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Sonthana Thongsithavong makes the Velasco Tennis Center a welcoming place for all | Community Voices

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Beatrice Bonner

Published March 14, 2023 at 11:55 AM CDT

Sonthana Thongsithavong is the tennis manager at the Velasco Tennis Center.

Sonthana Thongsithavong is tennis manager at the Velasco Tennis Center. He spoke to Community Voices about his journey with tennis and the offerings at the Velasco Tennis Center. Sonthana also teaches us about platform tennis and his love of coaching.