UF Partners with YMCA to Expand Youth and Adult Tennis Programming

Findlay, Ohio – On Friday, Oct. 21, the University of Findlay announced a new level of partnership with the Findlay YMCA. The Findlay YMCA's Youth Tennis program is returning in November in partnership with UF. Limited adult tennis programming returned in September and will be expanded further in November as well.

"We are very excited to partner with another successful nonprofit in Findlay to help meet the needs and wants of our community", commented Findlay Vice President for Student Affairs and Director of Athletics Brandi Laurita. "There is great potential for growth in both organizations as we look to increase our ability to serve and impact our Hancock County youth, making this a win for everyone involved."

Expanded adult programming and the first session of the youth tennis program will run from November 7th through December 17th. Class information and registration details for all tennis programming will be available soon. Interested participants can get up to date information at www.findlayymca.org

"This is a very exciting opportunity for the Findlay YMCA," said Jerry McNamee, Senior Program Director of the Findlay YMCA. "Not only do we get to bring back tennis for the youth of Findlay at our facilities, we also have increased adult programming and the added value of what the University of Findlay provides to the future of this sport in the local community."

The University of Findlay will be managing the YMCA's newly launched tennis program through the leadership of Jeff Westmeyer, the Head Coach for Women's Tennis. As the Director of Racquet Sports, Jeff will play an active role in shaping the Tennis program at the Findlay Y. Prior to his position at the University of Findlay, Jeff's experiences include roles as a Director of Tennis, Head Pro, collegiate assistant coaching positions, head coaching positions at the prep level, and starting and successfully operating his own tennis business for five years.

The University of Findlay will be hiring a full-time tennis pro in the very near future.

From Jeff Westmeyer, "I'm thrilled about the partnership between the YMCA and the University of Findlay and the opportunity it provides to create an even more dynamic tennis community in Findlay."

The Findlay Family YMCA has been in operation in Findlay since 1888 and offers various sports and enrichment programs throughout the year for all ages. Program information can be found at www.findlayymca.org.