Georgia Tennis Foundation

06/18/2026

TICKETS AVAILABLE! 2026 SESSIONS GEORGIA TENNIS HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY

We are excited to announce plans for the 2026 Georgia Tennis Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony presented by MCBANK, where we will honor the Class of 2026: Ansley Cargill & Bobby Reynolds.

In addition, Manny Guillen will receive the prestigious Dan Magill “Impact” Award.

The ceremony will take place on Saturday evening August 15th, starting at 5:30 PM at the Marietta Country Club.

We thank Dr. Mark & Mary Jo Kovacs for their club sponsorship of this event, as well as Mark Tipton and MCBANK for their continued support.

To purchase tickets, please visit 2026 Sessions Georgia Tennis Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony: https://form.jotform.com/261605021657149. Tickets include a cocktail reception and dinner.

Questions? Contact Darren Potkey.

06/04/2026

🎾 Congratulations to the 2026 Georgia Positive Athlete Tennis Winners! 🎾

USTA Georgia is proud to partner with the Positive Athlete Foundation to recognize high school student-athletes who demonstrate outstanding character, leadership, resilience, and a commitment to their communities.

This year’s tennis scholarship recipients are:
🏆 Miley Young (Fitzgerald High School College & Career Academy)
🏆 Jaden Turner (Central Gwinnett High School)

Each student received a $1,000 scholarship to support their academic journey. The awards were presented at a ceremony held at the Georgia State Capitol, where USTA Georgia's Amanda Boudreau was on hand to celebrate their achievements.

Congratulations to Miley, Jaden, and all of this year's nominees for being positive role models both on and off the court! 💙🍑

Pictured (L-R): Amanda Boudreau, Jaden Turner (Central Gwinnett High School, Boys Winner), Champ Bailey

06/03/2026

06/02/2026

What a fantastic day at our NJTL Leadership Camp! 🎾

On May 30, the Georgia Tennis Foundation welcomed 70 participants from five NJTL chapters across Georgia for a day filled with tennis, leadership development, teamwork, and fun.

Youth from Above the Net, AYTEF, MACH Academy, South Atlanta NJTL, and South Clayton CTA came together to build their skills on and off the court through drills, match play, leadership activities, and team challenges.

The day concluded with our 3rd Annual NJTL Quiz Bowl, where participants tested their knowledge of tennis history, rules, and players. Congratulations to MACH Academy for taking home this year's Quiz Bowl championship! 🏆

A big thank you to our coaches, volunteers, and chapter leaders for helping create meaningful opportunities for the next generation of leaders through tennis.

06/01/2026

We "catch up" with Class of 2006 Georgia Tennis Hall of Fame Member Kenny Thorne. Kenny discusses his junior experiences and the influences of both Bill Tym and Bryan Shelton on his development. He reflects on his successful professional career and the lessons he learned both on and off the court that he now translates as the longtime Head Men's Tennis Coach at Georgia Tech.

Catching Up - Georgia Tennis Hall of Fame Member Kenny Thorne - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eraw7jpEN_4

We are counting down the days to the 2026 Sessions Georgia Tennis Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony – Saturday evening August 15th at Marietta Country Club. Come celebrate the class of 2026 Ansley Cargill & Bobby Reynolds, along with Dan Magill “Impact” Award recipient Manny Guillen. Tickets will go on sale this week.

05/27/2026

The Georgia Tennis Foundation expresses their deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Crawford Henry, who passed away last week.

Crawford was part of the Sessions Georgia Tennis Hall of Fame Class of 1984. This was the second class ever inducted, including Tom Bird, Larry Shippey and the legendary Coach Dan Magill.

Please see Crawford's obituary here: https://www.legacy.com/legacy/crawford-henry

Take a look back at Crawford's impact both on and off the court:

https://youtu.be/sgQyvtGkS6M?si=CGigAANLTjn7YnDf

Congratulations to Crawford Henry, Georgia Tennis Hall of Fame Clas...

05/19/2026

Congratulations to our very own Sessions Georgia Tennis Hall of Fame, Manny Diaz!

The winningest coach in SEC history and one of the best in the history of collegiate tennis, Manny retired in 2024 after 36 seasons as Georgia’s head coach. Diaz retired with 781 career wins, four NCAA team titles (1999, 2001, 2007-08), two ITA National Indoor championships and 11 trips to the NCAA finals. The Bulldogs dominated the SEC for much of his tenure, winning a combined (regular season or tournament) 29 conference titles. Diaz was named the SEC Coach of the Year seven times and was a three-time ITA National Coach of the Year.

Congratulations!!

04/21/2026

The Georgia Tennis Foundation has announced the 2026 Sessions Georgia Tennis Hall of Fame class, welcoming Ansley Cargill and Bobby Reynolds as its newest inductees. Longtime volunteer leader and advocate Manny Guillen will also be honored with the Coach Dan Magill “Impact” Award.

A former top-10 ITF junior, Cargill starred at Duke before a successful pro career, reaching a career-high #90 in singles and earning multiple titles. Reynolds, a Vanderbilt legend and former ATP Top 70 player, now serves as Auburn’s Head Men’s Tennis Coach after a standout collegiate and professional career.

All three will be recognized at the induction ceremony on August 15 at Marietta Country Club. Tickets go on sale June 1.

Read the press release here: https://ustageorgia.com/sessions-georgia-tennis-hall-of-fame-class-of-2026-announcement/

03/25/2026

The Georgia Tennis Foundation again is a proud supporter of the annual CORTA Special Tennis Games, March 24-26 in Columbus.

The event brings together special needs students representing schools from across the Muscogee county region for a morning of fun, fitness and food.

03/19/2026

A Celebration of Life will be held in Bailey’s honor on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Bitsy Grant Tennis Center in Atlanta from 1:00–4:00 p.m.

A eulogy will be presented at 1:45 p.m., followed by an opportunity for friends and members of the tennis community to share their memories. Refreshments will be served.

For additional information, please contact Debra King at [email protected] or 404-901-2656, or Hunt Bailey at [email protected].

A copy of Bailey Brown’s obituary, along with a photo, can be found in the Memoriam section of the National Men’s Tennis Association website. https://www.nsmta.net/in-memoriam