USPTA Names New Lead Platform Tennis Coach Developer
LAKE NONA, FL, January 20, 2023 — With the growth of Platform Tennis over the past several
years, especially coming out of COVID, the USPTA recognizes the need to keep up
with that surge in interest by certifying USPTA professionals in Platform
Tennis. Michael Cochrane has agreed to serve as the new lead Coach Developer
for USPTA Platform Tennis.
In this new role, he will be coordinating Platform Tennis
certifications throughout USPTA divisions where Platform Tennis is vibrant and
where the Association has other Platform Tennis testers/CDs in place to deliver
these certification exams. In those areas where the USPTA does not have a CD in
place, Mike will conduct certifications for those that need USPTA Platform
Tennis certification. As he travels the country to play in various Platform
Tennis events, he will add on to his trip to conduct a certification day in
that market.
Mike has been one of the most influential platform tennis
players and teaching professionals in the sport for the last 30+ years. He won
the APTA Men’s Open National Championships in 2007 and was a finalist two
prior. Not only has he served on the APTA Board of Directors for two years
(2006-2008), but he also co-founded the Master Athletics/Viking Academy over 25
years ago, has been the Director of Platform Tennis at such reputable clubs as
the Country Club at Fairfield, Brooklawn Country Club and is currently at the
Saucon Valley Country Club in Bethlehem, PA.
“Mike knows anyone and everyone in the game today. There is
no one better to represent our association in the Platform Tennis community
than Michael Cochrane,” said John Embree, USPTA CEO. “I have total confidence
in his ability to make a huge difference in USPTA Platform Tennis
certifications.”
“I
am extremely excited and humbled to be working with the USPTA as the Lead Coach
Developer for Platform Tennis certifications,” said Michael Cochrane. “I have
been educating players and coaches in platform tennis for over 20 years and
look forward to bringing my knowledge of the game to the USPTA, their members,
and professionals who are looking to strengthen their resume with this
sought-after discipline.”
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. 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