Betsy Smith Named PTR Alabama Member of the Year

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As a member of the United State Sports Academy faculty, she lived in the Kingdom of
Bahrain for two years involved in a series of special physical education projects with the
Ministry of Education. Smith received a BA from Stephens College, an MS in Exercise
and Sport Science from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and is currently
finishing her doctorate in sport management. She has been included in the 2010 World
Who’s Who of Women, Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and
Colleges, and Outstanding College Athletes of America.
Smith was instrumental in PTR attaining USSA Continuing Education Credits (CEU) for
its members who complete the Master of Tennis - Performance program.
PTR is the largest global organization of tennis teaching professionals with more than
14,000 members in 117 countries. It has the greatest percentage of multicultural and
women members of any such organization. PTR is dedicated to educating, certifying and
servicing tennis teachers and coaches around the world in order to grow the game.
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Contact: Peggy Edwards • PO Box 4739, Hilton Head Island, SC 29938 USA
843-785-7244 or 800-421-6289 • fax 843-686-2033 • peggy@ptrtennis.org • www.ptrtennis.org