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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USTA Volunteers, In Their Own Words |
As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the USTA also celebrates those in the Hispanic community whose dedication to the sport as USTA volunteers helps to keep our game growing strong.
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Maru Brito Is Opening the Door to Latina Coaches |
Following her playing career at Clemson, Maru Brito embarked on her journey as a tennis coach. Now, as the head coach of Tulane Women's Tennis, she is sharing her experience as an international student-athlete and as a Latina coach.
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USTA Foundation Assists Facility in Puerto Rico |
Together with ESPN’s “Built to Play” initiative, local partners, and international sport development organizations, the USTA Foundation assisted in the restoration of the YMCA of San Juan, where thousands of Puerto Ricans will be able to get and stay active.
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The Significance Behind Being a Good Coach |
Tennis has given Jorge Capestany a lifelong career, a passion, friendships, his marriage, and his family. And it all started with a coach who believed in him. Read about his lifelong journey and his contributions and influence in the tennis community.
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Growing Tennis in the
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Promoting play in public parks is not only a goal of the USTA, but one of the most effective and efficient ways to reach a wide-ranging and diverse base of potential players. Hear what representatives from key national public parks organizations have to say about partnering to grow tennis in the parks. |
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Creating the Best Community Tennis Program, Ever! |
Learn from Gonzo Garcia, founder of Gonzo Tennis Academy, on how to create a solid programming base for tennis players of all ages, from the bottom up: "De abajo para arriba!” |
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'Grow the Game' Grants Application Deadline Oct. 1 |
Tennis providers, apply now and don’t miss out on a Grow the Game Grant! Grants can be used to help with coaching costs, tennis balls, teaching equipment, cleaning/sanitizing efforts, or marketing. Application deadline is October 1. |
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Charting a Pathway to Success |
New Arkansas Razorback Women's Tennis Coach Cristina Sanchez-Quintanar already made a name for herself as a student-athlete at Texas A&M and Maryland. Now, she is stepping into her first head coaching role with the intention of showing that college tennis is a pathway to success. |
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College Tennis & the Tennis Ecosystem |
Steve Smith and Dave Fish join the latest ITA College Coaches Podcast to talk about the role college coaches play in the advancement of tennis and how coaches can become better teachers of the game to their teams and communities. |
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Inspiring the Mission to Grow the Game
Racquet Sports Industry Magazine recently recognized the passionate volunteers, staff and organizations that are dedicated to growing the game in the USTA sections. Read how they are inspiring the mission and moving this sport forward every day.
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ITA Partners with Ground Rule for Facility Services
The Intercollegiate Tennis Association and Ground Rule have announced a new partnership whereby Ground Rule will be the Preferred Facility Services Agency of the ITA, offering a range of facility project management, planning, building, and funding services.
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USTA Florida Launches Community Coach Pilot Program
The USTA Florida section recently created a partnership with select public parks and recreational facilities across the state to pilot a new program aimed at training and employing new and diverse tennis coaches to deliver a broad range of community tennis programs.
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PTR's Director's Conference Set for Dec. 10-11 in Mission Hills |
The PTR’s Director’s Conference, for facility directors or those on the career path to be one, will be at the Westin Resort in Mission Hills, Calif., Dec. 10-11 (followed on Dec. 12 by the PPR West Coast Conference). |
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Watch the 2021 Tennis Industry Forum Video |
Were you unable to attend the recent Tennis Industry Forum? View the recording for updates from the TIA, TIU and USTA, including participation research, strategic priorities, tennis-related insights and research from the National Golf Foundation, and more. |
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Tennis Research & Information
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Participate in the USTA Research Challenge |
You can play a significant role in growing American tennis by participating in the USTA Research Challenge and conducting valuable research into this sport. Submit your research proposals by Sept. 30. Questions? Email [email protected]. |
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Order Billie Jean King's "All In" Autobiography |
Billie Jean King's new book "All In" is a spirited account of her life's journey through the sport of tennis. The USTA is pleased to offer exclusive discounts to those who order more than one copy—a perfect gift for partners, coaches, players, employees, event registrants, etc. |
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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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