Arnold Resident Tapped To Be Tennis Alliance’s Executive Director

Marie Sokoloff

The Tennis Alliance of Anne Arundel County chose Arnold resident Marie Sokoloff to join its leadership team as executive director starting in September. The executive director will focus on growth, development and sustainability.

The Tennis Alliance mission is “to expand tennis opportunities to all in Anne Arundel County and to promote the sport of tennis for health, wellness and life.” The Tennis Alliance of Anne Arundel County has been providing sport and educational opportunities to youth for over 10 years.

Sokoloff has an extensive and successful background in youth sports and business management. She previously served as the executive director for the Maryland State Youth Soccer Association for eight years. She is recognized for her innovative approach to solving complex challenges and her proven track record for driving significant growth.

“We are incredibly excited to have Marie step up to the role of executive director,” said Louise Thomas, president of the Tennis Alliance and acting executive director. “By filling this significant leadership position with an accomplished and committed person like Marie, the Tennis Alliance can continue its commitment to using the sport of tennis to deliver health and wellness to youth and adults in Anne Arundel County. Marie’s significant expertise and wealth of experience will significantly contribute to our continued success.”

The new executive director lives with her husband, Dr. Alan Sokoloff, and their two dogs, Traxx and Gunner.

The Tennis Alliance of Anne Arundel County is a 501(c)3 United States Tennis Association (USTA) community tennis association and a USTA National Junior and Tennis and Learning chapter.