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The tennis industry has come together as Tennis Industry United to help drive the growth of this sport. Tennis Industry United has developed educational, downloadable, and customizable resources and information—including this biweekly newsletter—to help our local tennis advocates promote the benefits of tennis, attract new players and re-engage past players, and help drive greater diversity and inclusion in tennis participation.
Together, for tennis.
| | Tennis and Women’s History Month | | | | USTA’s Andrea Hirsch: Taking Your Seat at the Table | USTA COO and Interim Co-CEO Andrea Hirsch shares key moments of her 20-year journey leading the USTA, the importance of mission-based work, and why women’s voices drive change in sports. | | Delaine Mast: Four Decades of Coaching Excellence | Delaine Mast celebrates 40 years as the boys’ and girls’ head coach at J.P. McCaskey High School in Lancaster, Pa., building an inclusive tennis program focused on opportunity and growth - and ensuring all students have access to the game. | | | | | TennisWorthy Podcast: Rivalries and Revolution in the 1920s | The TennisWorthy Podcast, presented by the International Tennis Hall of Fame, celebrates Women’s History Month with a captivating journey back to the 1920s—an era that forever changed women’s sports. | | | | Angela Haynes Finds Joy in Coaching After WTA Career | When she retired from playing on the WTA Tour in 2011, Angela Haynes needed a break from tennis. But after giving birth to her daughter, she realized how much she loved the sport and wanted to stay connected. | | Iowa’s Rasche Inspires Through Coaching, Leadership, Faith | Cindy Rasche has spent 42 years in tennis as a player, coach, official and leader. Her recent USTA Iowa Hall of Fame induction celebrates a legacy of joy, service and community impact. | | | | | USA Today Article: Why Tennis is the Ultimate Sport for Women | A full-page OpEd on tennis appeared in USA Today’s special “Women and Girls in Sport” insert on March 13, opposite a profile of Billie Jean King. | | New Report Examines Systemic Barriers for Women in Coaching | As women’s sports reach unprecedented levels of visibility, investment and participation, a new national report from USTA Coaching and Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport challenges some of the most persistent assumptions in sport leadership. | | | Serve Up Fun on the Court for NTM in May | Get ready to serve up fun for National Tennis Month in May! Host an NTM event at your facility or in your community. Visit usta.com/ntm for tools and resources to help you promote the sport. | | | | | Save the Date: National Hit To Be Fit Weekend May 15-17 | In conjunction with National Tennis Month in May, the Hit To Be Fit Weekend will be a nationwide celebration of the health and wellness benefits of tennis, uniting the tennis community with fun, high-energy activities, including Red Ball Tennis and Cardio Tennis Triples. | | USTA CTDW & Impact Conference: Growing the Grassroots | The USTA’s combined Community Tennis Development Workshop and Impact Conference, held last month in Texas, proved to be a powerful and engaging vehicle for local providers. | | In Iowa, Tennis Partners with Soccer to Expand Opportunities | USTA Iowa is partnering with the U.S. Soccer Foundation for a free program aimed at recruiting girls into sports through mentorship, inclusive environments and Red Ball Tennis. | | USTA Names BJK Cup Team for April Qualifying Round | Iva Jovic, Hailey Baptiste, McCartney Kessler and Nicole Melichar-Martinez will represent the U.S. vs. Belgium in the 2026 Billie Jean King Cup Qualifying tie April 10-11 in Ostend, Belgium. | | | USTA Hosts Free ‘Provider Impact Events’ Throughout Country | Join coaches, directors and tennis providers of all types at free half-day Provider Impact Events designed to unite the local tennis community, share ideas, network and discover tools and resources to grow the sport and your business. | | | | | Registration Open for RSPA World Racquets Conference in Dallas | The RSPA World Racquets Conference will be at the Omni Dallas Hotel Sept. 20-23, and registration is now open, including early-bird discounts. | | RSPA Partners With Cliff Drysdale Tennis and Peter Burwash Int'l. | The Racquet Sports Professionals Association has signed a formal partnership agreement with Cliff Drysdale Tennis and Peter Burwash International to collaborate and share content across educational platforms. | | | Want to Get More Involved in Growing the Game? | Interested in volunteering with the USTA, or know someone who would be a good fit? By completing a volunteer profile, you can support your USTA Section, assist with grassroots tennis efforts and apply to join a National Committee. Scan the QR code to complete your volunteer profile and get started. | | | | The Asian American Pacific Islander Tennis Association (AAPITA) is looking to hire a part-time executive director, responsible for advancing the organization’s mission to promote tennis participation, leadership and community among AAPI communities. | | Climbing the Ladder to Success in Tennis | Looking for a job in tennis? Or are you an employer looking to hire? Check out Careers in Tennis, where you can search for jobs for free or post job or internship openings. | | | | | Keep Up on Tennis Channel Programming | Can’t get enough tennis? With live events, taped classics, and signature programming, check out what’s on Tennis Channel this week. | | | | |