USTA Oklahoma Announces Hall of Fame Inductees

USTA Oklahoma is excited to announce a pair of new inductees to the Oklahoma Tennis Hall of Fame for 2021. The newest members include the outstanding player, Jarin Skube, and the Executive Director of USTA Oklahoma, David Minihan. Both men will be honored at the USTA Oklahoma Hall of Fame and Awards Banquet at the Edmond Conference Center in Edmond, Oklahoma on January 8, 2022

Since moving to Oklahoma in 1996, David Minihan has managed Westwood Tennis Center, Kickingbird Tennis Center and Edmond Center Court.  Serving as both a teaching pro and Director of Tennis, David has delivered the sport of tennis to thousands of players over his career. In addition, David has spent years volunteering for USTA Oklahoma and USTA Missouri Valley, as well as serving as Executive Director for Oklahoma.  David’s favorite role, however, is that of a founder and board member of Play It Forward, a NJTL organization that serves adaptive and low-income communities, ensuring that people from all backgrounds have access to the sport.

Jarin Skube is a 1998 graduate of Edmond Memorial High School and a three-time Oklahoma State Champion in 6A singles. He finished his prep career with an overall record of 139-6 and was the No. 1 ranked USTA junior player in Oklahoma and Missouri Valley. His USTA accomplishments include three national championships in doubles competitions in the 14, 16 and 18 age groups. Skube continued his playing career at Texas A&M University where he was a four-year starter, two-time team conference champion and a first team all-conference selection. He now resides in Costa Rica continuing a successful career in investments and banking.  

Oklahoma Tennis Hall of Fame: 

The Oklahoma Tennis Hall of Fame is proud to honor outstanding players, educators, administrators, promoters, officials and media persons who have lived in Oklahoma and who, by their performances on court and/or efforts off-court, have distinguished themselves by having made significant contributions to the sport of tennis.

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