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Awards are for accomplishments from 2024. This year, awards will be accepted via onlinesystem along with supporting documentation. You can choose to self nominate(most common method), or to nominate someone else and have the committee connect for supporting information. The person must be a current member including all of 2024.
Awards to be presented at the Awards Lunch on May 3rd during the Southern Conference at Embassy Suites Conference Center & Resort, Greenville SC. Any questions should be directed to: Jason Hazley, jasonh@noltc.com
ALAN HENRY SOUTHERN PRO OF THE YEARThis award shall be presented for achieving excellence in performing the duties ofa RSPA Tennis Professional. Areas of achievement might include teaching andcoaching, management and administration, competitive play, research and publication,and community service. Relevant criteria for this award would includecontributions to national, regional and local tennis organizations and programs asan officer, director, founder, committee member, project leader, speaker, participantand the like. Other criteria would be contributions as a teaching professionaland coach in regard to innovative programming, notable students, continuingeducation, and player rankings.
FRED BURDICK RSPA PRIDE OF THE SOUTHThis award is appointed by the awards committee and is not up for nomination.
ELEVATE Pro of the YearThis award shall be presented to the individual who has made an impact to thetennis industry. Relevant criteria should include contributions, notable accomplishments,and involvement in tennis activity throughout the state, the south, andnationally. This person should also be a member of the U30 team.
HIGH SCHOOL COACH, COLLEGE COACH, HIGH PERFORMANCE COACHThese three awards shall be presented for excellence in contributing to thenotable accomplishments of your team(s) or student(s). Relevant criteria for thisaward would include competitive record, demonstrated improvement in skillsand accomplishments, and other achievements and distinctions earned by yourteam(s) or player(s) in which the nominee is wholly or partly responsible, suchas Scholar-Athlete and Sportsmanship Awards.
PLAYER OF THE YEARThis award shall be presented for excellence and achievement in competitivemen’s and women’s play. Relevant criteria for all above competitive men’s andwomen’s player’s awards should include results and rankings from ATP, RSPANational and Division, USTA, STA, and/or District. Tournament record should beprovided.
CHARITY EVENT OF THE YEARThis award is given to the Professional that raises money for a charity. Pleaseverify the event on the letterhead of the charity or with a newspaper clipping.
SOUTHERN ASSISTANT PRO OF THE YEARThis award shall be presented for achieving excellence in performing duties of anAssistant Tennis Professional. Areas of achievement might include teaching andcoaching, competitive play, research and publication, and community service.Relevant criteria for this award would include contributions to national, regionaland local tennis organizations and programs as a committee member, projectmember, or an active participant. Other criteria would be contributions as a tennisprofessional and coach in regard to innovative programming, notable students,continuing education, and rankings.
USPTA MANAGER OF THE YEARThis award shall be presented to the club manager who has shown dedication tothe RSPA and its members. Criteria may include RSPA membership, hiring andsupporting RSPA members.
INDUSTRY EXCELLENCEThis award recognizes those RSPA-certified members who have done the mostto promote tennis at the grassroots level and thereby increased player participationin the sport. Entrepreneurial initiative also is an important criterion.
TEACHING PROFESSIONAL AWARDThis award is presented for having demonstrated excellence in teaching. Considerationsinclude: use of the ROGY pathway for juniors and adults; consistentuse of teaching aids such as ball machines, video analysis, as well as any otherimplements to help players grasp concepts; demonstrated ability to modify teachingstyles based on the learning needs of students; and success in having inspiredbeginners of all ages to become lifelong tennis players.
USPTA Southern Mentor AwardThis award recognizes a RSPA member who has, through their coaching and character, made an enduring and positive impact on those around them. While special consideration will be given to those who have inspired others to work in the tennis industry, what is most important is the ability to provide anecdotes and examples of how a coach influenced the lives and character of individuals. In that regard, providing information about individual player rankings is welcome but not necessary.
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