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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  | | | Celebrate National Tennis Month Throughout May! | May is National Tennis Month, a 31-day celebration of the sport and a wonderful time to share tennis’ many life-enhancing benefits. It’s a time to get out and play, to bring friends and family into tennis, and for everyone involved to revel in the world’s healthiest sport! | | Host or Join a National Hit to Be Fit Day Event | The second annual National Hit to Be Fit Day, celebrating National Tennis Month, will be Saturday, May 10. Hit to Be Fit features Red Ball Tennis and Cardio Tennis Triples and will be a nationwide celebration of the health and wellness benefits of tennis. | | | | | For NTM, Boost Your Local Game with Key Resources | Are you a tennis provider looking to spread the spirit of National Tennis Month in your community? Check out these free resources that can help support any of your events and activities. | | Missouri Valley Receives National Tennis Month Proclamations | Multiple proclamations declaring May as National Tennis Month have been read at both the state and city levels within USTA Missouri Valley. Check out this roundup. | | | | | PTR Offers NTM Promo for New Member Certification Workshops | The Professional Tennis Registry is celebrating NTM with a limited-time promotion to welcome professionals into the coaching community with a scholarship rate on Level 1 Certification Workshops. | | Claim Your Spot for RSPA’s World Racquets Conference | Space is limited for the RSPA’s World Racquets Conference (WRC25), coming in September in Kona, Hawaii. | | | | | UF Redesigns Director of Racquet Sports Certificate Program | The University of Florida has redesigned its Director of Racquet Sports (DORS) Certificate Program to serve the evolving needs of racquets professionals. The program includes two updated core courses and a new offering—all online and self-paced. | | Virtual Vault is Open for Last Year’s RSPA Conference Sessions | Missed out on sessions at the 2024 RSPA World Racquets Conference? Tennis providers can get education credits from the WRC recording package for a virtual experience. | | | | | ITA to Induct Posthumous Class to the Men's Hall of Fame | The Intercollegiate Tennis Association will induct the first Posthumous Class to the 2025 Men’s College Tennis Hall of Fame, celebrating the legacy and impact of coaches Dr. Robert Screen, Jim Poling and Peter Scott, and player Peter Doohan. | | Finalists Named for 2025 ITA Sally Ride STEM Award | Awarded to a female student-athlete who demonstrates zeal, dedication, and perseverance towards her tennis training and competition, STEM studies, and long-term goals, the ITA Sally Ride STEM Award serves as a symbol of the ability of women to shatter barriers. | | | | | AAPITA Seeks Applications for Mentorship Program | The Asian American Pacific Islander Tennis Association is accepting applications for its AAPI Emerging Leaders Mentorship Program. Two juniors competing in 14 & under events will be selected to receive six weeks of mentorship from a former AAPI pro tennis player. | | USTA Florida President Talks about ‘Tennis for All’ | Industry veteran and current USTA Florida President Chuck Gill recently spent time with Florida Tennis Magazine to talk about his passion for the sport, tennis culture, and what’s in store for the future. | | BJK, Ilana Kloss Celebration at JTCC Raises $550,000 | More than 450 supporters saluted tennis visionaries Billie Jean King and Ilana Kloss at the GEICO Champions Celebration recently at the JTCC in College Park, Md. | | USTA, ATA Join to Grow Black Representation in Tennis | The USTA and American Tennis Association are coming together for a new initiative reflecting their shared mission to grow participation, retention and leadership opportunities among diverse communities. | | National Campus Partners with AdventHealth, Nemours Children’s Health | |
AdventHealth will join Nemours Children’s Health as the Official Medical Services Providers of the USTA National Campus.
| | NJTL Celebrates the Impact of Adaptive Tennis Programming | Every Friday at Red Bug Lake Park in Seminole County, Fla., children and teens with autism gather not just to hit tennis balls—but to grow, connect and shine, thanks to the Posh Rock Tennis Foundation. | | | 2025 USTA Grassroots Tennis Webinar Series | |
May 22: Community Partnerships & Volunteers
July 17: Programming Opportunities
Oct. 16: Coaches, Instructors and Teaching Pros
| | | | | 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. | | | | | |
