July Spotlight of the Month: Volunteer

Each month, USTA Oklahoma will highlight a Player, a volunteer, and a NJTL (National Junior Tennis & Learning) or Adaptive Tennis Player. After selecting the 3 winners, we will sit down for Q & A with the spotlight of the month. 

• Athlete - Any player that has good sportsmanship & dedication to the sport, whether they are just starting out in a Team Challenge or they are a National ranked player we would love to hear who you would recommend from your team or facility. 
• Volunteer - A person that has gone above and beyond for your facility or program.  
• NJTL/Adaptive Player - A player that has demonstrated hard work and dedication they have put forth in their program.   

The July spotlight of the month volunteer is….

Joan Dineen

Where do you volunteer?

USTA Oklahoma, First Serve Tulsa, LaFortune 

Do you play tennis?

Yes

Favorite tennis memory?

Too many to name one! 

Where are you from?

Hobbs, NM 

How long have you been playing?

Played as a child, then took a 25 year break. 

Favorite athlete?

Hmmmm, Roger Federer, Bjorn Borg, Melissa McCorkle 

Who is your tennis coach?

Coach Porter 

What racquet do you use?

Babolat Aero

Forehand or backhand?

Drop shot and spin 

Favorite sport, besides tennis?

Watching tennis

Favorite food?

Chips and salsa