10 Questions With Courtney Nesbitt

We recently talked with USTA Missouri staff member Courtney Nesbitt to get to know more about her role with USTA Missouri and her backstory. Nesbitt has been a pivotal member of the USTA Missouri staff for nearly a year, and we hope these questions shed a little light on why she is so passionate about growing the game of tennis.

USTA.com: What is your position with USTA Missouri Valley?

Nesbitt: I am the Adult and Junior Competition Coordinator for USTA Missouri.

USTA.com: What are some of your responsibilities in that position?

Nesbitt: I am in charge of scheduling, monitoring, and growing all play opportunities throughout USTA Missouri. I schedule junior and adult tournaments and leagues, as well as run some of them myself.

USTA.com: What things bring you joy when you're doing this job?

Nesbitt: Juniors have always been my passion. I love watching them compete in play in our events. I love being able to create new opportunities for play for all ages and levels of play.

USTA.com: How long have you been playing tennis?

Nesbitt: I started a little “PeeWee” tennis class when I was 4. I got serious about playing when I was 10.

USTA.com: Did you play any high school or college tennis?

Nesbitt: I played at a national level as a junior. I got an injury to my Achilles tendon when I was 17 and was instructed by my doctor to take two years off. After that, I lost my scholarship opportunities and started teaching. I fell in love with teaching and have been teaching ever since.