Meet Maghin Abernathy, USTA Oklahoma community tennis manager

USTA Oklahoma is excited to welcome Maghin Abernathy as our new community tennis manager. Abernathy brings a passion for growing the game and a commitment to making tennis more accessible for all. Get to know her a little better below:

Tell us a little about where you are from.

I grew up in the small town of Cordell that had a population of about 2,000 people with one stoplight and a Sonic in western Oklahoma.

Tell us about your family.

I’ve been married to my high school sweetheart, Bobby, for almost 17 years. We have two children: Breck is in seventh grade and Claire is in fourth grade, both at Metro Christian Academy. Most evenings and weekends you can expect us to be anywhere from a lacrosse field to a basketball court.

Do you play tennis?

Yes! I joined some other school moms in late 2020 to start a drill team. Only two out of the 10 of us had ever played. Bless our drill coach for sticking with us. Although I am fairly new to the sport, tennis has brought so much joy. From the friendships to the community in Tulsa—I love it!

Favorite tennis memory?

Every fall my tennis drill team goes to La Jolla, Calif. to drill with the professionals at the La Jolla Tennis Club. It is such a fun experience!

Why did you apply for this job?

This position is a perfect pairing of my passion and love for the game of tennis and my professional experience.

Who is your favorite tennis player?

Jessica Pegula. I love her grit and determination to keep upping her game and working hard at success.

What is your favorite thing about the sport?

As a busy mom of two, tennis allows me to spend time with friends, exercise and bring out my youthful competitive spirit every now and again.