Malverne’s Charles Nanton Recognized by USTA for Community Service

February 10, 2012 | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
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Charles Nanton of Malverne, N.Y. is the recipient of the USTA Eastern Section’s Community Service Award for 2011. Nanton, known as "Coach," has worked tirelessly on Long Island as a volunteer to provide positive outlets for youth through athletics.

Since retiring from the New York City Police Department, he has assumed the role of president of the Lakeview Youth Federation, which organizes community tennis programs and basketball leagues, funds and administers track teams and provides tutoring programs. He has been a volunteer tennis coach for 32 years at Malverne High School, where he works closely with its athletes to ensure the academic eligibility of all student athletes. With his dedication and leadership, the overall academic average in the Malverne School District has improved significantly.

Coach Nanton has been a Nassau County Youth Board Member for 13 years. In 2011, he was named USTA Eastern Long Island Region Adult Volunteer of the Year. His tennis mission is to accomplish a standard of excellence in the spirit of friendship, brotherhood, peace, tolerance and respect for all.
 


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