This award will be presented to one individual USTA Junior Team Tennis coach or manager who has made a significant impact by expanding an existing program through increased engagement, including the addition of players and teams. A local or district coordinator or organizer may also be recognized for developing a new USTA JuniorTeam Tennis program or growing an existing program.
Criteria to consider when nominating are:
- Successfully implemented or helped expand local USTA Junior Team Tennis programs
- Served as a district/local coordinator or coach/manager within a USTA Junior Team Tennis program
- Host or participate in a TennisLink approved USTA Junior Team Tennis program
- Successfully implemented other USTA tennis programs
- Generated interest in USTA Junior Team Tennis programs through local advocacy
- Creatively and effectively utilized section and or national funding
- Sponsorship development – ability to find and utilize resources other than the USTA
- Number of participants in USTA Junior Team Tennis programs
- Current Safe Play and Complete Coach profile on USTA.com
- Complete Coach profile on USTA.com
Required:
Must be a current USTA Member
Bonus:
Current USTA Coaching member. Not a member? Learn more at ustacoaching.com