Dave McDowell was the Head Tennis Professional at the Quincy Racquet Club from 1982-1989. He was committed to helping people achieve their life goals both on and off of the court. Dave encouraged players to compete with passion and integrity. He created many opportunities for players to compete by spending countless hours traveling around to tournaments in order to test the skills of his players. Dave played a positive role in many young people's lives during his time in Quincy, IL.

Dave and his wife Mary Lou currently live in San Diego, CA and enjoy spending time with their son Brian and his family.

Congratulations to the following players for earning the award:

2021 Katy Rindom
2020
2019
2018
2017 Kendra Maples
2016 Jamie Steinkamp & Sean Robertson
2015 Allison Steinkamp
2014
2013
2012 Kathy Hodge
2011 Cindy Strock
2010 Kathy Fauble/Tim O'Neal
2009
2008 William Hyde
2007
2006 Monica Stuart/Jerry Holzgrafe
2005 Allan Atkins
2004 Gerry Korb
2003 Monica Stuart
2002 Joe Shults
2001 Allan Atkins