Two selected for induction to Colorado Tennis Hall of Fame

Krista Damico and Dan Oosterhous are the members of the Class of 2023 for the Colorado Tennis Hall of Fame

Two standout Colorado athletes will be inducted into the Colorado Tennis Hall of Fame this fall. Krista Damico and Lieutenant Dan Oosterhous will be inducted at the 22nd Annual Colorado Tennis Hall of Fame Gala, scheduled for Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Ininity Park Events Center in Glendale, CO.

Krista, a dominating junior player who went on to achieve success at the University of Texas will join Dan, an all-conference player at the US Air Force Academy who is now in his 14th season as the Cadet's head coach.

Krista grew up in Parker, CO, and was a dominant force during her junior tennis career. She held the No. 1 ranking in the nation in both the Girls’ 12 and 14 divisions. Krista was ranked No. 6 in USTA Girls’ 16 rankings and she won the 2004 U.S. Super National Hardcourt Championships in singles and doubles. She captured the 2004 Colorado State Open title in the women’s open division at the age of 14. Krista competed in the girls’ singles draw at the U.S. Open as well as the girls’ qualifying events at Wimbledon and the Australian Open. 

Krista attended the University of Texas (2008-’12). She was named All-Big 12 in singles in 2010 and again in 2012, and was the Big 12 doubles champion in 2010 (with Amanda Craddock). During her senior season with the Longhorns, Krista went on a 14-match unbeaten streak (12 wins, 2 unfinished matches) that stretched over a two-month span in the dual-match season. 

A Texas native, Dan attended the United States Air Force Academy (1989-’93).  He compiled 113 wins at the No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles positions, ranking second all-time among USAFA players at the No 1 spots. He was selected to the all-conference team all four years, received the team’s MVP award three times, and served as co-captain during his senior year, leading the team to a 25-2 record. 

The 2022-23 season marked the completion of Dan’s 14th season as head coach of the USAFA men’s tennis team. He has led the Falcons to a 148-175 career record. Air Force is coming off its second straight winning season in 2023 and the third in the last four seasons. The Falcons earned a national ranking of 63 in February, 2023, tying for the highest ranking in program history.  

The pair are in the 23rd class of inductees, bringing the total number of members to 103. In addition to the official inductions, USTA Colorado will celebrate the achievements of Colorado players, coaches, volunteers,  administrators and others for their contribution to the sport as part of its Annual Awards for 2023.