USTA KY BOARD PRESIDENT SHOUT OUT | |
I am very grateful for what tennis has brought to me, I encourage all to show how grateful you are by volunteering with USTA or any organization or donating to Raise a Racquet or getting involved with USTA KY or advocating for more public courts. The statistics are clear, the youth who play tennis do better in school and the adults who play live longer. We should all be grateful for that.
See you on the court!
Ellen Miller
| | | 2026 USTA KENTUCKY AWARD WINNERS! | Congratulations to the 2026 USTA Kentucky Award winners! These well deserving recipients will be celebrated on Saturday, January, 30, 12:00pm at the Hyatt Regency Louisville Downtown. | | COME CELEBRATE THE USTA KENTUCKY AWARD WINNERS | Join us as we celebrate these well deserving recipients on Saturday, January, 30, 12:00pm at the Hyatt Regency Louisville Downtown. | | | |
Join us as we celebrate the 2026 Kentucky Tennis Hall of Fame inductees, Kerry Lancaster, Robyn White, and Scott Triebly! Congratulations to this outstanding class!
Date: Friday, January 29, 2027
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Hyatt Regency Louisville Downtown
| | | ADULT LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS VOLUNTEERS | We truly appreciate our adult league championship volunteers! If you have volunteered at an adult league championship, time is running out to claim your work credits for USTA Kentucky merchandise! Submission deadline is November 15, 2026. | | | FREE USTA COACHING MEMBERSHIP | |
USTA Kentucky is offering providers a FREE 1-year Rally Tier membership to USTA Coaching!
Whether you're just getting started or you're a seasoned coach, USTA Coaching is designed to educate, certify, and empower you with the tools, resources, and support you need to succeed.
Below are just some of what your Rally Tier membership will include:
- 30% discount on gear and equipment
- Access to TennisDrills.TV ($249/year value)
- Full access to the USTA Coaching Online Learning Hub
- Exclusive IHG travel discounts
- Professional development resources, coaching education, and access to unique events
- And so much more!
This is a fantastic opportunity to invest in your coaching development at absolutely no cost.
Claim your free year today with code KTARALLY100 before all codes are redeemed!
| | | The USTA Coaching job board/career center will be launched 11/10/26. It’s free for employers to post job opportunities and the site is open for those that want to get jobs posted in time for the launch. Please consider using this site anytime you are hiring and want to spread the word about a position. | | | COMBO LEAGUE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS | |
The Combo State Championship was held in Bowling Green, Kentucky! Congratulations to the winning teams.
WINNING TEAMS
18 - 5.5W - Louisville Team Scharf
18 - 5.5M - Bowling Green Team Parekh (pictured)
18 - 6.5W - Somerset Team Harris
18 - 6.5M - Lexington Team Ferritti
18 - 7.5W - Paducah Team Woods
18 - 7.5M - Purchase Team Haneline
18 - 8.5W - Louisville Team O'Connell - direct advance
18 - 8.5M - Bowling Green Team Brown
40 - 6.5W - Lexington Team Ernst
40 - 6.5M - Bowling Green Team Owsley
40 - 7.5W - Louisville Team Voss
40- 7.5M - Louisville Team Caldwell
40 - 8.5W - Louisville Team O'Connell/Scanlan
55 - 6.5W - Louisville Team Jones
55 - 7.5W - Paducah Team Hubbard
55 - 8.5W - Louisville Team Scanlan
| | | CONGRATULATIONS MIDDLE SCHOOL STATE TOURNAMENT WINNERS | |
Congratulations to the winning teams as well as the runner up in each division! The tournament was held October 24-25 in Elizabethtown!
The Lexington School
Captain Peter Barr
Division: Green Division Champions (pictured)
Team Triad
Captains: Alfie Cheng & Tim Kickert
Division: Green Division Runner-up
Lexington Christian Academy
Captain: Mike Eden
Division: Blue Division Champions (pictured)
South Warren Black
Captain: Jessica Owsley
Division: Blue Division Runner-up
South Warren
Captain: Tim Kickert
Division: Yellow Division Runner-up
Bowling Green
Captain: Minda Schafer
Division: Yellow Division Champions (pictured)
| | | BEGINNER INVITATIONAL WINNERS | |
Congratulations to the Beginner Invitational winners held in Louisville October 16 - 18.
Women's Doubles - Maggie Caraway/Emily Burkart
Women's Singles - Micaela Parson
Men's Singles - Draw - Samuel Carter & Natch Sungate
| | | KENTUCKY IS WELL REPRESENTED | |
Congratulations to John Herring and RC Scheinler on their nominations to the 2027–2028 USTA Southern Board of Directors, and to Rainey Johns on her nomination to the Nominating Committee!
John has been nominated for Executive Vice President and RC for Director at Large.
| | | LOCO FOR LOUIE LOCO TENNIS TOURNAMENT | |
What a Loco Great time! Thanks to everyone who came out to join the fun while supporting the Raise a Racquet Foundation!
3.5 Winners MCClone Team - Billy McClone, JB Williams, Kelsie Williams, Lisa Bruneau, Matthew Baunnell Remy Lamphere, Amy Faust
4.0 Winners Mcoy Team - Carlo Coronel, Cedric Boutin, Darnell McCoy, Joshua Samuel, Madiline Herring, Natalie Kjellman, and Caroline Ballard.
4.5+ Winners English Team - Ankush Arora, Roberto Aspillaga, Vijay Kannan, Ali Caligari, Anna Tomas, Ellen Stubbs, Sarah Stanchin/Ari, Cliff Stephan, Franklin Foshee, David English (and friends pictured)
And Raise a Racquet Rover had fun with everyone!
| | | ACEING AUTISM - LOUISVILLE | |
ACEing Autism Louisville, offers accredited weekly tennis clinics for kids and teens with autism. Trained volunteers are paired with athletes 1:1 to support their individual needs.
Weekly November 1 - December 6 at Bass Rudd Tennis Center
| | CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ONLY USTA SOUTHERN AWARD WINNER FROM KENTUCKY | Congratulations to No-Cut Starfish Coach Award winner, Chad Young, South Warren High School Coach from Bowling Green, Ky. Chad will receive the award at the J. Randolph Gregson Awards Ceremony & Luncheon during the USTA Southern Annual Meeting on Jan. 23, 2027, in Atlanta. | | | GAME SET MATCH KENTUCKY PODCAST | Check out Game Set Match Kentucky podcast! Hosts Chris Godby and Chad Young will once again be the hosts for the USTA Kentucky Awards Luncheon and Celebration! | | | |
Smash Hit in Grant County!
Thanks to Coach Trey Best, Grant County youth had the opportunity to step onto the tennis courts at Piddle Park this fall and try something new! Trey is passionate about making tennis affordable and accessible and giving kids the chance to learn a sport that has been a big part of his own life.
For many participants, it was their very first time picking up a racquet but that didn't stop them from jumping right in. The young athletes caught on quickly, built new skills and had plenty of fun along the way. Many left excited to continue playing. Thank you, Trey, for helping grow the game and creating such a positive experience for local youth!
| | | USTA FLEX LAUNCHING STATEWIDE! | |
Looking for more opportunities to play tennis without committing to a fixed schedule? USTA Flex makes it easy to find matches, join local leagues, connect with hitting partners, and discover tennis events in your area. You'll be matched with players at a similar skill level and can schedule your matches when it's convenient for both of you. Whether you're looking for friendly competition, social play, or simply more time on court, USTA Flex is a fun and flexible way to play more tennis. Best of all, the app is free to download and no paid USTA membership is required to get started.
USTA Kentucky is launching a flex league in 12 new cities and 15 overall for 2027. All leagues are 10-weeks long and consist of a round robin format where you will get paired with players at your skill level. Spring: March 8-May 16, Summer: May 31-August 8, and Fall: August 23-October 31 in Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green, Owensboro, Elizabethtown, Richmond, Frankfort, Paducah, Murray, Georgetown, Somerset, Henderson, Hopkinsville, Madisonville, and Ashland. Don't see your city listed? Contact LJ Allara and get it added today!
| | | THANKS TO ALL THE LOUIE LOCO SPONSORS! | Louie Loco Charity Tennis Tournament would not have been such a success without the generous support of the tournament sponsors! | | | SPOT A GOOD SPORT ON THE COURT? | |
Let's celebrate good sportsmanship and start the Kentucky good sports movement! Nominate a worthy opponent today!
The good sport will receive this really cool bag tag.
Then Seek & Find, Earn a Prize!
If you see a player with this good sport bag tag, snap a photo of the tag and watch our Facebook page for good sports posts and comment with your pic and have a chance to win a quarterly drawing for a $100 Amazon Gift Card!
| | | JUNIOR PLAYER & PARENT RESOURSES | Below are links to some helpful resources for both players and parents provided by USTA. | | | UPCOMING JUNIOR TOURNAMENTS | |
Genesis- Lexington Tennis Club Fall Series #3 (Junior Circuit- Orange & Green)
November 14, Lexington
Deadline: November 12th
REGISTER HERE
Louisville, KY BG 16/18- FLIGHTED (Level 4)
November 26, Louisville
Deadline: November 19th
REGISTER HERE
Thanksgiving Throwdown (Level 6)
November 27, Louisville
Deadline: November 25th
REGISTER HERE
Gobble Gobble Battle (Junior Circuit- Orange & Green)
November 28, Louisville
Deadline: November 25th
REGISTER HERE
Kentucky Indoor Championships BG 12/16- FLIGHTED (Level 5)
December 27, Louisville
Deadline: December 20th
REGISTER HERE
Kentucky Indoor Championships BG 14/18- FLIGHTED (Level 5)
December 30, Louisville
Deadline: December 20th
REGISTER HERE
Questions - Contact LJ Allara
lallara@ustaky.com
502-491-1290
| | | 2026 JUNIOR TOURNAMENT CALENDARS | The 2026 Southern Level 3, 4, and 5 & National Level 1, 2, & 3 Tournament Calendars are live! | | | 2025 USTA KENTUCKY YEARBOOK | Check out the 2025 USTA Kentucky Yearbook! It was a great year for Kentucky tennis thanks to all of the players, providers and volunteers! | | | THANKS TO THE SPONSORS AND PLAYERS | |
Thank you to the Raise a Racquet Foundation Annual Golf Outing sponsors! Thanks to your support for making this year's event such a success.
Congratulations to the winners!
1st place winners- Adam Jaynes, Bill Straub, Matt Thompson, Matt Parker
2nd place winners- Bryan Hash, Wes Thomas, Scott Tripplett, Jay Shafferman
Closest to Pin Winner of Cruise Trip- Jeff Mackin
Longest Drive Winner- Billy Rush
| | | Raise a Racquet is preparing for the annual online auction and this is your opportunity to donate items of interest! | | | |
2026 RALLY CLUB MEMBERS!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATION TO PROVIDE TENNIS OPPORTUNITES ACROSS THE STATE!
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Raise a Racquet 2026 Rally Club Grand Slam Donors $5,000+
Mike & Marsha Eden
Jason & Shannon Ford
Tom & Portia Pennington
Scheinler Family
Rick and Martha Shafferman
Raise a Racquet 2026 Rally Club Champion Donors $1,000+
Sam Aquiar, Terry & Debbie Bunnell, Brenda & Noel Clayton, Judy Davenport, Jack & Jaunita Ditty, John English, Mary Lou Hambrick, Tamara McCormick, Judi Miller, Gary Purlee, Linda Seagle, Sandy & Mark Wilson
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Raise a Racquet 2026 Rally Club Ace Donors $500+
John Backer, Fred Davis, Clyde Foshee, Jerry Groce, Joseph & Mariah Mozzali, Nina Scott, Donia Shuhaiber, Eric & Elizabeth Taylor, Kevin Thomas, Ryan Waddles
Raise a Racquet 2026 Rally Club Baseline Donors $100+
George & Alison Adams, Victor Allara, Carol Allen, Kerri Arnold, Mark Ashbacher, Richard Benson, Catherine Birchfield, Susan Bowyer, Katie Boyd, Amanda Brooks, Lori Caloia, Eugene, Castle, Alfie Cheng, Helen & Richard Cleary, Clinton Colliver, John Congleton, Kara Cook, Chuck Cooper, Jessica Cunningham, Karen Duper, David English, Virginia, Evans, Andrew McCampbell Gibson, Deanna Gordinier, Jon Grell, PaResh Gupta, Susan Habeeb, Steve Hardin, Pamela Hart, Karen Henson, Heather Hersey, Tom Higgins, Hollingshead family, John Huston, Nick Herbert Jones, Debra Laird, Marcia Littlefield, Kim Lonnemann, Renzo Lopez, Richard Martin, Elenora Mauritson, Sarah McDade, Anne Miller, Jason Miller, Cheryl Mitchell, Melissa Mitchell, David Thomas Mitchell, Mark Morales, Kathy Mudd, Karen Mueller, Deena Ombres, Meg Peavy, Cece Peck, Julie Pek, Sarah Petrosky, Judy Petty, Mel Purcell, Jason Rice, Susan Riney, Linda Schrecker, JeanAnne Shafferman, Mike and Amy Sheehan, Donia Shushaiber, Allison Sobieck, Tryrone & Janet Sparks, Erin Staley, Leslie Strahl, Sam Swope, E. Thirlwell, Merrick Ward, Robyn White, Christie Wilson
| | | RAISE A RACQUET RALLY CLUB | |
Be part of the Club - The Rally Club!
Grand Slam Donors - $5,000 & Over
Champions Donors - $1,000 & Over
Ace Donnors - $500 & Over
Baseliners Donors - $100 - $499
rarfoundation.com to join the club!
| | | ANOTHER WAY TO SUPPORT RAR | Raise a Racquet will receive $2.00 from every internet order through Nanz and Kraft Helping Hands Program. Simply select Raise a Racquet from the “Helping Hands” pull down menu on the order form on Nanz and Kraft website or link below. | | | If you are over age 70 1/2 you might consider making a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your IRA. This way the distribution is not taxable. Have your custodian send a check directly from your IRA to Raise A Racquet Foundation, 8900 Greeneway Commons Place #101 Louisville KY 40220 rarfoundation.com | | | REGISTER YOUR KROGER CARD | Select Raise a Racquet as your charity of choice! Help to share tennis with others just by grocery shopping! Read More | | | Get the latest news, updates and a little fun. | | | | | |
