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Foundation Official Linespersons' Training Qualifies More Local Officials for Upcoming Pro Events

On June 22 and 23, the Foundation conducted a Professional Linesperson Training at the Punahou Tennis Center in Honolulu. 18 people attended, with a total of 11 qualifying for the upcoming $140,000 WTA event at the Hilton Waikoloa on the Big Island in September.

With Foundation direct contact with key national volunteers and staff, the USTA national office once again sent esteemed national trainer John Wong from the mainland to conduct the training. Wong indicated that the quality of the group was "extraordinary". Wong acknowledged not only the commitment and quality of those attending the seminar but also the service which the Foundation provides to Hawaii's tennis scene.

The training proved even better than last year's as Foundation volunteers and official "graduates" Alex Smith and Myrah Kim helped Wong with coaching and instructing our new linespersons. Smith and and Kim, along with John Bennett, served as the three local officials for last year's events. All three have committed to work the upcoming event, along with at least three of this year's "graduates". Hawaii is starting to make progress in expanding its place in the tennis world.

Those completing the intensive training session are:

• David Berman
• Bruce Brent
• Dick Lee
• Dave Mueh
• Ron Sera
• Stef Higa
• Allyson Houston
• Rusty Dyer