As we begin our second year dealing with the coronavirus, we get some good news about the state of our sport. In 2020, while Americans have been forced to curtail most activities, the sport of tennis has actually been growing (see a report on the research here). Let’s capitalize on this momentum with programs, initiatives, and advocacy that capture the local, grassroots nature of this sport.

In celebration of Women’s History Month throughout March, USTA.com salutes those women who courageously pioneered progress in this sport, as well as those whose passion and presence continue to fuel its growth and success at every level—from its grassroots to its grandest stages.

The Tennis Industry United website has been redesigned and relaunched, with easier, more streamlined navigation and topics. Links go to COVID resources including webinars, podcasts, safe play guidelines, survey results, and more; Tennis Advocacy, including downloading the Advocacy Handbook; information on the Health Benefits of Tennis; and more. The site will continue to be updated regularly with new, topical, and relevant information.

The USTA Women’s Business Resource Group is presenting a panel discussion on March 4, 3:30-4:30 p.m. ET, on Professional Tennis Management (PTM) programs and how students can utilize these programs to pursue a variety of tennis industry careers.

If you missed the webinar on Modern Day Black Tennis Legends presented by the American Tennis Association in partnership with the Pete Brown Junior Tennis Program, access the recording here. The panel discussion, moderated by Crystal Mitchell, highlights the life and accomplishments of such legends as Pete Brown, Ted Lumpkin, Hollis Smith, Art Willis, and more.

The 2021 CTA/Parks Webinar Series will cover a variety of topics that will help you grow the game and strengthen your organization. Review the list of free webinars and share pertinent topics with your board, community partners, etc. Sessions also offer CEU credits for USPTA, PTR, and Public Parks.

Tennis Channel’s new “TOPSPIN” newsletter is celebrating the best tennis coaches in America. If you know a coach with an inspiring personality and a passion for teaching and growing tennis, nominate them today! All contest and prize details are at tennis.com/topcoach.

Tennis at Historically Black Colleges & Universities has seen many challenges and triumphs over the years. Recently, the Intercollegiate Tennis Association sat down with the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Commissioner Dr. Dennis Thomas to chat about the history of HBCU tennis & Black student-athletes in college tennis.

Tennis champion and longtime TV broadcaster Tony Trabert will long be a part of tennis’s history. “It may sound cliché,” Trabert told journalist and friend Mark Preston recently, “but I don’t know where I’d be without having played tennis.” His love affair with the sport lasted right up until his passing last month at age 90.

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.

Can’t get enough tennis? With live events, taped classics, and signature programming, check out what’s on Tennis Channel this week.