Community Development Committee
The USTA Southern Community Development Committee is responsible for the development and implementation of 1) all USTA Community Tennis Associations and related services (education of local leaders, grants, and networking); 2) USTA programs and liaison with USTA committees governing them.
Brenda Smith – Chairman
Jeff Joyce – Vice Chairman
Paula Hale – OL
Elaine Hamilton
Yona Bar-Zeev
Jolyn deBoer
Deanna Garretson
Alyce Meadors
Kim Meeker
Dennis Miller
Paul Pittman
Becky Richardson
Bobby Walker
Mary Hatfield – Staff Coordinator
CD Grants Subcommittee
Responsible for the administration and awarding of the CD grants.
Becky Richardson – Chair
Mac MacDougal
Paul Pittman
Mary Hatfield – Staff Coordinator
Education and Training Subcommittee
Responsible for working with states on CD workshops and other training for CTAs.
Yona Bar-Zeev – Chair
Laura Loftis
Harriette Lynch
Mary Hatfield – Staff Coordinator
Tennis Welcome Centers Subcommittee
Promote and provide quality control of TWCs.
Jolyn deBoer – Chair
Dell Kelly
Bobby Walker
Mary Hatfield – Staff Coordinator
Community Programs Committee
The USTA Southern Community Programs Committee is responsible for working with all subcommittee chairmen to oversee program policies and procedures and making recommendations to the Executive Committee for any changes.
Helen Jeter – Chairman
Bob Goodsell – Vice Chairman
Paula Hale – OL
Diana Beauregard
Susannah Cook
Jim Hamm
Hunter Hines
Leslie Jackson
Rudy Lewis
Jean Peabody
Teresa Tiller
Jeff Smith/Yasmine Osborn – Staff Coordinators
Cardio Subcommittee
Promotes and educates Cardio Tennis programs.
Susannah Cook – Chair
Kai Nitsche
Sophie Woorons – Johnston
Jeff Smith – Staff Coordinator
NJTL Subcommittee
Promotes NJTL programs.
Rudy Lewis – Chair
Jack Barton
James Gordon
Birlette Jelks
James Richardson
Yasmine Osborn – Staff Coordinator
Schools Subcommittee
Promotes USTA Schools Programs and its connection to after-school programs.
Hunter Hines – Chair
Fred Bonnie
Calvin Davis
Joe Goldthreate
Betty Jones
Jeff Smith – Staff Coordinator
Special Populations Subcommittee
Promotes the formation and continuance of quality special pops programs.
Jim Hamm – Chair
Jack Barker
Don Bryan
Sue Maner
Mary Smith
Yasmine Osborn – Staff Coordinator
Wheelchair Subcommittee
Promotes the formation and continuance of quality wheelchair programs.
Jean Peabody – Chair
Camille Burkley
John Ershek
David Hartsek
Julie Jilly
Harlon Mathews
Yasmine Osborn – Staff Coordinator
Diversity Committee
The USTA Southern Diversity Committee is responsible for developing program awareness, new initiatives and program continuity which will substantially grow minority participation among recreational and competitive players, coaches, volunteers, industry professionals and administrators, regardless of race, sex, economic background, or religious preferences.
Nomi Cosby – Chairman
Birlette Jelks – Vice Chairman
Paula Hale – OL
Chris Avila
Bill Dilday
James Gordon
Ernie James
Samir Mahir
Jose Picart
John Sheffield
Yasmine Osborn – Staff Coordinator
Tennis Officials Committee
The USTA Southern Tennis Officials Committee is responsible for 1) solicitation of prospective umpires and referees; 2) teaching and training umpires and referees through umpire clinics and tournament workshops; 3) in conjunction with the State Umpire Chairmen, organize umpire clinics and tournament workshops; 4) testing and certification of tennis officials; 5) recommending qualified umpires to USTA Umpire Committee for U.S. Open; 6) recommending qualified directors/referees that can give assistance to tournaments upon request; 7) development of material that might be helpful to tournament directors relating to tournament draws, scheduling and other problem areas.
Al Marshall – Chairman
Mac MacDougal – Vice Chairman
Paula Hale – OL
Lacy Barnes
Anne Burrell-Smith
Rebel Good
Aimee Johnson
Richard Rogers
Carey Washington
Winky Olson – Staff Coordinator
Mentoring Subcommittee
Responsible for promoting and administering a mentoring program for new Southern officials.
Anne Burrell-Smith – Chair
Richard Rogers
Recruiting, Retention and Diversity Subcommittee
Responsible for soliciting recruits, retaining a high percentage of officials, and insuring diversity is embraced in all areas of officiating.
Mac MacDougal – Chair
Lacy Barnes
Referees Subcommittee
Responsible for the advancement of quality refereeing.
Aimee Johnson – Chair
Rebel Good
TE Subcommittee
Responsible for training and evaluating of tennis officials.
Carey Washington – Chair
Al Marshall