Ed Yarbrough Tennis Facility honored by US Tennis Association

The Ed Yarbrough Tennis Facility has been honored with the 2025 United States Tennis Association (USTA) Outstanding Facility Award, recognizing it as one of the nation’s premier tennis venues.

The indoor tennis center was built in memory of Ed Yarbrough, who coached at Jasper High School for a total of 40 years. He took 12 different teams to the state finals, including the 1999 Boys Tennis Team, which won the state title.

The USTA Outstanding Facility Awards program highlights facilities that exemplify excellence in construction, renovation, and ongoing maintenance, as well as a demonstrated commitment to the growth and development of tennis in their communities.

Established in 1981, the USTA Outstanding Facility Awards celebrate tennis venues that set the standard for quality and service, fostering a positive tennis experience for players and spectators alike. The Ed Yarbrough Tennis Facility joins a select group of facilities nationwide to receive this prestigious recognition.

As part of the award, the USTA will present an indoor award plaque and an outdoor sign for display at the facility. Additionally, two representatives from the Ed Yarbrough Tennis Facility will be invited to attend the official awards ceremony held during the US Open in August.

“This honor and award represent all the contributions that our school and our tennis family has put into this complex to make it one of the best in the United States,” said Jasper High School Tennis Coach, Scott Yarbrough. “The support from our school, our community and our Jasper Tennis Family makes our complex one of the best.”