USTA Kansas 2020 Award Winners
Congratulations to our 2020 USTA Kansas Award winners! USTA Kansas is proud to recognize these outstanding community members for their dedication to growing the game of tennis.
Adult Recreational Player of the Year
Don Eccles, Topeka
Junior Emerging Players of the Year
Girls 14’s Anna Jittawait, Andover
Girls 18’s Kira McGrown, Wichita
Boys 14s Paul Jittawait, Andover
Boys 18’s Frank Reyes, Wichita
Junior Sportsmanship Awards
Girls 12’s Mia Jaramillo, Wichita
Girls 14’s Elise Richardson, Augusta
Girls 14’s Emma Richardson, Augusta
Girls 18’s Sophia Majors, Wichita
Boys 12’s Andrew Chan,
Boys 14’s Adam Everett, Winfield
Boys 16’s Drew Friesen,
Boys 18’s Shaemus Cowan, Wichita
Distinguished Service
Bob Keeshan, Topeka
High School Coach of the Year
Jane Posch, Parsons
Outstanding Contributor to Youth Tennis Programs
Sara Rasmussen, Wichita
USTA Junior Team Tennis Organizer
Janet Glaser, Wichita
Outstanding Contributor to USTA League Tennis
Bob Bundy, Topeka
Outstanding Community Tennis Association
Topeka Tennis Association
Outstanding Official
John Seal, Pittsburg
Event of the Year
Community National Bank 46th Annual Tennis Classic Tournament
Independence, Kansas
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