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Giving Back: Butler shares love of tennis through volunteering
By RUSSELL DENDY - Executive Director, Mississippi Tennis Association
Fri,02/09/24-10:05AM , 2,064 Reads
One of the most overlooked and underappreciated aspects of the tennis ecosystem is the role of volunteers. Volunteers play a crucial role in the USTA, as they make up the committees and Board of Directors that govern, oversee, and manage the direction of the organization.
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Highlighting the African American Tennis Community
By RUSSELL DENDY
Wed,03/17/21-3:43PM , 24,007 Reads
With Black History Month recently concluding in February, it’s a great time to highlight some of the great stories in the African American tennis community in the Jackson area. That community has a rich tradition of successful players, coaches, volunteers, and programs that are a vital part of the fabric of Jackson tennis.
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Tennis is trying to find its new normal
By RUSSELL DENDY
Tue,09/08/20-3:31PM , 9,519 Reads
Just like the rest of the world, tennis is trying to find its “new normal.” Leagues, tournaments, lessons, and programs have slowly started to come back across the area, although they may not look quite the same as in years past.
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Tennis Is Slowly Reopening Across The State
By RUSSELL DENDY
Tue,08/04/20-10:08AM , 4,238 Reads
If you’re looking for some good news, tennis is slowly reopening across the state as USTA league and tournament play resumed with more leagues and tournaments on the horizon. USTA Adult League local league play started in June, and although all state, sectional, and national championships are canceled in 2020, local play is still going on.
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