USTA Oklahoma Tennis Hall of Fame Committee Announces 2025 Inductees

USTA Oklahoma Tennis Hall of Fame Committee Announces 2026 Inductees: Julius Lubicz Majewski & Steve Henry

EDMOND, OK August 29, 2025

The USTA Oklahoma Tennis Hall of Fame Committee is proud to announce that Julius Lubicz Majewski and the late Steve Henry have been selected for induction into the Oklahoma Tennis Hall of Fame. Both will be officially honored on January 31, 2026, joining an elite group of individuals whose leadership, passion, and contributions have shaped the sport across the state and beyond.

Julius Lubicz Majewski: A Legacy of Excellence

Born on a Polish Navy ship in 1951, Julius Lubicz Majewski began his journey under extraordinary circumstances. Trained as a competitive tennis and soccer player in communist Poland, he immigrated to the U.S. with little more than determination, eventually becoming a fixture in the Boston tennis community before moving to Oklahoma in 1989.

For 20 years, Julius served as the Head Coach of the Oklahoma State University Women’s Tennis Team, compiling a record 283–191, making him the winningest women’s tennis coach in OSU history. Under his leadership, OSU achieved:

• 4 Conference Championships

• 4 Central Region Titles

• 5 NCAA Tournament Appearances

• 3 NCAA Sweet 16 Finishes

• 29 Conference Singles Champions & 25 Doubles Champions

• 9 Academic All-Americans & 34 Academic All-Big 12 Players

Julius was named Big 8 Coach of the Year (1990, 1991), Big 12 Coach of the Year (2001), and Central Region Coach of the Year (2001). Beyond the stats, he shaped generations of student-athletes on and off the court.

Since retiring from OSU in 2009, Julius has continued teaching at Kickingbird Tennis Center and now at Edmond Center Court, where he still works seven days a week — a true testament to his lifelong love of the game.

Steve Henry: A Visionary Leader and Tireless Advocate

The late Steve Henry leaves behind a powerful legacy of leadership and service. After retiring from General Motors in 2006, Steve transitioned into a full-time tennis career, first directing the Earlywine Tennis Center and later transforming the Oklahoma City Tennis Center into one of the premier facilities in the USTA Missouri Valley. Under his leadership, the center hosted national events, drew thousands of players, and expanded its reach with an indoor complex.

Steve revolutionized Oklahoma high school tennis by elevating the OSSAA State Championships into a nationally recognized event, uniting all classifications at a single venue — a rare feat in the U.S.

His impact extended far beyond Oklahoma:

• USTA Oklahoma: President, VP of Adults, Quadrant Rep

• USTA Missouri Valley: Secretary, VP, First VP, and ultimately President in 2023

• USTA National Committees: Junior Team Tennis, Adult League, Junior Competition

• Longtime volunteer and competitor, playing 34 consecutive years of USTA League tennis and mentoring countless players

Steve passed away on March 21, 2023, at age 62, after a courageous battle with a neurological disease. His contributions, from transforming facilities to creating inclusive communities, will continue to shape Oklahoma tennis for generations.

“Steve’s loss creates a huge void in our industry,” said David Minihan, Executive Director of USTA Oklahoma. “He impacted lives as a father, coach, volunteer, leader, and mentor. He will be deeply missed.”

Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Date: January 31, 2026Location: Hilton Garden Inn, Edmond, OK