USPTA Newsroom

USPTA Welcomes Brian Dillman as New Chief Executive Officer (11/28/2023)
The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), Inc. is thrilled to announce the appointment of Brian Dillman as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Dillman will replace John Embree, who announced in April his intention to retire from t

Kelly Marshall Awarded 2023 USPTA Industry Excellence Award and Named Master Professional at 2023 Wo (10/27/2023)
The United States Professional Tennis Association, Inc. (USPTA) is proud to present the 2023 USPTA Industry Excellence Award to Kelly Marshall of Austin, Texas (Texas Division), and name her a USPTA Master Professional.

USPTA Names Marcos del Pilar Rivero Master Professional at 2023 World Conference (10/26/2023)
The United States Professional Tennis Association, Inc. (USPTA) is proud to name Marcos del Pilar Rivero of Orlando, Fla. (Florida Division), a USPTA Master Professional.

USPTA Names Jose Pastrello Master Professional at 2023 World Conference (10/24/2023)
The United States Professional Tennis Association, Inc. (USPTA) is proud to name Jose Pastrello of Naples, Fla. (Florida Division), a USPTA Master Professional.

Jim Amick Presented 2023 USPTA Bob Ryland Diversity Award (10/23/2023)
The United States Professional Tennis Association, Inc. (USPTA) is proud to present the 2023 USPTA Bob Ryland Diversity Award to Jim Amick from New Philadelphia, Ohio (Midwest Division).

Gonzo Garcia Presented 2023 USTA USPTA Community Service Award (10/20/2023)
The United States Professional Tennis Association, Inc. (USPTA) is proud to present the 2023 USTA/USPTA Community Service Award to Gonzo Garcia of Boulder, Colo. (Intermountain Division).

Don Emery Named 2023 USPTA Large Facility Manager of the Year (10/19/2023)
The United States Professional Tennis Association, Inc. (USPTA) is proud to name Don Emery from Naples, Fla. (Florida Division), the 2023 USPTA Large Facility Manager of the Year.

Dominique Lemperle Named USPTA 2023 George Bacso Coach Developer of the Year (10/18/2023)
The United States Professional Tennis Association, Inc. (USPTA) is proud to name Dominique Lemperle of Naples, Fla. (Florida Division), the 2023 USPTA George Bacso Coach Developer of the Year.

Chad Berryhill Named 2023 USPTA Steve Wilkinson College Coach of the Year (10/17/2023)
The United States Professional Tennis Association, Inc. (USPTA) is proud to name Chad Berryhill of San Antonio, Fla. (Florida Division), the 2023 USPTA Steve Wilkinson College Coach of the Year.

Bruce Lipka Named 2023 USPTA Tim Gullikson Touring Coach of the Year (10/16/2023)
The United States Professional Tennis Association, Inc. (USPTA) is proud to present the 2023 USPTA Tim Gullikson Touring Coach of the Year to USPTA Master Professional Bruce Lipka of Rockville, Md. (Mid-Atlantic Division).

Billy Kim Presented 2023 USPTA Elevate Award (10/13/2023)
The United States Professional Tennis Association, Inc. (USPTA) is proud to present the 2023 USPTA Elevate Award to Billy Kim of Los Angeles, Calif. (SoCal Division).

Bill Fletcher Named 2023 USPTA Small Facility Manager of the Year (10/12/2023)
The United States Professional Tennis Association, Inc. (USPTA) is proud to name Bill Fletcher of Salem, Ore. (Pacific Northwest Division), the 2023 USPTA Small Facility Manager of the Year.

Dave Porter Presented the USPTA George Bacso Lifetime Achievement Award (10/11/2023)
The United States Professional Tennis Association, Inc. (USPTA) is proud to present the George Bacso Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Dave Porter from Provo, Utah (Intermountain Division).

Simon Paek Awarded 2023 USPTA Alex Gordon Professional of the Year (10/9/2023)
The United States Professional Tennis Association, Inc. (USPTA) is proud to present the 2023 USPTA Alex Gordon Professional of the Year Award to Simon Paek from Fullerton, Calif., (Southern California Division).

Chris Evert Inducted to the USPTA Hall of Fame (10/5/2023)
The United States Professional Tennis Association, Inc. (USPTA) is proud to present the Tim Heckler USPTA Hall of Fame Award to Chris Evert, from Boca Raton, Fla. (Florida Division).

Kirk Anderson Inducted to the USPTA Hall of Fame (10/4/2023)
The United States Professional Tennis Association, Inc. (USPTA) is proud to present the USPTA Tim Heckler Hall of Fame Award to Kirk Anderson from West Linn, Ore., (Pacific Northwest Division).

USPTA Signs Multi-Year Pickleball Deal with Selkirk Sport (8/24/2023)
The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), Inc. is pleased to announce a three-year agreement with Selkirk Sport. Per the agreement, Selkirk Sport will serve as the Official Pickleball Ball and the Official Pickleball Net of the USPTA

USPTA Extends Playmate Agreement in Tennis and Adds Pickleball (8/3/2023)
The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), Inc. announces it will extend its agreement with Playmate Tennis Machines for three years.

USPTA CEO Search Now Underway (7/24/2023)
The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), Inc. announces it is seeking its next Chief Executive Officer.

USPTA Partners with Three University PTM Programs (6/6/2023)
The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), Inc. is pleased to announce partnerships with the professional tennis management (PTM) programs at Ferris State University, Hope College and Methodist University.