Local tennis professional honored at
USPTA New England Division Annual Convention

Robert Kimnach, Jr., owner of the Mt. Washington Valley Tennis School, Kearsarge, NH, Director of Tennis at the Bridgton Highlands Country Club, Bridgton, ME, and Winter Pro at the Falmouth Foreside Fitness and Tennis, Falmouth, ME, recently received the Pro of the Year honor at the 2011 USPTA New England Division Annual Convention Awards Luncheon held at the International Tennis Hall of Fame, Newport, R.I., held May 20-22, 2011. Nearly 125 of the local, most influential tennis teachers gathered at this convention to attend the educational seminars, the awards luncheon and the manufacturer’s displays. The convention featured such noted speakers as USPTA President Tom Daglis, Ken DeHart, courtesy of WILSON, Tim Mayotte, courtesy of  HEAD/Penn, Mary Rompf, Tim Smith, Jak Beardsworth, Andy Burgess, Mike Quitko and Bill Mountford.Attending these conventions shows that a teaching professional is committed to staying on top of the latest changes in the game and business of tennis.

Founded in 1927, USPTA strives to raise the standards of the tennis profession while promoting greater awareness of the sport. USPTA offers 70 professional benefits to its more than 15,000 members worldwide, including certification and professional development. With more than 300 days of educational opportunities throughout the year, USPTA offers the most comprehensive continuing education program in the tennis industry. For more information, call 800-877-8248 or visit www.uspta.com