NAME: Steven C. Harper

HOME / DUTY STATION:

BRANCH OF SERVICE: USN, LCDR (RET)

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WHEN & WHERE DO YOU LEARN TO PLAY RACQUETBALL? I first learned to play the game at Little Creek Amiphibious Base, Norfolk, VA

RACQUETBALL BACKGROUND? I have been playing the sport of racquetball since 2001, and since then, I have been a huge advocate of the game. I have competed in several national and Internation Tournaments. Recently, I along wtih Mr. Hank Marcus (WOR) and Ms. Peggine Tellez (former president of CSRA) founded the new organization, Military Racquetball Federation (MRF) - where we were solely responisble for organizing and coordinating for the first time of putting an outdoor racquetball court on a large-deck aircraft carrier. As well as organizing and running the first National All Military Racquetball Championship in San diego, CA.

WHAT IS THE HIGHLIGHT OF YOUR RACQUETBALL CAREER IN THE MILITARY? The highlight of my racquetball career in the military has to be actually pulling off the first ever outdoor exhibtion / clinic on a large-deck aircraft carrier. This is someting that has never been done fefore in the Navy!

NAME: Peggine Tellez

HOME / DUTY STATION:Costa Mesa, CA

BRANCH OF SERVICE:Civilian Volunteer

WHERE DO YOU PLAY: Home Club- Los Caballeros Sports Club, Fountain Valley, CA

WHEN & WHERE DO YOU LEARN TO PLAY RACQUETBALL?I took up racquetball late in my sporting life - age 22. I had a couple of good coaches from the Davis Athletic Club in Northern California. Now 20+ years later, I still love it!!

RACQUETBALL BACKGROUND: I have been a sponsored player r ProKennex f about 15 years. I have served the CA state association since 1992 - 7 years as its president and currently serving as Immediate Past President and SoCal Vice President.

WHAT IS THE HIGHLIGHT OF YOUR RACQUETBALL CAREER IN THE MILITARY? Helping to Co-Found the United States Military Racquetball Federation (USMR).

NAME: Steve Learner

HOME / DUTY STATION: Columbus, Ohio

BRANCH OF SERVICE: Civilian Volunteer

WHERE DO YOU PLAY: Lifetime Fitness, Dublin, Ohio.

WHEN & WHERE DID YOU LEARN TO PLAY RACQUETBALL? Darrow Road Racquet Club; Hudson, Ohio in the mid 1980’s

RACQUETBALL BACKGROUND:

* Marketing & Partnership Manager for MRF: Present

* Commissioner of Classic Professional Racquetball Tour: Present

* Marketing for World Outdoor Racquetball, National Police Racquetball Association, and World Firefighter Racquetball Association: Present

* Past: Marketing & Operations for International Racquetball Tour

* Past: Marketing Director for USA Racquetball (then The American Amateur Racquetball Association)

Longtime marketing agency executive, consulted nearly every racquetball manufacturer including: Ektelon, Head, E-Force, Pro-Kennex, Spalding and accessory companies including: Power Footwear and Tacki-Mac Grips

WHAT IS THE HIGHLIGHT OF YOUR RACQUETBALL CAREER IN THE MILITARY? Watching events like the Military Nationals and exhibitions like the one on the USS BONHOMME RICHARD flourish

NAME: Hank Marcus

HOME / DUTY STATION: Lake Oswego, Oregon

BRANCH OF SERVICE: Civilian Volunteer

WHERE DO YOU PLAY: Multnomah Athletic Club

WHEN & WHERE DO YOU LEARN TO PLAY RACQUETBALL: 1973 Portland JCC

RACQUETBALL BACKGROUND:

* Co-Founder Military Racquetball Federation: 2008-Present

* Executive Director World Outdoor Racquetball: 2004-Present

* International Racquetball Tour: Owner 1992-2001

* Multnomah Athletic Club Racquetball Pro: 1987-Present

* President Orgon Racquetball Association: 1983-1990

MRF INVOLVEMENT: I am a proud and excited to have been with the MRF since the start, having met LCDR Steven Harper in May 2009. This project which grows racquetball but more importantly serves the men & women who have & do protect us. It is truly an honor to be involved with the MRF.

NAME: Jack Hughes

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