Founded in 1927, the RSPA is the global leader in tennis-teacher certification and professional development and was the first USTA accredited association under the USTA Accreditation Program.
With more than 14,000 members worldwide and 17 divisions nationwide, the Association’s mission is to raise the standards of tennis-teaching professionals and coaches and to promote a greater awareness of the sport.
The RSPA offers its members more than 60 professional benefits, including on-court liability insurance, health insurance assistance, a supplemental savings plan for retirement and offers more than 200 education events a year for members to improve their teaching skills and increase their business knowledge.
The RSPA is governed nationally by a democratically elected Executive Committee and Board of Directors. The daily administration of the RSPA is overseen by the CEO at the World Headquarters in Lake Nona, Fla., just outside of Orlando. The majority of the RSPA's membership consists of Professional and Elite Professional level members who work full-time in the tennis industry. RSPA Professionals have job titles including general manager, director of tennis, assistant professional, and coach. They direct tennis businesses, develop tennis programming, oversee tennis operations, teach lessons, and coach teams at all types of facilities, such as private and commercial clubs, public tennis centers and parks, and colleges and schools.
RSPA Mission Statement
The purpose of RSPA is to champion the passion for racquet sports by developing professionals who lead with integrity, innovate in coaching and inspire a diverse and inclusive racquet community.
RSPA Vision Statement
The RSPA's vision is to elevate careers in racquet sports with a certified professional on every court, inspiring people in every sport.