USTA Iowa Grant Helps RespectAbilities Buy Stringer

“The grant was $1,000 so I purchased one for $900, and had enough left over for strings,” he said. “I also donated 13 sets of strings to get them started.” 

Kissack was able to teach the group how to string their own racquets last December in Moline. Teaching anyone how to string a racquet is not an easy thing to do, he said, but they were all very excited to do it. 

“I really enjoyed it,” he said. “They really had an eagerness to learn, and were excited and enthusiastic about learning. They all wanted to take turns.” 

Kissack first got into stringing when he was playing in college and broke strings at least once a week. He’s been doing it ever since. He said he hopes to work with the athletes one more time in Moline, to make sure they get the hang of it, and answer any more questions.