The United States Tennis Association (USTA) has announced its 2014 No-Cut Coach All-Star Team, which includes Kirk Comer of Page County High School in Shenandoah, Va. The No-Cut Coach All-Star Team recognizes 14 exceptional high school coaches throughout the nation who implement a no-cut policy which welcomes all interested students to be a part of their school's tennis team.
The No-Cut Coach All-Star Team was established in 2013 to recognize a select group of coaches nationwide for their special achievements in offering a No-Cut Tennis policy. Coaches are nominated by their respective USTA Section.
Throughout the year, these coaches play an integral role in the development of student-athletes and the success of No-Cut Tennis, said Glenn Arrington, USTA National Manager, High School Tennis. We applaud their efforts at encouraging players of all levels and allowing them to share in a rewarding team experience at their school.
Since 2006, more than 4,000 tennis coaches nationwide have made a commitment to offering a no-cut policy, with some programs including more than 100 team members on a high school team. The coaches of these teams serve as positive role models and make a difference by spending the extra time and effort to ensure that young players experience the fun and fulfillment of playing tennis and participating in a school sport.
To qualify for the USTA No-Cut All-Star Team, coaches must be currently implementing a no-cut policy on their tennis teams, be currently registered with the USTA as a no-cut coach, and have coached tennis for a minimum of five years.
The 2014 No-Cut Coach All-Star Team includes:
- Kirk Comer Page County High School, Shenandoah, Va.
- Tim Donnelly Park City High School, Park City, Utah
- Thomas Krueger Lincoln High School, Sioux Falls, S.D.
- A.G. Longoria Sage Hill High School, Newport Beach, Calif.
- Mike Marriam Mynderse Academy, Seneca Falls, N.Y.
- Laurie Martin Xavier College Prep, Phoenix
- Bernie McGuire The Hammond School, Columbia, S.C.
- Manuel Moreno Dobie High School, Houston
- Mark Noel Oak Ridge High School, Orlando, Fla.
- Laurie Olafson Chimacum High School, Chimacum, Wash.
- Mark Shahan Antelope High School, Antelope, Calif.
- JoAnne Stillmun Jenkintown High School, Jenkintown, Pa.
- Ben Tasich Pinckney Community High School, Pinckney, Mich.
- Rich Willis Ellington High School, Ellington, Conn.
