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RAM HALL OF FAME
GREG HODGES 2015
Greg started playing tournament racquetball in the early 1980’s.
He was an icon in outdoor racquetball and dominated the sport in Michigan for over 15 years. He set the standard in which all outdoor racquetball players in the state tried to reach.
Some of Greg’s racquetball accomplishments include:
- 1990 Belle Isle Racquetball Championships, 1st Place, Mixed Open
- 1991 Belle Isle Racquetball Championships, 1st Place, Open Dbls
- 1991 Ektelon AARA Regionals, 2nd Place, Men’s 25+
- 1991 Ektelon AARA Regionals, 3rd Place, Men’s 30+
- 1992 RAM State Singles Championships, 1st Place, Men’s 30+
- 1992-94 Belle Isle Racquetball Championships, 1st Place, Men’s Open
- 1992 Belle Isle Summer Classic, 1st Place, Men’s Open
- 1993 Belle Isle Summer Classic, 1st Place, Mixed Open
- 1993 Belle Isle Racquetball Championships, 1st Place, Mixed A
- 1993 Belle Isle Racquetball Championships, 1st Place, A Dbls
- 1994 Belle Isle Racquetball Championships, 1st Place, Mixed Open
- 1994 Belle Isle Racquetball Championships, 1st Place, Open Dbls
- 1994 Revie Sorey Celebrity Classic, 1st Place, Men’s 35+
- 1996 Cardiac Classic Tourney, 1st Place, Men’s 35/40+
- 1996 Belle Isle Summer Classic, 1st Place, Mixed A
- 1997 Ektelon USRA Regionals, 2nd Place, Men’s 30+
- 1997 Ektelon USRA Regionals, 2nd Place, Men’s 35+
- 1999 USRA Regionals Championships, 3rd Place, Men’s 40+
- 2000 USRA National Championships, Semis, Men’s 40+
- 2002-06 Belle Isle Racquetball Championships, 1st Place, Men’s Open
- 2002 USRA Regionals Championships, 2nd Place, Men’s 40+
- 2003-04 Belle Isle Racquetball Championships, 1st Place, Open Dbls
- 2005 International Racquetball Tournament, 1st Place, Men’s 45+
- 2006 Belle Isle Racquetball Championships, 1st Place, Father/Son
- 2007 USRA Regionals Championships, 1st Place, A Dbls
DON SCHOPIERAY 2015
Don is being inducted into the Michigan Racquetball Hall of Fame due to his outstanding CONTRIBUTION to the sport of racquetball. Like many people, Don started playing racquetball in the late 70’s for fun and exercise. In the early 2000’s, he and his family got hooked by attending and competing in a few tournaments. Don, his wife Barb, and sons Bryan and Brad were a mainstay at most tournaments in the early 2000’s.
Don became the leader of junior racquetball during the last decade across Michigan. He has expanded his influence and leadership at the National level becoming the USAR committee chairperson of the Junior Committee. Don started a Junior Team Michigan in 2005 and has taken juniors to many tournaments across the country; Chicago Pro Nationals, Junior Nationals in Chicago, Minnesota, Arizona, Iowa, California, and Oregon. His accomplishments in junior racquetball have touched hundreds of families and young players.
From his involvement with juniors, Don became a member of the RAM board in 2006. He has served in many capacities on the board including Secretary and Vice-President. In 2012, Don was elected to the prestigious position as a member of the USAR racquetball board of directors. Don is very involved, respected and influential among his peers on the USAR board.
Don brought professional racquetball back to the State of Michigan in 2010 by creating the Red Swain Tier 1 Pro Stop. Additionally, he has been the Tournament Director for the USAR Regional events at the Davison Athletic Club. Don has been the tournament director for more than 50 local, regional, professional, charity and national events.
Don and his son Brad have been involved with Head racquetball since 2006.
At the time of this award, Don shows no sign of slowing down. He is seeking re-election to the USAR board of directors. He is working with Colorado State University to be recognized as a training facility for the USOC. Don is very proud to become a member of the RAM Hall of Fame.
CLEOPHUS C. MELVIN JR. 2016
Nicknamed “CC” or Clee, started playing racquetball in 1968 his first Tournament was in 1977.
Attended Central Michigan University and graduated in 1980 as a Bachelor of Science. Attending CMU Clee helped grow the CMU Racquetball Club with their President Brian Chermside, played in the National Collegiate Championships, was the CMU Campus Champion and was the CMU Club player of the year.
Some of Clee’s racquetball accomplishments include:
1977 – Grand Rapids – 1st Place – Men's B
1978 – MRA Tournament – 1st Place – Men's A
1979-84 – Multiple Tournaments – 1st Place – Men's Open
1981 – State Singles – 1st Place – Men's Open
1981 – State Doubles / Brother Ed Melvin – 1st Place – Men's Open
1981 – MRA Sportsmanship Award
1983-97 – Played in Multiple National Events
1984 – Olympic Training Camp, Colorado Springs, CO
1985-97 – Achieved #1 State Ranking in Men’s 30+, 35+ and 40+.
Regional Champion, Midwest Seniors/Masters Champion, Region 9 40+ Champion. National Rankings Highest attained in 35+ Top 10 40+ #1 ranking. Played in 3 World Championships in Albuquerque, NM Capturing a Silver Medal. Attained Level One Referee Status, Sponsored by Ektelon, Wilson and E-Force through his career.
When asked what he hoped people would remember about him he replied:
“I would like people to remember me as a skilled player, who respected himself, his opponents and respected the game of racquetball.”
JAMES WOOLCOCK & DANIEL VERBECK 2016
Dan and Jim were a highly successful Men’s Doubles team over a 20-year period. Their keys to success were blending their own contrasting game styles and adapting to their opponents’ strengths and weaknesses.
Some of Dan and Jim’s racquetball accomplishments include:
1995 – RAM State Doubles – 1st Place – Men’s 35/40 Open
1996 – RAM State Doubles – 1st Place – Men’s 35 Open
1997 – RAM State Doubles – 1st Place – Men’s 40 Open
1998 – RAM State Doubles – 1st Place – Men’s 40 Open
1998 – RAM State Doubles – 2nd Place – Men’s 35 Open
2000 – RAM State Doubles – 1st Place – Men’s 40 Open
2001 – RAM State Doubles – 1st Place – Men’s 40 Open
2002 – RAM State Doubles – 1st Place – Men’s 45 Open
2003 – RAM State Doubles – 1st Place – Men’s 40 Open
2003 – RAM State Doubles – 2nd Place – Men’s 45 Open
2004 – RAM State Doubles – 1st Place – Men’s 45 Open
2008 – RAM State Doubles – 1st Place – Men’s 50 Open
2009 – RAM State Doubles – 1st Place – Men’s 50 Open
2010 – RAM State Doubles – 2nd Place – Men’s 40 Open
2010 – RAM State Doubles – 2nd Place – Men’s 50 Open
2011 – RAM State Doubles – 2nd Place – Men’s 45 Open
2012 – RAM State Doubles – 2nd Place – Men’s 45/55 Open
2014 – RAM State Doubles – 2nd Place – Men’s 50/55 Open
Other accomplishments included victories in Men’s Open Doubles at the 1997 D.A.R.C. Thanksgiving Shoot-Out and the 2006 Junior National Team Benefit tournaments. They were Men’s Open finalists in the 2004 Spooktacular tournament. They ran a Junior Racquetball program at the Davison Athletic Club in the 1990s.
“We appreciate the many efforts of the State Doubles tournament directors over the years and the camaraderie developed with the many teams we played.
We wish to be remembered as a team of shot makers who played hard, played fair and let the chips fall where they may.”
GREG LEWERENZ 2017
Greg has spent more than 35 years of his life in all aspects of racquetball. He learned from and trained with legends of the sport Dr. Fred Lewerenz, Leonard Karpelis, Tom Brownlee, Mike Yellen and Steve Strandemo. He holds over 120 indoor and outdoor titles both amateur and professional. He owns 22 RAM State singles and doubles titles, 6 USRA Regional Pro/Open, 3 Midwest Outdoor Pro/Open, and 2 Pro/Open WOR Long Wall National Championships. He served as National Director of World Outdoor Racquetball. He will be remembered as a tenacious competitor and leader who mentored young players, organized and grew the outdoor game, and brought together people from every facet of the sport to play, enjoy, and connect.
TOP RANKING
2008 WOR Open Doubles – Ranked #1 in the Nation
2009 WOR Open Singles – Ranked #1 in the Nation
2010 WOR Centurion Open Doubles – Ranked #1 in the Nation
Some of Greg’s accomplishments on the court:
2003-16 Belle Isle Classic over 13 Titles – 1st Place – Open
2008-16 WOR National Championship 7 Titles – Open Divisions
2003-07 RAM State Singles 4 Titles – Men’s 30 Open
2007-14 RAM State Doubles 3 Titles – Men’s Open
2004-14 RAM State Doubles 2 Titles – Men’s 30 Open
2004-12 RAM State Doubles 4 Titles – Mixed Open
2007 RAM State Doubles – Centurion
2016 RAM State Singles – Men’s Open
2014-16 USA Regional Pro Doubles – Men’s Open
2015 Florida State Outdoor CPRT – 40 Doubles
2012-13 Ektelon Outdoor Player of the Year.
Some of Greg’s accomplishments off the court include: Belle Isle Tournament Director, WOR State and National Director. Received the 2008 Spirit of Detroit Award from the City Council stating “An expression of gratitude and esteem of the citizens of Detroit in recognition of exceptional achievement, outstanding leadership, and dedication to improving the quality of life.”
CHARLES C. VAN HOOSE, III
2018
Chuck started playing racquetball later in life than most players (38years old). He instantly fell in love with the game and realized that he needed something to refuel and replace his competitive drive that had previously satisfied him through organized sports. Those sports started in grade school and continued through college (baseball, track, football, cross country, and wrestling).
He started and has been the sole responsible director for the Motor City Rollout tournament since 2001 (18 years and running). The MCR is usually one of the best tournaments each year and is noted to be extremely player friendly. He was voted Ram “Contributor of the Year” in 2005-2006, the “Tournament Director of the Year” in 2014-2015, and again in 2015-2016.
He started participation in the Michigan Senior Olympic State Games in 1998 and has continued to the present. He became the Tournament Director of Racquetball for the State Games in 2007 and continues to this day. He also worked with the State Director and National Director to finally get the National Senior Games sanctioned by USA Racquetball. He continues to promote participation in racquetball through the Senior Olympics.
He became a sponsored player and the Team Leader for the State of Michigan for E-Force Racquetball in 2010 and continues in that role. He is responsible for the nomination and recruitment of players that he feels will best represent both E-Force and for Team Michigan Racquetball.
As a Player, Chuck has played in many National, State, Regional, and local events in which he medaled and represented the State of Michigan proudly. In total, that’s 6 State, 4 Regional, 1 US open, 16 Olympic, 16 local championships and 53 second place finishes. Chuck has played in more than120 tournaments. He was a part of Team Hastings and played in tournaments every weekend for 5 straight years. He has played in leagues for 30 years and continues to play weekly.
“There are still things I would like to accomplish as a Leader and Player. I would like to put a few State, Regional, and National titles under my belt before I simply can’t play anymore. I would like to get involved with the RAM board and possibly with the State Senior Olympic board to a larger degree. I will continue to promote racquetball through my association with E-Force as Team Leader for Michigan, my league play, and continuing to run the Motor City Rollout every year”
When asked what people will remember about him, Chuck replied: “That I was a Fierce, but fair competitor and I was always promoting and giving back to the sport of racquetball”
JACK HUCZEK 2018
Jack was born in Michigan, has played and been involved with racquetball for 33 years (since the age of 2). While attending Oakland University, he earned a BS in General Business, and a MBA in Entrepreneurship and Marketing. He competed full time on the International Racquetball Tour (IRT) and is the only person to have earned the #1 tour ranking while being a full-time student. Jack has given back to the game by teaching and starting racquetball programs across the world, and by serving in various roles with governing organizations including RAM and USA Racquetball.
- Some of Jacks accomplishments were:
- Won 29 IRT Tier 1 Grand Slam events (5th all time)
- No. 1 ranked player in the world after the 2006-2007 season
- Spent 10 consecutive years in the top 5 of the IRT rankings
- Won his first IRT event on January 27, 2001 at 19 years old. (rookie season – 6th youngest all time)
- Reached the finals in 63 of the 126 Tier 1 Grand Slam events entered
- Won 22 World Championship Titles
- The first man to win 3 consecutive World Singles Championships (Men’s Open)
- The only player to win the World Junior Championships in every age group twice,
- with the exception of 8 & Under (won once)
- The only man to hold the titles of the World Championship, US National Championship, US Collegiate Championship, US Doubles Championship, Pan American Games, and the No. 1 IRT ranking in the same season (2003-2004)
- Won 42 US National Championship Titles.
- The second man to win 4 US National Singles (Men’s Open/US Team Qualification).
- Holds the second most US National Doubles titles (6 - Men’s Open/US Team Qualification).
- The only player to be the US National Singles Champion, US National 18 & Under Champion,
- and US National High School Champion in the same year (2001).
- The only player to win every Junior National Championship age group (Singles) at least twice, and the second player to win every age group at least once.
- The first junior to win the US Junior National 18 & Under Singles three times.
- US Junior Team Member (1997-2002)
- US Team Member (2000-2011)
- USA Racquetball Board of Directors Vice President 2008-2011
- Racquetball Association of Michigan Board of Directors Vice President 2000-2008
When asked what people will remember about him, Jack replied: “I was a student of the game of racquetball and through hard work and determination became one of the best players in history.”
STEVE GOEDKER 2019
Steve has been playing racquetball competitively in the open division for the last 40 years in 5 different decades. He started playing the game back in the mid 1970’s at the local YMCA in Brainerd, Minnesota. Steve and his best friend would get up and play before school. His love of the game grew quickly as he played 6 days a week. Back then, there were tournaments almost every weekend, he would play in as many as he could. He and his wife moved to Michigan in 1989 to work and start their family. All 4 of his boys have played racquetball and participated in a few tournaments. He continued playing racquetball in Michigan by playing in leagues, the travel league in the Detroit Metro area and in numerous tournaments. As he soon found out, Michigan had some of the best players in the country and winning tournaments was not easy. But he kept playing, competing and truly enjoying the game of racquetball.
His first Michigan State Singles Open Division Title came in 2001 at the age of 37. Sixteen years later, in 2017 at the age of 53, he won his 2nd State Open Singles Title. He won a State OpenDoublesTitlein2003. In 2015, Steve won National Titles at the Senior Games in the 50+Singles division and the 50+ Mixed Open Doubles division. In the past 3years, hewas able to win 2 IRT Pro Singles Tier 5 events and place 2nd in a 3rd IRT event. He also has 2 USRA Regional Championships, 10 additional RAM State Singles and Doubles “Age Group” Championships and numerous other tournament championships in the state of Michigan.
Of the 90 tournaments that he placed 1st or 2nd in over the last 40 years, almost two-thirds of them were in the last 15 years. His consistency and determination really paid off as he has gotten older. In total, he won 53 tournaments and placed 2nd in another 37. For him, it has never been just about competing and playing the game. He realizes what the game has given back to him in the form of physical and mental health. He is grateful for the many people he has met and the friendships that have come from his participation in racquetball. He was awarded RAM “Sportsperson of the Year” in 2010, “Male Player of the Year” in 2014 and 2018. In his mind, racquetball is the best sport there is.
When asked what people will remember about him, Steve replied: “That I always played hard, had fun and was respectful to the game of racquetball and the people who played it.”
DAN MULLIN 2020
Tournament Director16 years for the Capital Area Racquetball Association (CARA)
- 42 tournaments (2003-present)
- Spartan Splat (2004-present)
- Capital Challenge (2003-present)
- Double Vision (2005-2009) Southwest MI Shootout (2007-2009) Racquets for Habitat (2005-2006)
Racquetball Director at the Michigan Athletic Club for 14 years (2005-present)
- 81 leagues
- 3500+ participants
- Runs leagues year-round (year-round including fall, winter, spring, summer,
- outdoor, & mornings)
- Elected to the RAM board in 2005, serving for 14 years
- Board Member, 2005-2012
- Secretary, 2012-2016
- President, 2016-present
Other:
- Conducted a 10-week training course, something Dan developed to emphasize a new skill set each week (i.e., forehand skills 1st week, cut the court in half and you can only use the right side of the court, 2nd week backhand, 3rd week ceiling balls, etc.). Director of the Michigan coalition for Junior Olympic National Racquetball Championship 2006, 2009. Racquetball Professionals that were brought to the MAC to conduct lessons including: Jason Manino; Cheryl Guidinas; Jack Huzcak; Cliff Swain; & Chris Crowther.
- Club Pro sponsored player by E-force 2005-present
- Won Tournament Director of the Year – 2006, 2008
- Won Most Improved Player – 2007
- Nominated for Male Player of the Year – 2007
- Nominated for Tournament Director of the Year – 2007, 2009, 2010 Nominated Contributor for the Year – 2007
- Nominated Sportsman of the Year – 2008
- Directed Club challenges in Lansing Area for the “Little Brown Jug” Award Played over 200 tournaments, 8 State titles, 2 Regional titles, & 2 National titles Organized Women’s socials at the MAC
- Authored dozens of articles for RAM Racquetball Reporter
“I have always considered racquetball not a hobby, but a way of life, from running social events to tournaments. The joy of seeing racquetball friends and family has been my highlight. It would be an honor and privilege to be selected to be an inductee into the Michigan Hall of Fame”.
DAN J. GREENE 2019
Dan began playing Racquetball in 1974. Over the next 45 years he has displayed his LEADERSHIP skill and abilities running tournaments, conducting leagues, giving lessons and assisting state and national organizations RAM, WOR and USA Racquetball. Dan is a tireless worker devoting his time to promote the advancement of racquetball.
Probably, the most important of his many accomplishments is the work he did with the City of St. Clair Shores and their outdoor courts. Over the last 15 years Dan has coordinated the interests of the City, Michigan Handball Assoc., RAM, WOR and Belle Isle racquetball to develop a schedule. Ultimately, he structured a schedule of daily play and tournaments that eventually got all the players to work together for the betterment of all, eliminating all the former hostility. He leads efforts to maintain the courts, painting ,repair and other necessary improvements, collecting funding from all the players. Over the years he has led the players to give a sizable donation to the City. For all this effort some call him the “governor” of the courts.
Over the years he continues to assist getting players actively involved in State and Outdoor tournaments. He convinced many players to enter the RAM State Doubles and “Can You Stand the Heat” Outdoor Tournaments. He created the first round-robin centurion division for RAM doubles and eventually got the USAR to introduce Centurion events on a national level.
Dan competed at the National Doubles Tournament in Tempe, AZ for 5 years and was the National Doubles Champion in 2014. He was a Team Ektelon representative for many years. Financially sponsored the Red Swain and DAC Invitational as well as supporting other events.
Dan actively organized and directed racquetball leagues at multiple locations for over 45 years, including: Rose Shores, Total Sports, LA Fitness, East Side Racquet Club, Salt River Racquet Club, Courtland Travel League and Wimbledon Tennis Club.
He directed indoor/outdoor sanctioned and unsanctioned tournaments for decades, including: DAC Invitational , Hamtramck Open ,War in the Shores ,The Corn Roast, Black Tie Event 1st Annual - No Special Reason Get Together, Joe Romeo Inaugural Tournament, BLT Open.
When asked what he hoped people would remember about him, Dan replied: “how much he loved the game of racquetball and how many people he convinced to play in leagues and tournaments.” He said that during his 45 years of play, “he has played with fathers, sons and grandsons!” and his famous words “DON’T GET NO BETTER”
KAREN GREEN SIMON 2018
Karen started playing competitively in 1990 and has been competing in racquetball for twenty eight years. She served on the RAM Board from 2003-2007 and worked on the Juniors Committee. She was the Racquetball Director at Franklin Athletic Club from 2001-2006. Karen won a total of 64 Championships and she finished second in 36 events.
Some of Karen’s Racquetball accomplishments include:
1991-1992 – RAM State Singles – 1st Place – Women's 35+C, B, 30+B
1994 – RAM State Doubles – 1st Place – Mixed A
1995 & 1998 – RAM State Doubles – 1st Place – Women’s A, 35+
2000 – RAM State Singles – 1st Place – Women's 40+
2004-2006 – RAM State Singles – 1st Place – Women's 45+, 45+, 50+
2004-2005 – RAM State Singles – 2nd Place – Women’s Open
1993 & 1995 – REGIONALS – 1st Place – Women’s B, 30+B, A
2006 – REGIONALS – 1st Place – Women’s 50+
2008 – REGIONALS – 1st Place – Women’s 50/55+
2006 – IRT PRO NATIONALS – 1st Place – Women’s 50/55+
2001 & 2004 – NATIONAL SINGLES – 1st Place – Women’s 45+A
2008 – NATIONAL SINGLES – 1st Place – Women’s 50+A
2001 & 2003 – NATIONAL DOUBLES – 1st Place – Women’s 25+A, 35+A
2001 – U.S. OPEN – 1st Place – Women’s 35+A
2002 – U.S. OPEN – 1st Place – Women’s 45+A
2004 – U.S. OPEN – 1st Place – Women’s 45+A
2015 – U.S. OPEN – 1st Place – Women’s 60+
2012 – NATIONAL MASTERS – 1st Place – Women’s 55+
2009 – NATIONAL SENIOR GAMES – 1st Place – Women’s 55-59
2015 – NATIONAL SENIOR GAMES – 1st Place – Women’s 60-64
2012 – HUNTSMAN SENIOR GAMES1st Place – Women’s 55-59
2008-09, 2012-16 – FLORIDA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS – 1st Place – Women’s Age/Open
NICKOLAS S. RALLIS 2022
Nick’s first tournament was in 1982 and ended in a victory that hooked him on the sport of racquetball. Nick started competition in men’s division’s at the age of 13 and worked with some of the top coaches in the world, learning the most intelligent racquetball strategies of that era.
In his 15-year competitive career, he achieved 53 tournament victories and 36 second-place finishes. From a State, Regional and National Championship perspective, he holds 18 titles, 17 second place and 10 top 4 finishes during an extremely competitive era in racquetball. Nick maintained a RAM top 4 Men's Open ranking from 1989 - 1994 and a RAM top 2 ranking throughout his junior career.
Nick’s most significant racquetball accomplishments include:
1987 RAM Junior Athlete of the year
1987 US Junior Nationals 18U Doubles - Silver Medal with J. Floyd
1987 US Olympic Training Center Invitation
1987/’88 Mike Yellen Michigan Junior Scholarship -
- Co-awarded with J. Floyd
1989 US National Intercollegiate Championships #1 Singles - 4th
Michigan Men’s State Champion – Open (’92, ’93, ’95) & 18U (’87, ’88)
Michigan Men’s Open Doubles State Champion –
- ‘92-’93, ’97 (J. Hamilton)
- ‘95-’96 (M. Johnston)
Michigan Mixed Open Doubles State Champion –
- ’88 (T. Friedrich)
- ‘96-’97 (P. Saad)
Region 9 Championships – 1st (’86) & 2nd (’87-’89, ’91, ’93)
RICHARD WESTERBRINK 2022
Rich started playing racquetball in 2003 at age 45 at the urging of his wife to get in shape, reduce stress and meet people. Champion Fitness, now called MVP-Rockford, had racquetball courts, leagues and players of all skill levels. After playing pick-up racquetball for a few months, he decided to join a league. This was his start of the racquetball journey. Two club players convinced Rich to play in the Southwest Michigan Shootout in 2006. One tournament led to another, which led to helping at tournaments, then to running tournaments and joining the RAM board, all to promote Racquetball.
Leadership history:
- 2007 to 2020 – Team Head Sponsored Player
- 2007 to 2015 – Riverview Fallbrawl Tournament Co-Director
- 2008 – Voted RAM Sportsperson of the year
- 2009 – Assistant/Coach for Junior Nationals held in East Lansing
- 2009 to 2011 – SW Shootout and BAC Doubles tournament director
- 2010 Joined Capital Area Racquetball Association (CARA) as a board member
– Ran 27 tournaments as part of CARA
- 2010 & 2012 Voted Tournament Director of the year
- 2007 to 2022 – Tournament Director or Assisted in many events including
– Red Swain Shootout Tier 1, USA Racquetball Regionals, Meijer State
– Games and National State Games of Michigan with Twayne Howard,
- Elected to RAM board in 2013, Vice-President 2015 – 2022
Rich’s wife, Kathleen, is the real reason for his success in racquetball leadership. Her endlessencouragementandpatienceisatruegift. Shegraciouslygaveuphertime with Rich allowing him the opportunity to spend countless hours, nights and weekends away from home to pursue racquetball. The fruit of that effort was many close friends and lasting relationships which outweigh any athletic goals or accomplishments.
I am honored and humbled to be included with many athletes and leaders in the sport of racquetball. My racquetball family, have abundantly given back to me much more than my contributions. I will be forever grateful for this opportunity.
“Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.”
ROBIN BASIL 2024
Since picking up a racquet in 2002, racquetball has been more than just a sport to me; it has been a source of enduring friendships and personal growth. From the moment I started playing, the game became a huge part of my life. The game taught me resilience, discipline, and the value of giving it all you’ve got, even when the chips are down. My journey on the court started indoors at Lifetime Fitness Troy and Players Athletic Club,
and soon grew to a love of the outdoor game at Belle Isle and St Clair Shores. I’ve had so many on court mentors over the years that helped my game develop that I am extremely grateful for. The camaraderie amongst us players created a unique bond that went well beyond the game itself which I will be forever grateful. Here are some of the many tournament accomplishments.
2023- RAM State Doubles - MOD - 1st Place
2023- RAM Outdoor - MOPD - 1st Place
2022- RAM State Doubles MOD - 1st Place
2022- Can You Stand the Heat 18 - MOPD - 1st Place
2021- Can You Stand the Heat 17 - MOPD - 1st Place
2021- RAM Outdoor - MOPD - 1st Place
2018- Can You Stand the Heat - MPOD, XOA - 1st / 1st
2017- Belle Isle Summer Classic - MP/O, MIXPO, MOOPD1st- 1st / 1st
2017- USA Racquetball Regionals-Michigan MPD - 1st
2016- RAM State Doubles - MOD, MIXO - 1st/1st
2015- RAM State Doubles - MOD, XOA - 1st/1st
2014- WOR Belle Isle Long Wall National - MIXO, MP/O, MPOD - 2nd / 1st / 2nd
2014- Can You Stand the Heat 10 - MPOD - 1st
2013- RAM State Doubles - MIXO - 1st
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