Serving Our Passion For Community Tennis
PennSuburban Community Tennis Association (PSCTA) is a non-profit corporation affiliated with the United States Tennis Association (USTA) established in 2013.
Our instructional methods and equipment follow United States Tennis Association (USTA) guidelines for 10-and-under tennis. This includes age-appropriate modifications to ensure a positive learning experience for every child. All of our instructors are independent contractors with extensive experience teaching young children. Our Program Director oversees all instructors and assistants to ensure consistent, high-quality instruction across all locations.
To celebrate our students’ progress and love for the game, we also host a free tennis tournament giving every participant the opportunity to showcase their skills in a fun, supportive setting.
Our Board of Directors
Judy Horrocks - President
Judy serves as the President of the PSCTA Board and brings a unique combination of educational expertise and lifelong passion for tennis to the organization. She holds a Doctorate in Education and has extensive experience in special education, working with children of all ages to help them achieve their fullest potential.
A dedicated tennis player for more than 40 years, Dr. Horrocks has competed at the USTA National level in three different age divisions—40+, 55+, and 65+. Her deep understanding of both child development and competitive tennis informs her leadership and ensures that PSCTA programs provide high-quality, inclusive, and engaging instruction for every participant.
Margie Washington - Founder & Treasurer
Margie is retired from three major careers: postmaster, Wayne, PA; accounting administrative assistant, Maillie LLC; and professional tennis instructor; with a Bachelor of Arts in Management. Margie is the founder of PennSuburban Community Tennis Association (PSCTA) which was established in 2012 and she is currently an active officer of this nonprofit’s board of directors where she provides financial oversight and reports to the board on the organization’s fiscal health. When not completing reports for PSCTA, she enjoys watercolor painting and shows her works of art to the public in art shows, galleries, and museums.
Kristina Alling - Program Director
Kristina has been immersed in tennis for over 40 years as a player, instructor, and coach. She holds the highest level of PTR certification in both junior and adult development and has taught in the area for 30 years, including serving as Tennis Director at a local club where she introduced 10 and under tennis. Kristina has coached adult teams to USTA Districts, Sectionals, and Nationals, developed juniors to compete at the collegiate level, and led North Penn High School’s girls’ team to its first Conference Championship in 24 years. A former Division I scholarship athlete at Villanova and two-time state medalist, she continues to compete at the 4.5/5.0 USTA level and has played at multiple National Championships. Today, she balances her full-time career in pharmaceuticals with her passion for tennis as a PSCTA board member and instructor.
Judy Christis - Board Member
Judy started her professional life as the Director of Physical Activities at a YWCA. Later she gained a Master’s Degree in Education and held various teaching/administrative roles. Judy has been playing tennis locally since 1994. In 2010,she completed the training to be a certified, under 10 instructor and began teaching with PSCTA. She has since retired from teaching and is now on the Board of Directors for PSCTA.
Pamela Chlad - Board Member
Pam began her career as a clinical nurse at the University of Maryland Hospital after receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. Combining her passion for sports with injury management, she pursued an approved educational program to become an Athletic Trainer and obtained Teacher Certification in Heath and Physical Education (K–12) at West Chester University. She later earned a master’s degree in Exercise Physiology to work in a collegiate setting. Pam became the Head Athletic Trainer for Men’s and Women’s Athletics at Ursinus College, a role she held for over 40 years while also serving as an Associate Professor. Her extensive experience includes traveling internationally as the Athletic Trainer for the United States Women’s Field Hockey Team for five years. Pam was also an Athletic Trainer for the 1984 Men’s and Women’s Olympic Field Hockey Teams.
Pam loves coaching youth tennis and still hits the courts herself every week to improve her game and teaching style.
Kristen O'Brien - Board Member
Kristen has nearly twenty years of experience in the nonprofit world, having served as an Executive Director, Associate Director, and Development Officer, as well as leading special projects to improve systems, databases and processes. Her work has focused on supporting children and families—including child abuse and helping families heal after traumatic loss through specialized grief therapy. Outside of work, Kristen is a tennis enthusiast who’s been playing for over 16 years. She competes in Buxmont and USTA leagues and loves growing the game, especially for children.
In recent years, she’s launched a Community Tennis Association in the Poconos and partnered with USTA to create a Tennis for Grief day at a local Bereavement Camp, blending her passion for tennis with her commitment to helping children. Above all, Kristen is driven by a desire to create meaningful connections and lasting impact—on and off the court.
Questions? We would love to hear from you! Contact us at psctaunder10@gmail.com
