Collen Hancock 
Many know Dr. Carol B. Alan as an avid tennis player, USTA South Carolina board member and head of the Sumter Tennis Club. What you may not know is that she comes from a family of tennis pioneers. Carolyn Archie, Dr. Alan’s mother, won the American Tennis Association, Inc. (ATA) National Tennis Tournament (12-15 year bracket) … Read more
Today we celebrate a pillar of tennis in South Carolina. Domino Boulware is a husband, father, mentor, certified teaching professional and South Carolina Tennis Hall of Fame inductee. For more than 35 years, he has grown grassroots tennis for all ages, abilities and economic circumstances. Domino and his wife Jackie have created a tennis oasis … Read more
https://youtu.be/PI_LB72zSOA A volunteer of about 30 years, Don Moody is at the core of tennis in our state. In this interview, our Community Engagement Manager Pamela Banks talks with him about what’s at the heart of his service. More about Don: He lives in Belvedere, South Carolina. He serves on the USTA South Carolina Board … Read more
A player, provider and volunteer, Sophie Woorons is a tennis advocate at all levels of the game. Her influence is woven into the fabric of her community and the entire state. Career overview: Owner and director of Brookstone Tennis in Anderson, SC 2015 USPTA Southern Professional of the Year 8-Time National Champion / Ranked as … Read more
USTA South Carolina members are invited to shop at the Adidas Reebok Employee store!
On December 5, over 80 Pee Dee Area tennis players and a large number of spectators gathered at the Dr. Eddie Floyd Florence Tennis Center for the annual Polar Bear Tournament, a round-robin doubles event sponsored by the Florence Tennis Association. Held each year in early December, this event attracts players of all levels who … Read more
On December 4 the most prominent court at the Dr. Eddie Floyd Florence Tennis Center, was named the Ron James Court in honor of Ronald Avan “Ron” James, who passed away in February of 2019. Mr. James, an accomplished tennis teacher and player and a highly respected member of the Florence Tennis Community, was a … Read more
The United States Tennis Association of South Carolina is coordinating a state-wide Holiday Tennis Racquet Drive, in which people can drop off new and lightly used adult and junior racquets at participating facilities. Anyone can donate racquets. The deadline is January 15. The equipment will go to people in need, including beginner players and South … Read more
Tennis coaches, players and volunteers from across the state are honored for their tennis achievements by the United States Tennis Association of South Carolina. The 2020 USTA South Carolina annual award recipients: USTA SC Award Honoree Regional Recognition Jeri Jimmelsbach Regional Recognition Paul Pittman Regional Recognition St. George Youth Sports League Regional Recognition William Simpson … Read more
The Southern Tennis Foundation (STF) and the Professional Tennis Registry Foundation (PTRF) announced the establishment of the Dennis & Pat Van der Meer Higher Education Scholarships. The PTRF will be funding four Dennis & Pat Van der Meer Higher Education Scholarships that will be awarded by the STF in 2021. The PTRF will fund an … Read more
