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April 28, 2013

Willenborg named PTR College Coach of the Year

Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will present its annual awards next week during the PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 50-plus on court and classroom presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a trade show... (Full story …)

November 14, 2012

Students showcase their skills

Doubles Champion Eric Butorac Encourages High School Juniors and Seniors (Full story …)

July 30, 2012

Eagleton to Hold Workouts, Clinics at Sea Colony

A four-time All-America player while at the University of Miami, top junior player and eight year touring pro, South African John Eagleton will host a junior and adult workout, followed by a pro exhibition on Saturday. The accomplished tennis coach will oversee adult intermediate and advanced clinics, followed by a Q&A about the evolution of the modern game, on Sunday. The Sea Colony Recreational Association is professionally managed by ResortQuest Delaware. (Full story …)

June 5, 2012

USTA names Olympics tennis coaches

U.S. Fed Cup Captain and USTA Head of Men’s Tennis To Lead Olympic Teams in London. Dan James Named Coach for U.S. Paralympic Wheelchair Tennis Team (Full story …)

May 22, 2012

America's hottest coach

Online Poll Will Determine Male, Female Winners, who will Shoot Instructional Video to Air on Network. (Full story …)

February 14, 2012

Ward Named PTR College Coach of the Year

Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will present its annual awards this week during the 2012 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 50-plus on court and classroom presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a tennis... (Full story …)

January 3, 2012

USPTA's Heckler to Retire in December 2012

Tim Heckler today announced that he will retire from his position as chief executive officer of the United States Professional Tennis Association in December 2012, after 30 years in the position. (Full story …)

October 11, 2011

Six Sigma Tennis Goes to Notre Dame

Former Stanford Tennis Coach & Award Winning Author of Six Sigma Tennis Will Demonstrate on Behalf of the American Society for Quality at Notre Dame (Full story …)

September 28, 2011

USTA hires two new coaches

Stanford Boster Named National Coach for Men’s Tennis in Boca Raton, Fla.; Jayadeva Devashetty Named National Coach at USTA Training Center-East (Full story …)

September 8, 2011

PTR announces Junior Coaching Program

Hilton Head Island, SC — In 2010, Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) announced a first in coach education for USA tennis teaching professionals and coaches. The next phase of PTR’s new training program - PTR Master of Tennis - Junior Development... (Full story …)

August 17, 2011

Club managers: Send pros to the USPTA Conference

The United States Professional Tennis Association wants all club managers to consider the tremendous benefits of sending their director of tennis and/or teaching professional staff members to the World Conference on Tennis from Sept. 19 - 24 at the Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel, Fla. (Full story …)

August 16, 2011

USPTA Buying Show Booths Still Available

Manufacturer and vendor booth space is still available for the USPTA’s Tennis Buying Show, to be held Sept. 22 at Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel, Fla., as part of the USPTA World Conference on Tennis. (Full story …)

July 29, 2011

Former Pros Coach Juniors at Camp A.C.E.

Katrina Adams, Leslie Allen, Rodney Harmon, and Ann Koger Teach Tennis and Share Experiences at USTA Eastern’s Annual Overnight Camp (Full story …)

June 29, 2011

PTR's TennisPro Magazine Wins Apex Awards

PTR announced that its TennisPro Magazine was presented with two 2011 APEX Awards (Awards for Publishing Excellence). This is the 23rd Annual APEX Awards, a competition for writers, editors, publications staff and business and nonprofit communicators. The selection of the... (Full story …)

May 6, 2011

Daglis Emerges as USPTA Prez Nominee

The USPTA leadership meeting held the weekend of April 9 in Houston brought unusual discord, following a tussle over the slate of national officers that led to the resignations of high-profile board members Jack Groppel and Jim Loehr and a lawsuit being filed against the USPTA by the organization’s first vice president. (Full story …)

April 5, 2011

Irvine conference for tennis professionals

Irvine, California — The City of Irvine is hosting a tennis conference featuring Master Professionals from the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) and the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) at the Bill Barber Community Park Tennis Center on Saturday, May... (Full story …)

February 20, 2011

Peschke: PTR Touring Pro Coach of the Year

Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will present its annual awards next week during the 2011 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes 50-plus on court and classroom presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a tennis... (Full story …)

January 17, 2011

USPTA Newest Membership Classification

Accredited Professional Coach (Full story …)

December 20, 2010

ITA Coaches Convention Caps Off Great Year

NAPLES, FL — The 26th annual Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Coaches Convention culminated in yet another great year for varsity college tennis. For the fourth year in a row, the ITA Coaches Convention took place at the Naples Grande Beach... (Full story …)

November 17, 2010

USTA Player Development Adds New Coaches

Jorge Todero Hired As USTA Lead National Coach for USTA Training Center-East; Frederico Rodriguez and Marc Lucero Respectively Named USTA National Coach and USTA Coach for Women’s Tennis. (Full story …)

August 11, 2010

Whitlinger to be Inducted into Hall of Fame

Indianapolis, Ind. — John Whitlinger of Stanford, Calif., (formerly of Neenah, Wis.) will be inducted into the 2010 USTA/Midwest Section Hall of Fame on December 4 in Indianapolis, Ind. The 2010 USTA/Midwest Section Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take... (Full story …)

August 9, 2010

McCormack Recruiting Players for SCF

Inaugural women's tennis team forming for Fall 2010 season (Full story …)

June 23, 2010

Midwest Tennis Coaches Conference Set

Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will host a Midwest Coaches Conference on August 20, 2010, at the Midtown Tennis Club in Chicago, Illinois. The event is open to all PTR and USPTA teaching professionals, high school... (Full story …)

June 21, 2010

Diego Moyano named USTA National Coach

Former ATP Professional to Serve as Clay-Court Specialist at USTA Training Center Headquarters in Boca Raton, Fla. (Full story …)

June 17, 2010

ITA Announces Div. I National Coaches of the Year

SKILLMAN, N.J. — The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) announced the Wilson/ITA National Coaches of the Year for NCAA Division I tennis. Peter Smith of Southern California was awarded the honor as the top men’s head coach while North Carolina’s Brian... (Full story …)

May 5, 2010

PTR Announces A First in USA Coach Education

*Hilton Head Island, SC - - *Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) announces a first in coach education for USA tennis teaching professionals and coaches. PTR has developed a new training program - PTR Master of Tennis (Performance) - with external assessment... (Full story …)

April 15, 2010

USTA Names Coaches for Summer Teams

Oklahoma State’s Jamea Jackson and Notre Dame’s Julia Scaringe to lead women’s team; Baylor’s Chris Brandi and Alabama’s Bo Hodge to coach the men (Full story …)

December 15, 2009

Legendary Guests at Annual ITA Convention

Legendary Guest Lineup Highlights 25th Coaches Convention (Full story …)

November 19, 2009

RSTTA Receives Sectional NJTL of the Year Award

Rodney Street Tennis and Tutoring Association best in USTA Middle States Section. (Full story …)

November 5, 2009

Sarah Taylor Named USTA Coach

Former Top 100 Professional to Work with Female Players at USTA Training Center Headquarters in Boca Raton, Fla. (Full story …)

November 3, 2009

Legends Highlight 25th Annual ITA Coaches Convention

SKILLMAN, N.J. — The 25th annual ITA Coaches Convention will take place at the Naples Grande Beach Resort in Naples, Florida, December 16-19, 2009 and will feature four legends of the game: Dennis Ralston, Jose Higueras, Emilio Sanchez and Stan... (Full story …)

September 11, 2009

Top coaches to form association

A group of ATP World Tour and WTA Tour coaches is launching a new organization to help support fellow coaches and tour trainers by offering them a full range of benefits and services, including access to various forms of insurance,... (Full story …)

August 3, 2009

Lee Tennis Sets up Permanent Quickstart Har-Tru Courts

Charlottesville, Va. — Lee Tennis Court Products (LTCP) installed the first permanent QuickStart HAR-TRU® courts, four, at the Farmington Country Club in Charlottesville, Va. As part of LTCP’s commitment to introducing tennis players of all ages to experiencing the game... (Full story …)

July 27, 2009

Mayotte Named USTA National Coach

Former Olympic Silver Medalist and NCAA Singles Champion to Work with Players at USTA Training Center Headquarters in Boca Raton, Fla. (Full story …)

July 23, 2009

USTA Announces Players and Coaches for 2009 Invacare World Team Cup

U.S. Teams to Compete in Wheelchair Tennis’ Premier International Team Competition (Full story …)

July 9, 2009

Peter Burwash International to Direct Tennis Program at Las Ventanas

Peter Burwash International (PBI) is pleased to announce it has recently signed an agreement to provide tennis management services for the renowned Las Ventanas al Paraiso, A Rosewood Resort. Often listed as one of the world’s finest hotels, Las Ventanas... (Full story …)

July 2, 2009

Three Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy Students Reach Semis of Junior Wimbledon

Three of the players left in the semis of the Boys’ Singles at Junior Wimbledon all make their home at the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy. Jordan Cox, Devin Britton, and Bernard Tomic all train at the NBTA and all three... (Full story …)

June 4, 2009

Troy Hahn Named USTA Coach

Former Florida All-American to Work with Female Players at USTA Training Center Headquarters in Boca Raton, Fla. (Full story …)

May 18, 2009

Competitiveness and Perfectionism: Common Traits of Both Athletic Performance and Disordered Eating

Timberline Knolls Offers Tips to Athletes, Parents and Coaches on how to Avoid, Detect and Understand Eating Disorders (Full story …)

May 12, 2009

Go Beyond Tennis Coaching Basics

Champaign, IL— Tennis is thriving: Over the past five years tennis participation at the high school level has increased more than 10 percent each year, and total participation is over 14.5 million in the United States alone. Written for high... (Full story …)

May 5, 2009

USPTA launches Professional Tennis Coaches Academy

Site is the industry’s newest technology for teacher education (Full story …)

April 8, 2009

Coaches Selected for USTA Men's and Women's Summer Collegiate Teams

Cal’s Amanda Augustus and Princeton’s Kathy Sell to lead women’s team; Wake Forest’s Chris Brandi and Virginia’s Tony Bresky to coach the men (Full story …)

March 11, 2009

Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy Hires Brad Gilbert to be Guest Coach

BRADENTON — IMG Academies, a division of global sports and entertainment company, IMG, announced today that they have entered into a relationship with tennis coach Brad Gilbert to be a guest coach. IMG Academies is the world’s largest, most successful... (Full story …)

February 10, 2009

USTA Player Development Hires Former Top 100 Player Hugo Armando as USTA Coach

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — The USTA announced today that Hugo Armando been hired as a USTA Coach. In this role, Armando will facilitate coaching and training programs to assist players working with USTA Player Development. He will be based at... (Full story …)

January 28, 2009

PTR SoCal Coaches Workshop Set

*Hilton Head Island, SC — *Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will hold a Coaches Workshop entitled PTR Kids Tennis, Beyond QuickStart, March 13-14, 2009, at the Rancho Las Palmas Resort in Rancho Mirage, California. The two day event, geared to those... (Full story …)

December 16, 2008

PTR to Offer High School Coaches Tract

Hilton Head Island, SC -- Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) is offering a High School Coaches Tract over President’s Weekend, February 14-16, 2009, during its International Tennis Symposium & $25,000 Championships. The annual event will be held at PTR Headquarters on... (Full story …)

November 20, 2008

Tennis Channel to Premiere Six-Part Coaching Series

Tennis Channel Academy, hosted by Tracy Austin -- Series Premiere: Sunday, Nov. 23, 7:30pm (ET) Takes an Inside Look at the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy. (Full story …)

September 16, 2008

Jose Higueras Named Director of Coaching For USTA Elite Player Development

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., September 16, 2008 -- The USTA today announced that Jose Higueras has been named Director of Coaching for USTA Elite Player Development. Higueras will oversee all of the program’s men’s and women’s coaching efforts and will work... (Full story …)

August 13, 2008

USPTA Offers High School Coaches Workshop at World Conference on Tennis

– Workshop sponsored by USTA – (Full story …)