In addition, says Novak, TVS has been able to navigate municipal bureaucracies to bring plans and studies to light, and to get correct information into bids for work.
Currently, TVS has created plans for MTC’s future addition of clay and indoor courts. TVS also evaluated plans for resurfacing and LED lighting and made suggestions to the city bid presenters; provided resources for a live stream video project (the facility is preparing a bid for live stream video on all 60 courts); provided options for an online court reservation system; made business management suggestions; and has offered suggestions and help with teaching pro certification and training.
"The relationship with USTA has given the City of Mobile the ability to have highlevel advice around operational services,” says Shonnda Smith, Mobile’s deputy executive director of Public Works. “Plus, the ability to get consultation and design services to assist us with building 30 clay courts and indoor courts is priceless.”
“The TVS team met with me and our park director and evaluated all of our tennis facilities—outlining our strengths and weaknesses in facilities and programming,” adds Novak. “The fact that they took the time to develop a relationship with our Park and Rec director was invaluable. In short, TVS has provided great advocacy for the City of Mobile and the Mobile Tennis Center, and has kept us from making large, financially costly mistakes.”
“Through Scott and Shonnda’s leadership, the Mobile Tennis Center is one of the top venues in the country,” says Carlson. “It’s made a significant impact on the physical health and wellness of the Mobile community while also increasing the economic benefits to the area.”
Judy Leand is a contributing editor to Racquet Sports Industry magazine. For more about the Mobile Tennis Center, visit its website here.