About Us
OUR MISSION
To promote and develop the lifetime sport of tennis in the Greater San Antonio area as a means of healthful recreation, physical fitness, social connection, sportsmanship and character building by providing accessible tennis programs, leagues and tournaments for all. Revised 09/19/22
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SATA is based at the City of San Antonio's premier tennis facility, the McFarlin Tennis Center at San Pedro Springs. Founded in 1946, SATA is United States Tennis Association (USTA) Community Tennis Association (CTA)--a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, volunteer-based organization supporting programs that grow the game of tennis. As such we are a longtime contributor in growing the sport of tennis in the greater San Antonio area and surrounding communities.
OUR BOARD
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President
Juan Ochoa
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Vice President of Leagues
Becki Wortham
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Vice President of Programs
Demetrius Hopson
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Vice President of Tournaments
(vacant)
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Secretary
Nina Villalta
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Treasurer
Dawn Haase
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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Chair
Pablo Cruz
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Fundraising Chair
Ajay Gupta
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Junior Programs Chair
Trey Martin
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City Liaison
Doug McMurry
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​Facilities Chair
Bruce Thompson
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Past President
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All SATA members are welcome to attend board meetings as observers. Please email the Board Secretary at secretary@satennis.com to RSVP and confirm location.
Any member desiring to be present and speak at a BOD meeting shall provide one (1) week advance written notice to the SATA President or Secretary. Member presentations to the BOD shall be limited to five (5) minutes.
Prior board meeting minutes are available for review in the SATA office at McFarlin Tennis Center, or by request.
Address
1503 San Pedro Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78212
Phone
Phone: 210-735-3069
Fax: 210-735-3070
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Meet The Team
Veronica Bellard
Veronica Bellard is the Executive Director at SATA. Veronica is a magna cum laude graduate of Texas A&M-Central Texas, with a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies. Veronica has served as the SATA League Director, Leagues Committee Member, league captain, and JTT parent/volunteer.
Joe Rother
Joe Rother is the Programs Director at SATA. Joe has 40 years of experience working in the tennis industry. He started his career as a snack bar clerk at McFarlin Tennis Center and worked his way up to eventually become McFarlin’s league coordinator. Joe ended his term at McFarlin Tennis center as the Director of Tennis, at which point he was directing all tennis programming for the city's largest tennis complex. As the Director of Tennis at McFarlin, he developed and managed the following programs: high level junior tennis academy, affordable junior development programs, HS & MS tennis tournaments, adaptive tennis programs, and weekly league play. Joe’s goal as Program Director for The San Antonio Tennis Association is to use his experience to provide a positive tennis experience for the entire community.
Erin Hubert
Erin Hubert is the League Director at SATA. Erin graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point with a Bachelor of Science in General Management, minoring in Civil Engineering. As an Army officer, Erin was assigned to the 101st Airborne Division and participated in two deployments to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. After getting out of the Army in 2006, she continued to support her husband's Army career as a Blackhawk helicopter pilot. Erin started playing tennis at the 3.0 level while stationed in Colorado in 2017, and over the next seven years, captained teams at the 3.0, 3.5 and 4.0 levels. Erin, her husband, and two teenagers moved to San Antonio in July 2024 to be closer to family and have enjoyed every minute of the warmer weather!
Heather Pellegrin
Heather Pellegrin is the Office Manager at San Antonio Tennis Association.
Deb LaPorte
Debra has over 25 years experience in the tennis industry, ranging from youth to adult. With her deep passion for youth development and a strong background in both competitive tennis and instructional coaching, Debra brings a unique blend of expertise in managing tennis programs, events, and building relationships within the tennis community. She is a former tennis collegiate athlete, having been ranked in the top ten for the Eastern College Athletic Conference. Debra has served on various boards and committees with the United States Tennis Association [USTA] at the national and state level. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for USTA Texas and is on the USTA National Sportsmanship Committee. Debra holds a Bachelor of Science from SUNY Plattsburgh, a Master’s of Science in Executive Leadership, and a PhD in Sports Management and Leadership.
OUR LOCATION
SATA Office
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