USPTA and Universal
Tennis expand their partnership, making Universal Tennis the Official Club
Software and Rating System of the USPTA
LAKE NONA, FL - The United States
Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) today announced it will expand its
partnership with Universal Tennis, making it the “Official Club Software and Rating
System of the USPTA.”
As part of the agreement, USPTA members
and/or their clubs that leverage the Universal Tennis application can generate revenue through various
level-based tournaments and events that make the game accessible to an
ever-widening audience. More than 14,000 USPTA members will be able to take
advantage of Universal Tennis’ digital marketplace.
Through this partnership, Universal Tennis will exhibit and
showcase its solutions at the USPTA World Conference and collaborate on
relevant education programs during the USPTA’s other
division conferences.
“Utilizing the Universal Tennis software & UTR Rating system is a fantastic tool to enhance USPTA member-held
events,” said John Embree, CEO, USPTA. “Whether you’re a pro running a top junior tournament or a USPTA
tennis teacher developing players, using the UTR Rating and analytics give
members an objective and results-based measurement of their student’s performance level.”
The vision and mission of Universal
Tennis was reimagined and enabled at the end of 2017 when a tech-savvy group of
passionate tennis and business leaders bought the company. In just a few years,
the Universal Tennis team and its collaborators are reaching, impacting, and
transforming tennis across the globe.
“Universal
Tennis is transforming tennis through its innovative tools and technologies,
empowering tennis providers globally to increase participation and generate
revenue through level-based play. The expanded partnership with the USPTA
elevates this mission even further,” said Anne Worcester, President of
Universal Tennis. “USPTA members can now use Universal Tennis to run unlimited
events with flexible formats, including Team Tennis for juniors, Adult Leagues,
and so much more.”
About Universal Tennis: The
mission of Universal Tennis is to connect and grow the sport through innovative
events, a global digital marketplace, and level-based play. Players and
providers around the world unlock a more fun, flexible, and beneficial tennis
experience through Universal Tennis and its gold-standard UTR Rating.
About the USPTA: Founded in
1927, the USPTA is the global leader in tennis-teacher certification and
professional development. 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.
Media Contacts:
James P. Burke
Director of Marketing and
Communications
james.burke@uspta.org
407-634-3071 ext. 142
Mike Calendrillo
Public Relations Coordinator
mike.calendrillo@uspta.org
407-634-3050 ext. 114
Ben Makarenko
VP, Marketing
Universal Tennis
Bmakarenko@universaltennis.com