an NTRP rating.
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Community Tennis USTA Pro Circuit
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n existence for more than 30 years, the USTA Pro Circuit serves as America's pathway to the US Open and tour-level competition. Since 1979, many of the best young players in the United States and the world have launched their careers - and many established stars have re-started theirs - on the USTA Pro Circuit. The largest professional developmental tennis circuit in the world, the Pro Circuit annually hosts more than 90 events at public facilities and clubs around the United States. In 2010, the USTA Missouri Valley hosted three men's events and two women's events. In the USTA Missouri Valley, all of the tournaments offer opportunities for the public to get out on the courts and give tennis a try. Activities have included events such as kid's days, family tennis carnivals, clinics for all ages, pro-ams, and tournaments benefitting local charities, to name a few. In many cases, the Pro Circuit players participate in these events, playing with or instructing the local participants. Information about specific tournaments and community events are posted on the Missouri Valley website as the information becomes available. This year in the Missouri Valley, USTA Pro Circuit events will take place in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Kansas City, Missouri;
Joplin, Missouri; St. Joseph, Missouri; Godfrey, Illinois and Tulsa, Oklahoma, giving local fans a chance to see some of the top tennis players in the world playing in their own backyard. "The USTA Pro Circuit provides America's top young players with the opportunity to develop their games and improve their rankings - all while competing for more than $3 million in prize money," says Jim Curley, Managing Director, Tournament Operations, USTA. For more than 30 years the USTA Pro Circuit has served as a bridge between the professional ranks and the local communities, bringing more than just great tennis to each of the Pro Circuit's 90-plus stops. Reaching out to the community has always been an important part of the USTA Pro Circuit, allowing the players to give back to the fans and establishing a bond between the tournament and the local community. missourivalley.usta.com/Pro-Tennis--New/18024_Pro_Circuit_Events_/
Find events in your area or learn how you can bring a USTA Pro Circuit event to your community. For more information, contact Jodi Gordon at 913-322-4833 or gordon@movalley.usta.com.
Jr. Team Tennis
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hildren and teenagers love games - especially team games - because they love to do things with their friends. USTA Jr. Team Tennis satisfies 14s Intermediate Champion Heart of America - KC Nationals those passions, turning an individual sport into a team sport. Designed for 6-to-18 year-olds, Jr. Team Tennis gets kids playing right away on teams. Additionally, it is easy to organize. Only two teams are needed to start a league and there are incentives
available if you run and coordinate a local league. Team matches can be played at local parks, schools or clubs. And just like USTA Leagues, Jr. Team Tennis teams are composed of players of similar ages so everyone gets to play with their friends and make new friends, too. There are six age-levels of play and 10 divisions of competition: 8- and 10-and-under divisions utilize the QuickStart Tennis format, while the 12-, 14-, 16- and 18-and-under divisions play on 78-foot courts with standard equipment. There are even national championships for the 14- and 18-and-under divisions. The USTA Missouri Valley crowned three section champions in 2010: the "KC National" team from Heart of America won the 14 Intermediate division (coached by Carolina Mayorga-Perry), "Jenks" from Oklahoma won the 18 Intermediate division (coached by Ron Acebo), and the "Buccamuffins" from Nebraska won the 18 Advanced division (coached by Brian Sivinski). missourivalley.usta.com/CommunityTennis/2258_Jr_Team_Tennis/
Learn more about USTA Jr. Team Tennis, find a local program, or learn how to start a league of your own. For more information, contact Scott Howes at 913-322-4821 or howes@movalley.usta.com.
Community Tennis Associations
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ommunity Tennis Associations (CTAs) work with districts, sections and the USTA national office to deliver community programming to increase the number of new and frequent recreational and competitive players. These organizations are independent tennis associations and they offer communities a variety of programs from afterschool and summer programming to evening adult recreational leagues including USTA Leagues. A CTA is an organized group of dedicated volunteers (parents and players) and professionals (teaching professionals, coaches, parks and recreation staff and key business and sports leaders) who come together to support community tennis programs and projects.
CTAs are not-for-profit entities, and they are key to promoting and developing the growth of tennis in their local communities. In 2010, there were 88 CTAs in the USTA Missouri Valley. There are resources available to new and established CTAs including a free website on the USTA.com network with free training and ongoing support and training as needed. missourivalley.usta.com/CTAs/2282_CTAs/
Learn more about Community Tennis Associations and the impact they can have on your community. For more information, contact John Terpkosh at 913-322-4835 or jterpkosh@movalley.usta.com
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ooking for a way to fit tennis into your child's busy schedule? Teaching Tennis in Schools, developed with the help of Dr. Robert Physical education in schools is not just the place for basketball, Pangrazi and an elite group of physical education and tennis flag-football and soccer. Tennis has a place and there are now specialists. no excuses for each and In 2010, over 160 school every school to offer tennis districts were trained, impacting in elementary, junior high and 2,230 schools and 3,430 high school gym class. What's teachers across the country. It more, tennis does not have to is estimated that these trainings be relegated to just gym class. impacted over 718,000 students. The USTA has systems in place Additionally, the USTA to organize extracurricular and recently launched the Adoptteam-based programs. a-School initiative to help USTA School Tennis is interested individuals "take designed to introduce the tennis to school," resulting in sport of tennis to youth and to more opportunities for more kids encourage and support schools to play than ever before. that provide it. The USTA provides an extensive package of resources to start and maintain PE and extracurricular tennis programs. missourivalley.usta.com/Community-Tennis/2259_USTA_School_ Among the offerings are "In-Service Workshops" where physical Tennis/ educators are taught how to introduce tennis to their students in a Learn all about the USTA School Tennis, including how to get tennis into the schools in your community. gymnasium - no courts needed! For more information, contact Sue Riemann at 913-322-4836 or That is the basis behind the USTA Physical Educators Guide for riemann@movalley.usta.com.
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he USTA offers two unique types of trainings for community programming: Recreational Coach Workshops (RCW) and Recreational QuickStart Tennis Workshops. Our expert trainers will make the experience everything you were looking for. Because our trainers are all PTR and/or USPTA certified and receive special intensive training from the USTA, they will make sure that you have an incredible workshop experience at a limited cost to you. The six-hour RCW is for coaches, parents and instructors who spend most of their time working with players of all ages. The RCW will cover: Instant rally progression for teaching strokes, large group management, running effective team practices, the QuickStart Tennis play format, and you'll receive the Top 10 Games Every Coach Should Know DVD. The three-and-a-half-hour Recreational QuickStart Tennis Workshop is for coaches, parents and instructors who spend most of their time working with children ages 10 and under and it will cover: the QuickStart Tennis play format including age appropriate play situations and games for 5-6 year olds, 7-8 year olds & 9-10 year olds, recreational QuickStart Tennis practice plans and how to organize/coach a junior team match. In 2010, there were four RCWs held in the section training 116 people and there were four Recreational QuickStart Tennis Workshops held training 86 people.
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he National Junior Tennis & Learning introduces at-risk and underprivileged young people to the skills, techniques and rewards of tennis. But more than that, being a registered NJTL gives you access to the Arthur Ashe Art and Essay Contest, the Invitational Tennis Leadership Camp, training resources and tennis instruction. Established by Arthur Ashe, Charlie Pasarell and Sheridan Snyder in 1969, inner-city organizations use tennis to develop character, values, social skills and self-discipline by providing adult role models and opportunities for academic advancement. NJTL is a low-cost, community-based system for providing tennis opportunities for youngsters. missourivalley.usta.com/CommunityTennis/2260_NJTL/
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Community Tennis Diversity and Inclusion
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he USTA Diversity Initiative develops program awareness, new program initiatives, and program continuity in an effort to substantially increase minority participation among recreational and competitive players, volunteers, industry
professionals and administrators. Embracing diversity and encouraging multicultural outreach efforts is essential to achieving our mission to grow the sport of tennis. These efforts ensure that all people have the opportunity to experience
the educational, health and other lifetime benefits of tennis. missourivalley.usta.com/CommunityTennis/2263_Diversity/
Learn how you can incorporate diversity. For more information, contact Fred Johnson at 913-322-4828 or johnson@movalley.usta.com.
Adaptive Tennis
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risk/environmentally disabled. For each of these groups, the USTA provides resources for specifically tailored programs that provide fun, fitness and a positive social experience for participants. Clinics and instructional programs are held throughout the section, often in conjunction with agencies devoted to serving special populations within their respective communities. The enjoyment, physical well-being and contact shared by participants has proven to be a positive source of self-esteem, helping open doors to a more productive lifestyle. missourivalley.usta.com/Community-Tennis/18036_Adaptive_ Programming/
Learn more about adaptive programming or find a program in your community. For more information, contact Fred Johnson at 913-322-4828 or johnson@movalley.usta.com
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or the second year, the Gateway Confluence, USTA Missouri Valley and the St. Louis district hosted the US Open USTA Wheelchair Championships. The event again brought the world's top talent to St. Louis, saw history made and witnessed an amazing trickshot from our own Nick Taylor. Wheelchair tennis is one of the fastest growing and most challenging of all wheelchair sports. The rules for the game are the same, except the wheelchair player is allowed two bounces of the ball. Playing the game of tennis provides people with disabilities the opportunity to share in the game with their peers. A wheelchair player must have a medically diagnosed, mobilityrelated disability, with a substantial or total loss of function in one or more extremities. In wheelchair tennis, the player must master the game and the wheelchair. Learning mobility on the court is exciting and challenging, and helps build strength and cardiovascular ability. Wheelchair tennis players compete in able-bodied tournaments and leagues and can be rated according to NTRP guidelines. missourivalley.usta.com/Community-Tennis/2261_USTA_Wheelchair_ Tennis/
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Find a Youth Registration event in your area!
Find a program in your area or find out ways to play in your community. For more information, contact Fred Johnson at 913-322-4828 or johnson@movalley.usta.com
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Junior Contacts The Junior Competition Committee (JCC) is made up of one volunteer from each district and other appointed members. The JCC sets the policy and procedures for the USTA Missouri Valley Junior section events and serves as the tournament committee for the USTA Missouri Valley Sweet 16 during Segment II. These are the volunteers who comprise the JCC for the USTA Missouri Valley: Chair Barbara Fackel bjftrain@aol.com 309-786-1159
Iowa Ryan Roeth ryanroeth@amestennis.com 515-778-2348
Missouri Kyle Wartick kwartick@springfieldmo.gov 417-837-5800
Oklahoma Lisa Minihan lisa.m.minihan@gmail.com 405-366-8859
Heart of America Tracy Cooper tennismom@kc.rr.com 913-963-6867
Kansas Simon Norman simon@genesishealthclub.com 316-634-6111
Nebraska Brian Clark brian@nebraskatenniscenter.com 402-464-1682
St. Louis Troy Bray rocktennis@aol.com 816-522-8919
There are eight Competition Training Centers (CTC) in the USTA Missouri Valley, each offering low cost, high-level competitive training to the best players, ages 10-14, within a designated geographic area. The program consists of 50 hours between the fall and the spring and includes a mixture of modified competition, fitness drills, fitness evaluation, sport science and skill drills. All the training is tennis-specific and is provided by the best coaches within an area as a supplement to the players' regular training. Nationwide, there are approximately 100 CTCs. Iowa City Shelley George (Administrator) Michele Conlan (Head Coach) 319-335-9307
Edmond Winnie Bushey (Administrator) Javier Easton (Head Coach) 405-384-3120
Springfield Larry Haugness (Administrator & Head Coach) 417-837-5800
Tulsa Melissa McCorkle (Administrator) Tim Leos (Head Coach) 314-596-8622
Kansas City Helen Elliott (Administrator) Tracy Cooper (Head Coach) 913-963-6867
Omaha Rick Faust (Co-Administrator) Ed Hubbs (Co-Administrator & Head Coach) 402-932-2027
St. Louis Dana McBratney (Administrator) Vince Schmidt (Head Coach) 314-606-3639
Wichita Myron Pushyk (Administrator) Simon Norman (Head Coach) 316-634-6111
The Program Manager Junior Competition implements the USTA Missouri Valley Section Competition System, which includes coordinating junior circuit events and development of programs for all age groups. Renae Friedrichsen friedrichsen@movalley.usta.com 913-322-4832 The Community Tennis Director supervises the competition department of the USTA Missouri Valley. Marissa Moment Brown brown@movalley.usta.com 913-322-4822
The role of the USTA Missouri Valley Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) is to act as a liaison between parents of players and the Missouri Valley. The committee will meet regularly with the USTA Missouri Valley staff to provide feedback and express concerns/suggestions that they receive from other parents within the Missouri Valley. The committee will not be involved in any decision making that pertains to the Missouri Valley Junior Circuit. The committee's role is strictly to provide feedback in hopes of improving the overall process for junior players competing on the junior circuit. Please feel free to contact your district representative by email below: Heart of America Angie Flanagan aflanagan1@kc.rr.com
Nebraska Mark Warren mtwarren@cox.net
Iowa Stu Cochrane stu.cochrane@johnsonlawia.com
Oklahoma Stacey Lilley mlilley@aol.com
Kansas Syd Dippel sdippel@smokyvalley.org
St. Louis Lisa Stuhlmann saharajo4@aol.com
Missouri Paul Nahon johnpaulnahon@aol.com
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New in 2011 are three USTA Certified Regional Training Centers (RTCs) that will enhance the training and development of junior players in the USTA Missouri Valley. In addition to continuing their already existing programs, the USTA Certified RTCs will also host USTA Player Development camps for players, ages 8-12, in their respective regions. These players will be selected in conjunction with the USTA National coaching staff and their respective USTA Section Coaching Commission. The Centers will also help identify talent in players as young as 6-years-old, run programs using the QuickStart Tennis play format and host QuickStart tournaments for players 8-and-under and 10and-under. Kansas City United Tennis Academy at the Plaza Tennis Center Kansas City, Mo. Overland Park Racquet Club Overland Park, Kan. The Tucker Tennis Academy at the Grand Health & Racquet Club Tulsa, Okla.
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2010 Junior Sportsmanship Winners (Back Row L-R): Blake Strode, Jacqueline Engelbrecht,, Jason Nayar, Greg Marifian (Front Row L-R): Anna Rader, Breanna Feemster, Audrey Coventry, Sarah Stuhlmann, Luke Jensen (not pictured: Tyler Raclin and Jack Desse)
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2010 Junior Rankings Boys 10 1. Ritik Sundaram 2. Rhett Rollins 3. Nam Q. Pham 4. Pierce Rollins 5. Jason P. Nayar 6. Alexander H. Downing 7. Finn Wartick 8. Donovan Walsh 9. Justin Good 10. Preston Brown 11. Murphy Cassone 12. Landon W. Hover 13. Graydon Lair 14. Tristan Proulx-Morin 15. Ty Sherman 16. Nathan Han 17. Thomas J. Waters 18. Sam R. Atkinson 19. Jacob Weber 20. Evan Acosta 21. Ben Remis 22. John Wenzel 23. Monif M. Habib 24. Kyle A. Thornton 25. Justin Sehlin 26. Jackson H. Atherton 27. Jacob K. Shaw 28. David M. Davila 29. Zachary Weber 30. Clayton C. Hughes 31. Luke A. Bouchard 32. Nicholas Mailes 33. Bradley Mittleman 34. Garret Lewis 35. Seth A. Lipe 36. Graham S. Nelson 37. Noah A. Burmeister 38. Dominic L. Roman 39. Rami S. Hemaidan 40. Max Skaer 41. Timothy M. Ellis 42. Shiv Puri 43. Neil V. Sura 44. Zachary Trimpe 45. Samuel L. Faulk 46. Wyatt J. Smith 47. Maxwell Goeke 48. Matthew Zengel 49. James F. Dulle 50. Bek Wartick Boys 12 1. Yaakov Litvak 2. Zeke Clark 3. Rohit L. Chouhan 4. Christopher Dean 5. Justin A. Leslie 6. Read A. Streller 7. Carson Haskins 8. Austin Diehl 9. Brett Bormann 10. Jackson D. Guilford 11. Zale A. Shah 12. Alexander Brown 13. Rex Serituk 14. Fletcher M. Scott 15. Alex Mailes 16. Trey Huelskamp 17. Michal G. Porubcin 20
18. Brady Flanagan 19. Rhett Rollins 20. Stratton J. Brown 21. Pierce Rollins 22. Thomas W. Kennedy 23. Thompson D. Tong 24. Nicolas L. Kiep 25. Bruno L. Kiep 26. Christopher J. Choe 27. Bradley Frye 28. Ryan Leap 29. David S. Streller 30. Eddie Griesedieck 31. Carson A. Howard 32. Parker M. Muller 33. Yaswanth Mylavarapu 34. Logan S. Orr 35. O.B. Chambers 36. John A. Swift 37. Brett T. Slezak 38. Darryl Roman 39. Ben Friedman 40. William M. Gleason 41. Mason A. Meier 42. J.D. Zuech 43. Brady Draheim 44. Alec C. Powers 45. Erik L. Weiler 46. Andy Graf 47. Owen J. Dixon 48. Jason P. Nayar 49. Joel C. Tinker 50. Alexander H. Downing
21. Austin Hoose 22. N'quell Harvey 23. Joseph L. McAllister 24. Zeke Clark 25. Brady R. Anderson 26. Alexander M. Pozo 27. Jack Santilli 28. Austin Diehl 29. Blake Langston 30. Michael Peters 31. Alex J. Koca 32. Daniel E. Martinez 33. Blake Oetting 34. Tyler W. Raclin 35. Thomas J. Irick 36. Storm Rund 37. Brett Bormann 38. Alexander G. Punj 39. Jackson Hoyt 40. Marko S. Tardio 41. Jack S. Desse 42. Anil Jashwant Patel 43. Collin M. Mayer 44. James R. Majors 45. Adam L. Dellos 46. Fletcher M. Scott 47. Mitchell Worley 48. Will Sistrunk 49. Brooks Kendall 50. Daniel Langston
25. Alexander M. Pozo 26. Vinh Q. Pham 27. Andres Tardio 28. Simon D. Beatty 29. Jacob Maddox 30. Lee-Shawn Stein 31. Josh Lee Girson 32. Jeremy Lombardo 33. Kyle Appel 34. Quinn Dippel 35. Joey M. Dulle 36. Alex Qin 37. Grant Bond 38. Roy B. Ju 39. Blake L. Hunter 40. Bryson D. Dabney 41. John Goodwin 42. Jack Fay 43. Trent Gardner 44. Sylvester Vo 45. Alex Bernt 46. Brandon R. Harris 47. Matthew Rodgers 48. Nicholas A. Liu 49. Daniel E. Martinez 50. David T. Morris Boys 18 1. Anthony Delcore 2. Christopher G. Haworth
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Christopher Haworth Trey Daniel David Hagar & David Liu 2. Lee-Shawn Stein 3. Austin Williams 4. Bryan Lilley 5. Joey M. Dulle 6. David Liu 7. John Goodwin 8. Blake L. Hunter 9. Jackson Boyce Fine 10. March M. Zheng 11. Andrew Dykeman 12. Bryson D. Mosley 13. Connor P. Finerty 14. William Genesen 15. Patrick Wilson 16. Tommy Hunter 17. Micah Klousia 18. Micah J. Cash 19. Cole Inhofe 20. Kenneth Boykin
2. William Little 3. Jason B. Proctor 4. Dylan Steffens 5. Nathan Roper 6. Jake C. Norman 7. Jeremy Lynn 8. Will Welte 9. Christopher Frye 10. Luke D. Howard 11. Mac Rechan 12. Chase Gordon 13. David Hager 14. Jackson O'Gorman-Bean 15. Samuel A. Crawford 16. Court C. Clark 17. Alec Kaczkowski 18. Chandler McCray 19. Sam Wert 20. James C. McManus 21. Austin Williams 22. Samuel Gray 23. Charles J. Ray 24. Adam Casanova Tennis. The Sport of Opportunity.
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2010 Adult Rankings Mens Open Singles 1. Tim J. Shanahan 2. Ryan A. Ashner 3. Drake Vidrine 4. Jeff Harding 5. Edwin Felczak 6. Matt A. Hansen 7. Vance M. Davis 8. Ville P. Sippala 8. Eric C. Sock 8. Ken G. Veney 11. Benjamin T. Williamson 12. Antonio Mira 13. Zack D. Owens 14. Peter Correia 15. Bobby Miller 16. Brandon D. Marsh 17. Deonte Randle 17. Phillip M. Becker 17. Fred D. Ross 20. Derek Schirmer
Mens 4.5 Singles 1. James E. Berry 2. David M. Linebarger 2. Brian Sasser 4. Stefan Walia 5. Jon Skuta 6. Steven B. Tabrizi 6. Todd Blackwell 8. Dan K. Gaskell 9. Cory West 10. Syed Hussain 11. Jeff Sasser 12. Phillip M. Becker 13. Christian Mechlin 14. Daniel A. Ramirez 15. Terry Jackson 16. Joey F. Savoie 17. Brian S. Richman 18. Ryan G. Yarlagadda 19. Norman J. Mechlin 20. Jacob G. Hannas 20. Matt Kerl
Mens 4.0 Singles 1. Kelly S. Hayes 2. John K. Ulrey 2. William G. Chumley 4. Adam J. Borders 5. Colby Ruth 6. Daniel O. Curley 7. Andrew Wagner 8. Joshua E. Douglass 9. Brent D. Hall 10. Junping Yang 11. Shaun M. Beach 12. Anthony Pham 13. Scott Vester 14. Thomas Marshall 15. George B. Morton 16. Nathan Robinson 17. Steven C. Martin 18. Billy D. Norris 26
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Mens 3.5 Singles 1. Kyle R. Koontz 2. Jeff Ducato 3. Mike Day 4. Jeff C. Fikar 5. Terry J. Delp 6. Coy Johnson 7. Kenneth Dowell 8. Robert Madison 9. Brian M. Sullivan 10. James Shanklin 11. John J. Stolte 12. Travis Gillitzer 13. Kevin King 14. Lynn Barr 15. Marlin T. Carlson 16. Keith A. Pettersen 16. Barry Vonada 16. Clayton R. Dodds 19. Steven N. Sturis 19. Michael J. Haight 19. Luis E. Saiz 19. John C. Imel 19. Scott M. Pfeiler
Mens 3.0 Singles 1. 2. 3. 4.
Cory Kauffman Jared G. Watkins Danny Ng William Edwards
Mens Open Doubles 1. 1. 3. 3. 5. 6.
Ryan A. Ashner/ Bradley A. Martin Lalo De Anda/ Drake Vidrine Shannon M. Kraft/ Brandon D. Marsh Dave Moore/ Jeffrey S. Modean Phillip Shinn/ Derek Schirmer Thomas McGrath/ Michael D. Strand
Mens 4.5 Doubles 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 6.
Bobby Miller/ Alan R. Crute Dave Moore/ Jeffrey S. Modean Jeff Sasser/ Brian Sasser Terry Jackson/ Rick W. Friederich Christian Mechlin/ Norman J. Mechlin Kevin Powell/ Craig L. Pagenkopf Jeffrey R. Bregovy/ Richard Kohn
Mens 4.0 Doubles 1. Sam Cargnel/ James Wolf 2. Kelly S. Hayes/ Jason Startzman 3. Colby Ruth/ Adam J. Borders 4. Rory N Ramsdell/ Thomas Marshall 5. Jeff A. Harbin/ Thomas Ohnemus 6. Bill Barksdale/ Ken Coffey 6. David M. Swee/ Daniel O. Curley 8. Tuan N. Richmond/ Ryan Hayward 9. Kirby P. Brown/ George B. Morton 10. Bharat Jetani/ Bond F. Marrs 11. Hollis Worthen/ Scott Vester 12. Matthew T. Smith/ Nathan Robinson 13. Ronald Stelting/ Michael P. Boone 13. Bryan Milberger/ Joel Rathbone
Mens 3.5 Doubles 1. 2. 3. 4.
Frank W. King/ Marlin T. Carlson John Evatt/ Jason S. Denney Michael J. Haight/ Jason C. Sportsman Brian J. Garavalia/ Robert Madison
Mens 30 Singles 1. Joshua E. Douglass 2. Daniel O. Curley
Mens 35 Singles 1. Dennis G. Mailes 2. Jay Moorman 3. Wei Sha
Mens 40 Singles 1. 2. 3. 4.
Dave Moore Tony Lee Jeffrey S. Modean R. Scott Hanover
Mens 45 Singles 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Kevin Weaver Chris Leonard Jeffrey S. Modean Douglas R. Elly Mickey Gallegos Lorry W. Lazenby David S. Debyle Eric Swanson
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Mens 50 Singles 1. 1. 3. 3. 5. 6. 6. 6.
James F. Hunt David J. Northey Scott R. Bagwell Lonnie L. Clemon Brian L. Schumann Lynn Barr Seabrook Griffin Bill Towler
Mens 55 Singles 1. David J. Northey 2. Brad P. Richison 3. Gregory Russell 4. Bruce A. Van Maanen 5. William G. Chumley 6. Dennis W. Morris 7. Roger L. Bailey 8. Lynn Barr 9. Marvin D. Nioce 10. Jaromir Born 11. Robert Bailey 12. Thomas J. Langdon 12. Chris A. Cox 12. Doyle E. Jobe
Mens 60 Singles 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 6. 8. 8.
Duane Gabrielson Richard M. Randall Roger L. Dabney Roger R. Herting Jim L. Branine Walter L. Trammell Sil Lopez James Shanklin Bob E. Thompson
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C. Raymond Lake Colin Robertson Roger L. Dabney Kenneth N. Azan Robert F. Clifton Mickey E. Gage James Shanklin Sam A. Cox Duane Gabrielson Gary L. Royer
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Helena C. Malinakova Caroline Camp Lynda J. Marcos Becky Wassmer Janelle L. Hanson Emily Ottsen
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Nancy C. Spielbusch Huong Doan Kristy M. Francis Kimberly-Rene Giannola Nova Jamie Politte Patricia G. Vidrine
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Maria Hedrick Dianne M. Ryan Alice Edwards Cathy Thum Lisa Savoie Margaret Filbert Tiffany Madison Melinda S. McCalla
Womens 3.0 Singles 1. 1. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
April Imel Carla E. Bergman Angela B. Holmberg Patty W. Jensen Laura R. Brueggen Susan S. Nash Deborah Dobson
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Linda C. Lindquist/ Beverly J. Meyer Traci Atzenweiler/ Patricia G. Vidrine Julie C. Scott/ Laura B. North Ann Crampton/ Suzanne S. Shapland Kandace S. Terpstra/ Molly Toler Kelli E. Valdez/ Cathie A. Hopkins Rebecca Bellah/ Patsy K. Crystal Lois McKinley/ Helen M. Sherwood Tasha L. Evatt/ Mary J. Reese Mary A. Luchtel/ Cyndi Penyock
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Kim O'Farrell/ Ruth Knox Kelly Kramer/ Teresa Emerson Denise Willemin/ Alice Edwards Kati K. Carr/ Kourtney Honan Susan S. Ferguson/ Susan M. Haler Lynn M. Potter/ Kimberly A. Hunt
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Dona Zanotti/ Jo Ann Flowers Jennifer J. Snively/ Robin Yaple April Imel/ Lyn Reaves Melodi Calvert/ Jennifer Stolte Alice Milberger/ Dorinda L. Emerson Cheryl Dill/ Allison Sutton Victoria L. Sanchez/ Cindi J. Jones Elizabeth M. Drew/ Nancy Mikkelsen Angela B.Holmberg/ Christy Cox Allyson S. Braun/ Shawn Stampfli
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Missouri Valley Female Junior Player of the Year, Olivia Sneed, is well on her way to making a name for herself in the tennis world. The fifteen year-old Prairie Village, Kansas, resident sat down with CrossCourt to talk about her favorite tennis memories, superstitions and how she spends time off the court.
When did you first start playing tennis? I was five and there were tennis clinics at the middle school in Wellington, Kansas. It was just something for kids my age to do. What attracted you to the game? I enjoyed playing in Wellington and went to Genesis then started go to Wichita Country Club. That’s pretty much when I got started. I enjoyed it more than anything else. Where do you play now? I’m now a freshman at Shawnee Mission East, but I didn’t play high school tennis because I got a wild card into a pro tournament at the Plaza Tennis Center in September. I practice at Hilltop Tennis Center with KC United Tennis and my coach Eric Rand. What type of USTA events have you participated in recently? I recently participated in the Sweet 16 and won the Girls 18s. The week before I played the Super in Wichita and got sixth in the Girls 18s. What are some of your notable accomplishments in USTA competition? Before I have been No. 1 in 14s and 16s and now I’m No. 1 in 18s. Last year I was Missouri Valley Girls Player of the Year. What is one of your favorite tournament or tennis memories? Probably last year at the Easter Bowl in Palm Springs. I went with KCUT and my coach. It was a really fun tournament. I got to the semis of the back draw and I had fun watching my fellow tennis mate win a gold ball. Also probably the Gateway Tournament in St. Louis. It was the first national tournament I won in Girls 16s. Any superstitions before big matches or pre-tournament? I always wear the same black headband. It depends, certain outfits I won’t wear when playing certain opponents. If I win a final in an outfit I’ll wear it again in a different final. If you could meet one player who would it be and why? Rafael Nadal. He’s my favorite tennis player. It would be cool to hear him talk about all his accomplishments, what he’s done and how he got to where he is. What is your upcoming tennis schedule like? I’m going to Easter Bowl in Palm Springs again in April and I’m doing another pro tournament in Hilton Head, South Carolina. When you aren’t playing tennis how do you spend your time? I like to hang out with my friends. I go boxing sometimes at Title Boxing Club in KC. I also like to shop. When I’m not playing tennis I also like to be lazy and lay around the house and watch television.
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Ah, inertia. There is an oft-cited quote regarding the difficulty we can have in altering our present course: “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” No one is entirely sure who first said it, but it’s been attributed to people from Albert Einstein to Mark Twain to Ben Franklin.
Tennis for players under the age of 10 is indeed changing in the United States. Beginning in 2012, all 10-and-under tournaments will be played using slower-moving and lower-bouncing balls on smaller courts. Players will be required to use shorter and lighter racquets. The move is in line with the International Tennis Federation’s proposed rule change and will take effect on January 1, 2012 – like it or not.
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Regardless of the quote’s origin, its meaning rings clear: despite our best intentions, leaving behind our comfortable behaviors and routines can be a daunting task. But if the United States wishes to not only combat the recent lack of American tennis champions but also bring tennis to a wider audience of young players, it will have to leave behind its old ways of teaching the game. In this format, kids are set up for failure. The racquets are too heavy, the balls bounce too high and the net might as well be Fenway Park’s Green Monster. And when players struggle "My kid can already hit to learn basic strokes, it’s tough to imagine on a full-sized court." teaching more advanced concepts like court strategy, footwork and shot placement. Mind you, not all tennis lessons are conducted in this manner, but the practice remains all too common throughout the country. In the new 10 and Under format, the breakdown is simple. Lowcompression balls don’t bounce as high or move as fast, allowing players more time to get in position and develop better stroke patterns. Children can better control a smaller racquet, and the smaller court sizes allow them to cover more of the playing surface. Best of all, scaling down the format allows kids to begin rallying sooner, not just hitting balls while in line. They find themselves actually playing points, just like the players they see on television. Having more early success leads to kids wanting to play more frequently.
Why change now? In general, the standard way of teaching beginning tennis players has remained unchanged for decades. Young kids stand in a singlefile line and awkwardly wield racquets half the size of their bodies. An instructor feeds a yellow ball in the direction of the player, who will dutifully drag their racquet through the air, “I just don’t think possibly making contact with the ball, or possibly it’s real tennis.” the unfortunate player standing behind them, or perhaps nothing at all. They then retreat to the back of the line and wait. Tennis. The Sport of Opportunity. 32 32CrossCourt Spring 2011 \\ missourivalley.usta.com
Alan Douglas, the director of tennis at Creve Coeur Racquet Club and Sunset Country Club in St. Louis, has been running his 10-and-under programs with the modified format for several years now. To those who would say smaller courts and modified tennis balls don’t represent “real” tennis, Douglas points to other youth sports. “A 10-year-old shouldn’t have to cover the same court as Roger Federer,” Douglas says. “Every other sport -- whether it’s baseball, “This is how I’ve always basketball, soccer – they’re all scaled to taught tennis; I’m not changing now.” fit young players. In this format, you have six-year-olds playing actual tennis matches. There’s a big, big difference between actually playing tennis and just trying to survive on a full court. “ The improvements, Douglas says, are rapid. “You can see them figuring it out as they move along,” he says. “You see kids who are seven, eight years old coming to the net and putting the ball away. There’s no way that happens with a yellow ball on a full sized court. They have so much more fun actually being able to play the game.” Melissa McCorkle, the director of tennis at LaFortune Tennis Center in Tulsa, agrees that this format leads to more play opportunities for children and therefore a better experience. “I think the best part is that they can start playing games quicker, and that’s what kids want to do,” she says. “The idea of seeing kids rally right away is really enticing to parents. We’ve had kids with little to no experience come in and be able to hit 10-to-12-ball rallies after just an hour.” She adds, “They’re able to learn the concept of a rally, rather than hitting a ball or two on a full court and being done. That means we’re developing smarter players.”
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Three kids in the Creve Coeur program give their opinion of the QuickStart Tennis play format.
Getting the Word Out Both Douglas and McCorkle agree that the biggest challenge is simply communicating to a wide audience and ensuring that people understand the reasons behind the change. Douglas holds regular informational nights at his club in hopes of educating parents and coaches about the changes. But to him, the biggest piece of evidence is simply when parents see their children play after even brief exposure to the program. “I tell you, people’s jaws hit the ground when they see what their children are doing with this,” he says. The age-modified format has been commonly used in Europe and other parts of the world for more than 20 years. Douglas and other coaches sometimes will use video footage of young European players using the format as evidence. Douglas also points to more local events as evidence. Last fall, he coached a team at a 10and-under event in Springfield, Missouri, that featured players from multiple districts across the Missouri Valley section. “The last match of the day was between a six and a seven year old, and the atmosphere was tremendous,” he says. “They were playing real tennis, hitting drop shots, overheads, lobs. You can talk about it all you want, but you have to see it to really believe the difference.”
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Youngsters have come to play the game’s new format that makes it easier to pick up a racquet and play tennis from day one.
A Patient Approach Douglas also admits that part of the difficulty in educating other coaches comes from the equipment changes. Using the QuickStart Tennis format does require extra equipment and time to set
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up the courts, but he says that shouldn’t be a factor. “You have to be player-oriented,” he says. “You have to be willing to set up all the nets and take them down. I think for some pros, they just don’t want to set the different nets up. I’m down early [before lessons] to set things up, and I have helpers, too. But bottom line, you have to be willing to do what’s best for the players.” McCorkle agrees. “People in our profession are just going to have to be patient and persistent,” she says. “Because in the end, we’re doing this to develop better players.” The bottom line is making sure that more kids have a better immediate experience with tennis. When players have early success with the sport, their confidence grows and they are more eager to return. And the more kids who are playing tennis, the better. Douglas sends out the same message in hopes of inspiring his young players to continue playing. “I tell kids that there are a lot of ways to get to the top – academies, public parks, and so on,” he says. “It can be a kid who started with a QuickStart Tennis driveway kit.” He adds, “Because you never know. The next top player could come from anywhere. Our job is just to get them started.” The Rule The new rules require that 10-and-under tournaments be played using slower-moving and lower-bouncing balls, on smaller courts and utilizing shorter, lighter racquets. This move follows the International Tennis Federation's rule change, and will take effect on January 1, 2012. It applies to all USTA-sanctioned events for children 10 and under. The Specs Ages 9-10: ~ 60-foot courts ~ Orange, low-compression balls ~ 3-foot nets ~ More experienced players will play on 78-foot courts with green lower-compression balls Ages 8 and under ~ Red felt or foam balls ~ 36-foot courts ~ Nets of 2 feet, 9 inches The Courts
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The Kansas City Explorers’ thrilling run to the 2010 World TeamTennis Pro League title inspired fans of all ages, including the KC Masters, a team of rec players age 60 and over, who won the Super Senior 4.0 Division of the WTT Recreational League. KC Masters edged Team Davis of Encino, Calif., 28-24 in the finals to win their first WTT National title. Led by captain Jane Maloy of Smithville, Missouri, the Masters were undefeated through three days of competition at the Indian Wells Tennis Center.
Woodside Racquet Club in Westwood, Kansas, has been named Racquet Sports Industry's/American Sports Builder's Assocation outstanding outdoor facility of the year for 2010. Woodside features both indoor and outdoor courts, and the panel of judges specifically recognized the improvements that were made to the outdoor courts. The panel cited the remodeling of the courts, the unique shelter to provide shade for the players and the stadium court seating.
Twenty-one wheelchair tennis programs across the country were recently awarded USTA Grassroots Wheelchair Program Grants. Awards were given to local organizations that promote and develop the growth of wheelchair tennis and use the sport of tennis to build stronger, healthier communities. Three USTA Missouri Valley organizations were awarded grants: the Orthotic & Prosthetic Assistance Fund, Inc., Waterloo, Iowa ($1,800); SportAbility of Iowa, Solon, Iowa ($3,450); and Wheelchair Sports, Inc., Wichita, Kansas ($2,800). "We are thrilled to again recognize local organizations across the country that are committed to promoting and growing wheelchair tennis," said Dan James, USTA national manager, wheelchair tennis, "These grants are just a part of the continued effort in implementing important programs that reach out to the wheelchair community through tennis." Nathan and Cliff Price of Tulsa, Oklahoma, won the USTA National Senior Father and Son Clay Court Championships held this fall at the Landings Racquet Club in Sarasota, Fla. Nathan is a former Missouri Valley No. 1 ranked 18 and under singles player and was ranked No. 43 nationally.
The USTA Player Development recently announced that three junior development programs – the Kansas City United Tennis Academy at the Plaza Tennis Center in Kansas City, Mo., the Overland Park Racquet Club in Overland Park, Kan., and the Tucker Tennis Academy at the Grand Health & Racquet Club in Tulsa, Okla. – have been named USTA Certified Regional Training Centers as part of its continuing effort to develop the next generation of American players. These programs will enhance the training and development of junior players in the USTA Missouri Valley section. USTA Player Development will use these new partnerships as vehicles to educate and collaborate with junior tennis coaches throughout the section to work together towards developing the next generation of American players. USTA Serves, the national charitable foundation of the USTA, announced in January that it has awarded 33 year-end grants totaling $420,650. Three USTA Missouri Valley organizations were awarded grants: The KIPP Endeavor Academy in Kansas City, Missouri ($20,000); The Orthotic and Prosthetic Assistance Fund in Waterloo, Iowa ($10,000) and United Neighbors in Davenport, Iowa ($15,000). The bi-annual granting process, was developed to provide people with disabilities and disadvantaged, at-risk children in underserved communities the opportunity to learn to play tennis and improve their academic skills in a structured format, and also to help combat obesity by promoting healthy lifestyles. missourivalley.usta.com
Racquet Sports Industry recently announced their 2010 Champions of Tennis. The USTA Missouri Valley had two winners. Rick Walsh of Kansas City, Kansas, was awarded the Sales Rep of the Year award for his work with Babolat. Additionally, Dwight Davis Tennis Center in St Louis’ Forest Park was selected as the Public Park of the Year; fitting because they hosted the 84th Annual National Public Parks Tennis Championships last year.
The St. Louis district hosted their second annual Tennis on Campus Winter Invite in late January at Creve Coeur Racquet Club. Eight club teams competed in the event with the University of Missouri - Columbia (pictured) edging out Washington University for the weekend crown.
Missouri Valley natives Jack Sock and Blake Strode finally crossed paths at a recent Futures event. The duo faced off against one another in the doubles championships of the 2010 USTA Palm Coast Men’s Futures Championship in Palm Coast, Florida. The 18-year old Sock partnered with Dimitar Kutrovsky (Bulgaria) and Strode, a University of Arkansas graduate, played alongside American Greg Oullette. The match came down to the wire with a tiebreaker played in place of the third set, where Sock and Kutrovsky eventually prevailed by a tally of 10-8 to nab the 6-3, 3-6 (10-8) win. The doubles finals was Sock and Kutrovsky’s fifth final in their last seven events played together.
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ourteen years ago, Gwen Moore was introduced to tennis by a group of friends and it has since become her work and her passion. Moore has volunteered for various positions on USTA Missouri Valley boards and committees and recently became the USTA St. Louis district president. Moore took time out of her busy schedule to sit down with CrossCourt and talk about her life, her involvement with the US Open USTA Wheelchair tournament and her new position as district president.
CrossCourt: How long have you been involved in tennis and in what capacity? Gwen Moore: I came to tennis late. I started playing late in 1997 when some friends finally persuaded me to give tennis a try. I hit a few times and went to a few Play Tennis America events. I met some women there and we ended up starting a 2.5 league team. None of us really knew what we were doing, but the coaches running the event agreed to help us out. I was not a very good player, and I know the coaches didn’t think I would ever be able to keep the ball in play, but eventually I started to get the hang of it. After that, I was hooked and always looking for someone to hit with. I became team captain the next season and my team went to [USTA League] Nationals in 1999. We didn’t win, but we had a great time in Arizona. I was a captain for seven years and we went to sectionals a couple more times. How did you first get involved as a USTA volunteer? Through being a team captain, I met the district staff at meetings and tournaments. They were always nice, friendly and helpful and invited anyone who would listen to help out. I took them up on the invitation and ended up on the board for the St. Louis district. I served two terms as secretary and two terms as VP of Community Development. I have also served as the diversity chairperson for St. Louis for the past eight years and served two terms on the Missouri Valley nominating committee. What are you looking forward to most as the new St. Louis district president? I think the St. Louis district is on the right track. We are growing
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the game, adding new leagues, getting more kids and their parents involved through Jr. Team Tennis and other programs. There is always room for improvement and I look forward to hearing from and listening to anyone who has an idea we can use to continue to grow the game to make it more inclusive. We have a lot of tennis players in St. Louis, but there are also so many people who do not play, who think they are too old or it’s just not for them. I would really like to help change their minds and convince them that tennis is a game you can come to when you are six or 60-plus. What is your involvement with the St. Louis US Open USTA Wheelchair event and how did you first get involved? I first heard about wheelchair tennis in St. Louis when the tournament was called the ROHO. Every year at the district board meetings there was a call for volunteers. Every time I wanted to volunteer but something always seemed to come up and keep me from doing so. Finally, I was able to work a Saturday as a ball person and was inspired. Despite the challenges the players faced, some even having to tape the racquets to their hands, it was clear they loved tennis. Each year after that, I was able to volunteer at least one day for the tournament. When the event became the US Open USTA Wheelchair tournament I continued to volunteer as a ball person. Some of the matches I worked were for local players and some were for international level players on center court. Despite how sore I was at the end of the day -- and believe me, I was sore -- this was a very worthwhile experience and I would encourage anyone with a few free hours to volunteer for this event when it comes around at the end of the summer. And if you can’t volunteer, come out and watch some really great tennis!
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What is the most rewarding part of volunteering with tennis? The most rewarding part of volunteering is feeling like you are part of something and feeling like you are making a difference. Giving part of yourself, giving your time changes things in ways that are not always apparent. I like to think of volunteering as dropping a stone into the water and causing ripples or like a butterfly flapping its wings in the Amazon forest causing a tidal wave on the other side of the world. You may not immediately see the effect you have on others, but it is there nevertheless. What is your favorite tennis memory or experience? We used to have a 24-hour tennis marathon. It started Friday evening at 6 p.m. and ended Saturday evening at 6 p.m. I loved the challenge of being on court for a lot of that time. I always stayed overnight to play. Nothing beats a game at 2 a.m. after you’ve put in a full day of work and played tennis for half the night. I was never able to make it all the way through Saturday, but felt I had more than made my contribution through the nighttime hours. The marathon is no more and I miss it, but I have my memories -- and the T-shirts. When you are not doing tennis activities how do you enjoy spending your time? I read a lot, ride my bike and watch the Tennis Channel. What else should we know about you? Tennis is a great sport that can teach us all a lot about getting along and how to deal with both winning and losing. I hope to help the St. Louis district continue to grow and encourage everyone to play tennis and volunteer in whatever capacity you choose. Give something back to your community, it helps you and it helps others.
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Officers
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Boys 14 - Novice J. Kamal Fulghem Michael H. Kraft Joshua E. Moncure Alexander P. Kartsonis
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Mitchell C. Rhyner Elliott Wiskirchen Daniel A. Han Jackson Hubble Benjamin J. Bernard Louis G. Reinmiller Nick Berman Jack N. Saladino Austin Douglas Bachar Daniel Ohlhausen Alec J. Meyers Isaac J. Brinkman Frank G. Paris Michael C. Homuth Michael Wang Thomas E. Thornton
Heart of America 2010 Award Winners & Hall of Fame Inductees Stephanie Waterman Junior Sportsmanship Award Audrey Coventry Overland Park, Kansas
Family of the Year Rhyner Family Leawood, Kansas
Outstanding Contributor USTA League Tennis Carol Jones Mission Hills, Kansas
Outstanding Contributor USTA Tennis Youth Programs George Howes Shawnee, Kansas
Adult Recreational Player of the Year Staci Bilbo Kansas City, Missouri
Brian Heifner Lee's Summit, Missouri
Amy Hamm Kansas City, Kansas
Shawna Foreschl Adult Sportsmanship Lisa & Joey Savoie Shawnee Mission, Kansas
Community Service Jim Pfeffer Gladstone, Missouri
Junior Recreational Player of the Year Aaron Stout Platte City, Missouri
Outstanding Adult / Senior Tournament National Husband/Wife Tournament Kansas City, Missouri
Female Junior Player of the Year Noelle Malley Parkville, Missouri
Ethan Savage Platte City, Missouri
Outstanding Official Billie Owen Kansas City, Missouri
Volunteer of the Year Fred True Kansas City, Missouri
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Boys 16 - Novice Dominic G. Malnar Tucker Kane Travis A. Hopkins Boris H. Huston Bryce J. Bogart Isaac Tullis Tyler B. Hamedi Patrick M. Mordue Spencer T. Jones Cole Mowrer Aaron Greenbaum Blane Townsend Jonathan A. Dailey Brooks Kendall Alex Siemers Noah D. Bortnick Collin Jones Stephen M. Sturdevant Dylan Geick Preston Mundhenke Timothy C. Mayes Boys 18 - Novice Brandon R. Bachar Kyle Quirk Matthew N. Don Nick McElhaney Aaron T. Stout Mark Al. Arce Chris D'Silva Ryan Gleue Austin G. O'Byrne Marshall H. Miller Ian C. Pauley Brennan Burns Alex J. Brunton Nick Merchant Jerry L. Morgan Craig Sadler Jonathan A. Dailey Joseph J. Locascio David C. Horner Brad K. Carr
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Girls 10 - Novice Sneha Sinha Andrea N. Wolff Grace K. Chisholm Amanda M. Bounds Katie Salaway Megan J. Demo Sarah A. Lounsbury Holly Frigon Alisa Prinyarux
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Girls 12 - Novice Meghan King Devon L. Graham Chloe L. Kuckelman Meg Rohr Emily K. Lively Mary C. Rielley Emma Shapiro Catherine Henne Sarah Wilcox Camryn R. Gish Felecia R. Cummons Ellie C. Kuckelman Margaret Hubble Katherine A. Rathjen Emily Frigon Joie B. Freirich Josette R. Nelson Elsa M. Brundige Emily E. Oneill Grace K. Chisholm
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Event of the Year World TeamTennis Final Kansas City, Missouri Distinguished Service John Shaw Overland Park, Kansas USTA Jr. Team Tennis Organizer Rachel Smith Independence, Missouri Male Junior Player of the Year Ross Guignon Prairie Village, Kansas
Outstanding Contributor to Youth High Performance Program Elliott McDermed Kansas City, Missouri High School Coach of the Year Ryan Kalis Parkville, Missouri Facility of the Year Clayview Country Club Kansas City, Missouri 2010 Hall of Fame Inductees Helen Elliott Glen Moser Jennifer Waterman
Adult Player of the Year Dante Cipulli Kansas City, Missouri
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Ceara Boldridge Katelyn Barr Makenna Sievers Kellie Mowrer Elizabeth A. Spurny Kiersten Schorgl Caroline Brain Kirsty A. McGhie Jenna Jefferson Elizabeth E. Ahnsen Katie S. Baer Kristen N. Jennings Kody Nelson Bridget L. Pederson Kelsey R. Midtbo
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Boys 10 - Grand Prix John Scott Ashvath Gondesi Austin O. Igbenebor Murphy Cassone Jacob A. Louiselle Demir Capan
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Boys 14 - Grand Prix Thompson D. Tong Jack Santilli Jeffrey Larrabee James Lowe Connor Garrett Samuel D. Kramer Jonathan Lowe Arvind Raghuraman Fletcher M. Scott Jackson Hubble Bradley Frye Daniel Rinner Nick Hurt Justin T. Nogalski Jonathan Morton Yaswanth Mylavarapu Anil J. Patel Tyler D. Garland Christopher R. Holcomb Frank G. Paris
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Boys 18 - Grand Prix Brian R. Heifner Brandon R. Bachar Jackson O'Gorman-Bean Nicholas G. Nelson Mike Merchant Christian Nagy Louie Stuerke Kevin R. Kochersperger Vinh Q. Pham Calvin Garland Michael A. Jones Samuel A. Crawford March M. Zheng Steven Wirtz Halsey Hughes Matthew N. Don Zackary J. Kaltenbach Kevin A. Hornbeck Mitchel Loudermilk Robert Tung Jack Malley
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Girls 10 - Grand Prix Katie Boyd Alisa Prinyarux Ellie C. Kuckelman Chloe L. Kuckelman Cadence Lynn Logan M. Dixon Callie Jo Flanagan Jacqueline Kincaid
Girls 12 - Grand Prix 1. Lauren O'Brien 2. Rebecca Falkner 3. Evelyn Chang 4. Sneha Sinha 5. Caroline L. Rooney 6. Kataryna A. McCormick 7. Catherine Henne 8. Suruchi A. Ramanujan 9. Devon L. Graham 10. Athena H. Tran 10. Brylin E. Staats 12. Ellie C. Kuckelman 13. Suzanne L. Brown 14. Mary C. Rielley 15. Kylee D. White 16. Lauren E. Stubbs 17. Chloe L. Kuckelman 18. Elsa M. Brundige 19. Brylee Andersen 20. Meghan King
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Girls 14 - Grand Prix Margo B. Gerke Grace V. Schaffer Aidan H. Epstein Alexa N. Tiefel Athena H. Tran Lauren O'Brien Rebecca Salaway Erica Chang Adele Royle Lisa Erhart Katherine Cao Joanna N. Blackford Lindsay E. Haight Kate E. Paulus Taylor Leslie Sarah Wilcox Elizabeth Barnickel
18. Cindy X. Wang 19. Yurie Heard 20. Josephine Ky Duyen Cao 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 15. 17. 18. 18. 18. 18.
Girls 16 - Grand Prix Brydie K. O'Connor Meara L. Smith Wanda Czerwinski Haley M. Egan Michaela A. Henne Tegan L. Jarchow Claire Gordon Lisa Erhart Katherine Cao Meredith L. Shackelford Maggie M. Fenton Bristol M. Cassone Josephine Ky Duyen Cao Molly A. Gillcrist Morgan A. Clarke Murphy Marx Katie M. Fries Alexandra A. Flanagan Kelly O'Farrell Lauren Mabe Tess O. Herder
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 15. 17. 18. 18. 18.
Girls 18 - Grand Prix Rachel Phillips Caroline R. Lockwood Lauren Mabe Miranda Erisman Emelia Andres Michelle Royle Ceara Boldridge Kelly Phipps Tess O. Herder Denise Chiao Elizabeth Barnickel Adreanne N. Orlanes Kylie M. McCollum Katelyn Barr Stephanie Adams Kelsey E. Heuer Alyssa Morgan Williams Michelle E. Nogalski Shae Fournier Wanda Czerwinski
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.
Mens Open Singles Drake Vidrine Ryan A. Ashner Brandon D. Marsh William D. Wiseman Michael Gilliland Derek Schirmer Jeffrey S. Modean Joshua A. Smith Alex Fennell Gregory A. Russell Pablo Acebedo Rick Walsh Joshua E. Douglass
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Mens 4.5 Singles Phillip M. Becker Gregory Russell Syed Hussain Terry Jackson Todd Blackwell Joey F. Savoie Ryan G. Yarlagadda Brian S. Richman Joshua E. Douglass
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Paul E. Knoflicek Daniel A. Ramirez Carlos E. Acosta Jeffrey S. Modean
Mens 4.0 Singles 1. Andrew Wagner 2. Scott Vester 3. Joshua E. Douglass 4. Thomas Marshall 5. Scott Kirsch 6. Junping Yang 7. Daniel O. Curley 8. Michael J. Carroll 9. Alex R. Richardson 10. Calvin Morris 11. Patrick W. Cook 12. Robb Edmonds 13. George B. Morton 14. Jaromir Born 15. Brent N. Weinstein 16. Rick Urban 17. Frank Pena 18. Mike H. Klender 19. Scott A. Intagliata 20. Darrell A. Stevenson Mens 3.5 Singles 1. Jeff C. Fikar 2. Don Kolich 3. Terry J. Delp 4. Robert Madison 5. Brian L. Schumann 6. Brian M. Sullivan 7. John J. Stolte 8. Kevin King 9. Kenneth Dowell 10. Randall J. Jensen 11. Harrison Hill 12. Marlin T. Carlson 13. Romelito Cochangco 14. Michael Sullivan 15. Joseph Snorgrass 16. Scott Tan 17. Brian Shehan 18. Travis Gillitzer 19. Michael S. Cargnel 20. Phillip Albanese Mens 3.0 Singles 1. Jared G. Watkins 2. Cory Kauffman 3. Danny Ng 4. Huy T Ho Mens 35 Singles 1. Joshua E. Douglass Mens 45 Singles 1. Jeffrey S. Modean 2. Willie Alumbaugh 3. Brian L. Schumann 4. Mickey Gallegos 5. Michael D. Strand 6. Eric Swanson 7. Junping Yang 8. Balwinder Singh 9. Eric A. Santon 10. R. Scott Hanover Mens 55 Singles 1. Gregory Russell 2. Jaromir Born Tennis. The Sport of Opportunity.
Mens 65 Singles 1. C. Raymond Lake 1. 2. 3. 4.
Womens Open Singles Helena C. Malinakova Michelle M. Hall Chelsea Horner Kristen Stivers
Womens 4.5 Singles 1. Hana L. Lindbloom 2. Marcia E. Espinosa 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Womens 4.0 Singles Nancy C. Spielbusch Stacie Bilbo Cyndi Penyock Kristy M. Francis Emily R. Rollins Jenna M. Murphy Janet L. Peard Kimberly-Rene Giannola Womens 3.5 Singles Nancy C. Spielbusch Stacie Bilbo Cyndi Penyock Kristy M. Francis Emily R. Rollins Jenna M. Murphy Janet L. Peard Kimberly-Rene Giannola
Womens 3.0 Singles 1. Carla E. Bergman 2. Patty W. Jensen 3. Margaret Wiens Womens 35 Singles 1. Helena C. Malinakova Womens 4.0 Doubles 1. Lisa Thompson/ Kayron D. Anderson 2. Jennifer J. Bailey/ Sunny M. Bailey 3. Linda C. Lindquist/ Beverly J. Meyer 4. Michelle R. Dvorak/ Gayla L. Cheadle 5. Julie C. Scott/ Laura B. North 6. Traci Atzenweiler/ Patricia G. Vidrine 7. Ann Crampton/ Suzanne S. Shapland 8. Candace K. Herman/ Mona Palmer 9. Molly Toler/ Laura B. North 10. Lois McKinley/ Suzanne S. Shapland 11. Melanie A. Watson/ Virginia Davis 12. Carrie J. Bingham/ Kelli E. Valdez 13. Kristy M. Francis/ Sarah A. Kreutzer 14. Kristy M. Francis/ Mary A. Luchtel 15. Stacie Bilbo/ Kathryn H. Johnson 16. Ann Crampton/ Nancy A. Connell
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Kandace S. Terpstra/ Molly Toler Amber Heineman/ Amy Sullivan Kim Henderson/ Melinda French
Womens 3.5 Doubles 1. Kim O'Farrell/ Ruth Knox 2. Kati K. Carr/ Kourtney Honan 3. Andrea L. Root/ Tasha L. Evatt 4. Denise Willemin/ Alice Edwards 5. Stephanie Campbell/ Laura M. Rowzee 6. Susan S. Ferguson/ Susan M. Haler 7. Mary Daniels/ Rebecca L. Franklin 8. Amy M. Hamm/ Jill Machovsky 9. Connie J. Couse/ Jennifer Zingg 10. Kelly Wright/ Tara K. Leinbach 11. Alice Edwards/ Patti G. Cole 12. Lynn M. Potter/ Kimberly A. Hunt 13. Keri Evans/ Tasha L. Evatt 14. Tiffany Madison/ Margaret Filbert 15. Alisa M. McNeill/ Maryalice Williams 16. Deborah Pennie/ Pamela A. Kultgen 17. Rene Barton/ Melinda S. McCalla 18. Connie S. Johnson/ Shelli Hale 19. Pamela S. ODonnell/ Cheryl A. Morton 20. Macy R. Cargnel/ Amy M. Hamm 1. 2. 3.
Womens 3.0 Doubles Jennifer J. Snively/ Robin Yaple Melodi Calvert/ Jennifer Stolte Alice Milberger/ Dorinda L. Emerson
Womens 35 Doubles 1. Jan R. Carter/ Marjorie L. Jones Womens 65 Doubles 1. Andrea B. Jones/ Gail P. Gregory Womens 75 Doubles 1. Carol O. Jones/ Billie Barnes 2. Beverly A. Cain/ Beverly P. Little
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Iowa Officers President Mark Jackson 1604 Forest Avenue Red Oak, IA 51556 712-623-3853 rohardware@iowatelecom.net
Executive Director Ryan Roeth 3013 Almond Road Ames, IA 50014 515-778-2348 Roeth10s@aol.com
Past President Stu Dusenberry 9 Ridge Road Atlantic, IA 50022 712-243-6958 sddins62@yahoo.com
Vice President Ann Carder 1604 Forest Avenue Red Oak, IA 51566 712-623-3853 acarder@creighton.edu
Secretary Betsy Lehnen 2010 64th Street Windsor Heights, IA 50322 515-710-1903 ealehnen@mchsi.com
First Vice President Phil Williams 1100 Sioux Dr NW Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 319-361-8482 Phil-iatennis@hotmail.com
Vice President Cindy Rasche 808 14th Place Camanche, IA 52730 563-259-8669 clrasche@yahoo.com
Treasurer Kelly Drake 813 Timber Court Coralville, IA 52241 319-354-6295 kdrake.tennis@gmail.com
Committee Chairs Hall of Fame Kevin Nebergall 1512 Whitters Way NW Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 319-364-2928 night nebergallkevin@ImOnMail.com
Special Pops/Wheelchair Sue Nelson 3607 74th Street Moline, IL 61265 309-738-8774 cell sanelson611@mchsi.com
Collegiate Austin Harris 1329 Mayfield Dr. #202 Ames, IA 50014 515-290-6468 cell isuace70@gmail.com
High Performance Shelley George 1802 Winston Dr Iowa City, IA 52245 315-403-1484 cell ihawk10s@aol.com
Adult League Coordinator Jan Koder 13275 Ashleaf Dr Clive, IA 50325 515-223-3074 home iowa-usta@hotmail.com
Grievance Cindy Rasche 808 14th Place Camanche, IA 52730 563-259-8669 home clrasche@yahoo.com
Recreation Brian Dahlstrom 309-762-2400 w QCTC, 1522 47th Ave Moline, IL 61265 quadcitytennisclub@mchsi.com
Adults/Mixed/Seniors Lauri Deninger 1246 Deerfield Dr Iowa City, IA 52246 319-337-9257 ldeninger@msn.com
Junior Competition Ryan Roeth Contact info. under Executive Secretary
Awards Carol Ward 2036 Riverfront Court Muscatine, IA 52761 563-607-0743 cell cwrd50@gmail.com
Web Manager Scott Drake 813 Timber Court Coralville, IA 52241 319-354-6295 scottdrake.ita@gmail.com
Marketing Kathy Anderl WTC, 3511 18th Ave SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 319-396-7060 work ganderl@mchsi.com
Umpires (Officials) Donna Farley 2279 Rice Ridge Lane NE North Liberty, IA 52317 319-626-6470 home farleys@inav.net
Nominating/Personnel Stu Dusenberry Contact info. under Past President Diversity Bonnie Beechum 808 Harrison St Davenport, IA 52803 563-322-7363 work bbeechum1@aol.com Community Development Barbara Fackel 1440 31st Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201 309-786-1159 work bjftrain@aol.com 44
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Adult Competition Mark Blume 2400 North Dodge St Iowa City, IA 52245 319-400-8857 markblume@mchsi.com
Membership Ann Carder 1604 Forest Avenue Red Oak, IA 51556 712-623-3853 home acarder@creighton.edu
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Community Service Excellence Kathy Anderl Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Outstanding Contributor to Adult Leagues Lauri Deninger Iowa City, Iowa
Donna Farley Outstanding Official Ken Lowder Iowa City, Iowa
Outstanding High School Coach Jim Berry Waterloo, Iowa
Jr. Female Player of the Year Sarah Dalton Dubuque, Iowa
Facility of the Year Walker Johnston Tennis Center Urbandale, Iowa
Jr. Male Player of the Year Bryson Cale Muscatine, Iowa
Member Organization Westfield Tennis Club Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Adult Player of the Year Cheri De Waard Waterloo, Iowa
Outstanding Junior Tournament McCollum Junior Open Clive, Iowa
Recreational Adult Players of the Year Sandy Hayes & Ria Meyer Muscatine, Iowa Recreational Jr. Player of the Year Anya Postnikov Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Outstanding Adult Tournament USTA MV Section Adult/Senior Des Moines, Iowa Media Excellence Award Iowa City Press-Citizen Iowa City, Iowa
Outstanding Contributor to Youth Programs Sue Nelson Moline, Illinois
Distinguished Service Randy Krejci Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Outstanding Community Tennis Association OPAF Waterloo, Iowa
Event of the Year Susan Komen Foundation Fundraiser at Aspen Club Clive, Iowa
Outstanding Contributor to High Performance Ryan Roeth Ames, Iowa
President's Award Cindy Rasche Camache, Iowa
Iowa Boys 10 Singles 1. Timothy M. Ellis 2. Nick Weyers 3. Noah A. Burmeister 4. Neil V. Sura 5. Charlie S. Corell 6. Matthew Christensen 7. Conor C. Weeks 8. Luke H. Campbell 9. Brooks Friedman 10. Kyle J. Sehlin 11. Jack L. Pearson 12. Luka F. Butera
17. Kyle P. D'mello 18. Ben G. Dellos 19. Billy Goins 20. Matthew L. Murry
Boys 16 Singles 1. Brandon J. Schneider 2. Brady R. Anderson 3. Alex Qin 4. Adam L. Dellos 5. Rex B. Ju 6. Thomas Runde 7. Bobbie Slavens 8. Blake Oetting Boys 12 Singles 9. Aj Naanep 1. Sandeep R. Yeturu 10. Alex Huang 2. Ben Friedman 11. Joel E.D. Wood 3. Nicholas A. Raley 12. Ryan L. Schroeder 4. Jiung Jung 13. Ben G. Dellos 5. Jarrett Benson 14. Will Hamilton 6. Sam Jones 15. Austin Schoeck 7. Sriram Sugumaran 16. Adam L. Boldt 8. Chandreshwara Morales 17. Mitchell I. Schumacher 9. Shaddy Khalafallah 18. Chad Moklestad 10. Frederick B. Smith 19. William O. Code 11. Ty Sherman 20. Mitchell J. McPartland 12. Parker M. Muller 13. Nicholas Fifield Boys 18 Singles 14. Vineel Mallavarapu 1. John Ellis 15. Shiv Puri 2. Aaron Chalstrom 16. John Wenzel 3. Charlie G. Wilhelm 17. Justin Sehlin 4. Cole M. Hanson 18. Joshua R. Vandenberg 5. Jonathon P. O'Leary 19. Harrison J. Schulz 6. Jeff A. Yanda 20.Cole J. Schneider 7. Bryson L. Cale 8. Devon J. Manning Boys 14 Singles 9. Mitchell J. Anderson 1. Jackson Hoyt 10. Andrew J. Hartman 2. Karl W. Wenzel 11. Alex Bernt 3. Caleb N. Hendrickson 12. Joey P. Maigaard 4. Trevor C. McCann 13. Charles J. Ray 5. Yaakov Litvak 14. Daken Starkenburg 6. Brian A. Murman 15. Alex Qin 7. Trent Schneider 16. Jon Moore 8. Jackson D. Guilford 17. Noah Schmall 9. Pranav Puri 18. Timothy J. Kahl 10. Christopher Fifield 19. Greg B. Bys 11. Tim Paulson 20. Chad Moklestad 12. Jack Sackett 13. Andrew A. Ellis Girls 10 Singles 14. Samuel B. Stickels 1. Davi R. Patterson 15. Vivek Natarajan 2. Anna K. Roeth 16. Michal G. Porubcin 3. Chloe A. Wilson
Tennis Service Representative John Terpkosh 1775 Diehl Avenue Des Moines, Iowa 50320 913-322-4835 jterpkosh@movalley.usta.com
4. Jamie Zhang 5. Emma Koch 6. Greta J. Stewart 7. Peri E. Sagun Girls 12 Singles 1. Ellie D. Anderson 2. Susanna C. Gianola 3. Kelly M. King 4. Abby Reis 5. Hannah Sherman 6. Cari Naanep 7. Emilia A. Porubcin 8. Beth Murman 9. Eren Sagun 10. Anna R. Corell 11. Innes Hicsasmaz 12. Davi R. Patterson 13. Dina Kajtazovic 14. Katherine G. Helms 15. Erin W. McLaughlin 16. Kelsie Peterson 17. Ellen Hata 18. Hannah J. Humes 19. Emily J. Nutt 20. Tina Kajtazovic Girls 14 Singles 1. Mary Hill 2. Eve D. Small 3. Katie Melbourne 4. Lilly Hartman 5. Chloe A. Jefferies 6. Susanna C. Gianola 7. Alexandra M. Kerr 8. Rina K. Moore 9. Michelle Vanroekel 10. Elizabeth A. Nutty 11. Breanna J. Parker 12. Kelsie Peterson 13. Courtney Schneider 14. Abby Reis 15. Dana A. Waterman 16. Gabrielle L. Greco 17. Gabriella Steyl 18. Aubrey Grant 19. Halie Dickinson Girls 16 Singles 1. Jaci Cochrane 2. Payton Kintz 3. Eve D. Small 4. Laura Birky 5. Alexandra M. Kerr 6. Jenna R. Heil 7. Lucy S. Korsakov 8. Katie E. Meyer 9. Mary Hill 10. Dana A. Waterman 11. Lindsay McGonegle 12. Madeline Heer 13. Natalie M. Prevo 14. Michelle Vanroekel 15. Sarah W. Huber missourivalley.usta.com
16. Amanda M. Rumley 17. Nicole D. Nitschke 18. Madison Larson 19. Chloe K. Stewart 20. Rachel F. Faircloth Girls 18 Singles 1. Maggie Helms 2. Sophia Smarandescu 3. Payton Kintz 4. Ashley V. Hoff 5. Dena Khalafallah 6. Ashlin M. Riley 7. Chloe K. McGehee 8. Lilli Oetting Boys 10 Doubles 1. Rami S. Hemaidan 2. Ty Sherman 3. Shaddy Khalafallah 4. Justin Sehlin 5. Nick Weyers 6. Noah A. Burmeister 7. Timothy M. Ellis 8. Neil V. Sura Boys 12 Doubles 1. Ben Friedman 2. Harrison J. Schulz 3. Nicholas Fifield 4. Frederick B. Smith 5. Ty Sherman 6. Cole J. Schneider 7. Nicholas A. Raley 8. Jiung Jung 9. John Wenzel 10. Shiv Puri Boys 14 Doubles 1. Jackson Hoyt 2. Karl W. Wenzel 3. Trent Schneider 4. Billy Goins 5. Jackson D. Guilford 6. Vivek Natarajan 7. Kyle Paul D'mello 8. Brady R. Anderson 9. Jack Sackett 10. Brian A. Murman 11. Christopher Fifield 12. Matthew L. Murry 13. Trevor C. McCann 14. Tim Paulson 15. Caleb N. Hendrickson 16. Andrew A. Ellis 17. Jonathan L. Raley 18. Samuel B. Stickels 19. Peter L. Murry 20. Solaris R.G. Nite Boys 16 Doubles 1. Joel E.D. Wood 2. Ryan L. Schroeder 3. Tyler J. Buenting
4. Thomas Runde 5. Austin Schoeck 6. Mitchell I. Schumacher 7. Adam L. Dellos 8. Will Hamilton 9. Rex B. Ju 10. Adam L. Boldt 11. Alex Bernt 12. James J. Ottavi 13. Kenneth Goins 14. Matthew L. Murry 15. Derrick Stabler 16. Dalton Hart 17. Ben G. Dellos 18. Ryan Gilbert 19. William O. Code 20. Sean M. Mullan Boys 18 Doubles 1. Charlie G. Wilhelm 2. Jon Moore 3. Mitchell J. Anderson 4. Jeff A. Yanda 5. Daken Starkenburg 6. Cole M. Hanson 7. Joey P. Maigaard 8. Clayton J. Hoyt 9. Timothy J. Kahl Girls 12 Doubles 1. Katherine G. Helms Girls 14 Doubles 1. Susanna C. Gianola 2. Eve Diane Small 3. Chloe A. Jefferies 4. Abby Reis Girls 16 Doubles 1. Payton Kintz Girls 18 Doubles 1. Payton Kintz Mens Open Singles 1. Matthew T. Tyler 2. Curtis E. Newman 3. Randy M. Billingsley 4. Eric Lee Mens 4.5 Singles 1. Dominic Roberge 2. Brad R. Olson 3. Benjamin J. Lehnen 4. Kyle Schuman Mens 4.0 Singles 1. Randy W. Childers 2. Stephen Ludovico Mens 3.5 Singles 1. Jeramy J. McNace 2. Darren Bullard 3. Ram Srikanth 4. James E. Stoycheff 45
Iowa Mens 3.0 Singles 1. Bob Woodward Mens 35 Singles 1. Jeff Brotherson 2. Robert C. Armbrust 3. John Ottavi 4. Mark Oliver 4. Randy W. Childers Mens 55 Singles 1. James M. Moran 2. Mark S. Breheny 3. Kevin K. Peterson 4. Alan C. Reed 5. Yehya Abdullah 6. David E. Irons Mens 65 Singles 1. Thomas L. Bullinga 2. Tom Wickham 3. Skip Hills Mens Open Doubles 1. Curtis E. Newman 2. Scott R. Stegemann 3. Dalibor Pavic 4. Steve J. Tyler 5. Adam J. Desimone 6. Matthew T. Tyler 7. Brent Hargrave 7. Steven Etheridge 7. Austin T. Wiser 7. Kyle Johnson 11. Kyle Appel 11. Patrick Callaghan 11. Phillip A. Williams 14. Joey White 15. Jeffrey C. Damisch 15. Joe Lankelma 15. Masaaki Kitamura 18. Elliot Rausa 18. Luke Aduddell 18. David A. Desimone Mens 4.0 Doubles 1. Brandon B. Willett
2. Ronald G. Bradfield 3. Julian B. West 3. Adam Ruggle 5. Dave Gascho 6. Nicholaus J. Daniel 6. Brad R. Olson 8. Carl K. Hartman 8. Matthew Wickham 8. Timothy G. Ellis 8. Doug Zanka 12. Brent Foss 12. Jim B. Moore 12. Philip Diehl Mens 3.5 Doubles 1. Chad W. Hansen 1. Jeramy J. McNace 3. Tracy A. Taylor 3. Dana Terndrup 3. TJ McGowan 3. James Bucher 7. Scott A. Ketelsen 7. john landenberger 7. Brent A. Thomsen 7. Philip J. Wasta 7. Jerry Newton 7. Jeremy S. Mead Mens 35 Doubles 1. A. J. Farber 1. Michael Scott Mens 45 Doubles 1. David G. Dellos 1. Jay Wickham 1. Daniel W. Patrick 1. Carl K. Hartman 1. Todd Johnson 1. Tim A. Baldridge 7. Steve J. Tyler 7. Mark S. Breheny Mens 55 Doubles 1. Kevin K. Peterson 2. Richard M. Tubbs 3. Steve J. Tyler 4. Richard Leake 5. Joseph M. Vinzant
6. Kevin L. Nebergall 7. Wesley L. Brackey 7. James D. Miller 7. Michael Voigt 7. James Kaufmann 7. Mark S. Breheny 12. Roger P. Crossley 12. Rod O. Braun 12. Robert W. McCartney 15. Alan C. Reed 15. Roy A. Dawson 15. James J. Cahill Mens 65 Doubles 1. Robert F. Mitchell 2. Tom Wickham 3. Robert F. Easton 4. Tom P. Derouin 5. Joseph M. Vinzant 6. John D. Shierholz 7. Paul Dupont 7. Jerry Schubick 9. Don Q. Larson 10. Jim Seidel 10. Douglas Yarger Womens Open Singles 1. Brooke Johnson 2. Leanna M. Nelson 3. Maggie Helms 4. Caitee A. Margenthaler 4. Michelle Allmendinger 6. Claire Evans Womens 4.0 Singles 1. Kerry K. Holland 2. Jennifer J. Ortega Womens 3.5 Singles 1. Linsay Burkart Womens 3.0 Singles 1. Sheila Goins 2. Melinda J. Boyd Womens Open Doubles 1. Leanna M. Nelson
2. Lori Hash Koberg 2. Heather L. Fleming 4. Debbie M. Nelson 5. Angela W. Beaver 5. Jennie J. Henry 7. Terri G. Dial 7. Lynette D. Brown 9. Lindsay Chase 9. Korri ClarkWilt Womens 4.0 Doubles 1. Linda R. Carney 1. Jennifer J. Ortega 3. Connie VanRoekel 4. Pamela M. Milloy 4. Sandra Hovey 6. Sharon Asari 6. Carole E. Kron 6. Linsay Burkart 6. Debra K. Riehm 6. Jennifer Raber 6. Laurel L. Farrell 6. Sarah A Schultes 6. Jillayne D. Pinchuk 14. Janet M. Johnson 14. Libuse Brachova 14. Kristen M. Johansen Womens 3.5 Doubles 1. Robin D. Sueppel 2. Ria M. Meyer 3. Jeannette M. Baumler 4. Kaye M. Running 4. Jennifer Raber 4. Connie VanRoekel 7. Christine R. Ciasto 7. Amy C. Chatham 7. Theresa E. S. Brown 7. Sara B. Mitchell 7. Katharine A. Brown 7. Rachel Hobscheidt 7. Jennifer A. Walsh 7. Linda L. Eggerss 7. Beth O'Donnell 7. Kari R Wilken 17. Melinda J. Boyd 18. Christine Amelon 18. Sheila Goins 20. Susan Bohnenkamp 20. Laura B. Wolf Womens 3.0 Doubles 1. Kayla J. Peterson 1. Lee A Johnson Womens 35 Singles 1. Lori H. Koberg Womens 35 Doubles 1. Aimee Walsh 1. Lori H. Koberg 3. Maureen Bortscheller 3. M. Julie Westercamp 5. Karla J. Schueller
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5. Lin Driscoll 5. Mary L. Fiala Mixed Open Doubles 1. Dalibor Pavic 2. Kristine T Diehl 2. Michelle S. Schupbach 2. Heather L. Fleming 2. Joey White 2. Christopher S. Sagers 2. Sean Mathison 8. Celia A. Morton 9. Samantha D. Tonn 9. Michael Jones 9. Tricia Crawford 9. Gary Scholl 9. Molly A. Fiala 9. Adam J. Strand 9. Terri G.Dial 9. Curtis E. Newman 17. Alexandra L. Parades 17. Nick Mozena Mixed 8.0 Doubles 1. Ronald G. Bradfield 2. Korri C. Wilt 3. Jennifer J. Ortega 4. Brandon B. Willett 5. Dave Gascho 6. Kerry K. Holland 6. Carole E. Kron 8. Earlene E. Erbe 8. Jorgen Johansen 8. Kristen M. Johansen 11. Brad R. Olson 11. Connie VanRoekel Mixed 7.0 Doubles 1. Christopher J. McDonnell 1. Bethany A. Koch 3. Mark Steckel 3. Robin D. Sueppel 5. Sheila Goins 5. Kenneth Goins 7. Andy R. Meisner 7. Tessa R. Meisner 7. Clifton Brinkmeyer 7. Lauri L. Deninger Mixed 35 Doubles 1. Scott J. Taylor 2. Philippe M. Limondin 2. Terilyn Limondin 2. Paul Ellerbeck 5. Rusty R. Graff 5. Aimee Walsh 5. Teresa J. Barker 5. Christina Poock 5. Bill M. Barker 5. Jay Wickham 11. Mark A. Mueller 11. Maureen Bortscheller
Kansas Officers Executive Director John Cayton 1322 Rural Street Emporia, KS 66801 620-340-8047 night 620-341-6129 day jccayton@sbcglobal.net
President Rick Thompson 1638 Crest Court Andover, KS 67002 316-265-9311 day rkthompson@martinpringle.com First Vice President/ Adult Leagues/Competition Diana Christman 5975 SW 30th Terrace Topeka, KS 66614 785-357-8480 home 785-640-3536 cell dchristman10s@att.net
Treasurer TBD
Second Vice President/ Junior Competition Simon Norman 1447 N Rock Road Wichita, KS 67206 316-634-6111 day snorman@ genesishealthclubs.com
Secretary Ken Brown 500 E Maple Independence, KS 67301 620-331-6611 day 620-331-0814 night kbrown@indycc.edu
Awards Ken Brown Contact info. under Secretary Mixed Senior/Adult Leagues Jason Doll 1100 N Amidon Ave. Wichita, KS 67203 316-214-8923 jasonpdoll@hotmail.com
Women's Senior/Adult League Coordinator Linda Kramer 12126 Killenwood Dr. Wichita, KS 67206 316-618-1411 316-841-6850 djkramer45@hotmail.com
Junior Novice Coordinator Cameron Prichard Wichita Country Club 8501 E 13th St. Wichita, KS 67206 316-634-0135 day 316-686-4667 night cam4chiefs@sbcglobal.net
Men's Senior/ Adult League Coordinator Mel Brown 3442 SE 35th Street Topeka, KS 66605 785-266-2032 785-806-8058 melbrown3@cox.net
Officials John Seal 1011 B. Ohio St. Pittsburg, KS 66762 620-308-6063 home 620-778-2289 cell netjts@yahoo.com
Diversity Ron Thompson 7115 E. Chadowes Wichita, KS 67206 316-681-1273 RonT702@yahoo.com Volunteer Coordinator John Cayton Contact info. under Executive Director
2010 Award Winners Junior Male Player of the Year Quinn Dippel Lindsborg, Kansas
Distinguished Service Ken Brown Independence, Kansas
Media Excellence Julie Perry Marysville Advocate Marysville, Kansas
Recreational Youth Player of the Year Andrew Davids Topeka, Kansas
Outstanding USTA League Coordinator Kelly Hodge Wichita, Kansas
Outstanding High School Coach Dave Hawley Wichita, Kansas
Adult Player of the Year Nick Taylor Wichita, Kansas
Outstanding Junior Tournament USTA/MV Section Futures at Genesis Wichita, Kansas
Outstanding Official Diane Lawrence Winfield, Kansas
Outstanding Community Tennis Association McAdams CTA Wichita, Kansas
Outstanding Contributor USTA Tennis Youth Programs Janie Bremyer McPherson, Kansas
Outstanding Adult Tournament Jayhawk Adult Open Topeka, Kansas
Event of the Year Holiday Park Kids Club NJTL Regional Rally Topeka, Kansas
Junior Female Player of the Year Olivia Sneed Wellington, Kansas
Member Organization of the Year Topeka Tennis Association Topeka, Kansas
Outstanding Contributor USTA High Performance Harry Walsh Wichita, Kansas
Facility of the Year Wichita Public Schools Wichita, Kansas Tennis Family of the Year Hunter Family Topeka, Kansas
Recreational Adult Player of the Year Duane Pomeroy Topeka, Kansas missourivalley.usta.com
Connie Robertson 1974 E. 300 Road Lecompton, KS 66050 785-887-6730 crobertson@movalley.usta.com
2010 Final Rankings
Committee Chairs Community Development Karen Saari 4310 N Spyglass Ct. Wichita, KS 67226 316-636-9151 day karen10sbum@yahoo.com
Tennis Service Representative
Outstanding USTA Jr. Team Tennis Organizer Jack Oxler Wichita, Kansas Community Service Award Bob Pulford Manhattan, Kansas
Boys 12 Singles 1. Zachary Woods 2. Carter Tappan 3. Garrett P. Roth 4. Easton C. Ewy 4. Wonjoon Cho 6. Ethan C. Mitchell 7. Kerry R. E. Dunn 8. Garrett K. Luinstra 9. Matthew Flynn 10. Jordan Wilson Boys 14 Singles 1. Samuel E. Beren 2. Derek S. Drew 3. Riley P. Kingsley 4. Cory D. Otis 5. Zachary Woods 5. Eric Banning 7. Wonjoon Cho 8. Jeffrey S. Michel 9. John T. Stoller 10. Mubasshir T. Karim 11. Justin Briles 12. Joe D. Tyler 13. Zane Richter 13. Dylan S. Stos 15. Logan Cayton Boys 16 Singles 1. Jacob Maddox 2. Matt D. Becker 3. Evan A. Keller 4. Scott J. Ziegler 5. Jeffrey A. Wherritt 6. Tyler J. Manlove 7. Kenton K. Hallowell 8. Alex Behrens 8. Ryan W. Wolfe 10. Jenson T. Kingsley 10. Matthew E. Barlow 12. Max S. Pyle 13. Jason M. Banning 14. Collin R. Connor 47
Kansas 14. Hayden Woods 14. Steven D. Wegner 17. Jake Seaton 18. Tanner L. Pierret 19. Connor S. Schafer 20. Nicholas S. Wherritt Boys 18 Singles 1. Ryan Hickman 2. Corban Aspegren 3. Andrew Davids 4. Josh D. Lucero 5. Matt D. Becker 6. Brody D. Queal 7. Chase Prewett 8. Hayden Woods 8. Mitchel J. Whitmer 10. Jeffrey A. Wherritt 11. Evan A. Keller 12. Parker White 13. Jared S. Ohm 14. Kristopher A. Dubach 15. Thomas Flynn 16. Max S. Pyle 16. Jenson T. Kingsley 18. Aaron M. Wegner 19. Zachary Aldrich 20. Michael A. Stoller
Boys 14 Doubles 1. Mubasshir T. Karim 1. Samuel E.Beren 1. 1. 3. 3.
Boys 16 Doubles John Rohr Macen M. Vargas Jacob Maddox Cory D. Otis
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Boys 18 Doubles Brody D. Queal Josh D. Lucero Evan A. Keller Matt D. Becker Ryan W. Wolfe Zachary J. Graham
Girls 10 Singles 1. Julia Tabulenko 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Girls 12 Singles Grace Ball Julia Tabulenko Nicole Lubbers Colby Fugit Natalie Lubbers
Girls 14 Singles 1. Courtney A. Lubbers 2. Carla S. Guillen
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2. Ashley K. Debauge 4. Natalie Lubbers 4. Morgan M. Francis 6. Madison M. Lysaught 6. Ally Burr 8. Gwyneth Schuler 9. Heidi Klaassen 10. Nicole Lubbers 11. Emily A. Ediger 12. Jaya M. Mantovani 13. Ellea M. Ediger 14. Makenna Gonzales 15. Taylor R. Swartzendruber Girls 16 Singles 1. Ali Anderson 2. Anne M. Feldkamp 3. Madeline Oxler 3. Elizabeth Pringle 5. Brenda C. Sanchez 6. Ashley K. Debauge 7. Amy Fugit 8. Erianne D. Adams 8. Madison M. Lysaught 10. Sydney M. Shields 11. Bridget A. Winter 11. Summer Schlotterback 13. Brooke Jackson 14. Hannah Wagle 15. Keli L. Dunn 16. Camille R. Taylor
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Girls 18 Singles 1. Casyn P. Buchman 2. Kari Rezac 3. Taylor S. Smith 4. Amy Fugit 5. Caitlyn A. Wark 6. Courtney J. Dold 7. Laurel A. Michel 8. Courtney A. Lubbers 8. Gwendolyn Shepler 8. Sara M. Miller 11. Ashley A. Suhr 12. Kylee J. Bonham 13. Nicole R. Tyson 1. 1. 1. 4. 4. 4.
Girls 16 Doubles Ally Burr Makenna Gonzales Caylee L. Kidwell Madison M. Lysaught Ashley K. Debauge Kaley L. Taylor
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Girls 18 Doubles Gwyneth Schuler Ashley A Suhr Kelsey N. Jones Madeline L. Tedman Claire A. Wenger
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Mens Open Singles Alberto Gonzalez Luis F. Fernandez Scott R. Bagwell Wayne A. Wentling
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Mens 4.5 Singles Luis F. Fernandez Dan K. Gaskell Wayne A. Wentling Chris J. Turner
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 8.
Mens 4.0 Singles Derek B. Seibert Peter Sanchez Steven C. Martin Larry D. Armstrong Steven W. Younger Steve G. Saunders Steve V. Broxterman David M. Barkes Kiran K. Pippalapalli
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Mens 3.5 Singles Ryan E. Dieckgrafe Dwight Long Skip Johnson Frank E. Lyons Nicholas J. Hoyer Jim Bruggeman Rogers Brazier
Kansas 8. Jim Poetker 9. Doug W. Peggs 10. Chuck Johnson 10. Bradley A. Manlove 12. Partha B. Rayamajhi Mens 4.5 Doubles 1. Chris A. Boiteau 1. Steve A. Holmes
3. Chris J. Turner 3. Luis F. Fernandez 5. Johnny Nance Mens 4.0 Doubles 1. Ron Cox 1. Neal Crowell
Womens 4.5 Singles 1. Laurette M. Jennings Womens 4.0 Singles 1. Ann Broxterman Womens 3.5 Singles 1. Janie A. Jones 2. DeAnn Schuler
Womens 4.0 Doubles 1. Linda Lee 2. Sarah C. Cox 3. JoAnn Lind 4. Ann Broxterman 4. Janice M. Price 6. Melissa M. Goodman 6. Leah C. Kerbs
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8.0 Mixed Chris A. Boiteau Xianqun Boiteau Sarah C. Cox Gary D. Shipp Steve A. Holmes Diana C. Holmes
2011 Rankings Information 1. Player must be a resident of the state of Kansas, a member of an armed forces family stationed in Kansas, a non-citizen holding a green-card, or a student who attends a Kansas school and maintains a Kansas District residence on their USTA membership.
tournaments sanctioned by the Kansas District.
2. Players must present a current USTA membership card, or new membership proof, prior to entry into Kansas District sanctioned tournaments.
7. Players must have a minimum of one win in the event they wish to be considered in for a ranking. The best FOUR results from Kansas District tournaments will be used for KDTA Adult Tournament rankings.
3. The USTA computer ranking system of points per round reached is used by the Kansas District for ranking procedures. This system allows for additional ranking points to be awarded for more participation by a player, as well as for participation in heavier weighted tournaments.
8. If a player is NTRP rated, they may not participate or be ranked in a level lower than their NTRP rating.
4. The ranking committee will determine which tournaments will be weighted heavier for ranking purposes. Additional points will be awarded for participation in one of these tournaments: Mid-Continent Open and the Topeka Jayhawk Open.
6. To be ranked in doubles, players must play at least two tournaments sanctioned by the Kansas District with the same partner.
9. If a player enters a tournament but finds they will not be able to participate, they must notify the tournament director at least one day prior to tournament start. Without notification, a no-show will not count positively towards the requirement of participation for rankings. 10. Any discrepancies involving rankings will be handled by the ranking committee.
5. To be ranked in singles, players must play a minimum of two
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Officers President Marianella Padron 1227 N. Range Line Rd. Joplin, MO 64801 417-206-0202 day 417-206-8907 fax marianellapadron@hotmail.com
District Administrator Linda Peters 2331 E. Pythian Springfield, MO 65802 417-837-5826 day 417-837-5804 fax lpmotennis@aol.com
Immediate Past President First Vice President Second Vice President Larry Haugness Kyle Wartick Larry Huitt 2331 E. Pythian 2331 E. Pythian P.O. Box 433 Springfield, MO 65802 Springfield, MO 65802 West Plains, MO 65775 417-837-5800 day 417-837-5800 day lhuitt@centurytel.net 417-837-5804 fax 417-837-5804 fax lhaugness@springfieldmo.gov kwartick@springfieldmo.gov Treasurer Secretary Nancy Parker Amanda Smith 19162 Hwy 98 2331 E. Pythian Boonville, MO 65233 Springfield, MO 65802 nancynikon@sbcglobal.net 417-837-5800 day asmith@springfieldmo.gov
Committee Chairs Webmaster Linda Peters Contact info. under District Administrator
Volunteer Coordinator Linda Peters Contact info. under District Administrator
Adult, Senior & Mixed League Coordinator Linda Peters Contact info. under District Administrator
Junior Competition Kyle Wartick 2331 E. Pythian Springfield, MO 65802 417-837-5800 day 417-837-5804 fax kylewartick@yahoo.com
Diversity Chair John Acosta 2500 E. Kearney Springfield, MO 65898 417-569-7263 Jacosta73@gmail.com
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Oustanding Contributors to USTA Youth Tennis Lindsey Castordale Drury College
Community Service Excellence Susan Provance Springfield, Missouri
Family of the Year The Hong-Hong Chen Family Joplin, Missouri
Ryan Carney Marshall, Missouri
President's Award David and Debra Humphreys Joplin, Missouri
Outstanding Contributor to USTA Leagues Melissa Hartin Springfield, Missouri
Facility of the Year Gillenwaters Park Tennis Complex Springfield, Missouri
Male Jr. Player of the Year Paul Nahon Springfield, Missouri
Boys 10s Sportsmanship Award Jason Nayer Springfield, Missouri
Female Jr. Player of the Year Abbey Belote Springfield, Missouri
Boys 12s Sportsmanship Award O. B. Chambers Webb City, Missouri
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Umpires Cindy Baine 1010 S. Florida Joplin, MO 64801 tennismenace@cbaine.com
Outstanding Contributor to Youth High Performance Kyle Wartick Springfield, Missouri
Scott Howes
Boys 14s Sportsmanship Award Raymond Majors Columbia, Missouri Boys 16s Sportsmanship Award Alex Jones Columbia, Missouri Girls 10s Sportsmanship Award Anna Rader Springfield, Missouri Girls 14s Sportsmanship Award Taylor Johnston Branson, Missouri Girls 16s Sportsmanship Award Breanna Feemster Springfield, Missouri
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Boys 10 Singles 1. Finn Wartick 2. Jason Nayar 3. Garret Lewis 4. Evan Acosta 5. Nicholas Mailes 6. Matthew Zengel 7. Reid M. Jarvis 8. Asa Borup 9. Bek Wartick 10. Emilio Cuebas 11. Adam O. Chanliongco 12. Bradley Neil Boys 12 Singles 1. Alex Mailes 2. ChristopherJ. Choe 3. O.B. Chambers 4. John A. Swift 5. Jason Nayar 6. Tyler Acosta 7. Grant Burton 8. Evan Acosta 9. Noah DelaRosa 10. Joseph Scott 11. Michael Nacy 12. Ethan Chanliongco 13. Alec D. Jarvis Boys 14 Singles 1. Collin Mayer 2. Thomas Uhl 3. Dalis Feemster 4 Raymond Majors 5. Jacob A. Winton 6. Alex Mailes 7. Austin Cueva 8. Rohit Rao 9. Harry Bozoian 10. Alex Villasenor 11. Christopher Choe 12. Adam Keith 13. Noah Chanliongco 14. Jadyn Cearnal 15. Griffin Turnage 16. Connor Burton 17. Peter Choi
Boys 16 Singles 1. Jack Fay 2. Jeremy Lombardo 3. Jacob Hader 4. Blake Folz 5. Alexander Jones 6. William Swift 7. Alex Hoffmeister 8. Taylor Leslie 9. Nick Pfeifer Boys 18 Singles 1. Daniel Liu 2. Alex Belote 3. William Gross 4. Jordan Ward 5. Nathan Connell 6. Amit N. Patel Girls 12 Singles 1. Jacqueline Engelbrecht 2. Meghan Zengel 3. Ashley Dowden 4. Tess A. Lovig 5. Emily Kroutil Girls 14 Singles 1. Abbey Belote 2. Taylor Johnston 3. Sophi Farid 4. Allison Baker 5. Jenny Yao 6. Gabriela Makuch 7. Lauren Tomanek 8. Caroline Tomanek 9. Jane E. Hutchinson Girls 16 Singles 1. Maddy Kayser 2. Breanna Feemster 3. Angelica Makuch 4. Shelbee Neal 5. Savannah Everett 6. Sophi Farid 7. Lauren Schoen 8. Abigail Reese 9. Kate Hargis
Missouri 10. Kristen Sandvos 11. Emma Samek 12. Claire E. Bresnahan Girls 18 Singles 1. Kelsey Kinderknecht 2. Kaitlin Bolton 3. Kay Fischer 4. Abby Kayser
5. Elle Prewitt Boys 12 Doubles 1. Christopher Choe 2. Evan Acosta 3. Tyler Acosta 4. Noah DelaRosa
Boys 14 Doubles 1. Thomas Uhl 2. Austin Cueva 3. Rohit Rao 4. Alex Villasenor 5. Dalis Feemster 6. Griffin Turnage
Boys 16 Doubles 1. Jacob Hader 2. Jeremy Lombardo 3. Blake Folz 4. Alexander Jones 5. Jack Fay 6. William Swift
Boys 18 Doubles 1. Jacob Hader 2. William Gross 3. Daniel Liu 4. Amit N. Patel 5. Alex Belote
Girls 16 Doubles 1. Angelica Makuch 2. Shelbee Neal 3. Kate Hargis Girls 18 Doubles 1. Kay Fischer
Girls 14 Doubles 1. Shelbee N. Neal
2011 Junior Rules SINGLES/DOUBLES: The USTA Missouri Valley's Missouri district encourages junior players to use the following guidelines in order to receive an annual singles and an annual doubles district ranking (determined by the TennisLink Ranking System).
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Be domiciled within the USTA Missouri Valley - Missouri district. Hold current USTA membership. Must enter the age division for which player wants to be ranked. You are eligible to play in your age division until the month you age up (your birthday month).
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The 2011 USTA Missouri Valley Rules and Regulations as well as the 2011 Rules and Regulations set forth in the Friend at Court will apply. Endorsement Tournaments scoring shall be the best of three sets with a 10-point tiebreak in lieu of the third set. 10 and Under Divisions. All 10 and under events will follow the one of the two sets of guidelines listed below. The tournament homepage will state which type of event it is. Green Tournaments: (i) Court: the court shall be a 78-foot court, (ii) Ball: the ball shall be a stage 1 (green) ball of any composition, (iii) Racquet: there are no restrictions, and (vi) Scoring: the scoring shall be the best of three sets with a 10-point tiebreak in lieu of the third. Orange Tournaments: (i) Court: the court shall be a 60-foot court, (ii) Ball: the ball shall be a stage 2 (orange) ball of any composition, (iii) Racquet: the racquet may not exceed 25 inches (63.5cm), and (vi) Scoring: the scoring shall be the best of three short sets with a 7-point tiebreak in lieu of the third.
For example: If you are twelve years old and have a birthday in June, you must play in the 14s Division entering any tournament in the month of June. You may elect to play in an older age division before you are required to.
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To receive a USTA Missouri District ranking, a player must play three USTA Missouri District sanctioned tournaments or two USTA Missouri District tournaments and compete in one USTA Missouri Valley Sectional team event either representing the Missouri District or "filling in" for another District within the age group for which the player is attempting to receive a ranking in a calendar year. In the event that you are unable to compete in a USTA Missouri Valley Sectional Team event, the USTA Missouri Valley Sectional Tournament may be used as the third tournament towards your USTA Missouri District ranking. Will be penalized if he or she withdraws from a tournament after the draw has been made, for any reason, except illness, injury, or death in family. The USTA Missouri Valley Section Suspension Point System will be in effect at sanctioned tournaments. A player may enter only one singles division per Missouri District Endorsement Tournament held for Segment I and Segment II. Please note that the endorsement spots for each age division into the Sectional tournaments are one tournament even though the different age groups are played over multiple weekends.
USTA Missouri Valley Missouri District Junior Endorsement Tournaments SEGMENT II SEGMENT III SEGMENT I OF 2012 Boys/Girls 10, 12 Boys/Girls 10, 12, 14 The top Missouri district May 6-8, 2011 July 22-24, 2011 player in the 2011 Missouri Springfield, MO Joplin, MO Valley rankings, the ID 405050211 ID 405051910 week of December 12, 2011, will receive the one Girls 14, 16, 18 Boys/Girls 16, 18 endorsement spot for May 6-8, 20111 August 5-7, 2011 2012 Seg. I Super. The Joplin, MO Springfield, MO alternates will be the ID 405004211 ID 405050311 second, third and fourth player in the rankings.
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Nebraska Officers President Jane Hines 510 S. 157th Circle Omaha, NE 68118 402-522-6310 h2omaha@cox.net Immediate Past President Kile Johnson P.O. Box 81686 Lincoln, NE 68501 402-475-4240 day 402-489-5962 night 402-475-0329 fax kjohnson@johnsonflodman.com President-Elect Troy Saulsbury 2014 W. 37th Street Kearney, NE 68845 308-338-0911 night troysulz@frontiernet.net
Vice President Jeff Schoch 1112 West Keating Drive Lincoln, NE 68521 402-730-1845 twelvetoes@gmail.com
2010 Final Rankings Director of Operations Steve Hossack 14936 Shirley St. Omaha, NE 68144 402-697-8786 sehossack@cox.net
Treasurer Boys 12 Singles Jean Uffelman 1. Brett Slezak 7301 Pine Lake Road 2. Thomas W. Kennedy Lincoln, NE 68516 3. Mason A. Meier 402-423-7728 4. Jacob Weber alexu27@aol.com 4. Dillon T. Ketcham
Secretary Curt Smith 3109 Calvert St. Lincoln, NE 68502 402-326-3482 day 402-423-0522 night 402-435-4356 fax curtten@gmail.com
Committee Chairs Junior Recreation Ben Wigert 7428 Potter Street Omaha, NE 68122 402-590-7393 bgwigert615@yahoo.com
Parks & Recreation Carol Hodges 12432 Ponca Road Omaha, NE 68112 402-453-7701 cbhodges444@gmail.com
Junior Competition Brian Clark 7620 North 70th Street Lincoln, NE 68517 402-464-1682 day Brian@nebraskatenniscenter.com
Nominating Kile Johnson Contact info. under Immediate Past President
Adult Competition Jennifer Allison 904 Hackberry Court Bellevue, NE 68005 (402) 218-6255 jallison31@netzero.net Officials Linda Richter 4910 Coffey Street Bellevue, NE 68133 402-291-3546 night 402-415-3546 cell drichter3@cox.net Tournament Jeff Schoch 1112 West Keating Drive Lincoln, NE 68521 402-730-1845 twelvetoes@gmail.com
Collegiate Tom Tipton 5716 Culwells Road Lincoln, NE 68516 402-488-3555 day 402-430-6001 cell tommy10s@windstream.net Grievance Bruce Vosburg 615 North 65th St. Omaha, NE 68132 402-342-1000 day 402-554-1960 night vosburg@fittslaw.com Awards Committee Verne Weber 902 Hackberry Ct. #2411 Bellevue, NE 68005 402-682-5862 day 402-292-8301 night 402-293-6048 fax vaweber10s@aol.com
Boys 10 Singles 1. Zachary Weber 2. Tristan Proulx-Morin 3. Jacob Weber 4. Samuel Faulk 5. Jordan Rhyner 6. Preston Brown 7. Isaac J. Sivinski 8. Zachary Shudak
Hall of Fame Verne Weber Contact info. under Awards Committee Community Development Troy Saulsbury Contact info. under President-Elect Diversity Committee Chair Jane Hines Contact info. under President League Coordinator Steve Hossack Contact info. under Director of Operations Website Jane Hines & Steve Hossack Contact info. under "Officers"
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6. Haydn R. Muir 7. Preston Brown 8. Benjamin R. Faulk 9. Nathaniel M. Singh 10. Andrew T. Bristol 11. Brady Draheim 12. Sam Ortgies 13. Jackson W. McNair 14. Raymond C. Thai 15. Samuel Faulk 16. John J. Loughran 17. Mithil D Shah 18. Pierce C. Lam 19. Eli Wolfe 20. Remy Brown Boys 14 Singles 1. Max H. Ferguson 2. Matthew A. Case 3. Jonathan M. Meyer 4. Sean C. Padios 5. Christian Hedstrom 6. Andrew J. Plamann 7. Skylar Lowe 8. Cameron Spurrier 8. Justin Brinkman 10. Alex Heywood 11. Nicholas A. Tran 12. Matt Reynoldson 13. Michael Clinch 14. Mitchel Mallet-Hiatt 15. Carter J. Thomson 16. Tyler J. Dirksen 17. Tyler Grove 18. Hale Breit 19. Trenton J. Rittscher Boys 16 Singles 1. Trent Gardner 2. Nicholas A. Liu 3. Vince G. Van Dyke 4. Nikita Fomichev 5. Erik R. Anderson 6. Bobby Curry 7. Max W. Cuppens 8. Matthew Hilfiker 9. Michael A. Knudsen 10. Nick G. Wimmer 10. Jack L. Rodenburg 12. Michael Koch 13. Gabe B. Shrank 14. Daniel P. Ceballos
15. Gavin S. Kennedy 16. Matthew J. Strasburger 17. Michael Mellen 18. Andrew B. Rawlings 19. Treyson J. McGill 20. Bo B. Yarabe Boys 18 Singles 1. Greg Nordhues 2. Connor Mulhall 3. Drew C. Bartek 4. Trevor L. Milburn 5. Chase C. Krueger 6. Jakob Strawhecker 7. Ryan Fehr 8. Brandon S. Otoski 9. Mitchell G. Gillogly 10. Nicholas C. Yeutter 11. Tyler L. Johnson 12. amie Shrank 13. Eric S. Busskohl 14. Joseph Wier Boys 10 Doubles 1. Jacob Weber Boys 12 Doubles 1. Andrew T. Bristol 2. Brett T. Slezak 3. Jacob Weber 4. Mason A. Meier 4. Cameron M. Tran 6. Haydn R. Muir 7. Benjamin R. Faulk 8. Dillon T. Ketcham 9. Samuel Faulk Boys 14 Doubles 1. Cameron Spurrier 1. Nicholas A. Tran 3. Max H. Ferguson 3. Christian Hedstrom 5. Tyler J. Dirksen 5. Justin Brinkman Boys 16 Doubles 1. Jack L. Rodenburg 1. Andrew J. Plamann 1. Bobby Curry 4. Daniel P. Ceballos 5. Gavin S. Kennedy 5. Jordan D. Rosenbohm 7. Levi M. Stroup 7. Joel Spiehs 9. Philip Wier Boys 18 Doubles 1. Joseph Wier 1. Philip Wier Girls 10 Singles 1. Josie Friedman 2. Brianna Liu 3. Kristal Kuo 4. Katherine H. Kennedy 4. Katherine A. Krueger
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Girls 12 Singles 1. Lizzie Harwood 2. Olivia G. Faulk 3. Tyranny S. Miller 4. Hannah E. Raymond 5. Claire E. Neil 6. Samantha M. Mannix 7. Spencer G. Roach 8. Johnna M. Lowe 9. Morgan S. Eby 10. Alexanna N. Galgerud 11. Faith L. Kowalski
Girls 14 Doubles 1. Bianca Lowe 2. Holly L. Cope
Girls 14 Singles 1. Sydney Harlow 2. Kaley Clark 3. Samantha M. Mannix 4. Abby Bergsten 5. Holly L. Cope 6. Jessamyn Proulx-Morin 7. Bianca Lowe 8. Caroline A. Friedman 9. Ashlyn N. Saeger 10. Kaitlin E. Roselius 11. Madison Eckstrom 12. Elizabeth A. Tyler
Girls 18 Doubles 1. Brianna Saeger 2. Riley A. Menagh
Mens 3.0 Singles 1. Reggie Wesley 2. Scott Hagewood
Mens Open Singles 1. Eric R. McKnight 2. Noel Hoig 3. Rick D. Stempson 4. Kyle T. Conzemius 5. David J. Northey 6. August B. Hogan 7. Joel Patrick
Mens 40 Singles 1. Bill J. Nichols 2. Brad E. Miller 2. Joseph J. Roy
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Girls 16 Singles Katie Carlson Natalie Cech Riley A. Menagh Dylan M. Harlow Rachel M. Southard Emma C. Neil Kari J. Nelson
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Girls 18 Singles Stephanie P. Mannix Crista Cain Jenna L. Helleberg Saki Aota Nichole Eisenach Brianna Saeger
Girls 10 Doubles 1. Bianca Dean 1. Brianna Liu Girls 12 Doubles 1. Tyranny S. Miller 2. Spencer G. Roach 3. Alexanna N. Galgerud
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Girls 16 Doubles Kari J. Nelson Natalie Cech Ali McCarthy Molly A. Knudsen Katherine B. Baxter Alexandra C. Baxter Danielle A. Kostal
Mens 4.5 Singles 1. Keith E. Nielsen 2. Jeff E. Fredricks 3. Philip Cook 4. Greg Hepfner 5. Alvaro J. Carrasco 5. Seth H. Giertz 7. David J. Northey 8. Paul Barnes 9. Jacob Bliven 10. Doug Ramsey 11. Jerry A. Brocky 11. Robert W. Harris 13. Kirk M Bratka 14. Tom W. Galgerud 15. Andrey M. Mikityuk Mens 4.0 Singles 1. Kiran Poda 2. Steven R. Kirby 3. Kelby R. Deese 4. Barry Dahlkoetter 5. Jeffrey M. Holland 6. Rick A. Hansen 7. D. J. Northey 8. Mark Jackson 9. Joseph W. Shea
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Mens 3.5 Singles Mike Day Dana J. Mark Brian A. Mark Michael Higgins Jerry A. Pivovar Stephen C. Cross
Mens 45 Singles 1. Rick A. Hansen 1. Brad E. Miller 1. Todd Hultman Mens 50 Singles Bill J. Nichols Thomas E. Huffman Von Bachle Rick Huetson Roger Luiken James F. McGruder Mark J. Gallagher Mens 55 Singles 1. Rick Huetson 2. Mike Deal 3. Skip Rice 4. Kerry R. Lampe 4. John J. Kohl 4. John H. Kellogg 4. James F. McGruder 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 5. 5.
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Mens 60 Singles Terry L. Fuller John J. Kohl Thomas E. Huffman David L. Weber
Mens Open Doubles 1. Marcus W. Hansen 2. Eric R. McKnight 2. Decature P. Banker Mens 4.5 Doubles 1. Keith E. Nielsen 2. Jeff E. Fredricks 2. H. Damon Osborne 4. August B. Hogan 4. Robert B. Pass 4. Kiran Poda 4. Seth H. Giertz 8. Ron Goodman 9. Larry R. Goodenough 9. Jon Kendall 11. Rick Pruch 11. Ron R. Betts 13. Jay Barbuto 14. Philip Cook
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Mens 4.0 Doubles Jay Barbuto Kiran Poda Kelby R. Deese H. Damon Osborne
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Mens 3.5 Doubles Dana J. Mark Brian A. Mark Scott Adams Tom J. Woodward
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Mens 3.0 Doubles Tom J. Woodward Scott Adams John Seier Phil L. Wolfe Daniel S. Whitlow Benjamin Kurtz
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Mens 55 Doubles Doug C. Hartman Chris L. Westergaard David L. Weber Bruce A. Van Maanen Thomas E. Huffman James E. Lang
Womens Open Singles 1. Diana I. Dobey 2. Sara McArdle 3. Jessica R. Spalding 4. Melissa A. Lyster 5. Amy E. Arnold 5. Stephanie P. Mannix 5. Frauke Hachtmann 5. Dominique C. Kropp 5. Jennifer L. Allison 10. Kathryn E. Hicks 10. Maria N. Mota 12. Lindsay Weideman 12. Tiffany Hottman 14. Laura Goebel 14. Kelsey J. Bigando 16. Lori Fehr 16. Stephanie K Larson 18. Jamie Wells 18. Lisa Smith 20. Amanda L. Henkel Womens 4.5 Singles 1. Jocelyn N. Sturek 2. Liz A. Sambol 3. Heather L. Blumel 3. Tammy S. Weber Womens 4.0 Singles 1. Jocelyn N. Sturek 2. Jennifer L. Lindner 2. Heather L. Blumel 4. Kimberly A. Gradoville 5. Liz A. Sambol 5. Tammy S. Weber 7. Sandra Hilsabeck 8. Kim R. Larson 9. Nancy I. Koenig 10. Millie N. Andrews 10. Lisa A. Wilkinson
12. Patricia A. Yager 12. Renate Mark 12. Margaret Sweigart 12. Jacquie L. Dierks 12. Maggie Abbott Womens 3.5 Singles 1. Jacquie L. Dierks 2. Yaravi Lopez-Wilson 3. Joni S. Woodruff 4. Melissa A. Lundy 4. Elizabeth Ellinghaus 6. Amber Ackerman 7. Jenifer E. Piatt 8. Myra Cohen 9. SuetLee Chan 9. Kathleen M. Warner 9. Jean Fung 9. Sarah E. Gravelle 9. Ann S. Lundy 9. Marcy Basche Womens 3.0 Singles 1. Melissa A. Lundy 1. Marcy Basche 3. Myra Cohen 4. Elizabeth Ellinghaus 4 Ann S. Lundy 4. Jenifer E. Piatt 4. Kathleen Johnson Womens Open Doubles 1. Lee A. Cooney 1. Heather L. Blumel Womens 4.0 Doubles 1. Shelly Bates 1. Charlene M. Liesveld 3. Margaret Sweigart 4. Jonna M. Pester 4. Jodi M. Anderson 6. Patrice J. Proulx 6. Barbara A. Schmidt 6. Lynne Martin 6. Kimberly A. Gradoville 10. Michelle M. Muirhead 10. Shannon Brinkman 10. Mary P. Fort 10. Deb A. Bitzer 10. Jacquie L. Dierks 10. Mary Seyler 16. Susie M. Weberg 16. Tammy S. Weber 18. Linda M. McIntyre Womens 3.5 Doubles 1. Shannon Brinkman 2. Deb A. Bitzer 3. Nancy I. Koenig 3. Mary Seyler 5. Jacquie L. Dierks 6. Peggy J. Parys 6. Joan E. McKee 6. Beverly J. Tollefsen 9. Jami Hagedorn 9. Nicole Kubik 9. Dorothy L. Goa 9. Stefanie C. Ortiz-Cidlik 13. Mary P. Fort 13. Sandra M. Brutty
Nebraska 2010 Awards Adult Player of the Year Noel Hoig Omaha. Nebraska
Outstanding Adult/Senior Tournament Racquet Corner Holiday Adult Open Omaha. Nebraska
Adult Recreational Player Kiran Poda Lincoln. Nebraska
Outstanding Junior Tournament USTA 12s Zone Team Championships Omaha. Nebraska
Community Service Excellence Mike Willman Fremont. Nebraska
Outstanding Contributor USTA League Tennis Kari Stempson Lincoln. Nebraska
Tennis Family of the Year Veitzer/Raymond Omaha. Nebraska
Outstanding Contributor to USTA Tennis Youth Programs Scott Veitzer Omaha. Nebraska
Website of the Year Omaha Tennis Association www.omahatennis.org
Distinguished Service Mark Obermeier North Platte. Nebraska Event of the Year Special Olympics National Games Lincoln. Nebraska Facility of the Year Harmon Park Kearney. Nebraska Junior Female Player of the Year Alex Schelble Omaha. Nebraska Junior Male Players of the Year Anthony DelCore Omaha. Nebraska
Outstanding Contributor to Youth High Performance Program Jake Saulsbury Kearney. Nebraska Ed Hubbs Omaha. Nebraska Outstanding Contributor USTA Jr. Team Tennis Matt Wiemers McCook. Nebraska
Outstanding Contributor to Tennis On Campus Amanda Meehan University of Nebraska-Lincoln Outstanding USTA Official Franz Blaha Lincoln. Nebraska
No. 2 Singles - Matthew Strasburger Lincoln Southeast No. 1 Doubles - Connor Mulhall/ Nikolaos Piperis Omaha Creighton Prep No. 2 Doubles - Grant Lubek/ Michael Koch Omaha Creighton Prep Nebraska Class B High School Girls State Champions 2010 Team Title - Omaha Skutt Catholic No. 1 Singles - Katie Carlson Omaha Duchesne Academy
President's Award Verne Weber Bellevue. Nebraska
No. 2 Singles - Margaret Carmody Omaha Skutt Catholic
Nebraska Class A High School Girls State Champions 2010 Team Title - Omaha Marian
No. 1 Doubles - Alexis Kaiser/ Emilee Johnson Omaha Skutt Catholic
No. 1 Singles - Brooke Urzendowski Omaha Marian
No. 2 Doubles - Brooke McGregor/ Lauren Camenzind Omaha Skutt
No. 2 Singles - Emma Schelble Millard West
Nebraska Class B High School Boys State Champions 2010 Team Title - Adams Central
Jack Sock Lincoln. Nebraska
Outstanding High School Coach Denny Hershberger Lincoln. Nebraska
No. 1 Doubles - Breanna Keller/ Lauren Keller Omaha Westside
Junior Recreational Player Skylar Lowe Omaha. Nebraska
Outstanding Community Tennis Association Grand Island Tennis Association Grand Island. Nebraska
No. 2 Doubles - Caroline Nelsen/ Hylan Miller Omaha Marian
No. 2 Singles - Isaac Mertens Adams Central
Nebraska Class A High School Boys State Champions 2010 Team Title - Omaha Creighton Prep
No. 1 Doubles - Alexander Wirth/ Turner Fahey Grand Island Central Catholic
No. 1 Singles - Matthew Haga Omaha Creighton Prep
No. 2 Doubles - Henry Bran/ Shad Wellmann Lexington
Media Excellence Dennis Buckley Lincoln. Nebraska
Outstanding Recreational Tournament Kearney Junior Novice Kearney. Nebraska
Member Organization of the Year Tennis Buddies Lincoln. Nebraska 13. Cathy Kurtenbach 16. Mary K. Wolfe 17. SuetLee Chan 18. Ann S. Lundy 18. Kristan D. Crabtree 18. Patricia A. Seier Womens 3.0 Doubles 1. Anne D. Laird 1. Michelle C. Roberts 3. Marcy Basche 3. Amber Donnelly 5. Cindy Garner 5. Amor E. Cagampang Mixed Open Doubles 1. Ray L. Ruybalid
2. Kelly Messbarger 2. Jake Saulsbury 2. Seth H. Giertz 2. Lisa Smith 2. Denise Christensen 7. Jamie Wells 8. Maya Ristic 8. Nathan Hoppe 8. Kyle Conzemius 8. Terah Maloley 12. Crista Cain 12. Marshall B. Dorr 14. Candace R. Green 14. Bronwyn E. Allmand 14. Don Green 17. Kari L. Stempson 18. Rick D. Stempson
19. Jennifer L. Allison Mixed 9.0 Doubles 1. Jennifer L. Allison 1. Kim Miksich 1. Marcus W. Hansen 1. Robert B. Pass 5. Nathan Hoppe 5. Thomas E. Huffman 5. Michelle A. Lisec-Talarico 5. Patricia A. Yager 9. Zach A. Clark 9. Heather Hottman 11. Joel Patrick 11. James E. Lang 11. William K. Batchelor 11. Jo Lynne Lehan missourivalley.usta.com
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11. Sara McArdle 11. SuetLee Chan Mixed 8.0 Doubles 1. Rick King 2. Heather L. Blumel 3. Atsuko B. Christensen 4. H. Damon Osborne 5. Brita M. Swanson Mixed 7.0 Doubles 1. Shannon Brinkman 1. Stephen C. Cross 1. Mary Seyler 1. Stephen C. Seyler 5. Nicole Kubik 5. Deo C. Reloj
5. Amy Graver 5. Nathan Renter 5. Jocelyn N. Sturek 5. Myron K. Sikora 11. Donald R. Everett 11. Jill M. Everett 11. Joni S. Woodruff 11. Jonna M. Pester 15. Scott Taylor 15. Mary K. Wolfe 17. Jenifer E. Piatt 17. Scott Hagewood 19. Liz A. Sambol 19. David Sambol
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Oklahoma Officers President Gary Trost 7000 NW Grand Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 405-848-2994 work tennis1@coxinet.net Immediate Past President Bill Nelson 21117 C.R. 1553 Ada, OK 74820 580.332.8043 home 580.320.4700 cell skunny31@hotmail.com Vice President - Adults Steve Henry 3400 N. Portland Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73112 405-226-2739 cell 405-946-2739 work okctenniscenter@att.net
Vice President - Juniors Lisa Minihan 2420 Westport Dr. Norman, OK 73069 405-366-8859 work lisa.m.minihan@gmail.com
Tennis Service Representative Executive Secretary Diana Carr 2934 Amy Lynn Lane Duncan, OK 73533 580-255-2324 work/fax 580-351-8119 cell oktennis@cableone.net Secretary Winnie Bushey 1500 E. Danforth Edmond, OK 73034 405.348.3120 work kbirdten@flash.net
Laura Puryear 2100 Pine View Terrace Edmond, OK 73003 913-322-4839 puryear@movalley.usta.com
Treasurer Billy Little 12220 Hickory Creek Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73170 405.323.0304 cell tennisbilly@gmail.com
Committee Chairs Awards Dean Richardville 2605 W. 65th Street Tulsa, OK 74132 918-671-7208 cell drichardville@cityoftulsa.org Budget & Finance Billy Little Contact info. under Treasurer Collegiate Marc Claude 2420 Westport Dr. Norman, OK 73069 405-366-8859 speedy4516@aol.com Community Development TBA Diversity Darrell Alfred 11728 Stratford Oklahoma City, OK 73116 405.752.0256 home 405.740.2383 cell dalfred4@cox.net General Counsel/Grievance Charles Laster 102 E. Highland St. Shawnee, OK 74801 405.273.2910 home 405.273.2398 fax charlielaster@sbcglobal.net
Hall of Fame Francis Baxter P.O. Box 872 Edmond, OK 73083 405-341-0602 home 405-919-1298 cell francisbaxter@cox.net Junior Competition Lisa Minihan 2420 Westport Dr. Norman, OK 73069 405-366-8859 lisa.m.minihan@gmail.com Junior Recreation Angie Koumaris 7000 NW Grand Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73116 abtwonder@yahoo.com District League Coordinator Local League Coordinator (Edmond) Kathie Price 1617 Olde Depot Drive Edmond, OK 73034 405.341.6106 home 405.348.3120 work 405.830.5077 cell edmondusta@aol.com Local League Coordinator (Tulsa) Jose Falcon 23957 E. King Ct. Broken Arrow, OK 74014 918-357-1561 home 918-629-5782 cell tulsausta@gmail.com
Local League Coordinator (Oklahoma City) Marcie Byrne 11808 Barton Drive Oklahoma City, OK 73120 405-752-4570 home 405-550-4237 cell okcusta@aol.com Membership TBA Nominating Bill Nelson Contact info. under Immediate Past President Sanctions & Scheduling Bill Riggan 6070 Corky Drive NE Norman, OK 73026 405-329-1994 home 405-650-6076 cell wmriggan@aol.com Umpires Francis Baxter Contact info. under Hall of Fame Webmaster Diana Carr Contact info. under Executive Secretary
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Oklahoma 4. Sam Nunley 5. Jonah C. Townsley 6. Clark D. Watson 7. Hunter A. Manes 8. Brett A. Herrin 9. Caleb J. Anthony 10. Broghan G. Grider 11. Evan G. Shrestha 12. Caleb Johnson 13. Reed Scroggs 14. Michael J. Bookout 15. Nathan Bugg 16. Andrew L. Nguyen 17. Jax H. Dalton 18. Chris Tyndall 19. Andrew T. Houghton 20. Gregory C. Hammons
4. Shelby B. Thomas 5. Lauren Locke 6. Rylie Woods 7. Kendall J. Helton 8. Rachel A. Hinchey 9. Lindsay N. Milkowski 10. Madison E. Murray 11. Aileen R. Polanski 12. Elizabeth N. Nelson 13. Emily I. Stobbe 14. Mackenzie K. Meffod 15. Kristin Shinn 16. Rebecca E. Kamp 17. Peyton Roberson 18. McKenzie R. Lumry 19. Michelle Han 20. Savanna R. Smith
4. Blake W. Crawford 5. Tyler Harmon 6. Austin W. Reed 7. Joseph G. Romano 8. Alexander M. Lopez 9. Cameron Austin 10. Chance R. Sistrunk 11. Andre Vuong 12. Kyle B. Taubman 13. Dominic A. Cortassa 14. Ryan Leap 15. Brant L. Davis 16. Noah T. Jones 17. Lucas Puiggari 18. Joshua Noel 19. Zachary R. Gwin 20. Craig M. Mays
Boys 18 Satellite 1. Matt J. Mauldin 2. Chris Peter
Boys 12 Satellite 1. Ryan J. Lundy 2. Bryce Buwick 3. James Li 4. Sean C. Landis 5. Jeremy Vaughn 6. Zackary E. Cash 7. Caleb Mutersbaugh 8. William G. Reynolds 9. Blake Anthamatten 10. James H. Elias 11. David A. Kubis 12. Michael S. Moody 13. Jesse Hanska 14. Anthony P. Ducote 15. Grant M. Griffin 16. Dakota G. Mitchell 17. Hunter J. Hill 18. Ben M. Courtney 19. Nicholas B. Tiffee 20. Darien A. Ghali
Girls 10 Satellite 1. Madeline E. Cameron 2. Bailey Wollmershauser 3. Grace Belden 4. Kinsey G. Fields 5. Lindsay Perkins 6. Piper L. Tucker 7. Katey M. Stewart 8. Jessica Fan 9. Emily Elmburg 10. Sophie R. Fears 11. Natalia A. Jabrzemski 12. Lauren K. Elias 13. Zoe Yap 14. Jessica B. Le 15. Kalynn Schwandt 16. Houston S. Jennings 17. Kaylie B. Walker 18. Emma P. Rose 19. Ashley Mabrey 20. Kathryne B. Pham
Girls 16 Satellite 1. Mackenzie K. Meffod 2. Whitney N. Hayes 3. Morgan O. Schick 4. ThanhThanh Ngoc Le 5. Claire Wood 6. Erica D. Landes 7. Kaci N. Melton 8. Kaila M. Kueffler 9. Jessica L. Sabatini 10. Megan L. Reed 11. Emily Brown 12. Becky Orr 13. Tayler R. Burt 14. Madison L. Malget 15. Victoria Kingdom 16. Emily G. Points 17. Maggie J. Shanks 18. Cassidy R. Cunningham 19. Autumn S. West 20. Marrisa McIntosh
Boys 16 1. Grant Bond 2. Bryson D. Dabney 3. Daniel E. Martinez 4. Bryan Lilley 5. Riley A. Hale 6. Jeff C. Wren 7. Jarrett T. Ferguson 8. Pierce C. Bryant 9. Shawn Selvidge 10. Blake Alley 10. Jacob A. Gillespie 10. David Graybill 11. Griffin Hullender 12. Bradley S. Gleason 13. Joshua L. Marrs 14. Andres Tardio 15. Jacob J. Santana 16. Lee-Shawn Stein 17. Brin T. Bedwell 18. Chase Gordon 19. Brandon Havens 20. Sylvester Vo
Boys 14 Satellite 1. Matt Hunt 2. Nathan Vaughn 3. Scott K. Love 4. Ethan G. Haydock 5. Neil L. Jorgensen 6. Mackenzie G. Stockard 7. Jason A. Ly 8. Riley Payton 9. Kenny Anderson 10. Braden Singleton 11. Samuel J. Corley 12. Matt A. Nicolo 13. Payden S. Cloud 14. Forrest Rice 15. Sam Allen 16. Brett A. Herrin 17. Anthony P. Ducote 18. Larry Li 19. William G. Reynolds 20. Bryce A. Hebrink
Girls 12 Satellite 1. Natalie K. Gajan 2. Paityn C. Bower 3. Keagan Abels 4. Rachel Hartman 5. Asha K. Chandrasekar 6. Kate Perkins 7. Meg Larson 8. Cheryl R. Kalapura 9. Alison C. Tuttle 10. Taylor K. Hatley 11. Alexandrea B. Pryor 12. Kinley G. Quillen 13. Lacey M. Kerr 14. Sophia M. Lopez 15. Jessica Spaulding 16. Victoria Dill 17. Tatum R. Yocum 18. Mallory Brookover 19. Camryn L. Martinez 20. Mary K. Streller
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Boys 10 Satellite 1. Dominic L. Roman 2. Monif M. Habib 3. Griffin Been 4. Wyatt J. Smith 5. Carson Blevins 6. Braden J. Chambers 7. Wyatt G. Trost 8. Graham S. Nelson 9. Wes Robertson 10. David A. Kubis 11. Jackson H. Atherton 12. Sean C. Tiffee 13. Michael W. Thetford 14. Gabriel Willbourn 15. Graydon Lair 16. Micah Hook 17. Caleb A. Poole 18. Clayton C. Hughes 19. Connor D. Wood 20. Alexander M Nguyen
Girls 14 Satellite 1. Phuong-Thi Ngoc Lam 2. Heather J. McFarland 3. Kyndal M. Heath
Boys 10 1. Clayton C. Hughes 2. Dutton A. Hughes 3. David N. Carter 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19.
Boys 12 Joel C. Tinker Caleb Belden Bennett O. Hughes Sean C. Landis Jake P. Golightly Jesse Hanska Henry M. Zeiders Sam R. Atkinson Eric S. Borengasser Samuel Denike Jordan Michael Layne T. Braswell Beau Lanier Alex Turley Michael W. Thetford Caleb G. Shaw Colin M. Smith Joe Keithly Joseph S. Harrison
Boys 14 1. Amaurys Valdera 2. William T. Atkinson 3. Beau Lanier Tennis. The Sport of Opportunity.
Boys 18 1. John C. Cheaney 2. Hunter Burke 3. Bryan Young 4. Ian C. Sioux 5. Blake A. Bartlett 6. Davis Loafman 7. Kolton L. Burge 8. Jeff C. Wren 9. Carter A. Jones 10. Charles A. Ruff 11. Connor Long 12. Nic D. Zinn 13. Bradley S. Gleason 14. Devon T. Leone 15. Nicholas H. Wood 16. Chris L. Burns 17. Nate F. Avery 18. Austin N. Litterell 19. Donnie Na 20. Bryce Lilley 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Girls 10 Jenna Noel Darbi Robertson Kinsey G. Fields Grace Griggs Madeline E. Cameron
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Nancy J. Wilkinson Karina S. Dickman Phoebe J. Shapard Grace Belden Katelynn Parker Jessica Spaulding Emma P. Rose
Girls 12 1. Sarah N. Cameron 2. Nina Jabrzemski 3. Jenna Noel 4. Ann Nordin 5. Kinsey G. Fields 6. Mackenzie N. Rains 7. Grace C. Whitten 8. Gabriela I. Langston 9. Vanessa Ong 10. Grace Griggs 11. Sophia M. Lopez 12. Molly K. Ervin 13. Cheryl R. Kalapura 14. Samantha B. Court 15. Sarah K. Reilly 16. Paityn C. Bower 17. Madison O. Dabney 18. Chloe Whittington 19. Jordan T. Clauson 20. Jessica Spaulding Girls 14 1. Jenny Bond 2. Katie Conrad 3. Jordan L. Henry 4. Gabrielle M. Dick 5. Laura E. Lorenzo 6. Emily L. Faulkner 7. Alexandra N. Bowers 8. Easton K. Parker 9. Madeline C. Little 10. Paige M. Morrison 11. Sarah N. Cameron 12. Kyndal M. Heath 13. Annie K. Coffey 14. Kathryn A. Phillips 15. Marisa N. Moore 16. Annalena M. Dickman 17. Alissa Canon 18. Rylee N. Tucker 19. Stormi J. Tipton 20. Shelby C. Wilkinson 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17.
Girls 16 Ann C. Pepper Lauren E. Pickens Nadege Jorda Miranda C. Hamilton Piper Huey Taylor Jordan Maya A. Hamaker Izabella M. Dunkelberger Reynolds Chew Maria C. Marcos Lauryn E. Sullins Alexandra K. Klingler Morgan O. Schick Shelby L. Nicholson Brittany J. Toone Lauren M. Carter Ashley N. Beavers
Oklahoma 2010 Award Winners Community Service The Greens Country Club Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Outsanding USTA League Contributor Jose Falcon Tulsa, Oklahoma
Outstanding Official Dean Richardville Tulsa, Oklahoma
Facility of the Year LaFortune Park Tennis Center Tulsa, Oklahoma
Event of the Year Tennis Across America at the Oklahoma City Tennis Center Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Junior Player of the Year Hannah Bowen Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Member Organization of the Year The Greens Country Club Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Family of the Year The Gary Trost Family Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Outstanding Adult/Senior Tournament Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Adult Open at The Greens Country Club Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 18. Kathy G. Cooper 19. Britton A. Scott 20. Madison A. Schick Girls 18 1. Lexie Maytubby 2. Taylor B. Spradlin 3. Shauna L. Beach 4. Taylor Jordan 5. Marissa A. Lewis 6. Kelsey L. Levalley 7. Kelsi L. Lord 8. Britton A. Scott 9. Sarah R. Fulton 10. Kathryn P. Jeffords 11. Ashley N. Beavers 12. Melanie M. Barnes 13. Brittany J. Toone 14. Samantha N. Cassidy 15. Michelle A. Albert 16. Alexandra L. Simmons 17. Brooklyn Scott 18. Maria C. Marcos 19. Sydney P. Henricks 20. Kayla C. Hatch Mens Open Singles 1. Tim J. Shanahan 2. Jeff Harding 3. Peter Correia 1. 1. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Mens 4.5 Singles Brian Sasser David M. Linebarger James E. Berry Cory West Steven B. Tabrizi Stefan Walia Jon Skuta Mark A. Harkins Brian N. Battershell
USTA Jr. Team Tennis Organizer Melissa McCorkle Tulsa, Oklahoma
Mens 4.0 Singles 1. Kelly S. Hayes 2. William G. Chumley 3. Colby Ruth 4. John K. Ulrey 5. Shaun M. Beach 6. Brent D. Hall 7. Jeff Harding 8. Robert Stevenson 9. Drew Burkhart 9. Adam J. Borders 11. Dennis W. Morris 12. Rob Mason 13. Rickey L. Davis 14. Russell R. Bell 15. Larry E. Thompson 16. Patrick S. Cunningham 17. Ben D. Dixon 18. Ravikumar Vasireddy 19. Taylor R. Martin 20. Brian Ward 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17.
Girls 12s Hayden Siegfried Girls 14s Madeline Little
Junior Sportsmanship Winners Oustanding High School Coach Laura Burke Metro Christian Academy Tulsa, Oklahoma Outstanding Community Tennis Association Oklahoma City Tennis Association Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Adult Player of the Year Kirk Loomis Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Girls 10s Jenna Noel
Mens 3.5 Singles Mark W. Middleton Kyle R. Koontz Jason Paul Little Barry G. Burkhart Jeffrey R. Benedict Jeff Ducato Craig Amick Richard J. Gajan Seymour Tiger Matthew McBrien Rick L. Laner Coy Johnson Tony Pham Don Pritchard Norman Wong Dennis Lai Cody S. Keeler
Girls 16s Annie Hays
Boys 10s Ben Courtney
Girls 18s Ashleigh Chiaf
Boys 12s Zeke Clark
2010 Hall of Fame Inductees Boys 14s David Hager Boys 16s Chris Haworth
James L. Provines II Curtis Richmond Cliff Price
Boys 18s John Warden Mens 3.0 Singles 1. Steve N. Neely 2. Jason P. Little 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Mens 50 Singles Bob W. Schoen William G. Chumley Dennis W. Morris James M. Webster Kim A. Foltz
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Mens 55 Singles Bob W. Schoen William G. Chumley Dennis W. Morris James M. Webster Kim A. Foltz
Mens Open Doubles 1. Randy L. Robinson/ Tim J. Shanahan 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3.
Mens 4.5 Doubles Kelly S. Hayes/ Daniel J. Smith Cary McGoffin/ Mark C. Henley Brian N. Battershell/ William Choi Ronald J. Gordon/ David L. McCorkle Mens 4.0 Doubles Mark Allen/ Jerry N. Peters Brad Lund/ Marc Mears Rob Mason/ Bob Mason missourivalley.usta.com
Mens 3.5 Doubles 1. Stephen P. Painter/ Rick D. Bogard 2. Craig Amick/ Michael Tucker 3. Don Pritchard/ Sil Lopez 4. Phillip Strong/ Arnie Butay Womens Open Singles 1. Caroline Camp Womens 4.0 Singles 1. Angela Dormiani 2. Machelle D. Wright Womens 3.0 Singles 1. Julie White 2. Kathleen Harris 3. Angela Zanotti 4. Lisa S. Scott 5. Katy S. Plaisance 6. Angela B. Holmberg 7. Laura R. Brueggen 8. Nicole E. White 9. Susan S. Nash 10. Julia A. Strong 1. 2.
Womens 4.5 Doubles Susan Borsky/ Tonya J. Hammond Kelle D. Rutz/ Kelley M. Mastell
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Womens 4.0 Doubles Kathy A. Corken/ Robin T. Murray Patricia Zebrowski/ Renee A. Stanley
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Womens 3.5 Doubles Dona Zanotti/ Rebecca L. Burgman Natalie Koontz/ Emily B. Borders Sharyl G. Allen/ Jeannie A. Cross
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Womens 3.0 Doubles Dona Zanotti/ Jo Ann Flowers Cheryl Dill/ Allison Sutton Kandy Johnson/ Allyson G. Vistica
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Find a Youth Registration event in your area! March 16 (5:00 – 7:00 p.m.) The Centre 1200 Holloway Rolla, MO 65401
March 19 (1:00 - 3:00 p.m.) Joplin Athletic Complex 3301 West 1st Street Joplin, MO 64801
March 26 (10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.) Brooktree Swim & Tennis Club 3800 NE 57th Terrace Gladstone, MO 64119
March 26 (6:00 – 7:30 p.m.) Quad City Tennis Club 1522 47th Ave. Moline, IL 61265
March 31 (4:00 – 7:00 p.m.) Collinsville Area Recreation District 10 Gateway Drive Collinsville, IL 62234
Contact: Kristy Rich (573-341-2386)
Contact: Paul Bloomberg (417-625-4750)
Contact: Ian Cunliff (816-785-1048)
Contact: Brian Dahlstrom (309-754-8797)
Contact: Rick Robbins (618-346-7529)
March 16 (6:30 - 8:00 p.m.) City of Creve Coeur 11400 Olde Cabin Rd. Creve Coeur, MO 63141
March 19 (6:30 - 8:00 p.m.) South Central Missouri CTA West Plains, MO
March 26 (10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) Blue Jack Tennis Courts 10101 Bond Overland Park, KS 66214
March 27 (12:00 - 2:00 p.m.) Dwight Davis Tennis Center 5620 Grand Drive St. Louis, MO 63112
Contact: Leslie Addadi (913-963-5231)
Contact: Rene Vidal (314-452-1870)
March 31 (5:00 - 7:30 p.m.) Boonville Community Tennis Organization 19162 HWY 98 Boonville, MO 65233
March 26 (1:00 - 3:00 p.m.) Kensington Park 9543 123rd Street Overland Park, KS 66213
March 27 (1:00 - 3:00 p.m.) Marshall High School Courts 655 W. Drake Road Marshall, MO 65340
913-207-3990
Contact: Susan Cerney (660-229-4800)
March 26 (1:00 - 3:00 p.m.) Kopplin’s Tennis Kensington Park Overland Park, KS 66213
March 30 (3:00 - 5:00 p.m.) Wellington’s Academy of Tennis LLC 20957 West 114th Place Olathe, KS 66061
Contact: Pam Kopplin (913-207-3990)
Contact: Dan Wellington (203-676-8443)
March 26 (1:00 - 3:00 p.m.) Metro East Tennis Center 3109 NW Vesper Blue Springs, MO 64015
March 30 (4:00 – 8:00 p.m.) Homestead Country Club 6510 Mission Road Prairie Village, KS 66208
Contact: Brady Drummond (816-224-7999)
Contact: Kevin Kowalik (913-262-0445)
Contact: Larry Huitt (417-469-0540)
Contact: Fran Thies (314-432-3961)
March 19 (6:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) Evergreen Recreation Center 10305 E. Peppertree Ct. Wichita, KS 67226
March 24 (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.) ACE Tennis Club 6410 Swope Parkway Kansas City, MO 64132 Contact: Gordon Brown (704-724-9449)
Contact: Alex Lee (316-259-3023)
March 19 (10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) The Crossings 7831 NW Roanridge Rd. Kansas City, MO 64151
March 25 (6:30 - 9:00 p.m.) Woodside Health and Tennis Club 200 W 47th St. Westwood, KS 66205 Contact: Mary Pankiewicz (816-244-2891)
Contact: Jacqueline Parthe (816-505-9797)
March 19 (10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.) The Daybreak Corporation 8575 Old Halls Ferry Rd. Florissant, MO 63033 Contact: Anita Wilder (314-570-9051)
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March 26 (9:00 – 11:00 a.m.) Waynesville R-6 School 200 GW Lane Waynesville, MO 65583 Contact: Paula Davis (573-528-1052)
Contact: Nancy Parker (660-537-1800)
April 30 (1:00 - 4:00 p.m.) The Grand Health & Country Club 3030 East 91st Tulsa, OK 74137 Contact: Geof Eng (918-298-9500)
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District Support
President Gwen Moore 3718 Candlewyck Club Dr. #E Florissant, MO 63034 314-422-3648 cell gwen898@sbcglobal.net Immediate Past President Jan Karibian 132 Double Eagle Drive St. Charles, MO 63303 314-654-7986 day 314-654-3344 fax jan.karibian@covidien.com
Executive Secretary Mary Vassar 11901 Olive Blvd., Suite 212 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-432-3990 day 314-432-3959 fax director@sldta.com
Treasurer Sue Walton 11901 Olive Blvd., Suite 212 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-567-1404 susan.walton217@att.net Secretary Sandy Welkener 4350 Ventura Place Dr. St. Louis, MO 63128 314-892-4350 swelkener@hotmail.com
Vice President - Juniors Troy Bray P.O. Box 28976 St. Louis, MO 63132 816-522-8919 rocktennis@aol.com Vice President - Adults Bob Faust 119 Campbell's Loop Robertsville, MO 63072 636-259-4609 cell Bjfaust1@msn.com Vice President Community Development Allison Wilson 22434 Whitney Pointe Drive Chesterfield, MO 63005 636-579-6733 cell awilson@watson.wustl.edu
Senior League Coordinator Jan Bushnell 314-651-5556 cell seniors@sldta.com
Adult & Junior Coordinator Dana McBratney 11901 Olive Blvd., Suite 212 St. Louis, MO 63141 314-432-3990 day 314-432-3959 fax leagues@sldta.com (for adults) juniors@sldta.com (for juniors) Jr. Team Tennis Coordinator Dee Wharton 314-374-7683 cell
Tennis Service Representative
Super Senior/Senior Mixed John Kinsella 314-791-2440 cell superseniors@sldta.com Sue Riemann
Tri-Level Coordinator Bob Faust 636-259-4609 cell tri-level@sldta.com
457-A South Clay Avenue Kirkwood, MO 63122 888-368-8612 (ext. 4836) riemann@movalley.usta.com
Wheelchair/Special Populations Lyn Gerber & Jim Dugan c/o Gateway Confluence Wheelchair Sports Foundation P.O. Box 152 Bethalto, IL 62010 618-377-3622 day/night 618-377-5135 fax theconfluence@ezl.com St. Louis Association of Tennis Officials Kim Simon 3880 Fairway Dr. Florissant, MO 63033 314-839-0155 ksimonbook@aol.com Legal Advisor Andy Glaser 100 N. Broadway, 14th Floor St. Louis, MO 63102-2728 314-231-6700 day afg@herzogcrebs.com St. Louis District Advisor Leigh Strassner 50 Wingfield Rd. St. Louis, MO 63122 314-962-5663 lstrassner@charter.net Webmaster Betsy Lueg 889 Dickson Kirkwood, MO 63122 314-452-2153 cell betsylueg@sbcglobal.net
District Committees
2010 Awards Adult Player of the Year Eric Schrumpf St. Louis
Family of the Year The Brightfield Family St. Louis
Junior Players of the Year Rachel Stuhlmann St. Louis
Outstanding Junior Tournament Segment II, Super I
Collegiate Chris Nasrallah 314-249-4770 cell
Adult Recreational Player of the Year Liz Gordon St. Louis
Outstanding Contributor USTA Adult League Programs Bob Faust Robertsville, Missouri
Michael Davis St. Louis
NJTL Chapter of the Year Net Rushers Ferguson, Missouri
District Development John Kinsella 314-791-2440 cell
Sam Shouldis Shiloh, Illinois
Outstanding Contributor USTA Youth Programs Alan Douglas St. Louis
Junior Recreational Players of the Year Emily Richardson St. Louis
Outstanding Adult Tournament 84th National Public Parks Tennis Championship
Event Development Jason Mathes 314-324-6648 cell
Community Service Excellence Mark Platt St. Louis Distinguished Service Sue Riemann St. Louis Event of the Year Kids Day Ferguson, Missouri
Facility of the Year The Highlands of Forest Park Member Organization of the Year Creve Coeur Racquet Club St. Louis Outstanding High School Coach Antonio DiTucci McCluer North
Cameron Smith St. Louis Outstanding Official Al Penelton East St. Louis, Illinois Outstanding Contributor Youth High Performance Brett Waite St. Louis
Outstanding Community Tennis Association STL- ATA, Jason Mathes Outstanding Contributor Jr. Team Tennis Dee Wharton St. Louis
Volunteer Coordinator Mary Vassar 314-432-3990 office director@sldta.com
President's Choice Award Misty Poynter St. Louis
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Boys 10 Singles Justin Good Max Skaer Seth A. Lipe Zachary Trimpe David M. Davila Kyle A. Thornton Will Cooper Matthew Mrazek Johnny Keeley James C. Faris Sully Keeley Edward M. Quan Samad Arif
Boys 12 Singles 1. Eddie Griesedieck 2. P. J. Panesar 3. Andrew Montgomery 4. Ritik Sundaram 5. August M. Schmidt 6. Rex Serituk 7. Erik L. Weiler 8. Rahul Jilakara 9. Ben Remis 10. Ryan N. Matteo 11. Mehal H. Amin 12. Jack G. Waters 13. Justin Good 14. Thomas J. Waters 15. Carson Haskins 16. Derek L. Henke 17. Kenji L. Yanaba 18. Benjamin Cobin 19. Brooks Thompson 20. David M. Montgomery Boys 14 Singles 1. Joseph L. McAllister 2. Trevor D. Allen 3. Tyler W. Raclin 4. Rex Serituk 5. Brett E. Helbig 6. Kobi Z. Phillips 7. Rohit L. Chouhan 8. Zale A. Shah 9. Austin Diehl 10. Carson Haskins 11. Jack Bridge 12. Jared Klutke 13. Ryan C. Thornton 14. Anton Spavronsky 15. Geoffrey R. Raclin 16. Andy Graf 17. Jack S. Desse 18. Joey M. Dulle 19. Alex Jasper 20. Michael Huang 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 62
Boys 16 Singles Matthew Wong Travis M. Blair Derek Bell Jared Zurliene Tyrus Skaer Jacob Kanter Tyler W. Raclin Lucas J. Birk Conner Bunch Jack S. Desse Reed Montgomery Adam Casanova David T. Morris Michael G. Tracy Tyler J. Rutz Zachary L. Fields Brandon R. Harris Jake Gingerich Jack M. Schmerold
20. Alexander M. Pozo Boys 18 Singles 1. Brandon R. Harris 2. Drew Morris 3. Jesse J. Fortune 4. Cameron M. Randall 5. David J. Mitchell 6. Joseph P. Hunter 7. Chris Griesedieck 8. Zander Galluppi 9. Spencer M. Hilton 10. Stephen A. Lillenberg 11. Michael R. Carney 12. Jake B. Goodman 13. Kevin G. Francis 14. Bailey S. Merkel 15. Scott Spitze 16. Tyrus Skaer 17. Ben Taylor 18. Adam Casanova 19. Max D. McLean 20. Conner P. Stevenson 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Girls 10 Singles Isabel Burwitz Chloe A. McIsaac Janel L. Dean Kiki E. Peters Madison E. Daminato Mary G. Sullivan Lauren Buschur
Girls 12 Singles 1. Grace E. Klutke 2. Katarina M. Rosenberger 3. Rebecca Davis 4. Kylie McCarthy 5. Jocelynn O. Horton 6. Riley M. Clarke 7. Ellie Burger 8. Caroline E. Pozo 9. Hope A. Woodruff 10. Madison E. Daminato 11. Alexandria P. Rosenberger 12. Ellie J. Lewis 13. Taran E. Stahle 14. Emma W. Lipe 15. Isabel C. Newell 16. Callaghan M. Adams 17. Mackenzie Shelton 18. Kiki E. Peters 19. Maria Mascalco 20. Emily Bray Girls 14 Singles 1. Mallory N. Abert 2. Callaghan M. Adams 3. Megan A. LaRose 4. Ellie L. Helton 5. Brittany J. Green 6. Trisha Sundaram 7. Kate G. Dolan 8. Allie Thomas 9. Alexis McCarthy 10. Abby C. Carpenter 11. Rebecca A. McIsaac 12. Olivia Conway 13. Arianna D. Demos 14. Bridget Mayfield 15. Haleigh Chobanian 16. Katarina M. Rosenberger 17. Kayla Neskar 18. Hope A. Woodruff 19. Janet M. Auclair 20. Connor L. Cassity Girls 16 Singles 1. Trisha Sundaram
2. Shrarre A. Smith 3. Taylor C. Monken 4. Haleigh Chobanian 5. Caroline E. Greenberg 6. Anna M. Sieckhaus 7. Ellie M. Bisig 8. Jocelyn M. Koester 9. Grace E. Hyde 10. Arianna D. Demos 11. Kelcie P. Comley 12. Marielle E. Newell 13. Risa Takenaka 14. Olivia Conway 15. Morgan McGinnis 16. Julia V. Vranas 17. Jana J. Haikal 18. Kourtlyn Adams 19. Katy Barenholtz 20. Paige E. Sturley Girls 18 Singles 1. Michelle J. Gass 2. Savannah Drew 3. Camden L. Newton 4. Libby Ferris 5. Carly N. Cassity 6. Hillary R. Fitz 7. Lauren Davis 8. Trisha Sundaram 9. Hannah M. Wille 10. Haleigh Chobanian 11. Madeline Jolly 12. Kelsey A. Porter 13. Sarah R. Mogus 14. Emily Richardson 15. Allison J. Chadwick 16. Katherine F. Desloge 17. Brianna Li. Schaefer 18. Kate Walkenhorst 19. Sammi Hornbarger 20. Kelsey Bearman Mens Open Singles 1. Eric Schrumpf 2. Martin R. Damm 3. Jason M. Cogan 4. Steve A. Moehn 5. Michael L. Levan 6. Brent R. Gruno 7. Richard R. Frank 8. Todd L Parker 9. Kyle Schlotz 10. T.J. Schaefer 11. Romeo J. Monzones 12. Brett M. Brannon 13. Brett Hartig 14. Patrick Kella 15. Jordan Faulkenberg 16. Devan Faulkenberg 16. David R. Human 18. Daniel T. Quinn 19. Clark R. Taylor 20. Tim P. Hasara 1. 1. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
Mens 4.0 Singles Ikhtiyar Uddin Dragos Cristian Enea Burak M. Taysi Aldo F. Noseda Joseph Hawkes Jimmy W. Walley William Dannevik Ahren R. Jetensky JR Slubowski James F. McMullin Olivier Terradot Glenn Lopate Roger Sadler Chandra Mowli
15. Cristian Gavaller 16. Dave l. Moore 17. Charles Olagbegi 18. Scott D. Stinson 19. Jonathan R. Perez 20. Dean A. Millonas Mens Open Doubles 1. Ryan G. Dickherber/ Michael D. Laycob 2. Brett M. Brannon/ Jason T. Rule 3. Chris Bianchi/ Robert J. Logan 4. Jimmy W. Walley/ Eric Schrumpf 5. Doug R. Mennerick/ Greg M. Mennerick 6. Haris Vikis/ Tom L. Ross 7. Romeo J. Monzones/ Todd L. Parker 8. Marco Tana/ Brian C. Holdenried 9. Todd L. Parker/ Tom L. Ross 10. Patrick M. Spain/ Patrick S. Logan Mens 3.5 Doubles 1. Gabriel M. Vuagniaux/ Alan Lesko 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Mens 40 Doubles R. Joe Schumacher/ Timothy P. Kunkel William Spencer/ Aaron Wyatt Brian J. Gesme/ Jimmy W. Walley John L. Shaw/ Stephen R. Donnell John Schless/ John R. McGowan Cyril Gardet/ Stephen W. Robertson
Womens Open Singles 1. Laurie Burke 2. Holly A Cook 3. Maggie L. Wilson 4. Elizabeth C. Otto 5. Emily Ottsen 6. Julie A. Wolfe 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Womens 4.0 Singles Laurie Burke Rachel Bailey Holly A Cook Sharon L. Taysi Carli A. Bisesi Patricia Hudson
Womens Open Doubles 1. Meghan Kiser/ Erin Kinder 1. Cindy A. Bick/ Julia K. Heditsian Womens 3.5 Doubles 1. Jeannine M. Seitz/ Lolly Cottrell 2. Mary D. Vassar/ Dana M. McBratney 3. Amy Knapp/ Amy D'Agrosa 4. Karen Shaw/ Beverly I. Morris
Tennis. The Sport of Opportunity.
1. 2.
Mixed Open Marco Tana/ Erica L. Peterson Holly A Cook/ Brent R. Gruno
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 5. 7. 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. 15. 16. 16. 16. 16. 16. 16. 16.
9.0 Mixed Marco Tana/ Erica L. Peterson Jimmy W. Walley/ Jennifer Stoker Misty Poynter/ Charles C. Welton Jimmy W. Walley/ Cindy A. Bick Mark Benoski/ K. J. Feldman Laurie Franz/ John Kinsella Leah Voyles/ Marco Tana Jennifer S. Stenson/ T.J. Schaefer Jerry D. Clark/ Maggie L. Wilson Matt J. Mainer/ Jennifer S. Stenson John Schless/ Julie Siemers Leah Voyles/ Dave Fuhrig Mark Benoski/ Neringa Bandzeviciute Folahan P. Olishile/ Rachel Brown-Wright Santiago Beltran/ Toni McDonald Tao Cui/ Carol A. Young Stephanie R. Clark/ Brent R. Gruno Carter R. Cunningham/ Claire C. McCollough Shannon S. Lemp/ Kyle J. Laramie Julie E. Dougherty/ Brett Hartig Eldred M. Stephens/ Sara A. Decker Lyndon J. Morgan/ Laura A. Dyer
1. 2. 3. 4. 4. 6. 7. 7. 7. 10. 11. 12. 12.
8.0 Mixed Patricia Hudson/ Ahren R. Jetensky Chris Hahn/ Tracey L. Tebbe Elizabeth A. Spencer/ Joe L. Entler Stephen W. Robertson/ Debra L Hogan Allison Lewis Lee/ Doug Lee Norma M. Feldman/ John Schless Joseph R. Voyles/ Linda A. Gebauer William M. Gregerson/ Carol L. Gregerson John Schless/ Elizabeth J. Gordon Kate Kleiber/ Robert L. Faust Denise Inman/ David C. Inman Susie Kinsella/ John Kinsella Art Staden/ Libby Sharp
12. Jimmy W. Walley/ Myra Rowan 15. Howard Wright/ Victoria Wright 16. Elissa M. Ford/ John L. Shaw 16. Gabriel M. Vuagniaux/ Debra A. Haikal 16. Scott D. Stinson/ Dolly Bischoff 19. Garrett Bergfeld/ Vanessa James 20. Nicole Riddle/ Joseph R. Voyles Open Combined Mixed 1. Cindy A. Bick/ Matt J. Mainer 2. Eric Schrumpf/ Erin Kinder 3. Jennifer S. Stenson/ Kyle J. Laramie 4. Carter R. Cunningham/ Julie Siemers 4. Julie Siemers/ Randy P. Nistler 6. Jennifer S. Stenson/ Eric Schrumpf 6. Ankush Prashar/ Erin Kinder 8. Mateo D. Fontana/ Laurie Franz 9. Jennifer S. Stenson/ Stephen Arnstein 10. Mateo D. Fontana/ Jennifer Luten 10. Eric Schrumpf/ Maggie L. Wilson 10. Libby Sharp/ Eric Schrumpf 13. Matt J. Mainer/ Meghan Kiser 8.5 Combined Mixed 1. Herta M. Shikapwashya/ John Schless 1. Holly A Cook/ Brent R. Gruno 1. Tao Cui/ Sara A. Decker 4. Jerry D. Clark/ Denise Inman 4. Carolina Olivari/ Aldo F. Noseda 6. Stephen W. Robertson/ Felice Rolnick 7. Stanislav Anguelov/ Sara A. Decker 8. Amy K. Hertweck/ Tony Estopare 9. Steve Mense/ Kathy Wennemann 10. Norma M. Feldman/ William Dannevik 10. Amy Snow/ Timothy P. Kunkel 1. 2. 3. 3.
7.5 Combined Mixed Patricia Hudson/ Ahren R. Jetensky Scott D. Stinson/ Rebecca L. Darding Holly A. Jensen/ Robert L. Faust Daniel Nieva/ Kathy S. Arnold
Member Organizations *List Current as of February 21, 2011 Heart of America ACT Sport Services Advantage Sport Coatings Blue Hills Country Club City of Raymore City of Raytown Parks & Recreation Dept. City of Sugar Creek Parks & Rec. Clayview Country Club De Soto Parks & Rec. Elite Squad Tennis Club Fairway Parks and Rec. Greater Kansas City Jr Tennis League Green Springs Elemenatry Hallbrook Country Club Harrisonville Parks & Rec. Heart of America District Hilltop Racquet Club Homestead Country Club Independence Parks & Recreation Jayhawk Tennis Facility Kansas City Racquet Club Kansas City United Tennis Kid's Connection Learning Center Kipp Endeavor Academy Lansing Elementary School Lawrence Parks & Recreation Dept. Lawrence Tennis Association Lee's Summit North High School Major Infiniti Interclub Tencap League Manchester Park Elementary Meadow Lane Elementary Merriam Parks and Recreation Department Metro East Tennis Center Midtown Tennis Club National Sports Center for the Disabled Northland Racquet Club Overland Park Racquet Club Plaza Tennis Center Polynesian Racket Regency Place Elementary School Rockhurst University Scuola Vita Nuova Charter St. Joseph's Tennis & Swim Club The Barstow School The Crossing Tonganoxie Elementary USTA Missouri Valley Wellington Academy of Tennis L.L.C. Woodside Tennis & Health Club YMCA of Greater Kansas City
Iowa 7 Flags Fitness & Racquet Club Alpine Tennis and Fitness Club Ames Parks & Recreation Ames Racquet & Ftness Center Ankeny Parks and Recreation Art of Conservation, Inc. NJTL Aspen Athletic Clubs Atlantic Community Tennis Association Audubon Tennis Association Belle Plaine Park and Recreation Bernard Elementary Bettendorf Life Fitness Center Bi-State Community Tennis Association Black Hawk Tennis Club
Boone Tennis Association Carroll Parks & Recreation Cascade Elementary Cedar Rapids Community School District Cedar Rapids Tennis Association Central Iowa Tennis Alliance City of Manchester Parks & Recreation City of Webster City Cityof Sioux City Parks and Recreation Clarinda Recreation Department Clark Racquet Center Clinton Dept. of Parks & Recreation Coralville Parks & Recreation Department Davenport Park & Recreation Dept. Decorah Parks & Recreation Des Moines Golf and Country Club Des Moines Parks & Recreation Dewitt Parks & Recreation Drake Tennis Club Drake University Drexler Elementary School Drexler Middle School Dubuque County Safe Youth Coalition Dubuque Golf & Country Club Fairfield Parks & Recreation Fairfield Tennis Association Fort Dodge Tennis Association Glenwood Community High School Glenwood Tennis Association Great River Tennis Association Greater Des Moines Tennis Association Harlan Community Schools Harlan Park and Recreation I.S.P. Tennis Club Indian Creek Elementary Iowa City Tennis Association Iowa State University Tennis Club Jefferson Parks and Recreation Keokuk Tennis Association Leisure Services Department LeMars Area Family YMCA LifeLine Youth Foundation Luther College Mason City Recreation Mayor's Youth Empowerment Program Metropolitan Tennis Association Montgomery County YMCA Muscatine Park and Recreation NJTL of Des Moines North Dodge Athletic Club Norwalk High School Norwalk Middle School Okoboji CTA Orthotic & Prosthetic Assistance Fund Inc. Osceola Parks & Recreation Oskaloosa Tennis Club Pella Tennis Association Quad City Tennis Club Red Oak Tennis Association SE Iowa CTA Shenandoah Parks & Recreation Special Olympics Iowa SportAbility of Iowa St. Francis Xavier Elementary Tennis Umpires of Iowa Uni Tennis Club United Neighbors Inc. University of Iowa missourivalley.usta.com
Urbandale Parks & Recreation Vinton Parks & Recreation Dept. Wakonda Club Waterloo Leisure Services West Union Park and Recreation Westfield Tennis Club Winterset Parks & Recreation Wood Intermediate School
Kansas Abilene Parks & Recreation Dept. Arkansas City Rec. Department Arkansas City Tennis Association Ashland High School Bethel College Body firstTennis and fitness Center Boys and Girls Club of Topeka Buhler USD 313 Burlington Recreation Caldwell Elementary Central Kansas Tennis Association Cheney Recreation Commission City of Wamego Recreation Collegiate Tennis Organization Crestview Country Club Deerfield Recreation Commission Ellsworth High School Fredonia Tennis Association Garden City Recreation Commission Genesis Rock Rd Health Genesis Salina Health Genesis West Central Health Goddard Tennis Association Great Bend Recreation Center Greiffenstein Elementary Hayden High School Hesston Usd 460 Hiawatha High School Hillsboro Recreation Commission Holliday Park Kids CTA Holyrood Recreation Commission Hutchinson Recreation Commission Independence Tennis Association Kansas State University Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High School Kickapoo Boys & Girls Club Kossover Tennis Center Liberal Parks & Recreation Lindsborg Kansas Tennis Association Lynette Woodard Community Center Maize High School Manhattan Tennis Association Marysville Tennis McAdams Community Tennis Foundation McPherson County Tennis Association Ottawa Recreation Parsons High School Parsons Recreation Commission & CTA Price-Harris Elementary Progressive Tennis Ralph Wulz Riverside Tennis Center Salina Parks & Recreation Dept. Seaman High School Seaman Middle School Shawnee County Parks & Recreation Sheldon Coleman Tennis Complex Spaght Multimedia Magnet Elementary Sport Court Kansas City 63
Member Organizations Sterling High School Sunflower State Games The Boys & Girls Club Prairie Band of The Potawtomi Nation The Independent School Topeka Bible Church Topeka Tennis Association USD 465 USD 331 USD 405 Washburn University Wellington Recreation Commission Wheelchair Sports Inc. Wichita Country Club Wichita Public Schools Wichita Tanisha Open Winfield Recreation Commission Wood Valley Racquet Club
Missouri Boonville Parks & Recreation Boys & Girls Clubs-Springfield Branson Parks & Recreation Dept. Cape Area Tennis Association Cape Girardeau Parks & Recreation City of Hermann, Parks Department Clinton Parks & Rec. Columbia Parks & Recreation Community Foundation Hermann Area Inc. Cooper Tennis Complex Country Club of Missouri Green Tennis Center Jefferson City Country Club Joplin High School Kennett School District Knob Noster Park and Recreation YTP Logan Rogersville High School Marshall Junior Tennis Marshall Park and Recreation Dept. Millennium Tennis & Fitness Club Missouri State High School Moberly Parks And Recreation MST Tennis Club Poplar Bluff Parks & Recreation Dept. Rogersville Community Betterment Group Rolla Parks & Recreation Roy Blunt Bolivar YMCA Sedalia Parks & Recreation South Central Missouri Community Tennis Association Springfield Tennis Association Springfield-Greene County Park Board The Cove The Joplin Parks & Recreation Dept. Truman State University USTA Missouri District Warrensburg Parks & Recreation Warrensburg School District Waynesville High School
Nebraska City of Bellevue Recreation Dept. Columbus Community Tennis Association Council Bluffs Park & Recreation Dept. David City Parks & Recreation Fremont Family YMCA Fremont Tennis Association Friends of Woods Tennis, Inc. Grand Island Tennis Association Kearney Parks And Recreation 64
Kearney Tennis Association Lexington Tennis Association Lincoln Public Schools Lincoln Tennis Association Madonna Rehab Hospital McCook Public Schools Mount Michael H.S. Nebraska City Parks & Recreation Nebraska Tennis Center North Platte Parks & Recreation North Platte Tennis Association Omaha Clay Court Association Omaha Parks & Recreation Omaha Tennis Association Portal Elementary School Tennis Buddies Woods Park Tennis Association World Medical Tennis Society York Community Tennis Association
Oklahoma Ada Schools Advantage in Sports Foundation Anadarko Public Schools Bartlesville Tennis Association Inc. Chickasaw Nation City of Enid Park Board City of McAlester DTPA Duncan High School Earlywine Tennis Center Edmond Junior Tennis Foundation Edmond Tennis Association Edmond YMCA Elk City Tennis Association Enid Tennis Association Henryette Tennis Association Heritage Hall Indian Springs Country Club Jenks High School JJ Tennis Kickingbird Tennis Center Lafortune Tennis Center/Tulsa County Parks Lawton Tennis Association Metro Christian Academy Millwood Public Schools Muskogee Parks & Recreation Norman Tennis Assn North Tulsa Tennis Association Oak Tree Country Club Oakwood Country Club Oklahoma Christian University Oklahoma City Golf And Country Club Oklahoma City Tennis Association Oklahoma City Tennis Center Oklahoma Tennis Coaches Association Pauls Valley Tennis Association Philcrest Hills Tennis Club Philcrest Ladies Tennis Association Regent Preparatory School of Oklahoma Roosevelt Elem School Saints All Saints Catholic School Santa Fe Elementary Shadow Mountain Racquet Club South Oklahoma City Community Tennis Association Stillwater Tennis Association Tennis Competitors-Tulsa Tennis Connection The Grand Health & Racquet Club Tennis. The Sport of Opportunity.
The Greens Country Club Tulsa Area Tennis Association Tulsa Park & Recreation Tulsa Tennis Club University of Oklahoma University of Tulsa Weatherford Parks & Recreation Weatherford Tennis Association Westwood Tennis Center Willow Creek Country Club Youth At Heart Inc.
St. Louis Alton Middle School Alton Park & Recreation Dept. Bellefontaine Neighbors Belleville Township High School Brentwood Parks & Recreation City of Belleville Parks and Recreation City of O'Fallon Parks & Rec City of St. Louis Dept of Parks Recreation & Forestry Clayton Parks & Recreation Dept. Collinsville Area Recreation District Craigwell, Inc. Creve Coeur Parks & Recreation Creve Coeur Racquet Club Disabled Athlete Sports Assocation Dwight Davis Tennis Center Edwardsville High School Edwardsville YMCA Eureka Parks & Recreation Department Forest Lake Tennis Club Franklin County Community Tennis Assocation Frontenac Racquet Club Gibault Catholic High School Hazelwood Parks & Recreation Incarnate Word Academy Jensen-Schmidt Tennis Academy for Down Syndrome Just US Tennis Foundation Kingdom House Kings Point Racquet Club Kirkwood Parks and Recreation Dept. Lewis & Clark Community College Mathews-Dickey Boys and Girls Club Net Rushers Tennis Association O'Fallon Township High School Old Warson Country Club Richmond Heights Parks Shaw Park Tennis Club St Charles Parks & Recreation Dept. St Louis Ata St. Clair Tennis Club St. Louis Aces St. Louis Country Club St. Louis District Tennis Association Ste Genevieve County Community Center Steel Shop Tennis Club Sunset Hills Parks And Recreation Sunset Tennis Center The Club at Chesterfield The Daybreak Inc. The Gateway Confluence Wheelchair Sports Tower Grove Park Triple A Youth Foundation Vetta Sports Concord Washington University Watson Trail Park West James Courts Inc. Woodsmill Racquet Club
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