John R McFarlin funded much of the improvements of the McFarlin Tennis Center in 1974 and until his passing in 1993. John H Braubach assisted John McFarlin with the funding and work as well as overseeing the improvements of the public facility. John McFarlin also helped to start and fund the tennis program at Trinity University under Coach Clarence Mabry, a program which produced four Wimbledon champions to date.

San Antonio Mayor Ivy Taylor, Robert Braubach of McFarlin Tennis Foundation, and the organizers of the San Antonio Open 2015

“To Mr. Braubach and the McFarlin Tennis Foundation,
From: Mr. Zurita, Adam
Date: 4-25-16

I wouldn’t normally know where to start but to say thanks. Mr. Braubach took the first step in looking for kids in need and at my school that a plentiful spot. Mr. Braubach saw firsthand the level of tennis and the extreme needs of my athletes. He played and was able to evaluate both my boys and girls teams. Mr. Braubach selected two boys and two girls to work with Coach Murillo at McFarlin.
The four athletes received some of the best training and experience that they would never be able to afford. The athletes were able to go and train with Coach Murillo’s team at McFarlin. At McFarlin, they saw what playing at a high level looked like and received coaching and play time to get up to that level. They were able to hit with some of the best, nationally ranked athletes in the country. These athletes were able to bring knowledge of the game and training ideas for the team to use and improve on. All four athletes have improved their games tremendously from this once in a lifetime experience.

Thanks, Coach Zurita, Adam
EHS Head Tennis Coach”