ATA’s very own Brian Notis is being recognized by the United States Tennis Association – USTA – for his 30 years of service as a tournament director. In light of this month being National Tennis Month, the USTA chose May as the perfect time to present Notis with its Blue Ribbon Tournament Director Award.

“Coach Brian Notis is, hands-down, the best tournament Director in the United States” said Jack Newman, Owner and CEO of Austin Tennis Academy. “He(Notis) has run tournaments of all sizes and types. He understands the tournaments software and he understands the tournament participants and their families. ATA could not be prouder, and believe this is a well-deserved award.”

The Blue Ribbon Tournament Director honor was first awarded in 2015 to recognize top junior tournament directors in the country, and then the program stalled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Coach Notis is the first person to receive this award in four years.

“I’m both honored and humbled to receive this national award,” said Coach Brian Notis. “I’m so fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with and learn from so many great folks who have challenged me to raise the bar for our tournaments including Coach Newman and my Winter Nationals DNA team.”

Click here if you would like to read the USTA article about honoring Coach Notis.