APTA President John Horine reflects on September 11th, 2001

From the APTA column by John Horine:

As we look forward to a new season, I can’t help but look back on these last few months. On September 11, a horrified nation looked on as thousands of lives were destroyed and many more changed forever. In the days that followed, we all took some time to reflect on our own lives and what is important to us. Family members and friends are at the top of our list. I spoke to a dear friend of mine (and former APTA Board member) who lost her sister-in-law on September 11th. She told me of the outpouring of support she had received from paddle players from all over the country. She was very thankful for their cards and e-mails. Platform tennis at its core is a competitive recreation with like-minded people who enjoy the game. On a larger scale, platform tennis is a sport made up of a close community of people around the country – all enjoying each other and the sport they love. Platform tennis players share a camaraderie unlike many of our sister sports. Friendships that are formed on and off the paddle court seem to transcend levels made in most other sports. As we go into this new season, celebrate our great sport and the wonderful people we meet playing across this great country.

Source: Platform Tennis Magazine, Vol. 3, Issue 2, November, 2001