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Cayce Tennis and Fitness Center?s Director of Tennis Operations Named to SC Tennis Hall of Fame

Jan 30, 2013

Jorge Andrew honored for contributions to his sport and community.

COLUMBIA, SC - January 30, 013 - It?s official?Cayce not only boasts one of the state?s top tennis facilities, it also is home to one of the state?s top professionals. Jorge Andrew, director of Tennis Operations at Cayce?s Tennis and Fitness Center at Otarre Point, recently was inducted into the South Carolina Tennis Hall of Fame.

Andrew was chosen for the honor by the SC Tennis Patrons Foundation and US Tennis Association?s South Carolina chapter. According to the organizations, Andrew was selected because he has been a powerful force both on and off the court for decades. As part the induction, his portrait has been placed in the SC Tennis Hall of Fame in Belton, SC.

?I heartily congratulate Jorge on this wonderful accomplishment,? said Cayce Mayor Elise Partin. ?He has been an inspiration to many players in our community?both young and old. We are extremely proud and fortunate that someone of Jorge?s caliber is helping build our tennis program in Cayce.?

Originally from Venezuela, Andrew was a former Davis Cup player and captain, who played on the professional tour for more than a decade, making appearances at all four Grand Slam events. In his professional career, he celebrated victories over several top players such as Rod Laver, Guillermo Villas, Dick Stockton and others.?

As a teaching professional, Andrew has been named a Master Professional by the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) and the US Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) for his contributions to the game, his ethical behavior, and his high standards of excellence. He is the president of the PTR, the most global tennis teaching association in the world with over 15,000 members in 117 countries, Andrew is a Master Trainer for the United States Tennis Association (USTA) for 10 and under tennis and recreation coach workshops, He chairs the National Cardio Tennis Speakers Team and is on the National Advisory Staff and Speakers Team for Head Penn Racquet Sports. During his teaching career, he has coached many outstanding junior players, including a former number one junior in the world from Venezuela.

As a volunteer, Andrew is a member of the USTA National Junior Team Tennis Committee and has served on multiple USTA national, sectional and state Committees throughout the years. He has helped organize numerous tournaments of national and international importance, several of which have been held in Cayce.

Cayce?s Tennis and Fitness Center, where Andrew serves as director of tennis operations, includes 30 courts. Seven of the courts are specifically built for children ages eight and under. The facility also includes a championship-sized court with stadium seating to accommodate 2,000 spectators, and an 11,000 square-foot clubhouse with a 2,400 square-foot fitness area. The facility, which opened in October 2011, is a joint effort by the City of Cayce and Lexington County Recreation and Aging Commission.?