2008 USTA MIDATLANTIC YEARBOOK Final.pub - USTA.com

The USTA/West Virginia District
enjoyed a banner year in
2007, energized by and directed
through wonderful co-operative
efforts of staff, board, and volun-
USTA/WEST VIRGINIA DISTRICT
teers. The district grew in both organizational and individual
USTA memberships, along with such important USTA Programs
as Leagues and Junior Team Tennis.
Also, our District began an important diversity effort called
The Appalachian Youth Tennis & Education Program. This
socio-economic driven program, utilizing a Mid-Atlantic
Tennis and Education Foundation grant, along with private
donations, began in June. Currently, the program has provided
tennis training and equipment to more than 50 disadvantaged
children. Our 2007 year culminated with our annual
meeting at The Greenbrier where our leadership recapped the
year, applauded the team effort, and revealed the 2008 vision and plan.
The West Virginia District’s 2008 vision is “no child left behind.” The District is making
plans to bring a minimal level of tennis instruction to every child in our 35 counties’ publicschool
systems. It is incorporating teacher in-service, school assemblies, “on hands” physical-education
classes, and junior-team tennis into its plan.
The vehicle for much of this will be the USTA’s Quickstart Tennis. The district’s staff,
board, and volunteers and the WV Public Schools are joining hands to achieve tennis growth
and diversity inclusion.
While the district will place primary focus on Junior Team Tennis and the underlying programs
that lead to JTT, the District will maintain strong efforts to grow Adult Leagues and
Junior and Adult Competitive Tournaments.
The West Virginia District has worked diligently to reunite one of America’s famous resorts,
The Greenbrier and the USTA. After a 10-year absence, The Greenbrier is again a
USTA organizational member and a Mid-Atlantic Tournament site. Also, our newest indoor
facility, Ridgeview in Morgantown, is host to important Mid-Atlantic tournaments.
In conclusion, I would like to recognize the efforts of our staff under Executive Director
Alice Ann Kammer-Brady’s leadership. I would like to recognize the volunteers and members
in our programs for their participation. We, cumulatively and united, are the West Virginia
District.
Steve Sarver
President’s
Message
2007 Volunteers of the Year
Steve Sarver
Tournament of the Year: West Virginia District Tournament
Jefferson High School in Shenandoah Junction
Tournament Director of the Year: Glenn Edwards, Charles Town
Family of the Year: The Cliff Jones Family, Charles Town
Cliff & Becky and children Nathan, Jacob, and Jana.
Volunteer of the Year: Keith & Michelle Mumaw, Charles Town
Sportsmanship of the Year (Female): Brittany Moreland, Charles Town
Sportsmanship of the Year (Male): Doug Hornak, Morgantown
USTA/West Virginia
Tennis
1336 Lebanon Street
Bluefield, WV 24701
Phone: 304-324-2838
Fax: 304-324-2839
aliceann@westvirginiatennis.com
Alice Ann
Kammer-Brady
Executive Director
Matthew Sarver
Programs Director
Board of Directors
Dr. Randy Belt
MAS Delegate
STAFF
Charles Roberts
Vice President
Steve Sarver
President
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