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Presentation of 2018 USPTA Lessons for Life Award to Matt Hanlin of Lifetime Tennis
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
5C: Continue to market and highlight McKinney as a unique destination for residents and visitors alike
MEETING DATE: September 18, 2018
DEPARTMENT: Parks & Recreation
CONTACT: Michael Kowski, Director of Parks & Recreation
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ITEM SUMMARY:
• The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) will make a presentation of the 2018 USPTA Lessons for Life award to Matt Hanlin of Lifetime Tennis, the operator of the City’s tennis complex in Gabe Nesbitt Community Park.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• On September 26, 2017, Mr. Hanlin hosted a charity event at the Court of McKinney called “Rally for Houston”, which raised $10,000 to assist families impacted by Hurricane Harvey.
• The event included four local ATP World Tour players, three Davis Cup players, a massive auction, a local exhibition between two rival clubs, an ATP exhibition between the ATP pros, food, raffles, and even a chance for all the spectators to play against the ATP players.
• On August 24, 2018, at the USPTA national membership meeting in New York City, Mr. Hanlin was honored with the USPTA Lessons for Life Award that recognizes those USPTA-certified members who have done the most to raise money for charities through tennis events.
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