Temple University Club Tennis Team
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Temple University
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| Team Officers | ||
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| Names | Positions | |
| Zack Harris | President | zack.harris@temple.edu |
| Sean Montgomery | Vice-President | tub58105@temple.edu |
| Kayla Young | Treasurer | |
| Nessa Shekari | Secretary | |
| USTA Tennis On Campus League Affiliation | ||
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| Middle States Tennis On Campus League |
| Team History | ||
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| The Temple University Tennis Club was founded in October of 2006 by Justin Landis, a former division one player at Temple University who was looking for a more fun and less stressful way to stay involved in tennis. Landis worked with the USTA Middle States section to start the tennis club. During this first year of existence, the club was mainly marketed by Landis as a way for recreational tennis players to have fun and play matches in a stress free environment. He primarily marketed the club through facebook and through the campus recreation department. We played in our first USTA Campus Championship - Middle States that October, although we were only able to bring three players. Through 2007-2009, the tennis club became much more solidified and much more organized. Landis was able to form a responsible executive board, consisting of Stephanie Coder, Paul Kuhne, Frank Cotroneo, and Kevin Patterson. We were also able to build a relationship with the campus recreation department, where we received information regarding rules, regulations, and funding at Temple. Also in the fall of 2007, our team competed in the Philadelphia District of the Middle States Tennis On Campus League, in which we recorded wins against Rowan, Drexel, and PCOM. We also purchased team uniforms in the fall, and were quickly becoming established as one of the more talented sport clubs at Temple University. For 2009-2010, The Temple University Tennis Club looked to provide both recreational and competitive tennis experiences to students at Temple University who do not have the time requirements and or skill/dedication level to play at the division one level. This year there were new officers and new approaches to taking the team to a new level. With Bryan Newman taking over for Justin, and the other new officers (Sean Montgomery-vice president and Nicholas Kirkstadt-Treasurer) The team went on to being undefeated in the regular season with matches against Drexel, LaSalle, St. Joes, TCNJ and other schools in the area. Not to mention placing high in the silver bracket at sectionals. For the 2010-2011 season we added lots of new talent to the team and look forward to the clubs future. We are very excited to be competing in the Middle States Tennis On Campus League this upcoming season and look forward to placing high in the new tournament series. In terms of fundraisers, we teamed up with Jimmy Johns Sandwich Shop in 2007 and they donated 10% of sales to our club. We also collect dues and receive some funding from the recreation department. Next year as we increase our executive board, we hope to increase our fundraising efforts. |
| Team Accomplishments | ||
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| 2009-2010 Accomplishments: Middle States Tennis On Campus League: 3rd place (Silver) Blue Hen Invitational: 2nd place (Silver) Undefeated Fall match season 2008-2009 Accomplishments: USTA Campus Championship - Middle States: Participant Middle States Tennis On Campus League: Participant Blue Hen Invitational: Participant City 6 Invitational: Participant 2007-2008 Accomplishments: USTA Campus Championship - Middle States: Participant Middle States Tennis On Campus League: Participant Blue Hen Invitational: Participant City 6 Invitational: Participant Wins Over: Drexel University, Rowan University, and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Widely recognized sport club at Temple 2006-2007 Accomplishments: USTA Campus Championship - Middle States: Participant |
| Other Team Activities | ||
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| • In terms of practices, we usually have 3 evening practices a week in which we have drills and prepare for the weekend tournaments. • We plan on hosting a fund raiser in which we incorporate tennis. We are currently looking into charities in which we can donate the proceeds. • Team has plans to teach tennis to kids in local elementary schools • Team has plans to engage in future outreach programs |
| Team Events | ||
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| 2011/2012 | Dual/tri/quad matches with other local colleges | |
| 2011/2012 | Hosting a club tennis tournament | |
| 2011/2012 | Participating in a club tennis tournament hosted by another college | |
| 2011/2012 | Tennis On Campus League Events | |
| 10/29/11 - 10/30/11 | USTA Tennis On Campus Middle States Championship | |
