The Ron James Youth Tennis Program held its first on-court clinics for area children last week at the Dr. Eddie Floyd Florence Tennis Center. Certified tennis instructors led the children through an hour-long regimen of warm-up drills, coordination exercises, and practice on forehands and backhands. The small group clinics moved quickly and everyone had a … Read more
We are mourning the loss of Charles Hodgin, who passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021. Mr. Hodgin was inducted into the South Carolina Tennis Hall of Fame in 2019. Charles settled in Sumter in 1957. His competitive spirit, sportsmanship, honesty and integrity, along with his instruction and leadership skills were instrumental in building … Read more
The increase of bigotry and violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders across the country over the last year is unacceptable. We must all commit to addressing all forms of racism and taking action to create safer communities. Stop AAPI Hate tracks anti-Asian violence in the United States. You can report incidents, find resources, and learn … Read more
Wofford Tennis Coach Rod Ray has been coach at Wofford for more than 20 years. Prior to that Ray was Director of Tennis at Lexington’s Topspin Racquet Club. He has been a prominent fixture in SC tennis, serving as coach for the SC Junior Davis/Federation Cup Team, USTA Junior Player Development Program, Zonal Coach, and … Read more
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
