Karim Najdi Named 2024 USPTA Laurie Martin High School Coach of the Year

LAKE NONA, Fla., Sept. 18, 2024 - The United States Professional Tennis Association, Inc. (USPTA) is proud to name Karim Najdi of Washington, D.C. (Mid-Atlantic), the 2024 USPTA Laurie Martin High School Coach of the Year.

Karim Najdi is a USPTA Elite Professional and the associate athletic director at St. Albans School. He has led independent schools and nonprofit organizations in providing multisport and academic programs to hundreds of children and adults each year. As head coach of St. Albans, Najdi has led the team to win many championships including IAC titles and DCSAA trophies.

About the USPTA: Founded in 1927, the USPTA is the global leader in racquet sports teaching certification and professional development. With thousands of members worldwide and 17 divisions across the United States, the USPTA teaches, certifies and assists the careers of professionals in tennis, pickleball, Padel, squash, wheelchair tennis, platform tennis and beyond. Learn more at USPTA.com.

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