Kerry Hicks played tennis for 4 years at Miami Hamilton during what some consider to be the golden age of tennis in the country. During that period he won 3 ORCC individual state titles and helped win 2 ORCC team titles. For 3 years in a row he dominated the regional singles category. As his then Coach Ed Montgomery says, Kerry reminded him a lot of John McEnroe, Not as much for his on court personality, but because he had a finesse game. Kerry’s game was not about power but about artistry. Since graduating from Miami, Kerry has continued to play and has success locally winning the City of Hamilton doubles championship for 4 years, and a multiple time runner up in singles.

Tennis is a family sport for the Hicks family, not only does his father, Bob, play but Kerry has passed on his talents to his daughters Cassidy (15 yrs. old), Caroline (14 yrs. old) who are both very talented tennis players and both play for Hamilton High School. The family connection is probably no more evinced than by Kerry and Cassidy success as a Father/Daughter doubles team that earned a ranked of 5^th nationally in 2011.

Many credit Kerry for keeping the sport of tennis alive in the community. Although this is apparent in several ways over the years, one of the most obvious examples of this is his strong support of the Hamilton Tennis Association’s annual mixed doubles tournament.

Kerry, his wife Melissa and their two daughters live in the community. He is owner of 5 Splash and Dash Car Washes in Hamilton.