Herb Harris, winner of the Arthur Ashe Multi-Cultural Award
Herb discovered the game of tennis pretty late in life at the age of 28. He loved the athleticism. He plays recreationally several times a week and loves the game so much that he began teaching others to achieve and excel.
Herb joined the staff of Roger Wooton's Tennis Academy 2 1/2 years ago where he coaches kids from 4 years old and up as well as adults. His teaching goal is to show youngsters how to play and be competitive without being arrogant or boastful. About 2 years ago, Herb joined the Long Island Regional Board as Volunteer Liaison. He is also a member of the Multi-cultural Participating Committee at Eastern and a liaison to the Community Development Committee of USTA Eastern. Both Herb and his wife Succy own a health and wellness company in the sports nutrition and general health field. I can tell you from my perspective working side by side with Herb as a tennis pro, that I marvel at his love for kids and their obvious affection for him. He is patient, he instructs beautifully, and just like the person who this award is named for, Herb Harris' love for the game and for children is boundless.
Congratulations, Herb, on receiving the Arthur Ashe Multi-Cultural Award. | |
Curtis McCalla, Tennis Professional Of The Year
CURTIS IS A TEACHING PROFESSIONAL WITH THE
HIGHEST DEGREE OF ENERGY, DEDICATION, AND
INTEGRITY, WORKING SOMETIMES 7 DAYS A WEEK
AND NEVER MISSING A DAY. ARRIVING IN THE U.S
FROM JAMAICA IN 1998, CURTIS NEVER FORGETS HIS
HUMBLE BEGINNINGS, REGULARLY COLLECTING
USED RACQUETS, CLOTHING, AND BALLS, TO SEND
BACK TO NEEDY CHILDREN IN JAMAICA.
HIS REPUTATION ON THE COURT IS UNSURPASSED
AS A KNOWLEDGEABLE, CONFIDENCE-BUILDING
POSITIVE INFLUENCE. CURTIS DOES NOT GET THE
ATTENTION SOME OTHER PROS RECEIVE BECAUSE
HIS PASSION IS COACHING STUDENTS WITH LESS
THAN STELLAR ABILITIES OR ONES WITH DISABILITIES
AND HELPING THEM REALIZE THEIR ON COURT
DREAMS. HE PRIDES HIMSELF IN GIVING THE "GIFT
OF TENNIS" WHERE THIS GIFT CAN BE A MAJOR LIFE
ENHANCING ACTIVITY AND HAS CHANGED SO MANY
LIVES FOR THE BETTER.
SIMPLY PUT, CURTIS IS THE HEART AND SOLE AND CONSCIENCE OF WHAT A TEACHING PRO SHOULD BE ABOUT. CURTIS MC CALLA, WE SALUTE YOU AND ARE VERY PLEASED TO HONOR YOU THIS EVENING. | |
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HESS OIL COMPANY: CORPORATE AWARD FOR 2007
LAST YEAR HESS OIL OPENED THEIR HEARTS AND
THEIR RESOURCES TO LONG ISLAND TENNIS BY
SUPPLYING US WITH GREAT QUANTITIES OF T-SHIRTS, HATS, AND TICKETS TO ARTHUR ASHE DAY
AT THE U. S. OPEN. THANKS TO YOU, 100'S OF
JUNIOR AND FIRST TIME PLAYERS WERE DRESSED
IN PREMIUM TENNIS GEAR LAST SPRING AND
SUMMER.
WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY AND FOR SETTING AN EXAMPLE FOR THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY TO FOLLOW. | |
