Note from Mike Rahaley:
Over the past three years I have had the opportunity to serve The Professional Platform Tennis Association as President. It has been a great experience to work with some of the game’s finest instructors. I am excited to have a great successor, Nate Parsons taking over as PPTA President. Nate brings an immense amount of energy, enthusiasm and knowledge to the table. He is a well respected professional who is putting together an extremely ambitious team of professionals to serve the organization and game well.
During my tenure, we have expanded to over 130 certified professionals in 18 states. In conjunction with the APTA we have provided instruction and exhibitions across the nation, in places like Las Vegas, Atlanta, Chapel Hill and Minneapolis. The PPTA Video Series has increased the exposure of the some of the premiere players and instructors in the game today.
I would like to thank all the professionals who have made up this great organization. I would be remiss to not thank Jean Kempner, Peter Berka, Marjorie Hodson and all regional testers for their support and help. Jean Kempner served as PPTA Vice-President and was instrumental in the organization and implementation of the video series as well as bringing platform tennis to Las Vegas. Thanks also to the APTA and its Board Members. Thank you to Viking Athletics and Wilson Racquet Sports for their sponsorship.
Mike Rahaley
PPTA Past President
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