USTA NAMES DEBRA GABLE OF DALLASTOWN, P.A. TO THE 2015 NO-CUT COACH ALL-STAR TEAM

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., October 19, 2015 – The United States Tennis Association (USTA) today announced the 2015 No-Cut Coach All-Star Team, which includes Wendy Debra Gable of Dallastown High School in Dallastown, Pa. The No-Cut Coach All-Star Team recognizes 12 exceptional middle and high school coaches throughout the nation who implement a “no-cut” policy which welcomes all interested students to be a part of their school’s tennis team.

Gable has been coaching at Dallastown High School since 2005 and holds a record of 161-39. She coached two-time district doubles champions, who are now part of her coaching staff at Dallastown.

The No-Cut Coach All-Star Team was established in 2013 to recognize a select group of coaches nationwide for their special achievements in offering a “No-Cut Tennis” policy. Coaches are nominated by their respective USTA Section.

“These coaches play a critical role not only in the development of student-athletes throughout the year, but the success of No-Cut Tennis and the sport of tennis as a whole,” said Glenn Arrington, Director, USTA High School Tennis. “We are extremely proud of these coaches as they foster inclusion and continue to help shape and mold today’s youth into well-rounded student athletes.”

Since 2006, more than 4,000 tennis coaches nationwide have made a commitment to offering a no-cut policy, with some programs including more than 100 team members on a high school team. The coaches of these teams serve as positive role models and make a difference by spending the extra time and effort to ensure that young players experience the fun and fulfillment of playing tennis and participating in a school sport.

To qualify for the USTA No-Cut All-Star Team, coaches must be currently implementing a no-cut policy on their tennis teams, currently registered with the USTA as a “no-cut” coach, and coaching tennis for a minimum of five years.

The 2015 No-Cut Coach All-Star Team includes:

· Don Ackerly – Valhalla High School, El Cajon, Calif.

· Doug Chapman – Somerset-Berkley Regional High School, Somerset, Mass.

· Teresa Cunningham – Winter Park High School, Winter Park, Fla.

· Ted Dasler – Lakeland High School, Minocqua, Wis.

· Jeanie Duncan – Lincoln High School, Lincoln, Calif.

· Danny Espinosa – Rivera Early College High School, Brownsville, Texas

· Debra Gable – Dallastown High School, Dallastown, Pa.

· Suzie Heideman – East Ridge High School, Woodbury, Minn.

· Lisa O’Hanahan – Carl Junction High School, Carl Junction, Mo.

· Paul Seegraves – Piggott High School, Piggot, Ark.

· Donna Swanson – Moapa Valley Empowerment High School, Overton, Nev.

· Wendy Thomas – La Cueva High School, Albuquerque, N.M.

To register as a no-cut coach or to learn more about the program and free registration incentives, visit www.usta.com/no-cut.

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