Announcements & Programs

In the footsteps of Amy Yee and her son Gordy, the foundation offers free tennis clinics to school age children.  Volunteers have made this event a success year after year. The foundation appreciates all supporters of this event and the foundation. The clinics primary objective is to introduce tennis to kids and also to energize kids who already play.  

COACH BERGQUIST

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 being 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 question 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

The Amy Yee Tennis Foundation Clinics will again be held each Saturday in 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.  The foundation and parents thank the Seattle Parks and Recreation, AYTC, foundation volunteers and private donations in supporting foundation objectives. 

Head Coach Carl Bergquist (above). To see a few pictures from the 2024 event, click below.