2019 YEARBOOK the OFFICIAL PUBLICATION of USTA NORTH CAROLINA in 2018
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NORTH CAROLINA TENNIS 2019 YEARBOOK THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF USTA NORTH CAROLINA WWW.NCTENNIS.COM In 2018: More than 4600 Participants Over 350 Sessions Across 47 Cities in 14 League Areas Contents Winston-Salem Open / 12 Fed Cup Tie in Asheville / 22 About USTA North Carolina 4 2018 Southern Senior Cup 17 Welcome 5 2018 National & Sectional Champions 18 2019 Hall of Fame Inductees 6 Local League Coordinators 21 North Carolina Tennis Foundation 7 2018 Junior Final Rankings 24 Junior Team Tennis 14 2018 Adult Final Rankings 34 Tennis on Campus State Championship 15 2018-2019 Committees 43 2018 Southern Junior Cup 16 USTA North Carolina Award Winners / 10 WWW.NCTENNIS.COM 3 2019 NORTH CAROLINA TENNIS YEARBOOK About USTA North Carolina Staff Contacts Kelly Gaines Sara Worth Hodges Executive Director Manager of Operations and USTA North Carolina Special Events NC Tennis Foundation Kevin Sierra USTA North Carolina, a not-for-profit organization, is the Chris Bryce Try Tennis and Innovation state affiliate of the United States Tennis Association in Associate Executive Director, Coordinator North Carolina. It was founded in 1949 and incorporated Community Development in 1974. Since that time it has focused on its singular mis- and Operations sion: To promote and develop the growth of tennis in North Robert Hogewood Carolina. Net Generation & Caroline Downs Community Engagement USTA North Carolina administers a variety of programs Associate Executive Director, statewide for players of all ages and ability levels. As a not- Play and Innovation Abby DeBerry for-profit organization, the association invests 100 percent Customer Service of its proceeds to promote and develop the growth of tennis Teresa Boylan Coordinator in North Carolina. Director of Competition and Education Candace Kaufman There are currently more than 33,000 USTA members resid- Director of Marketing ing in North Carolina: this includes over 15,800 adults, over Joanna Scott 12,000 families and over 7,500 juniors. Manger of Tournaments and Angie Blomer A professional staff housed in Greensboro carries out USTA Competition Marketing and North Carolina’s daily operations, but policy is formed and Communications Coordinator some of the organization’s work is executed via a Board and Jenny Phelps committee structure of volunteers. This year more than 120 Director of Adult Leagues Amy Franklin volunteers make up 27 committees, which include admin- Director of Development and istrative duties, community development, tournaments and Cole Newsome Programs, NCTF competition, league divisions and recognition. Adult Leagues Coordinator 2019 NORTH CAROLINA TENNIS YEARBOOK 4 WWW.NCTENNIS.COM Welcome Welcome to our latest yearbook, a review of all the events and people involved Donna Gast in tennis around North Carolina. North Carolina has a long history of tennis excellence, and 2018 was no exception! We continue to lead the way with exciting President events, innovative programs, and outreach. I hope you were able to make it out to Asheville again in February for the Fed Cup tie between the USA and Australia. It was the first time in more than a decade that a host city was awarded the event two years in a row. This is a great honor, and Kelly Gaines recognizes the welcoming spirit and hard work that the Asheville community did to pull off yet another amazing event! NC Tennis was there, too, leading five days’ Executive worth of activities, reaching more than 1,000 school children and introducing them Director to the game we all love. The tie came down to an exciting decisive fifth rubber, and in the end, the Australian team edged the USA to move on to the semifinals. We all know that tennis is the best sport there is, but research studies have started MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE to support our claim. In a 25-year study supported by the Danish Heart Foundation, it was discovered that tennis players live 9.7 years longer, on average, than people Donna Gast, Cary • President who are sedentary. Key findings note that the social and mental aspects of our Cookie Guarini, Greensboro • First Vice President game are what make tennis a better bet for longevity than more solitary activities Beth Beam, Raleigh • Vice President such as running. I know that my life has been enhanced by the friendships I’ve made on court and I’m sure yours has, too! Mark Dillon, Charlotte • Vice President LeAnn Nease Brown, Chapel Hill • Secretary Besides adding years to your life, tennis is a sport with a low barrier to entry. Think Teresa Lindsay, Winston-Salem • Treasurer about it – all you need is a ball, a racquet, and a partner (or a wall!). Anyone, of any age or ability, can play. In North Carolina, we’ve made an investment in new players Billy Trott, Raleigh • Immediate Past President with our Try Tennis program. It’s a low-cost program funded by USTA NC that is offered by local CTAs and other organizations in cities across the state. Now in its fourth year, the program has helped more than 5500 adults and juniors in over 60 AREA DIRECTORS cities catch the tennis bug. Additionally, we’ve introduced Try Play and Try Match Area 1 • Kermit Nixon, Edenton to help tennis newbies learn some of the nuances of the game and become more comfortable with playing. As a result, we have seen an increase in USTA leagues’ Area 2 • VACANT unique participation during 2018 & 2019. To learn more about new sessions starting Area 3 • Rodney Bailey, Greenville throughout the year, go to www.trytennis.net and introduce a friend to tennis! Area 4 • Anna-Mercer McLean, Durham Each year, we recognize people and events in North Carolina with our state awards. Area 5 • David Bell, Raleigh Because it is difficult to know of all the good things going on in every community Area 6 • Lindsay Pratt, Pinehurst in our state, we rely on individuals like you to tell their stories. It is exciting to note Area 7 • Rosanne Boswell, Wilmington that North Carolina is home to three USTA national award winners. Please join me in congratulating: Area 8 • Shelby Rhyne, Madison Area 9 • Amy Knudson, Winston-Salem • The Adaptive Tennis Association of North Carolina for receiving the USTA Adaptive Tennis Award, Area 10 • Deborah Foster-Smith, Charlotte Area 11 • Wayne Giese, Morganton • The Charlotte Community Tennis Association which was recognized as the Area 12 • Debbie Southern, Asheville Community Tennis Association of the Year, and • Mr. Lenny Simpson, who was honored with the USTA Foundations Founders’ Service Award for his outreach with the One Love Tennis Lenny Simpson Tennis AT-LARGE DIRECTORS and Education Fund in Wilmington. Francie Barragan, Fayetteville All of these winners started as nominees in North Carolina! Go to www.southerntennis. Carla O’Connor, Charlotte info/awards today to submit a nomination. Linda Smith, Chapel Hill JD Weber, Huntersville As I near the end of my two-year term as President of the Board, I am grateful for the opportunity to serve. Each year, volunteers across North Carolina dedicate thousands of hours to promoting and supporting tennis in communities large and small. If you are already a volunteer, I thank you for your service. If you have not NOMINATING COMMITTEE yet had the opportunity to volunteer, I encourage you to consider doing so. It is a Billy Trott, Raleigh – CHAIR decision you will never regret. To learn more about applying to join the NC Tennis Anna Martin, Wilmington Board of Directors or volunteer for one of more than two dozen committees, go to www.nctennis.com. Jeff Joyce, Asheville Francie Barragan, Fayetteville Donna Gast Alex Rucker, Winston-Salem President, USTA North Carolina WWW.NCTENNIS.COM 5 2019 NORTH CAROLINA TENNIS YEARBOOK 2019 Hall of Fame Class Bea Burnette, Henry Hostetler, and Matt McDonald to be inducted into the NC Tennis Hall of Fame Bea Burnette of Tarboro, NC began from 2004 to 2006 and President of the North Carolina Tennis playing tennis at the age of 17 while at- Foundation in 2007 and 2008. tending East Carolina Teacher’s College (now East Carolina University). From During his time as NCTA President, Hostetler and fellow NC the first time she picked up a racket, she Tennis Hall of Fame Member, Paula Hale, spearheaded the ef- was captivated by the sport. Burnette forts to relocate the USTA North Carolina offices. Together, continued to play as she moved from Hostetler and Hale launched a successful fundraising cam- Greenville to Chicago to New York City. paign collecting over $1.8 million dollars. These funds were used to purchase USTA North Carolina’s current building at During the early 1970’s, Burnette played 2709 Henry Street in Greensboro and to relocate the NC Ten- in five events on the Virginia Slims Cir- nis Hall of Fame. cuit, placing her in a pivotal time for women’s tennis. While Burnette jokingly confesses she lost Throughout his illustrious tennis career, Hostetler has received to everyone on the Virginia Slims Circuit, including Billie Jean several USTA North Carolina awards. Some of his accolades in- King, her amateur career has been nothing short of extraordi- clude Carlton Harris Tennis Professional of the Year, the Mary nary. Milam Achievement Award, and the John and Dottie Peddy- cord President’s Award. At this writing, Burnette has won 16 USTA National Champion- ships in her age group. Claiming titles on multiple surfaces in Today, Hostetler resides in Winterville, NC, where he works as both singles and doubles, Burnette also has 29 second place the Owner and Manager of Baywood Racquet Club. finishes and 21 third place finishes, making her the most deco- rated North Carolinian in USTA Championship play. As a member of Team USA, Burnette has won three Interna- Matt McDonald, born and raised in tional Tennis Federation (ITF) World Championships.