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.
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.
OUR LOCATION
SATA Office
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
Kristan Welch-LeGrand
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Vice President of Tournaments
Margaret Canby
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Secretary
Talat Shah
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Treasurer
(vacant)
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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
Allison Hayne
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​Facilities Chair
Demetrius Hopson
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Past President
Hal Mallory
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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.
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