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 Growing the Game
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Weekly Coaching Insights from Player & Coach Dev. |
Tune in every Monday for the latest "Compete Like a Champion" podcast from USTA Player & Coach Development. Topics range from strengthening your mental game to match prep and include discussions from industry experts, coaches, and players. |
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Team USA Joins Wheelchair Tennis Clinic at
Virginia Tech
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The fledgling wheelchair tennis program at Virginia Tech was elevated to the national spotlight recently when Team USA head coach Jason Harnett and four players paid a special visit to Blacksburg to inspire the next generation of players. |
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Host a Team Challenge or Junior Circuit |
Host a USTA Team Challenge or USTA Junior Circuit before the end of the year and you can receive a free Sports Bag. For promotion details and steps to get started, click the links below.
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New Tennis Courts Construction Manual
The 2021 edition of “Tennis Courts: Construction & Maintenance Manual” has just been released by the American Sports Builders Association, which produces it jointly with the USTA. It’s available in print or as a downloadable, linked pdf.
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USTA Announces Winners of 2021 Officiating Awards
The USTA has named Doug Rice, Lynda Hinshaw, Scotty Moore and Beverly 'Kris' Jaeger-Helton as the 2021 winners of the association's four national awards for excellence and service to officiating.
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Billie Jean King Cup to Return to Asheville, N.C. in April
The U.S. Billie Jean King Cup Team will return to Asheville, N.C., for the third time in five years, as the Harrah’s Cherokee Center has been selected to host the United States’ Billie Jean King Cup by BNP Paribas 2022 Qualifying matchup vs. Ukraine April 15-16, 2022.
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Webinar: 'Training the Mind to Reach Your Full Potential' |
The American Tennis Association, in partnership with the USTA, is presenting a free online webinar, “Training the Mind to Reach Your Full Potential,” featuring mental skills specialist Larry Lauer and pro player Shelby Rogers, on Dec. 15 at 6 p.m. ET. |
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PTR's Director Conference set for Dec. 10-11 in
Mission Hills
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There’s still time to get in on the PTR’s Director’s Conference, for facility directors or those on the career path to be one. The event is Dec. 10-11 in Mission Hills, Calif. (followed on Dec. 12 by the PPR West Coast Conference). |
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Mark Your Calendars: PTR Symposium to be Feb. 8-10 on HHI |
Join the PTR for the 2022 International Tennis Symposium, Feb. 8-10 on Hilton Head Island, S.C., with education, networking, and idea-sharing, including on-court and classroom presentations, awards banquet, trade show, and more. |
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ITA Creates Director of Coach Education & New Initiatives |
The Intercollegiate Tennis Association is seeking to fill a new role focusing on coach education, integrating ITA programs with High School Tennis, and other possible initiatives. |
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A US Open Holiday
Gift Guide
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With the holidays coming at you faster than a John Isner serve, check out the US Open’s Holiday Gift Guide, to help you find the perfect gift for every tennis fan on your list. |
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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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