Deanna Kernan
General Manager and USPTA Elite Tennis Professional
Deanna Kernan is the General Manager and USPTA Elite Tennis Professional at the Tennis Club of Rochester. She oversees and directs all aspects of the club and management team while also teaching paddle and tennis lessons.
Recognized as the USPTA Eastern Facility Manager of the Year in 2018, Kernan brings leadership, instruction, and a deep commitment to the growth of racquet sports in the Rochester community.
Her work reflects the Tennis Club of Rochester’s long-standing tradition of excellence, sportsmanship, health, and community connection, especially as the club celebrates its 140-year legacy as one of the oldest tennis clubs in the country.
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June 4, 2026
Courts, World Cup, and New York Reality
Rochester sports legacy took center stage as Peter Vazquez welcomed Andrew Battisti to discuss the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Rochester soccer history, Soccer Is a Kick in the Grass, and the local voices that kept the game alive. Deanna Kernan then shared the 140-year story of the Tennis Club of Rochester, the growth of racquet sports, padel, pickleball, health, friendship, and community. The show then turned hard toward New York’s war on words, family, citizenship, success, and truth, calling listeners to stand up, speak clearly, and get off the sidelines.
Guests: Andrew Battisti , Deanna Kernan