Ernest Greene

The best gift from you that I can think of is how you´ve helped me learn that tennis can be a life sport, even when there are times you may lose a match. You´ve helped me practice focus, good sportsmanship...and I´m still waiting to get picture back of getting to be around Michael Jordan because I didn´t know back then he even liked playing tennis lol... but he made time for us all and you helped with that. May you RIP, and I hope one day there´s more tennis courts and tennis scholarships...

Thank you for your reminders that Tennis is a lifelong sport and that anyone can play, no matter their color. Even though I never went pro...(ha), you helped me appreciate tennis fundamentals and that when you´re on a team, practice is important. Thank you for the rides you gave my brother and I to practices, and instilling in me that it´s good to be a humble tennis player with champion mentality. Happy heavenly birthday, may you continue to rest in perfect peace.

Mr. Greene taught me how to be a tennis champ off and on the courts. Humble reminding me that tennis is a lifetime sport, even if I didn´t become a pro. He was a great example of a community leader and coach. He is admired, missed and a blessing to the SPUD and USTA teams that I was lucky to be a part of.

Ernie was my tennis coach for well over ten years. Because I knew him as a young person growing up, I knew him as Mr. Greene. When I started playing tennis as an adult, Ernie would say, "Call me Ernie". As a youngster, we never were allowed to address our "elders" by their first name. Calling him Ernie was such a privilege and an honor. Knowing Ernie was also a privilege and an honor. He truly was a man of honor! He taught me so much, not only about the game of tennis, but of the game...

Ernie was truly a grand gentleman. We will miss him.

Ernie was a dear friend and a great help and influence during my years in tennis. Our deepest condolences to all his loved ones on their loss. Cal and Ellen Barr