A national tennis association will hold a pair of tournaments in Branson this spring.
Branson High School Boys' Tennis Head Coach, Sean Kembell, and his family, will lead the formation of two Branson-based US Tennis Association junior tournaments later this Spring. The April 23 tournament will feature a round-robin junior circuit event, while June 4 will be a Level 7 competition. Both contests will be held at Stockstill Park in Branson.
Coach Kembell started the boys' tennis program at BHS 17 years ago. “We would love to see tennis events grow in the Branson area,” Kembell said. Kembell’s brother-in-law connected him with Courtney Nesbitt, USTA Missouri Junior Competition Coordinator. Nesbitt explained the process of creating USTA junior tournaments and encouraged the Kembell family to find a tournament director to lead the charge.
Branson High School graduate and former four-year tennis player, Josh Bartram, will serve as the tournament director. “Tennis is such a great sport. Being immersed in the sport as much as I can is important to me,” Bartram said on why he decided to become TD of the events. Bartram says he looks forward to seeing the regional up-and-coming talent.
The Kembell’s oldest daughter participated in her first L6 USTA tournament this past December at the Cooper Tennis Complex. “Sean and I are committed to raising our family here in Branson,” Cheri Kembell said. “I see this being an annual tradition; I hope it is. I hope my little 4-year-old can play when she is old enough."
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