USPTA Inks Multi-Year Endorsement Deal with Putterman Athletics and Sports Interiors
LAKE NONA, FL, January 6, 2023 — The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), Inc. is pleased to announce a multi-year endorsement with Putterman Athletics and Sports Interiors as the Official Indoor Court Fabrics and Lighting System Supplier of the USPTA.
Since 1920, Putterman Athletics has been an American manufacturer of quality athletic and industrial products and has set industry standards in the athletics trade. Over time, they have become widely acknowledged for creating innovative solutions for the athletic market and are one of the largest suppliers of tennis equipment, outfitting everyone from backyard enthusiasts and private clubs to internationally watched tournaments including the US Open in New York.
Sports Interiors has helped facilities improve the indoor tennis playing experience through applications of its high-performance lighting and reflective ceiling liner system since 1992. They have over 30 years of experience working with a vast array of indoor tennis facilities from new construction to renovation. Sports Interiors is also the Official Lighting and Ceiling Liner Solution of the ITA and has its Lighting & Liner Systems at the USTA National Campus in Lake Nona, FL, the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, NY as well as at multiple player development centers across the country.
“Putterman and Sports Interiors have the best practices to ensure your indoor playing experience is of the highest quality,” said John Embree, USPTA CEO. “They are truly dedicated to promoting the growth of tennis and have been leading the tennis industry for decades.”
“Sports Interiors is thrilled to have the endorsement of the USPTA,” said Dan Van Dixhorn, Managing Partner at Sports Interiors. “It further validates our position as the premier provider of LED Lighting Solutions and Liner Systems for indoor tennis facilities. The USPTA is one of the most prestigious and influential organizations in the tennis community which makes this partnership that much more meaningful.”
“Join the thousands of facilities nationwide who have trusted us for their tennis and athletics court needs,” said Chris Allen, Putterman Athletics President. “We are very excited and honored to be the new official indoor court outfitters of the USPTA.”
About Putterman Athletics: Putterman is the choice of premier sports facilities everywhere. Putterman has been used at thousands of world class facilities like the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, the Chelsea Piers Sports Complex’s, Life Time Fitness, Midtown Athletic Clubs, the USTA National Campus and The US Open Pickleball Championships. Not to mention, many top colleges and universities across North America and around the globe. Putterman is the only supplier to have in-house capabilities to design, engineer, manufacture and install indoor court systems to meet your specific needs. Learn more at puttermanathletics.com.
About Sports Interiors: With 30 years of experience owning, managing and helping athletic facilities, we understand the challenges of maintaining a successful sports club and as trusted professionals with hundreds of custom Lighting and Liner System implementations, we aim to deliver outstanding results with a focus on innovation, performance, and customization. With your goals, budget, and convenience in mind, we conduct an efficient implementation, that is cost-effective, and allows for minimal disruption to day-to-day operations while installing proven Systems that will last for years. Learn more at sportsinteriors.com.
About the USPTA: Founded in 1927, the USPTA is the global leader in tennis-teacher certification and professionaldevelopment.Withmorethan14,000membersworldwideand17divisionsnationwide,the Association's mission is to raise the standards of tennis-teaching professionals and coaches and to promote a greater awareness of the sport. Learn more at USPTA.com.
Media Contacts:
Marisa Lampe
USPTA, Director of Marketing & Communications
marisa.lampe@uspta.org
407-634-3071
Madison Faulkner
USPTA, Public Relations
madison.faulkner@uspta.org
407-634-3061