the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) has been the leading organization for tennis professionals. As racquet sports have evolved since our inception in 1927 our organization has also changed to meet the diverse needs of those in the industry.
the USPTA will continue its journey as the Racquet Sports Professionals Association (RSPA). This transformation reflects our commitment to supporting professionals across all racquet sports, recognizing the diverse and dynamic nature of our industry.
As the RSPA, we're expanding our horizons to provide unparalleled career support for professionals in all areas of racquet sports. Here's what you can expect:
The transition to RSPA is more than a rebranding – it's a recommitment to our core identity:
While there may be easier paths to certification, the RSPA offers something more valuable – a lifelong partnership in your professional journey. We believe that the future of racquet sports requires more than just technical skills. It demands a holistic understanding of the industry, adaptability, and a commitment to service.
Join us as we embark on this exciting new chapter. Together, we'll shape the future of racquet sports, support each other's growth, and continue to share our love for the games that bring us together.
Welcome to the RSPA – where you can turn your passion into a pursuit.
We're excited to announce that a brand-new RSPA website is currently under construction. This new digital home will reflect our expanded mission and provide enhanced resources for all racquet sports professionals. While we put the finishing touches on our new site, this page will serve as an information hub for our transition from USPTA to RSPA. Stay tuned for the launch of our comprehensive RSPA website, where you'll find even more tools, resources, and opportunities to support your career in racquet sports.
RSPA Partners with GPTCA and the Segal Institute to Offer ATP-Certified High-Performance Coaching
ORLANDO, Fla. (May 27, 2025) — The Racquet Sports Professionals Association (RSPA) has announced an exclusive global partnership with the Global Professional Tennis Coaches Association (GPTCA) and the Segal Institute (SI) to bring world-class performance coaching to RSPA members.
This partnership will offer RSPA members access to high-performance training courses led by some of the world’s most prestigious coaches. These professionals have worked with elite players and developed methodologies that have reshaped the landscape of professional tennis. Participants will earn GPTCA diplomas certified by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), along with a suite of resources designed to help coaches understand, implement and champion high-performance training programs.
This partnership represents a major step forward in our mission to elevate coaching standards across racquet sports,” said Brian Dillman, the RSPA’s CEO. “By learning from some of the most accomplished minds in tennis and earning GPTCA ATP-certified credentials, our members will be better equipped than ever to lead, inspire and develop the next generation of high-performance athletes.
“This will give us all the opportunities to share top-quality information with RSPA coaches, members and everyone who wants to grow into high performance tennis coaches. We are very glad to work together on this,” said Alberto Castellani, the GPTCA’s president.
“Education is the most powerful way to unlocks potential, create growth, and to empower each one in tennis!” said Fernando Segal, director of this high-performance project and Segal Institute CEO. “We are helping transform the coaching process to something much better, more effective and inspirational to provide everyone participating in our courses the resources to create impacts in tennis.”
About the RSPA The Racquet Sports Professionals Association (RSPA), formerly the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), is the leading trade organization for racquet sports professionals. Since 1927, the RSPA has grown to support the diverse needs of the racquet sports industry, including tennis, pickleball, padel, squash and platform tennis. With more than 14,000 members worldwide and 17 divisions across the country, the RSPA offers career advancement support, certification and development opportunities, from coaching to club management, executive development to sales and marketing and beyond. Our mission is to champion the passion of racquet sports by developing professionals who lead with integrity, innovate in coaching and inspire a diverse and inclusive racquet sports community. Learn more at RSPA.net.
About the Global Professional Tennis Coaches Association (GPTCA)
The Global Professional Tennis Coaches Association (GPTCA) is the international leading organization dedicated to educating, training, and assisting professional tennis coaches who wish to evolve at the ATP World Tour level or want to have a successful career also in women’s pro tennis. GPTCA with the partnership with the ATP World Tour, is the only association which offer ATP Certified Courses.
About the Segal Institute (SI)
The Segal Institute (SI) is worldwide renowned Tennis LAB, and first organization focused mainly in to create designing, strategies, projects, and programs to increase the level of tennis development with better coaching processes around the globe. SI’s purpose is to create more awareness, knowledge about how to create growth in coaching and sustainable development in our sport. Segal Institute is the offcial entity to develop this project with agreement with GPTCA Board. Segal Institute promotes and performs the courses and implements and follows the rules of the agreement between GPTCA and ATP.
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Media Contact:
Collin Brazan RSPA Director of Marketing Collin.Brazan@rspa.net 407-634-3061