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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NRPA, USTA Team Up to Enhance Health & Wellness Initiatives | The National Recreation and Park Association has partnered with the USTA to foster active, healthy communities nationwide and promote inclusive access to recreational opportunities. | |
USTA and ITA Expand Alliance to Elevate College Tennis | A new agreement between the USTA and the Intercollegiate Tennis Association will focus on coaching education, community usage of college facilities and technology integration, among other initiatives. | |
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Five Tennis Organizations Join USTA Connect Platform | Five tennis organizations have joined the dozen as part of USTA Connect, a digital platform launched in 2023 to increase communication and integration throughout the tennis industry. The new partners are Dunlop, GreenSet, Head, Racquet Desk, and RecycleBalls. | |
Celebrating Pride Month and the Tennis Industry | Throughout Pride Month in June, the USTA’s AdvantageOUT Business Resource Group will offer a number of opportunities to bring the community together in support of LGBTQ+ inclusion. | |
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Join the USPTA Career and Leader Mentoring Program | Since 2018, the USPTA Career and Leader Mentoring Program has helped mentees develop their knowledge and skills under the guidance of skilled mentors, who are giving back to this industry. | | |
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USTA Hosts Second Diverse Coaches Development Summit | The 2nd Annual Diverse Coaches Development Summit, June 21-23, aims to support the growth and development of diverse tennis coaches by providing the tools and resources necessary for them to be successful and to help their players thrive. | |
UF Offers Scholarship for Director of Racquet Sports Course | Looking to enhance your knowledge or learn about the business side of racquet sports? You may qualify for a 50 percent scholarship to the self-paced, online Director of Racquet Sports Certificate Course at the University of Florida. Deadline to apply is June 15. | |
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Nominate by June 10 for National Adaptive Tennis Award | Do you know a program that's making a difference in the lives of adaptive athletes through tennis? Nominations for the USTA's National Adaptive Tennis Award are open until June 10. | |
USTA Names Coaches for U.S. Olympic, Paralympic Teams | Bob Bryan and Kathy Rinaldi will lead the men’s and women’s Olympic teams in Paris this August, while Jon Rydberg and John Devorss will lead the Paralympic men’s, women’s and quad teams. | |
3rd Annual ATA ACE Awards & Gala Set for July 18 in Orlando | The American Tennis Association’s ACE Awards recognize those who have made a significant impact in ensuring that our sport is characterized by inclusivity and equality through leveraging the attributes of diversity in tennis. | | |
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Mattel Creates Venus Williams Barbie Doll | Venus Williams has been transformed into a Barbie doll along with eight other international women athletes as part of a project encouraging girls to stay in sports in celebration of Barbie’s 65th anniversary. | |
Register Your NTM Proclamation or Success Story to Win | |
National Tennis Month may have ended, but you can still register an NTM proclamation or success story to be eligible to win a USTA prize pack. Make sure to register by June 16 at USTA.com/NTM to be eligible to receive a limited number of USTA Prize Packs. | |
ITA Launches College Connect Page for Players, Parents | |
The Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s College Connect page is a free web resource designed to help ease the transition from junior tennis to college tennis.
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Kassaie Named 2024 ITA Sally Ride STEM Award Winner | |
Case Western Reserve University's Hannah Kassaie, a six-time ITA All-American, has been selected by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association as the 2024 ITA Sally Ride STEM Award recipient.
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Hall of Fame Induction Weekend, July 19-21 in Newport | The International Tennis Hall of Fame’s 2024 Induction Ceremony weekend will be in Newport, R.I., July 19-21, honoring the 2024 inductees: Vijay Amritraj of India, Richard Evans of the United Kingdom and Leander Paes of India. | |
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2024 ATA Nationals to be in Orlando, July 22-28 | The American Tennis Association will hold this year’s ATA Nationals at the USTA National Campus in Orlando, FL, July 22-28. | |
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USPTA World Conference Headed to California in Sept. | The USPTA World Conference will be at the Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage, CA, Sept. 15-19. | |
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HBCU National Tennis Championships Sept. 18-22 | The 23rd Annual HBCU National Tennis Championships will be Sept. 18-22 at the South Fulton Tennis Center in Georgia. | |
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ITA Coaches Convention Set for Nov. 15-17 in Dallas | The Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s 2024 ITA Coaches Convention will be Nov. 15-17 in Dallas, TX at the Styslinger/Altec Tennis Complex on the SMU campus. | |
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PTR International Racquets Conference Set for Feb. 23-28 in Florida | Save the Date: The PTR’s annual International Racquets Conference will again be at Saddlebrook Resort in Florida, Feb. 23-28, 2025. | |
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Download the USTA National Advocacy Handbook | The updated and expanded USTA National Advocacy Handbook is available to download for free. The 92-page handbook includes new sections, new resources and new case studies. | |
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. | | | | |
