FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jessica Harrell named USTA South Carolina Executive Director & CEO Columbia, SC – July 24, 2026 – USTA South Carolina Board President Mary Margaret Hyatt announced today that Jessica Harrell has been named Executive Director and CEO, effective immediately. Harrell replaces Jennifer Gregg, who served in the position from 2018 until May
Attention USTA South Carolina Providers: Are you planning for an upcoming season and wondering what programs to offer? Are you interested in earning incentive funding while at the same time building programs that will consistently bring in players and revenue? The Community Tennis Playbook is your answer! This resource provides turnkey plans to help you
On behalf of the United States Tennis Association of South Carolina, we are saddened to share the passing of a beloved member of our family, Steve Zalinski. A native of Chicago and standout player at DePaul University, Steve built an extraordinary tennis career as a player, coach, industry leader, and advocate for the sport. After
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE USTA South Carolina CEO Jennifer Gregg Transitions to Role with USTA National South Carolina – May 1, 2026 – With sincere appreciation for her leadership and service, the United States Tennis Association of South Carolina announces that Chief Executive Officer Jennifer Gregg will be transitioning into a new role with USTA National.
There are great ways that tennis becomes a sport for life. Get in the action by learning more about tennis, teaching others about the sport, or volunteering to help promote and grow tennis in South Carolina. Learn more
Our mission is to improve lives and build healthier communities in South Carolina by growing and promoting tennis as a lifelong sport. We measure our success not only by the number of USTA members that we serve in S.C., but also by the number of people who participate in tennis. This includes the various ways people get involved in tennis, ranging from beginners playing together at a local park to longtime players competing in structured leagues at private clubs.
The USTA SC Board of Directors has adopted the following statement of commitment to diversity: USTA South Carolina is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as a strategic priority. We welcome all people who play, watch, support and enjoy the game of tennis into our events, programs, membership, and leadership and will not discriminate on any basis. We embrace our differences and strive to create an environment that is inclusive, provides equal access, and serves members of the tennis community fairly and with mutual respect. We will develop, promote, and support efforts to grow the game of tennis within diverse communities throughout the state of South Carolina. learn more
