2008 Tournament Dates: August 1 -10

Over 800 volunteers donate over 20,000 hours of time each year to the tournament. In addition to the Tournament Director, Referee and the Advisory Board, there are thirteen area coordinators in Pre-Court Activity, Court Activity, Tower Activities, Contestant Systems, Tournament Support, Volunteers, Special Events, Promotions, Fundraising, Website, Media, Western Michigan University and Site Management.

The following committees are currently seeking volunteers:

  • Ball Runners (see information and form in About/Volunteers/Ball Runners)
  • Tower Runners
  • Tickets
  • Pro Shop
  • Ushers
  • Stadium Transportation
  • Tower Assistants
    To volunteer for the tournament click here to complete the electronic Volunteer Application. If you are volunteering as a Ball Runner please read message on Ball Runner Page.
    Contact Volunteer Coordinator:
    Amanda Militzer 269-329-1958
    Tournament Office 269-337-7343
    Fax: 269-337-7385
    Mail:
    Amanda Militzer
    USTA Tournament Office
    Kalamazoo College
    1200 Academy St
    Kalamazoo, MI 49006

    • Phone:
    Kelsey Hassevoort 269-569-1512
    Tournament Office 269-337-7343

    Mail:
    Kelsey Hassevoort
    USTA Tournament Office
    Kalamazoo College
    1200 Academy St
    Kalamazoo, MI 49006
    FAX: 269-337-7385

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    Mark Riley

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    Mark Riley

    Mark Riley was named Kalamazoo College's head men's tennis coach and assistant director of the USTA Boys' 18 & 16 National Championships in July, 2007. Mark's head coaching duties began immediately. He worked closely with Timon Corwin on the 2007 tournament, and became director of the 2008 tournament.

    "I never thought when I was playing on the Hornet tennis team that I would one day be the coach and carry on the legacy of Allen Stowe and George Acker and, most recently, Timon Corwin," said Riley. "The storied traditions of Kalamazoo College, both in tennis and academics, and the USTA Boy's National Championships have been the highlights of many outstanding careers and a source of pride for the community of Kalamazoo. I am honored to take this role and help carry forward those traditions."

    Riley, a 1982 graduate of Kalamazoo College, has been head men's tennis coach at the University of Pennsylvania the past seven seasons. He led the Quakers to Ivy League championships in 2006 and 2007 and Eastern College Athletic Conference championships in 2005 and 2006. At Pennsylvania, Riley coached eight First Team All-Ivy selections, two Ivy League Rookies of the Year and an Intercollegiate Tennis Association Northeast Rookie of the Year. In 2006, Riley was named Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Northeast Region Coach of the Year, United States Tennis Association-Middle States Tennis Association Section Coach of the Year, and Philadelphia Area Tennis District Collegiate Coach of the Year. He currently serves on the ITA Board of Directors and the ITA Operating Committee. Riley was Tournament Director for the ITA East Region Championships in 2002 and 2006.

    Prior to arriving at Penn., Riley served as head coach at the University of Kansas for four seasons (1997-2000). He led the Jayhawks to a school-best #9 national ranking, was a Big 12 runner-up and a three-time NCAA Region V Tournament qualifier.?His first head coaching position was at Drake University from 1994-1996, where he led the Bulldogs to runner-up finishes in the Missouri Valley Conference and at the NCAA Region V Tournament. He gained assistant coaching experience at Pennsylvania (1992-93) and Kansas (1993-94). In addition to his collegiate coaching positions, he has worked numerous camps, including the Levy Tennis Camp at the University of Pennsylvania and the Jayhawk Tennis Camp in Kansas. He is camp director for Team Riley in Philadelphia.

    Riley began his collegiate playing career at the University of Pittsburgh, but transferred to Kalamazoo College after his freshman season. He was a Division III All-American and two-time captain at Kalamazoo College, where he played tennis for two years under coach George Acker. He played two singles and one doubles, and earned Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association most valuable player honors his senior season. In NCAA Division III singles competition, Riley was ranked #16 in 1981 and #10 in 1982. He was seeded fifth in the 1981 doubles and seventh in 1982. From 1984 to 1988, Riley was a world-ranked tennis player by the Association of Tennis. In 1985 he was the American Tennis Association Doubles Champion.

    He earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Kalamazoo College in 1982. He studied abroad in Spain, and completed a senior individualized project on the feasibility of ownership, construction and operation of an indoor racquet club. He was awarded the College's Department of Education Prize for excellence in education courses following his junior year. Riley is a member of the Intercollegiate Tennis Coaches Association, the United States Professional Teacher's Association and the Black Coaches Association.

    "This is fantastic news for Kalamazoo College and the Kalamazoo tennis community," said Timon Corwin, USTA Senior Director for Junior and Collegiate Competition and the former Kalamazoo College Head Men''s Tennis Coach. "I'm pleased that the team and the tournament will have someone with Mark's experience and proven track record leading both programs." "I am excited to have Mark join our staff," said Kristen Smith, Director of Athletics. "His experience and ability to develop championship teams will enable us to continue the tradition of excellence and success we have had with the Kalamazoo men's tennis program. Being a Kalamazoo College graduate and a former MIAA MVP, Mark understands what it takes to achieve at a high level academically and on the court."

    The Kalamazoo College men's tennis team has won 69 consecutive Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association championships (1936-2007) with a record of 426-2 in the MIAA from 1935-2007. Kalamazoo has won seven NCAA Division III national championships and has made 25 consecutive NCAA III tournament appearances.


    Phone:
    269-337-7343
    Fax:
    269-337-7385
    Mail:
    Mark Riley
    USTA Tournament Office
    Kalamazoo College
    1200 Academy St
    Kalamazoo, MI 49006

    2007
    Tournament Volunteer Awards for the 2007 Nationals:
    • Green Jacket -- J. Joseph Brogger II & Colette Lewis
    • Distinguished Service Award - Marlene Jabara & Nancy Acker
    • Community Service Award -- Paul Ballard
    • Pat & Rolla Anderson Youth Volunteer -- Audrey Koopsen
    • 2007 Honorary Referee --Jane Brown Grimes -- USTA President
      Kathy Kaehler - Health & Fitness Expert
    2006
    Tournament Volunteer Awards for the 2006 Nationals:
    • Green Jacket -- Ken Nielsen & Rob Passage
    • Distinguished Service Award - Susan Einspahr
    • Community Service Award -- Fred Miller & Pam Shebest
    • Pat & Rolla Anderson Youth Volunteer -- Alison Koopsen & Corey Lager
    • 2006 Honorary Referee --Jane E. Brody, The New York Times
    2005
    Tournament Volunteer Awards for the 2005 Nationals:
    • Green Jacket-- Darrell Davies & Bobbie Lam
    • Distinguished Service-- Peter Militzer
    • Community Service -- Claudia Evenboer
    • The Pat and Rolla Anderson Youth-- Whitney Dillon
      & BrieLynn Hanna
    • 2005's honorary referee-- Franklin Johnson, USTA President and Chairman of the Board
    2004
    Tournament Volunteer Awards for the 2004 Nationals:
    • Green Jacket-- Amanda Militzer
    • Distinguished Service-- Chris Dillon
    • Community Service -- Glenn Morgan
    • The Pat and Rolla Anderson Youth-- Emily Craig
    • 2004's honorary referee-- Vic Braden, world-renowned tennis coach and Kalamazoo College alumnus
    2003
    Tournament Volunteer Awards for the 2003 Nationals:
    • The Orrin B. Hayes Green Jacket-- Timon Corwin
    • The RX Optical Distinguished Service-- Dave Clark
    • The Borgess Community Service -- David Markin
    • The Pat and Rolla Anderson Youth-- Mary Zura
    • 2003's honorary referee-- Alan Schwartz, USTA President and Chairman of the Board.
    2002
    Tournament Volunteer Awards for the 2002 Nationals:
    • Green Jacket-- Billie Hayward & Marcia Koestner
    • Distinguished Service-- Bobbie Lam
    • Community Service -- Terri Cooper & Richard Hutter
    • The Pat and Rolla Anderson YouthVolunteer-- Megan Fink
    • 2002's honorary referee-- John Brown, President, CEO & Chairman of the Board, Stryker Corporation.
    2001
    Tournament Volunteer Awards for the 2001 Nationals:
    • Green Jacket-- Rick Buckles & Julie Gibson
    • Distinguished Service-- Dee Fish
    • Community Service -- Jim Van Zandt
    • 2001's honorary referee-- Mervin A. Heller, Jr., USTA President 2001-02
    2000
    Tournament Volunteer Awards for the 2000 Nationals:
    • Green Jacket-- John Brenneman
    • Distinguished Service-- Mike Durock
    • Community Service -- Warren "Stub" Louis
    • The Pat and Rolla Anderson YouthVolunteer-- Joshua Hodges
    • 2000's honorary referee-- Dana Lee Cole, Managing Director, Travel Michigan
    1999
    Tournament Volunteer Awards for the 1999 Nationals:
    • Green Jacket-- Fred Miller & Ron Creager
    • Distinguished Service-- Jan Cornell
    • Community Service -- Bob Dunbar & Jim Orwin
    • The Pat and Rolla Anderson YouthVolunteer-- Whitney Gibson
    • 1999's honorary referee-- Julia A. Levering, USTA President 1999-00
    1998
    Tournament Volunteer Awards for the 1998 Nationals:
    • Green Jacket-- Tami Hodges
    • Distinguished Service-- Nancy Anderson
    • The Pat and Rolla Anderson YouthVolunteer-- Ian Fish
    • 1998's honorary referee-- Tom Gullikson, Captain U.S. Davis Cup
    1997
    Tournament Volunteer Awards for the 1997 Nationals:
    • Green Jacket-- Sue Miller & Bud Donnelly
    • Distinguished Service-- Billie Hayward
    • Community Service -- J. Joseph Brogger
    • The Pat and Rolla Anderson YouthVolunteer-- Jenna Gibson
    • 1997's honorary referee-- Richard D. Ferman, Jr., Executive Director, USTA
    1996
    Tournament Volunteer Awards for the 1996 Nationals:
    • Green Jacket-- Fred DeVall & Mark Klepper
    • Distinguished Service-- Janie Wallner
    • Community Service -- Eric Pratt
    • The Pat and Rolla Anderson YouthVolunteer-- Whitney Messner
    • 1996's honorary referee-- Harry Marmion, USTA President 1997-98
    1995
    Tournament Volunteer Awards for the 1995 Nationals:
    • Green Jacket-- Lee Shenton & Joni Ganger
    • Distinguished Service-- Kathy Fosmoe
    • Community Service -- Matt Chandler, Phil Covell & Bill Lightvoet
    • The Pat and Rolla Anderson YouthVolunteer-- Kristen Cooper
    • 1995's honorary referee-- Lester M. Snyder Jr., USTA President 1995-96
    1994
    Tournament Volunteer Awards for the 1994 Nationals:
    • Green Jacket-- Bob Wood & Heide Boutell
    • Distinguished Service-- Barb Giesen
    • The Pat and Rolla Anderson YouthVolunteer-- Courtney Cory
    • 1994's honorary referee-- J. Howard Frazer, USTA President 1993-94
    1993
    Tournament Volunteer Awards for the 1993 Nationals:
    • Green Jacket-- Bob Moss & Jack Vredevelt
    • Distinguished Service-- Julie Gibson
    • 1993's honorary referee-- George Acker, long-time Kalamazoo Nationals official and legendary college coach
    1992
    Tournament Volunteer Awards for the 1992 Nationals:
    • Green Jacket-- Helen Handelsman, Jeff Messner, Connie Mehaffie, Darlene Pontello & Terri Cooper
    • Distinguished Service-- Sue Miller
    • 1992's honorary referee-- Robert A. Cookson, USTA President 1991-92
    1991
    Tournament Volunteer Awards for the 1991 Nationals:
    • Green Jacket-- Ken Black, Brian Garman, Sue VanDis
    • Distinguished Service-- Terri Cooper
    • 1991's honorary referee-- Gene Scott, tennis playing great & publisher
    1990
    Tournament Volunteer Awards for the 1990 Nationals:
    • Green Jacket-- Nancy Jacobs
    • Distinguished Service-- Connie Mehaffie
    • 1990's honorary referee-- Donald Dell, international tennis promoter & agent
    1989
    Tournament Volunteer Awards for the 1989 Nationals:
    • Green Jacket-- William Dalm & Jack Neville
    • Distinguished Service-- David Breithaupt
    • 1989's honorary referee-- Bud Collins, TV & newspaper tennis analyst
    1988
    Tournament Volunteer Awards for the 1988 Nationals:
    • Green Jacket-- Ileane Boes & Mike Ryan
    • Distinguished Service-- Jeanne Bowen
    • 1988's honorary referee-- Gordon D. Jorgensen, USTA President 1987-88
    1987
    Tournament Volunteer Awards for the 1987 Nationals:
    • Green Jacket-- Donald C. Flesche & Jim Van Zandt
    • Distinguished Service-- Ann Smith
    • 1987's honorary referee-- Stan Smith, former U.S. Open singles & doubles champion
    1986
    Tournament Volunteer Awards for the 1986 Nationals:
    • Green Jacket-- Sam Peden
    • Distinguished Service-- Ileane Boes
    • 1986's honorary referee-- Arthur Ashe, former Australian Open, Wimbledon & U.S. Open singles champion
    1985
    Tournament Volunteer Awards for the 1985 Nationals:
    • Green Jacket-- Dr. Richard Hodgman
    • Distinguished Service-- Nancy Jacobs
    1984
    Tournament Volunteer Awards for the 1984 Nationals:
    • Green Jacket-- Gretchen Highlander
    • Distinguished Service-- Dr. E. Gifford Upjohn & Dr. A.B. Hodgman
    • 1984's honorary referee-- Gardner Mulloy, holder of record 60 USTA national titles
    1983
    Tournament Volunteer Awards for the 1983 Nationals:
    • Green Jacket-- George Acker & Richard Hutter
    • Distinguished Service-- Dr. Donald C. Flesche
    • 1983's honorary referee-- Donald Budge, one of tennis' greatest players
    1982
    Tournament Volunteer Awards for the 1982 Nationals:
    • Green Jacket-- Rolla Anderson, J. Joseph Brogger & David Markin
    • Distinguished Service-- Wildie Fischer
    • 1982's honorary referee-- Howard Head, inventor of the Prince racquet
    1981
    Tournament Volunteer Awards for the 1981 Nationals:
    • Distinguished Service-- Bob Wagner
    • 1981's honorary referee-- Marvin P. Richmond, USTA President 1981-2
    1980
    Tournament Volunteer Awards for the 1980 Nationals:
    • Distinguished Service-- Gretchen Highlander
    • 1980's honorary referee-- Joseph . Carrico, USTA President 1979-80
    1979
    Tournament Volunteer Awards for the 1979 Nationals:
    • Distinguished Service-- David Markin
    • 1979's honorary referee-- Jack Kramer, legendary player, organizer and administrator
    1978
    Tournament Volunteer Awards for the 1978 Nationals:
    • Distinguished Service-- J. Joseph Brogger
    • 1978's honorary referee-- Flo & Mike Blanchard, internationally praised tennis officials
    1977
    Tournament Volunteer Awards for the 1977 Nationals:
    • Distinguished Service-- Jane & Harold Maloney
    • 1977's honorary referee-- Stanley Malless, USTA President 1974-76

    The 2007 Tournament Committee