The U.S. Tennis Association/Eastern Section/Long Island Region, at its 21st Annual Awards Dinner, named Anthony Pastecchi of Hicksville its Junior Volunteer of the Year.
Anthony, 18, a freshman at C.W. Post College, is a tireless volunteer in the tennis community. During 2010, he helped at both USTA Kids’ Days in Nassau and Suffolk counties and was a major volunteer for the Tennis Blitz in the Parks. He taught at the Smash Zone, an interactive area at the U. S. Open and supported the Hicksville Team and assisted at the Corporate Challenge. He was a Volunteer at the USTA Long Island Regional Awards Dinner in 2010 and also coached 10 & Under Tennis at the Hicksville Boys & Girls Club Carnival Day. He plays on 18-and-under Team Tennis and works at both the Tilles Center and Long Island Tennis Magazine.
The Long Island Region of the United States Tennis Association (www.usta longisland.com) is committed to the promotion and growth of tennis for people of all ages and abilities to play and enjoy the game. Through the efforts of volunteers, USTA staff, and strategic partners, they are dedicated to the highest standards of integrity, honesty and ethics in developing tennis programs in local communities throughout Long Island. Their mission will be served by having youth, adults and corporate partners enjoy the “sport for a lifetime.”
