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Legends of Ky Tennis the Hall of Fame Series

Legends of Ky Tennis the Hall of Fame Series

Written by: Dennis Emery USTA Kentucky
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Dennis Emery holds conversations with Legends of Kentucky tennis. Tennis
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  • Conversation with Kentucky Tennis Legend Rick Shafferman
    Dec 9 2025

    In today’s Legends of Kentucky tennis conversation, Dennis Emery talks with Rick Shafferman.

    Rick tells of his journey from the park’s programs in Owensboro to the Presidency of the USTA Kentucky and the Raise a Racquet Foundation. The Foundation is the Endowment Fund for USTA Kentucky raising funds for tennis facilities, players and programs throughout Kentucky.

    Rick was a conference champion at Miami of Ohio and followed it up with a great career in adult USTA tennis.

    A highly respected leader in the Kentucky Tennis Community as he speaks to giving back to the sport he loves.

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    58 mins
  • Conversation with Kentucky Tennis Legend Meg Peavy
    Nov 3 2025

    In today’s Legends of Kentucky tennis conversation, Dennis Emery talks with Meg Peavy.

    Meg is the former University of Louisville number one player in the early years of Title nine and and went on to coach at U of L. She speaks about her tennis beginnings as a "parks kid " in Florida.

    Of special interest is her years’ work on the charitable side of tennis with the rising stars as its founder and other ventures which have had an enormous impact on the Louisville community.

    Her many current friends and friends to be will enjoy her story!

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    58 mins
  • Conversation with Kentucky Tennis Legend Michael Cunningham
    Aug 25 2025

    In today’s Legends of Kentucky tennis conversation, Dennis Emery talks with Michael Cunningham.

    Michael tells his story of rising from a lightly recruited junior player to multiple time gold ball winner and US National senior champion.

    This podcast also covers his Georgetown College years as player and coach, and his relationship with Hall of Famer John Herring. Michael talks about the immense impact his wife Jessica has had on his career. His humility shines through in this interview.

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    52 mins
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