About LTA
Tennis is widely promoted as the world's healthiest sport, with studies showing the boost of cardiovascular health as well as increase life expectancy more than many other activities. Backed by major organizations like the U.S. Tennis Association. Tennis, as well as other racket sports, combine physical conditioning, mental sharpness, and even social bonding
Laredo Tennis Association is much more than Teaching the sport of Tennis.
We are also a charitable organization, providing:
Scholarships for deserving high school students, free or low-cost opportunities for over 3,000 young children in Laredo yearly.
Establishing partnerships to address the high diabetes and obesity medical concerns of this Hispanic community through tennis and community assistance to schools and neighborhood centers.
Present opportunities for individuals with cognitive and physical challenges.
Values
The LTA celebrates the idea that:
Anyone from anywhere at any age should be able to play, compete and enjoy tennis.
Diversity and inclusion is a core value: to remove barriers of ethnicity, socio-economic status, gender, physical ability and age.
LTA will create opportunities wherever possible so that tennis becomes a true reflection of all of our great city.
LTA's
History
1980
Reorganized the LTA to focus on using an all-Volunteer base for USTA Tournament, entries from tournaments to benefit scholarships for varsity players seeking to go to institutions of higher ed.
1998
LTA was named by the United States Tennis Association Texas Section as a CERTIFIED TENNIS ASSOCIATION.
2005
The association was reorganized as a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation and named Laredo Tennis Association.
2006
The family of Dr. Alfredo Trevino Jr. was named the USTA Texas Family of the Year.
2010
Dr Alfredo Trevino Jr, was named the President of the USTA Texas, being the first Hispanic ever to hold this position.
2014
LTA promoted the passage of Laredo Proposition to use Sports Venue Tax to construct tennis facility in partnership with Texas A&M International University. Proposition passed.
2016
LTA established the first USTA Tennis for the Blind & Visually Impaired program in the United States and continues its program.
2017
LTA established and continues the Stroke Survivor Tennis Club.
Laredo Tennis for the blind & Visually Impaired- Named Inspirational Award by International Hispanic Sports Hall of Fame.
2018
LTA Family of Dr. Alfredo Trevino Jr was inducted into the Texas Tennis Hall of Fame.
2019
LTA was named as the USTA Texas Outstanding Tennis Association of the Year.
The national Tennis Industry Association magazine highlighted the Adaptive Programs of LTA, specifically Tennis for the Blind and Visually Impaired and Stroke Survivor Tennis Club.
2020
LTA’s ongoing scholarship program exceeded $430,000 in total awards.
2021
January 2021 City of Laredo & Texas A&M International University Tennis Complex begins construction.
2023
USTA Texas Henry Cox Adaptive awarded to Dr. Alfredo & Tina Trevino.
2024
USTA Texas Community Service awarded to Mr. Robert Cavazos.
W.T. Caswell Lifetime Service Award posthumously awarded to Dr. Alfredo Trevino.
2025
January 2025 City of Laredo & Texas A&M International University Tennis Complex Grand Opening.
2025 USTA Outstanding Educational Institution Award awarded to City of Laredo Tennis Complex at Texas A&M International University Educational Institution.
Meet LTA's Board Members
Cande Escamilla
Vice President
Being an LTA volunteer and board member has given me an opportunity to grow my tennis family in this community. LTA has enriched my life in so many ways allowing me to meet great people who love tennis as much as I do and who are ready to serve.
Paloma Guel
Event Coordinator
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Treasurer
Connie Moreno
Secretary
I volunteer with Laredo Tennis Association to promote tennis in our community. I use my past career and tennis experiences to help the athletes enjoy and excel in the sport.
Dr. Alfredo Treviño †
Past President
"With what you get you make a living; what we give however, makes a difference." - Arthur Ashe
Tina Treviño
President
One of my most exciting things to do is SHARE my passion for tennis with others. LTA has given me the opportunity to do just that with developing and teaching youngsters of all ages, children and adults needing modifications in learning the game via clinics, play days and tournaments. Another great joy is in teaching and opening doors of opportunities for graduation seniors as they move to institutions of higher learning and adulthood through their love of tennis. This year, more than ever, my husband and I have been able to see our dream of a Tennis Complex with more courts come to “life” as the City of Laredo and TAMIU construct 18 tennis courts. More courts mean more opportunities for all Laredoans of ages and abilities to learn and play the game that starts with “LOVE”.
Robert Cavazos
I'm a retiree who has been playing / volunteering with LTA for the past 40+ years. As a competitive senior having gone to Nationals twice in my tennis life span, I enjoy working tournaments with LTA and hope to continue giving back to the game of tennis.
Jose Ramirez
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Florencio Garcia
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Arturo Penaloza
Alex Guerrero
Josh Belmares
Fransico Estrada
Denise Sanpayo
Junior Board Members
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Advisory Members
Dr. Eloy Zamarron
Sofía Campos
I volunteer with the Laredo Tennis Association because of the life-long relationships and memories you make. These relationships are made by sharing the same love and passion for tennis.
Alex Guerra
I volunteer with the LTA because of the passion I have for the sport of tennis. It’s a great opportunity for me to give back to our community. I want the skills and qualities I have built up over the last 10 years to be put in good use, and working as a volunteer will help me achieve that goal.
