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Ned CaswellNed Caswell’s life story was almost titled “Hoop Dreams.” If not for a basketball scholarship to Furman University, the Atlanta native might not have had a Hall of Fame tennis career. It may seem strange now, but Caswell, the General Manager and Director of Tennis at the Manker Patten Tennis Club in Chattanooga, Tenn., went from starting guard on the Furman Men’s basketball team to a two-time All-American tennis player at Furman. Read more… |
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Pat DevotoIn 1978, Pat Devoto was among a small group of volunteers who pioneered a new program. Growing from that grassroots innovation to the nation’s most popular tennis program, she jumpstarted USTA Leagues. Marilyn Sherman called her “the mother of USTA League tennis” when Devoto was honored with the 2005 Charlie B. Morris Jr. Service Award from USTA Southern. Read more… |
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Jeff GrayEven Jeff Gray doesn’t think it’s possible that he has been involved in the sport of tennis for almost 50 years. Gray didn’t play organized sports outside of youth baseball. When he was set to leave for college at the age of 18, a neighbor gave him a used tennis racquet as a gift, and his life changed forever. Read more… |
