FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE USTA South Carolina CEO Jennifer Gregg Transitions to Role with USTA National South Carolina – May 1, 2026 – With sincere appreciation for her leadership and service, the United States Tennis Association of South Carolina announces that Chief Executive Officer Jennifer Gregg will be transitioning into a new role with USTA National. … Read more
Get ready for an unforgettable evening at Segra Park! Join USTA South Carolina, the South Carolina Tennis Foundation and the Columbia Tennis Association as we celebrate National Tennis month with a night at the ballpark featuring games & special prizes for our tennis community! Join us on May 16th for Star Wars Night as the Fireflies face off … Read more
USTA South Carolina is proud to partner with Host & Home Luxury Vacation Rentals. Host & Home Luxury Vacation Rentals is the Exclusive Housing Partner for several premier adult tennis championships on Hilton Head Island. This partnership ensures players, captains, and families have access to spacious, high-quality vacation homes close to the island’s top tennis … Read more
We’re excited to celebrate our Local Tennis Heroes who make a difference in communities across South Carolina! Their leadership, dedication, and love for the game help tennis thrive throughout our state. Diana Pendleton – A dedicated supporter of Grand Strand tennis events and a beloved substitute teacher in Horry County who serves her community with … Read more
The USTA South Carolina College Showcase continues to create opportunities for junior players to connect with college coaches and pursue their dream of playing at the next level. Mia El-Kheddiwi (Wando High School) signed with Coker University. Mia’s father, Mehdi El-Kheddiwi, a South Carolina tennis professional, shared how important the showcase was in her recruiting journey: “The … Read more
FRIDAY, APRIL 3 | 12:30PM-4PM Intro to Coaching Workshop @ Credit One Charleston Open In this workshop, you’ll learn how to organize beginner tennis players and provide basic tennis coaching in a group environment, and gain essential techniques for creating positive and engaging environments that build confidence from the start. Who should attend? Anyone who … Read more
We’re proud to share the latest National Tennis Participation Report on the continued growth of tennis across the country. 🎾 27.3 million people across the country stepped on a tennis court in 2025. That’s six consecutive years of growth. Since 2019, participation has increased by an incredible 54% – nearly 10 million more people stepping … Read more
The Pete Conklin Official of the Year Award is presented to a tennis official who has made outstanding contributions to the cause of tennis officiating. Celia Ulmer has over 15 years of experience in USTA and ITA matches and has served on the USTA SC Officials Committee. Celia is highly regarded by Tournament Directors, Chair … Read more
We’re excited to celebrate our Local Tennis Heroes who make such a difference in their communities! Their leadership, dedication, and love for the game help tennis thrive across South Carolina. Newly recognized local tennis heroes: Debbie Batha Karen Comeau Stephanie Davis Tim Driscoll Jeri Himmelsbach Dean Maly Rocky Thomason Fran Wilkes #TennisHeroes#GrowingTheGame#SCtennis
Pat Van der Meer was a cornerstone of tennis development, particularly through her leadership at the Van Der Meer Tennis Academy and facilities on Hilton Head Island. Alongside her late husband, Dennis Van der Meer, a globally renowned tennis educator and founder of the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR), Pat helped shape the future of the … Read more
