The Central Lincoln County YMCA and the Boothbay Region YMCA announce that Chantalle Lavertu has been named New England Rookie Tennis Professional of the Year by the United States Professional Tennis Association.

Lavertu is part of the tennis staff at the CLC and Boothbay Region Ys.

The award is given to a first year tennis teaching professional for exceptional performance in his or her first year of USPTA certification.

Lavertu, a Lewiston native and Bowdoin College graduate, teaches players of all ages and abilities at both Ys.

Her specialty may be Tiny Tots, as she has three to five year old new tennis stars giggling and screaming while chasing balloons and jumping through hula-hoops, but everyone who takes a lesson from her loves her knowledge, enthusiasm and passion for the game.

“I love teaching at both Ys because I get a chance to do a little of everything, and I feel like I’m making a difference,” said Lavertu.

For more information on Y tennis, visit www.clcymca.org.