Meet the Abilene Tennis Association (ATA)
ATA's Mission
The Mission of the Abilene Tennis Association (ATA) is to promote and develop the lifetime sport of tennis as a means of healthful recreation, physical fitness, social skill development and character building and to provide accessible tennis programming to players of all ages and abilities regardless of background, circumstance or lifestyle. Specifically, for youth tennis we will provide the opportunity for all young people in the area to develop tennis proficiency through participation in junior development programs, clinics and tournaments. We further will provide and support tennis activities throughout Abilene and the surrounding communities, promoting enthusiasm and instilling a passion for tennis for persons of all ages by conducting public tennis clinics, tennis lessons, tennis competitions and tennis tournaments and to provide for a healthy, congenial tennis environment in which people of all ages may come together for their mutual benefit, pleasure, health and enjoyment.
The ATA is a 501(c)(3) organization so donor contributions are tax deductible. We are a volunteer driven organization built around the values of accessibility, diversity, and the many benefits of playing tennis. The ATA is a USTA Community Tennis Association (CTA) and a member of the USTA Texas Section. We support all school tennis and community programs.
We appreciate the community's continued support of ATA, and encourage you to learn more about us and contact us to get involved and become a part of our organization.
Board Members & League Coordinators
Kevin Crousen, President president@abilenetennis.org (Terms: 2016 - 2018, 2019-2021)
- Officials and Referees Committee Co-Chair
You can also contact Mr. Crousen at ataabilene@gmail.com.
John Foster - Vice President vp@abilenetennis.org (Terms: 2020 - 2022)
- Junior Team Tennis Committee Chair
- Tournament Committee Co-Chair
Mindy Bible, Treasurer treasurer@abilenetennis.org (Terms: 2020 - 2022)
- Financial & Operations Committee Chair
Jake Jennings, Secretary secretary@abilenetennis.org (Term: 2019 - 2021)
- Adult Tennis Committee Co-Chair
- Community Tennis Development & Marketing Committee Co-Chair
Mark Edwards, Board Member mark.edwards@laurenec.com (Term: 2018 - 2020)
- Community Tennis Development & Marketing Committee Co-Chair
Jimmy Schaeffer, Board Member jimmy.schaeffer@abileneisd.org (Terms: 2016 - 2018, 2019 - 2021)
- Community Tennis Development & Marketing Committee Chair
- Schools Committee Chair
Jennifer Cheung Navejas, Board Member cheungjennifer@ymail.com (Term: 2019 - 2021)
- Adult Tennis Committee Chair
Reene Bontke, Board Member mbontke@yahoo.com (Term: 2019 - 2021)
- Fundraising Committee Chair
- Banquet Committee Chair
Shannel Anderson, Board Member (Term: 2020 - 2022)
- Junior Team Tennis Committee Co-Chair
- Fundraising Committee Co-Chair
Nancy Willis, Board Member info@abilenetennis.org (Term: 2020 - 2022)
Marilyn Crowe, Board Member (Term: 2020 - 2022)
- Financial & Operations Committee Chair
Bryan Rainwater, Board Member (Term: 2020 - 2022)
- Officials & Referees Committee Chair
Melinda Roberson - Coordinator
Juniors, Junior Team Tennis
(325) 669-3340
Abilenejtt@gmail.com
Melinda Roberson - Coordinator
Adult Men and Women's Leagues
(325) 669-3340
Abileneadultleague@gmail.com
Susan Bowles - Captain
Women's LoneStar (beginners), Men and Women USPTA
(325) 518-4621
info@abilenetennis.org
Monthly ATA Meetings
We generally meet the 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:15 pm in the Tapestry Room at the Abilene Country Club. See below for the Meeting Schedule. The address is 4039 S. Treadaway Blvd., Abilene Texas. The meetings are open to the public and all are welcome. If you have something you would like to put on the agenda, please email secretary@abilenetennis.org and this item will be put on the agenda. The Board of Directors is currently comprised of twelve members, each co-chairing a standing committee. In addition to the Board, the ATA has League Coordinators who support the junior and adult leagues in our community.
Board of Directors and Tennis League Coordinators - including contact information
