Announcements & Programs
The annual Amy Yee legacy tennis clinics
In Amy's name, the foundation continues to introduce free tennis to school age kids without prejudice in and around Beacon Hill. For decades, Amy Yee and son Gordy conducted tennis clinics and their legacy lives on. There was a pause of roughly nine years with the passing of Gordy in 2008, but the free clinics restarted in 2017 with support from the Amy Yee Tennis Center and foundation volunteers who knew Amy or in some way touched by her spirit. This June of 2026 marks our 10 year anniversary since 2017 in honoring the legacy of Amy and Gordy Yee.
Updates & News
COACH CARL
Coach Carl Bergquist was named to The Amy Yee Tennis Foundation board of directors early 2024. I have been remiss in not making this announcement before now. His role is the Director of Programming for the foundation. Carl is uniquely qualified for this position with the foundation. He has taught and coached tennis at all levels the past 25+ years. His credentials and experiences include:
- RSPA (formerly USPTA)/PTR Certified
- Former Collegiate #1 player
- Created the Seattle Quickstart Tennis League (a league for ages 10 and under) in the Greater Seattle Area
- Created the Free Middle School Tennis League in the Greater Seattle Area
- Integral team member in restarting the Amy Yee Free Legacy Camps in 2017 to present
- Founder of the Seattle University Tennis Club
- Former Director of the Amy Yee Tennis Center
- Former USTA Tennis Official and Assignor.
- 2013 Outstanding Contribution to Community (named by USTA)
- 2007/2010 Grassroots Official of the Year (USTA)
- 2006 Co-Coach of the Year (Emerald City League 1A).
- Former member of the National Local Play and Competition Committee for USTA.
- Wilson Advisory Staff member
There's no doubt that Carl has a passion for the game of tennis and is an energetic supporter of the sport. He believes in youth tennis and what the game has to offer in terms of physical and mental development. The foundation is fortunate to have him as a board member. - by Wil Look
2025 Amy Yee legacy Tennis clinics June 7, 14, 21 &28
The 2025 Amy Yee Tennis Foundation Clinics were held this past June. Each Saturday, many of our amazing volunteer admin and instructor staff arrive an hour early (before 8a) to prepare for our 100 plus participants throughout the morning. The winning formula of having parents participate on court with their child, especially the 6-8 age group has been successful in terms of fun and learning. We also encourage and love that some experienced high school players help guide the younger ages before they themselves receive a solid dose of tennis drills and coaching. The foundation and parents thank the Seattle Parks and Recreation, AYTC, and especially our volunteers and private donors in supporting foundation objectives.
Head Coach Carl Bergquist (above). To see a few pictures from the 2025 event, scroll down, click the link More 2025 Pictures
BECOME A "COACH"
With support from Seattle Public Parks and Recreation / Amy Yee Tennis Center, the foundation is hosting coach's training classes once a month at the Amy Tennis Center. Interested players who are 3.0 or above and would like to work with youth, please register. Following the training, help us in June with Amy Yee Legacy clinics and possibly help with AYTC summer outdoor programs. (possibly paid). Training will be taught by instructor Carl Bergquist who has 25+ year grassroots organizer, and 20+ year certified (RSPA, PTR) and Safe Play Certified.
Training Dates: Sunday’s 1:45-430pm:
- Jan 11th: Focus Ages 6-8
- Feb 15th: Focus is ages 8-10
- March 8th: Focus Middle School
- April 12th: Focus High school
- May 10th: Coaching 101
- May 31st: High level review prior to Legacy Camps.
- Questions? Email aytfprogramming@gmail.com
You can help
Our success lies with volunteers who help on court as an instructor or assistant off court performing administrative tasks such as set-up and participant check-in. Volunteers play a significant role in helping kids have fun learning tennis in the spirit Amy Yee and Gordy Yee. Pictured above is a representative group of some of our volunteers. Please send email to address below to receive a notice of volunteer opportunities at our upcoming June-July-August programs.
Many tennis clinics were held at this pictured location. Guess where and the first three to email amyyee10us@gmail.com the correct answer receives a prize. Watercolor by artist Andrew Chinn.