LAKE NONA, Fla., Oct. 20, 2023 —The United States Professional Tennis Association, Inc. (USPTA) is proud to present the 2023 USTA/USPTA Community Service Award to Gonzo Garcia of Boulder, Colo. (Intermountain Division).
Garcia has been a member of the USPTA for 20 Years. He has spent much of his time influencing players in public parks across Colorado. The USPTA Professional developed a program in Boulder that has a strong identity and is consistent. Gonzo also founded the Gonzo Tennis Academy, where its game-based tennis program focuses on the development of players of all ages. In 2022, Garcia coached Michelle Zhang, the Special Olympics gold medalist.
“Gonzo’s dedication to growing tennis across his community is an enormous gift to our sport,” USPTA CEO John Embree said.
About the USPTA: Founded in 1927, the USPTA is the global leader in tennis-teacher
certification and professional development. With more than 14,000 members
worldwide and 17 divisions nationwide, the Association's mission is to raise the standards of
tennis-teaching professionals and coaches and to promote a greater awareness of
the sport. Learn more at USPTA.com.
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