Steve Henry, Julius Lubicz-Majewski chosen as Oklahoma Tennis Hall of Fame inductees

The USTA Oklahoma Tennis Hall of Fame Committee is proud to announce the late Steve Henry and Julius Lubicz-Majewski have been selected for induction into the Oklahoma Tennis Hall of Fame. Both will be officially honored on Jan. 31, 2026, joining an elite group of individuals whose leadership, passion and contributions have shaped the sport across the state and beyond.

Steve Henry: A Visionary Leader & Tireless Advocate

The late Steve Henry had a powerful legacy of leadership and service. After retiring from General Motors in 2006, Henry transitioned into a full-time tennis career. He directed the Earlywine Tennis Center and later transformed the Oklahoma City Tennis Center into one of the top facilities in USTA Missouri Valley.

Under his leadership, the OKC Tennis Center hosted national events, drew thousands of players and expanded its reach with an indoor complex.

Henry revolutionized Oklahoma high school tennis by elevating the OSSAA State Championships into a nationally recognized event, uniting all classifications at a single venue—a rare feat in the U.S. His impact extended far beyond Oklahoma:

• USTA Oklahoma: President, VP of Adults, Quadrant Rep

• USTA Missouri Valley: Secretary, VP, First VP and ultimately President in 2023

• USTA national committees: Junior Team Tennis, Adult League, Junior Competition

• Longtime volunteer and competitor, playing 34 consecutive years of USTA League tennis and mentoring countless players

Henry died on March 21, 2023 at 62 after a courageous battle with a neurological disease. His contributions—from transforming facilities to creating inclusive communities—will continue to shape Oklahoma tennis for generations.

“Steve’s loss creates a huge void in our industry,” said David Minihan, USTA Oklahoma executive director. “He impacted lives as a father, coach, volunteer, leader and mentor. He will be deeply missed.”

Julius Lubicz-Majewski: A Legacy of Excellence

Born on a Polish Navy ship in 1951, Julius Lubicz-Majewski began his journey under extraordinary circumstances. Trained as a competitive tennis and soccer player in communist Poland, he immigrated to the U.S. with little more than determination, eventually becoming a fixture in the Boston tennis community before moving to Oklahoma in 1989.

For 20 years, Lubicz-Majewski served as head coach of the Oklahoma State University women’s tennis team, compiling a record 283–191. That made him the winningest women’s tennis coach in OSU history. Under his leadership, OSU achieved:

• 4 conference championships

• 4 Central Region titles

• 5 NCAA tournament appearances

• 3 NCAA Sweet 16 finishes

• 29 conference singles champions & 25 doubles champions

• 9 Academic All-Americans & 34 Academic All-Big 12 players

Lubicz-Majewski was named Big 8 Coach of the Year (1990, ‘91), Big 12 Coach of the Year (2001) and Central Region Coach of the Year (2001). Beyond the stats, he shaped generations of student-athletes on and off the court.

Since retiring from OSU in 2009, Lubicz-Majewski has continued teaching at Kickingbird Tennis Center and now at Edmond Center Court, where he still works seven days a week—a true testament to his lifelong love of the game.

Make plans to attend the Oklahoma Tennis Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Jan. 31, 2026 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Edmond. Learn more about improvements being made to the Oklahoma Tennis Hall of Fame by clicking here.