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.
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Tennis and Black History Month |
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Hall of Fame Adds to ‘Breaking Boundaries’ Exhibit |
The International Tennis Hall of Fame has unveiled 16 additions to the digital exhibit Breaking Boundaries in Black Tennis. The exhibit highlights the breakthroughs, evolution, and impact of Black tennis players and contributors globally. |
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Film Director, Author Talk Tennis, ‘Southern Style’ |
The “Talking Tennis Southern Style” podcast celebrates Black History Month with Rex Miller, director of the films “Althea” and “Citizen Ashe," and Art Carrington, top player, coach, and author of “Black Tennis.” |
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USTA Releases Updated ‘Guidance’ for Tennis, Pickleball |
The USTA released an updated version of the “Statement of Guidance: Facilities Approach to Tennis and Pickleball,” which covers USTA recommendations for the development, expansion and renovation of public facilities and spaces related to tennis and pickleball.
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Grow the Game, and Your Business, for NTM |
Designating a month of promotion for tennis gives coaches, facilities, Parks & Recs, CTAs and NJTLs a platform to drive awareness and help bring new players into local programs. Check out these free National Tennis Month resources to help you grow the game and your business. |
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USTA P&CD Launches ‘Inside American Tennis’
The USTA has launched “Inside American Tennis,” a Player & Coach Development newsletter designed to provide insights and context into the people and programs that comprise the USTA developmental pathway.
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USTA Mid-Atlantic Celebrates Its Centennial
USTA Mid-Atlantic celebrates 100 years of promoting and developing the growth of tennis with a yearlong Centennial celebration that will articulate a vision for the future of tennis, while saluting the impact of the sport and those that have paved the way.
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Southern Debuts Four-Tournament Playoff Series
USTA Southern is debuting a four-tournament USTA Southern Playoff Series that will award 26 wild cards to the inaugural USTA Southern Men’s & Women’s $15K USTA Pro Circuit Tournament. The series will give expanded opportunities to HBCU student-athletes.
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‘Tennis Plays for Love’ to Aid Earthquake Victims |
The ITF, ATP, WTA and the four Grand Slams have launched 'Tennis Plays for Love,' a fundraising campaign to aid the more than 17 million people affected by the earthquake in Turkey and Syria. |
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Jessica Pegula: ‘I Want to Talk to You About My Mom’ |
World No. 4 Jessica Pegula’s heartfelt essay for The Players’ Tribune, where she details the difficult times she and her family have been going through since her mother went into cardiac arrest last June, has touched tennis players and fans around the world. |
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True North Ale Partners with USTA New England |
True North Ale Company is the Official Beer Partner for USTA New England, with plans to bring unique experiences to 21-and-over tennis players, including exclusive league nights, watch parties, and integration into the social tennis leagues. |
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USPTA Expands Partnership with WTCA |
The USTA and the Women’s Tennis Coaching Association will host two joint workshops in 2023, and the WTCA will offer a specialty course at upcoming USPTA World Conferences. |
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Adaptive Athlete Becomes Coach in North Carolina |
Since August, Justin Hunsucker, an athlete with an intellectual disability, has been been teaming up with his father, Charles, to coach tennis clinics for Abilities Tennis Association of North Carolina. |
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USPTA Webinar: The X’s and O’s of High School Tennis |
Join USPTA Vice President Mark Faber, a 25-year high school tennis coach, on Thursday, Feb. 16, as he discusses the high school tennis season, pre- and post-season activities and schedules, out-of-season play, tennis industry options for h.s. players, and more. |
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Get Your Clay Courts Ready for Your Players |
Are you getting ready to open your clay courts for the upcoming season? Check out Har-Tru’s Maintenance Webinar, Feb. 21 from 1 to 2 p.m., which will review everything you need to know about reconditioning your courts. |
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USTA to Host Blind, Visually Impaired Tennis Conference |
The USTA National Campus in Orlando is hosting the first-ever International Blind & Visually Impaired Tennis Education Conference, which will be
Feb. 24-25. The conference is open to anyone interested in learning more about the sport, how to coach it, and how to run competitions.
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NAPF Presents Virtual ‘Brunch & Learn’
March 20-24
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The National Association of Park Foundations is presenting the 2023 Virtual Brunch & Learn
March 20-24, with nine sessions from experts on topics key to growing sports, recreation and tennis.
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Gauff to Lead U.S. Billie Jean King Cup Team vs. Austria |
Coco Gauff and the U.S. Billie Jean King Cup Team will play at the Delray Beach Tennis Center, April 14-15, in a 2023 Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Qualifying competition vs. Austria. |
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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. |
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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. |
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