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USTAnorthernNEWS december USTA Northern National Award Winners Baseline Tennis Center Wins 2008 USTA Outstanding Facility Award he University of Minnesota’s Baseline Tennis Center Mobile, Ala. (Large in Minneapolis was named a 2008 USTA Outstanding Tennis Center); Fair- Facility Award Winner at the 2008 USTA Semiannual view Park Tennis T Meeting in New York City. The Baseline Tennis Center, Complex, Decatur, under the direction of John Pratt and Reven Stephens, was Ill. (Small Tennis 2008 one of 13 facilities nationwide given the award and the only Center); Ebensburg one honored in the Educational Institution category. Tennis Center, “It is a great tribute to the hard work of several individu- Ebensburg, Pa. als that made this dream of an on-campus facility a reality,” (Private Facility); said Pratt. “A big debt of gratitude is owed to the Baseline Gates Tennis Center, Club Board of Directors, the staff of USTA Northern, Denver, Colo. (Large David Geatz, Joel Maturi, Scott Ellison and the entire Tennis Center); Minnesota tennis community. Without their support, the Huntsville Tennis Baseline Tennis Center Director John Pratt facility would not be what it is today. We are excited about Center, Huntsville, (middle) received the 2008 USTA Outstanding the future of the facility and look forward to continuing Ala. (Large Tennis Facility of the Year Award from incoming USTA President Lucy Garvin and Technical our great relationship with the USTA.” Center); La ke Committee member Frank Adams. Selection criteria for the 2008 USTA Outstanding Facility Charles Racquet Award was based on the following: overall layout and adap- Club, Lake Charles, La. (Private Facility); Manker Patten tation to the site; excellence of court surface and lights; ease Tennis Club, Chattanooga, Tenn. (Private Facility); Mercer of maintenance; player, spectator, press and official accom- County Park Commission Tennis Facility, West Windsor, modations; aesthetics and programming which supports N.J. (Large Tennis Center); Surprise Tennis and Racquet the USTA and the overall growth of tennis. Complex, Surprise, Ariz. (Large Tennis Center); Taos Other winners of the 2008 USTA Outstanding Facility Tennis at Quail Ridge, El Prado, N.Mex. (Private Facility) Award included: The Arlington Tennis Center, Arlington, and Thunder Bay Recreation Center, Alpena, Mich. (Small Texas (Large Tennis Center); Copeland-Cox Tennis Center, Tennis Center). Michael Sicora Receives Bill Talbert Jr. Sportsmanship Award ichael Sicora (Buffalo, Minn.) of my life,” Sicora said. “I met so many was honored July 12 as one amazing and talented people. I felt priv- Mof four winners of the USTA ileged to be a part of something so pres- National and International Tennis tigious. The people that put the event Hall of Fame’s Bill Talbert Junior together did an incredible job. When Sportsmanship Award given to a junior I was there, I developed more of an player who exemplifies the finest quali- appreciation for tennis and the history ties of sportsmanship in tournament behind it. I was lucky enough to meet play and the finest traditions of the great champions like John McEnroe, great sportspersons of tennis past and Michael Chang and Monica Seles and present. Sicora was given his award it was inspiring to see these people. The as part of the International Tennis two other winners of the award that Federation Hall of Fame induction cer- were there (Evan and Alison) became emonies in Newport, R.I., where tennis Michael Sicora (left) received his Bill Talbert friends of mine and we still talk to this greats Michael Chang and Monica Junior Sportsmanship Award with other winners day. I just am so honored and thankful Seles, among others, were honored. The Alison Riske and Evan King. for the award, and I will remember it for other three Bill Talbert Sportsmanship the rest of my life.” winners are Alexa Glatch (Newport Beach, Calif.), who was Sicora is the sixth winner of the Bill Talbert Award from unable to attend, Alison Riske (McMurray, Pa.) and Evan USTA Northern joining Jeanne Arth (1953), Helen Wang King (Chicago, Ill.). (1994), Lindsay Nielsen (1999), Mikey Kantar (2001) and “It (the weekend) was truly one of the best experiences Caitlin Loprinzi (2002). Visit us online at: www.northern.usta.com 21 Tyler Krumholz Hired As Twin Cities League Coordinator 1001 West 98th Street, Suite 101 Bloomington, MN 55431 (952) 887-5001 • (800) 536-6982 STA Northern Executive Director Mike Goldammer section Fax: (952) 887-5061 announced the hiring of Tyler Krumholz as the new UAdult Competition Specialist and Twin Cities Area League Coordinator for USTA Northern in August. Krumholz replaces STAFF DIRECTORY Ursula Shute, who left for a new position with Prince Sports. “I am extremely excited to be a part of the staff at USTA Kristi BushinskiBushinsk i(952-358-3280)(952-358-3280) Junior and Officials Programming Assistant Northern,” Krumholz said. “The sport of tennis has given me Adult and Junior Tennis Assistant so many great opportunities and experiences, and I am looking [email protected]@comcast.net forward to developing opportunities for others to share in that Christine Buysse (952-358-3290) Christine Buysse (952-358-3290) same enjoyment of the game. Working here gives me the perfect CJuniorommunity Teams Te nnisSpecialist Assistant/Jr. Team Tyler Krumholz [email protected] Coordinator outlet to do just that.” [email protected] Krumholz comes to USTA Northern with a wealth of tennis knowledge and experi- Becky CantellanoCantellano (952-358-3291) (952-358-3291) ence. He served as an intern for USTA Northern in 2007 working with the communi- Director of Tennis Programs and Services Community Development Specialist [email protected] cations and marketing department, while also assisting other areas within the office [email protected] including leagues, special events and Jr. Team Tennis. PaPatt ColbertColbert (952-358-3283)(952-358-3283) He served as the boys head junior varsity coach at Edina High School and girls assis- Assistant Executive Director/Director of Assistant Executive Director and tant varsity coach at Richfield High School from 2005-07. Krumholz’s other coaching Junior CompetitionCompetition Specialist northern [email protected]@northern.usta.com experience includes Winona Junior Tennis Camps, Wayzata Junior Tennis Camps and junior programs at Minikahda Country Club. PaMiketty GoldammerEgart (952- (952-358-3284)358-3292) CExecutiveorporate Directorand Collegiate Tennis Coordinator He also was a member of the University of Minnesota Tennis On Campus program. [email protected]@northern.usta.com While there, Krumholz served at separate times as head coach, vice president and Mike Goldammer (952-358-3284) travel coordinator for the program. He was instrumental in transforming the club ExecutiveCory Haugen Directo (952-887-5001,r ext. 110) into a nationally-competitive organization that has participated in the National USTA goldammer@norAdministrative Assistantthern.usta.com [email protected] Tennis on Campus Championships the last four years. Cory Haugen (952-887-5001, ext. 110) Krumholz has also worked as a USTA League Tennis presented by Chrysler area tour- usta AdministrativeHayley Horning A Shibleyssistant (952-358-3295) nament site director, run tournaments and special events and volunteered with tennis admin@noTennis Servicerthern.usta.com Representative – and classroom activities at the Fred Wells Tennis & Education Center in St. Paul. KarNortha Johnson Dakota (952-358-3285) [email protected] Competition Specialist A native of Winona, Minn., Krumholz graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science degree [email protected] in Sport Management from the University of Minnesota in 2007. Kara Johnson (952-358-3285) NancyDirector Lundber of Adultg (9Competition52-358-3286) He can be contacted at (952) 358-3287 or at [email protected]. [email protected] Tennis Assistant/Adult Tournament Coordinator lundberg@norTyler Krumholzthern.usta.com (952-358-3287) Tennis Service Representative To Serve All of North Dakota Adult Competition Specialist/Twin Cities (952-358-3282) LisaArea Mushe Leaguett Coordinator STA Northern Tennis Service Representative Hayley Horning Shibley has [email protected] of Marketing and Communications seen her territory expand to cover all of North Dakota and the northwestern- [email protected] most border counties of Minnesota, in addition to Pennington, Red Lake and KNancyelley LundbergOkerman (952-358-3286) (952-887-5001, ext. 110) U Otter Tail. Still based in Fargo, N.D., Horning continues to increase tennis participa- AdministrativeCommunity Development Assistant Specialist [email protected]@northern.usta.com tion by promoting, developing and servicing tennis programs, facilities, organiza- tions and volunteers throughout the region. James Poehler (952-358-3281) Lisa Mushett (952-358-3282) “I am really excited to be covering the entire state of North Dakota and growing AdministrationDirector of Marketing Director and Communications poehler@[email protected] tennis there,” Shibley said. “With the development of the North Dakota Tennis Hayley Horning Shibley (952-358-3295) Association in the past 18 months, as well as the growth of Jr. Team Tennis and USTA TKelleyennis OkermanService Represent (952-887-5001,ative ext. 110) League Tennis in North Dakota this year, I am