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Texas Junior Newsletter - Spring 2025

2024 Texas Slam Champs Reflect on Successes, Wild Card Bids

2024 Texas Slam 18s singles champions, James Quattro and Alanis Hamilton, look back on last year's tournament, challenges, and opportunities.

Coach Dave Licker offers tips for getting results at big events.

USTA Official Terry Gatzki explains "The Hat Rule" and avoiding hindrance penalties.

USTA Texas Tennis Foundation Scholarships now available. Application closes MAY 1st.

This fun, new event offers orange and green ball competition for 10U players.

YoPro: Sarah Kazen
April 16, 2026

For many young professionals, the pursuit of career advancement and the desire to give back can feel like competing priorities. However, Sarah Kazen, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee chair and USTA Texas Board of Directors member, sees them as perfectly complementary. Read More
WHM: Amanda Moore
March 25, 2026

From the pro tour to the USTA Board, Amanda Moore is using her voice to shape tennis. In this WHM spotlight, she discusses empowering women in coaching and her commitment to breaking gender stereotypes for the next generation of girls in sports. Read More
WHM: Jessica McMillen
March 17, 2026

For Jessica McMillen, tennis has always been about more than the game — it’s about building community, creating opportunity and empowering women and girls to step confidently onto the court. Read More