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First Coast Tennis Foundation (FCTF)
Definition
The First Coast Tennis Foundation (FCTF) is a not for profit 501(c)(3) organization that was established in 1995. It is recognized by the United States Tennis Association (USTA) as the area's official Community Tennis Association. The goal of the FCTF is to make available to everyone in the First Coast area opportunities to learn and play tennis. The FCTF works in cooperation with USTA, the Northeast Florida Professional Tennis Association, First Coast area Parks and Recreation Departments, and First Coast area school systems.
Mission Statement
“The First Coast Tennis Foundation is dedicated to helping all First Coast residents achieve fitness and good health through tennis. Its goal is to make opportunities available for everyone in the First Coast area to learn and play tennis.”
The FCTF slogan is:
“Fitness and Good Health for Everyone Thru Tennis”
Strategic Objectives (BIG Plan)
» Build the FCTF brand and increase awareness through marketing and advertising initiatives and Individual Board support and Introductions
» Increase tennis participation at all levels and all ages by increasing awareness and by utilizing various programs such as leagues, tournaments, lessons and special activities & events
» Generate revenues through grants, donations sponsorships and Board Introductions
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Executive Committee
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Dale Orr |
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Vacant |
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Julie Palus |
| » Secretary |
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Nathan Shanks |
| » Executive Director |
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Toy Tingsombutyout |
| » Board Members |
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Weller Evans |
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Bram Tukker |
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Alice Krause |
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Joe Carnley |
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Josh Vissman |
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Sharon Lang |
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Toy Tingsombutyout |
| » Community Tennis Coordinator |
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Richard Shawfrank |
| » Men's League Coordinator |
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Larry Jaben |
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Toy Tingsombutyout (e-mail)
Executive Director
Originally from Bangkok, Thailand. Toy has been playing tennis for over 40 years and teaching since 1973. He was ranking No. #2 (High School) in Thailand – 1973. Toy has also coached U.S. High School Boys Tennis Team in Vienna, Austria in June and U.S. High School Girls Tennis Team in Amsterdam, Holland in July, 2007. Toy also brings over 25 years experience in purchasing, negotiation and management skills from major Automotive Manufacturing Companies, such as Ford, General Motors and Volvo.
Certifications:
-USPTA (United States Professional Tennis Association)
-Abuse Risk Management/ People to People Leader Training
-Student Athlete Health and Safety/ People to People Leader Training
-2006 Sports Leadership Expectations/ People to People Leader Training
-Dale Carnegie/ Time management training
Toy believes that with his tennis and business experience would help the growth of FCTF. He is looking forward to expanding our community tennis programs into neighborhoods and parks throughout Jacksonville.
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