John Callen: Retiring after 33 Years, with Randy Stephens

John Callen has headed USTA Southern since 1989 and has announced his retirement effective in January. He tells his personal story of learning tennis in Birmingham, AL, playing as co-captain at Georgia Tech and then moving on to leading the USTA's largest section for more than three decades. Joining him is his long-time friend, doubles partner, fellow Southern Tennis Hall of Famer and volunteer Randy Stephens. He talks about the many years they have worked to grow tennis in the South. Highlighted this episode are junior Julia Fair Gaines of Belden, MS, and the coach of Maryville (TN) High School Christian Burns.