The United States Tennis Association (USTA) recently honored Louisville Kentucky's Rising Stars Junior Team Tennis League.  The NJTL national sub-committe recognized the Rising Stars for outstanding leadership in excellence and continued dedication to youth development through tennis.  Program Director Jack Barton, says "the national honor belongs to the coaches, parents, and supporters.  I want to thank all who have supported the program.  It was a group effort to receive this award.  I look forward to what the future holds."

The Rising Stars will be officially recognized at the 2008 USTA Community Tennis Development Workshop (CTDW), in Las Vegas, NV, February 22 - 24.  The NJTL considers the Rising Stars to be an exemplary model for the National Junior Tennis League.  For more information on CTDW visit www.usta.com/ctdw.

Christine Crawford winner of a National Arthur Ashe Essay Contest at the National Tennis Center in New York on Arthur Ashe Kid's day.

Christine Crawford exchange gifts with LSU players at the National Tennis Center in New York.

Dejan Tomanic wins Southern NJTL Arthur Ashe