2018 Saunders Langford NCTF Jr. Development Grant

Submission deadline: September 29, 2024

Notification not before November 1, 2024

Susan Saunders Langford and Thad Langford grew up in Salisbury and Lexington N.C. respectfully. They did not come from wealthy families, which made playing tennis a luxury. Susan and Thad won many tournaments including multiple N.C. State Closed tournaments and the Tar Heel Qualifier. Both competed at the Southern and National levels. Susan and Thad played collegiately as well with Susan playing at NC State and Thad at the University of Arizona. Once out of college and into life, they reconnected. Not too long after that it was a "love match" and they married. A few years later, generation #2 came along, with daughter, Bryson, the light of their lives! She is now an accomplished tennis player as well!

Understanding the financial obligations required and blessed to be in a position to give back and assist other young players, the Langford's partnered with the NC Tennis Foundation to establish the Saunders-Langford Endowment to offer need-based youth the opportunity to develop, compete, and play the game their family loves and cherishes.

This grant is open to any NC junior who has played at least 3 USTA sanctioned tournaments in the past 12 months. He/she will be asked to submit a plan to enter and play 3 or more USTA sanctioned tournaments in the next 12 months. The purpose of the grant is to help a junior who is trying to get to the top 100 or better in the Southern Section reach that goal. We encourage those ranked 125 to 150 in USTA Southern to apply. We will not award grants to those who are already ranked 1-100 (these players should click here to seek USTA Southern section grant opportunities).

The family must be in need of financial assistance with a family income no greater than $100,000 per year for one child playing and $120,000 for more than one child playing USTA sanctioned events. The junior player must demonstrate excellent sportsmanship and will be considered ineligible if ANY suspension points have been given over the past 12 months. An emphasis will be given to junior players in towns under 100,000 in population according to the US Census.

Full Name of Applicant

First NameLast Name

E-mail of parent or guardian

Address of Applicant

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

US Citizen?

If awarded, name of to whom check will be made out to:

First NameLast Name

If awarded, address of where check should be sent.

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Annual Family Income (Income must not exceed $100,000, if more than one child competing then must not exceed $120,000)

Please upload a copy of your family's 2022 if applying before April 15th 2024 and a 2023 form if after IRS Form 1040 *

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USTA Southern current standing:*

Current WTN:*

USTA Member Number:*

Date of Birth

MonthDayYear

What year do you graduate from High School?

Educational Background

School name

Address

City

Zip code

Grade level

Cumulative GPA

Guidance counselor

Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number

PLEASE HAVE THE APPLICANT (STUDENT ATHLETE) FILL OUT THE FOLLOWING ITEMS NOT PARENT, GUARDIAN, OR COACH.

Please list the last 3 USTA tournaments in which you have competed.

Please lay out your plan for the next 12 months of competition. To be eligible for consideration, you must plan to play at least 3 USTA tournaments.

What are your goals for tennis moving forward? Must be filled out by applicant not parent/guardian or coach.

How do you see this grant helping you achieve your goals? Must be filled out by applicant not parent/guardian or coach.

List academic, character and/or tennis awards.

Have you ever received a USTA Foundation, USTA National, USTA Section, or NC Tennis Foundation scholarship?

If "Yes," please provide the award name, amounts, and year received.

Program/Facility Name

Program Director

Address

City

Zip

Phone number

Email

Who is your primary coach?

Is your primary coach a Safe Play approved provider? If you are not sure please ask him/her.

Authorization/Signature

I declare that the information reported on this form, to the best of my knowledge and belief, is accurate and complete.

Applicant's signature

Date

Parent's/Guardian's signature

Date

2024 Saunders-Langford Junior Development Grant Application