Clint Sumrow

Clint Sumrow is Director of High Point Tennis Center in Plano, Texas, with more than 20 years of experience in racquet sports management, business development, and community engagement. An RSPA Level 3 Elite Tennis Professional and Certified Pickleball Professional, Clint combines a strong playing background with award-winning leadership and a longstanding commitment to charitable service.

Clint’s career reflects a commitment to creating opportunities through tennis, supporting competitive development, and building a strong community around the sport. His work in programming, tournaments, and charitable initiatives demonstrates his belief in tennis as a pathway to personal growth, meaningful connections, and community impact.

Clint Sumrow serves as Director of High Point Tennis Center in Plano, Texas, overseeing operations, strategic growth, business development, and tournament programming. He brings more than 20 years of experience in racquet sports management and a lifelong connection to tennis.

Born and raised in Texas, Clint was among the state’s top-ranked junior players and captained the Plano Senior High School tennis team. He later earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Texas at Austin.

Clint began his professional career as Director of the Four Seasons Tennis & Health Club in Sherman, Texas, where he increased membership and revenue by more than 60% between 2006 and 2007. He subsequently worked as a Sales Representative for Prince Sports Group before joining HEAD Penn Racquet Sports as District Sales Manager from 2012 to 2022. During that tenure, he achieved sales growth exceeding 80%.

In 2022, Clint joined High Point Tennis Center as Assistant Director. He was appointed Director effective January 1, 2026, continuing his work to strengthen the center’s programming, tournament offerings, and community connections.

In February 2024, USTA Texas and the USTA Junior Competitive Committee appointed Clint Tournament Chair of The Texas Slam. The annual June event brings together more than 650 of Texas’s top junior players across 16 divisions. Following the successful 2024 tournament, he was reappointed for 2025 and 2026. Under his leadership, The Texas Slam earned USTA Texas’s Favorite Junior Tournament recognition for 2025.

Clint has also helped secure and host major USTA events at High Point, including the Donoff Cup and Cotton Bowl Tennis Classic. Together, these events contribute more than $1 million in local economic impact.

His professional honors include the 2025 RSPA Texas Star Award and the Dallas Tennis Association’s 2023 Pro Volunteer Award. He has also been a featured speaker at the RSPA Texas Conference, sharing his experience in leadership, community engagement, and program development.

Clint’s commitment to philanthropy began with his own experience as a childhood cancer survivor. Diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma at age five, he received successful treatment at Children’s Health in Dallas. His family and friends subsequently established the Children Helping Children Tennis Tournament benefiting Children’s Health. Over its 30-year history, the USTA-sanctioned event raised more than $3.5 million for pediatric cancer research and treatment programs.

His charitable work earned the USPTA Texas Lessons for Life™ Award in 2018 and 2019 and the USPTA National Lessons for Life™ Award in 2020. His community service has included board and committee roles with Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer and the Dallas Tennis Association, along with participation on the planning team for the Smashing Childhood Cancer event benefiting the TeamConnor Childhood Cancer Foundation. He also serves as Vice President of the Dallas Professional Tennis Association.

Clint holds a 5.0 NTRP rating and certifications as an RSPA Level 3 Elite Tennis Professional and Certified Pickleball Professional. Away from work, he and his wife, Lindsey, enjoy an active life with their blended family of five children, sharing interests in sports, travel, and time with family and friends.

A Texas native, Clint competed among the state’s top-ranked junior tennis players and served as captain of the Plano Senior High School tennis team. He holds a 5.0 NTRP rating.

2025 RSPA Texas Star Award: Recognized for his lasting impact on the tennis community.

2023 Dallas Tennis Association Pro Volunteer Award: Honored for contributions to tennis programming, tournaments, and community service.

2020 USPTA National Lessons for Life™ Award: Recognized for outstanding charitable fundraising through tennis.

2018 and 2019 USPTA Texas Lessons for Life™ Awards: Honored for philanthropic service.

The Texas Slam Tournament Chair, 2024–2026: Appointed in 2024 and reappointed for 2025 and 2026.

2025 Tournament Recognition: The Texas Slam was named USTA Texas’s Favorite Junior Tournament under his leadership.

Charitable Fundraising: The Children Helping Children Tennis Tournament, established by his family and friends, raised more than $3.5 million over 30 years.

Business Development: Increased membership and revenue by more than 60% at Four Seasons Tennis & Health Club and achieved sales growth exceeding 80% during his tenure at HEAD Penn.

Industry Leadership: Vice President of the Dallas Professional Tennis Association and featured speaker at the RSPA Texas Conference.

RSPA Level 3 Elite Tennis Professional

Certified Pickleball Professional