Volunteers are the "VIPs" on our team. They serve the USTA because of their love of tennis and a desire to give back to the game that has given so much to them. The reason a volunteer gives of his or her valuable time is as individual as how they came to the game. Their commitment at every level of the game makes it possible for the USTA mission to be met - “To promote and develop the growth of tennis.”
COMMUNITY TENNIS
There are many different volunteer opportunities available - from a one day event like a tournament or community event to annual commitments on a committee or board. Training and recognition are provided to support your efforts. Please consider how you can help grow tennis - the sport of a lifetime. On this page you will meet many of our volunteers and learn why they are proud to say,
"I Serve!"
"I have always loved the sport and I just wanted to get involved and give back." - Scott Hanover, Section President, 14-year volunteer
“I do this becau teacher sk se it fits my elem entary an ill set, m d middle eaning I li school k e kids and o rganizing - Janie Bre am used their acti myer, Mc to vities.” Pherson Advantag e Junior T CTA, 17-y ennis Clu ear volun b teer
"My daughter loves tennis and was honored by Win for KC last year." - Chantay Thomas, first-time event volunteer at Tennis in KC Day July 2011 "I serve because I live for moments I can remember and cherish for a lifetime." - Sara Deere, Heart of America District and Section volunteer, 9-year volunteer
"I enjoy worki ng with childre n and find it rewardi ng to introduce tennis to students an d observe the benefits the sport prov ides to them." - Erma Owens, Net Rushers Te nnis Association, 14 -year voluntee r
"I serve because I love playing tennis and want to share my love of tennis with my Native American people. I also enjoy working with the Native American tennis players to encourage them to keep playing and coming to the NAITA National Tournament each year." - Margaret Knight, North American Indian Tennis Association, 15-year volunteer
ADULTS
“Few times in one’s life, one is able to combine their love for a sport and make it a part of a families’ endeavor and provide a reliable occupation over many years for many people.” - John Bregin, National Membership Committee member, US Open volunteer, section and district volunteer, 45-year volunteer
ADULTS LEAGUES
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For more information on becoming a USTA Missouri Valley volunteer: Contact Marissa Moment Brown at 913.322.4822 or contact your district volunteer chair. 5
DISTRICTS
We need your expertise to help grow our tennis communities!
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JUNIORS
"Tennis is a sp ort that can en rich the lives of people of al l ages. It build s character, camaraderie, community in volvement, stronger bodies and keener m inds." - Diana Christm an, Topeka Te nnis Association, 12 -year voluntee r
JUNIOR CAMPS
"I serve because I love tennis, which has provided so many wonderful opportunities for my children and our family as a whole.” - Barbara Fackel, BiState Community Tennis Association, USTA MV Section JCC Chair, Player Development Council Chair, 30-year volunteer
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Volunteers
