Ann Sheedy becomes new APTA Executive Director

To say Ann Sheedy is passionate about platform tennis would be an understatement. By her own admission, Sheedy says her love for the sport is an outright addiction.

Exposed to paddle as a child, playing on her uncle’s court in Connecticut, Sheedy’s addiction remained dormant until she was invited to a beginner’s clinic 20 years ago.

“I said ‘yes,’ and it was love at first hit,” Sheedy said. “I’ve played in a league since that first year and I would say that my best friends have all come through paddle.”

In the early summer of this year, Marjorie Hodson exited the role as APTA Executive Director. Her successor, George Douaire of Chicago, was chosen from a pool of resumes. Douaire resigned in September but is helping the APTA on a volunteer level with long-term strategic planning. [enlarge image to read full report]