USPTA Newsroom

USPTA Teams Up with Tennis Warehouse (11/19/2021)
The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), Inc. is pleased to announce a multi-year endorsement with Tennis Warehouse, as the “Official Footwear and Apparel Supplier” of the USPTA starting December 1, 2021. Tennis Warehouse, the worl

New Improved USPTA Pickleball Certification (11/11/2021)
The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), Inc. partners with the International Federation of Pickleball Academy (IFP Academy) to offer a new and improved USPTA Pickleball Certification.

JPTA and USPTA Extend Working Agreement (11/3/2021)
JPTA and USPTA Sign Three Year Agreement Extending a Nearly 40-Year Working Relationship.

Mark Centrella Named USPTA 2021 Tester of the Year (10/7/2021)
The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) is proud to name Mark Centrella of Wilmington, DE (Midwest Division), the 2021 USPTA Tester of the Year.

Christine Macur Presented 2021 USPTA Bob Ryland Diversity Award (10/7/2021)
The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) is proud to present the 2021 USPTA Bob Ryland Diversity Award to Christine Macur from Bridgewater, NJ (Middle States Division).

Stan Smith Inducted into the USPTA Hall of Fame 2021 (10/7/2021)
The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) is proud to present the Tim Heckler USPTA Hall of Fame Award to Stan Smith of Hilton Head, SC (Southern Division).

Peter Dauphinee Presented 2021 USPTA Industry Excellence Award (10/7/2021)
The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) is proud to present the 2021 USPTA Industry Excellence Award to Peter Dauphinee of Arcata, CA (NorCal Division).

Ken DeHart Presented USPTA George Bacso Lifetime Achievement Award (10/7/2021)
LAKE NONA, Fla. – The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) is proud to present the George Bacso Lifetime Achievement Award to Ken DeHart of Portola, CA (NorCal Division).

Jimmy Borendame Named 2021 USPTA Steve Wilkinson College Coach of the Year (10/7/2021)
The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) is proud to name Jimmy Borendame from Murfreesboro, TN (Southern Division), the 2021 USPTA Steve Wilkinson College Coach of the Year.

Caitlyn Segraves Presented 2021 USPTA Star Award (10/7/2021)
The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) is proud to present the 2021 USPTA Star Award to Caitlyn Sagraves from Edmond, OK (Missouri Valley Division).

Rita Gladstone Presented 2021 USPTA Star Award (10/7/2021)
The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) is proud to present the 2021 USPTA Star Award to Rita Gladstone from Orlando, FL (Florida Division).

Brian Darlak Named 2021 USPTA Small Facility Manager of the Year (10/7/2021)
The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) is proud to name Brian Darlak the 2021 USPTA Small Facility Manager of the Year.

Hunter Gallaway Named 2021 USPTA Large Facility Manager of the Year (10/7/2021)
The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) is proud to name Hunter Gallaway of Concord, CA (Northern California Division), the 2021 USPTA Large Facility Manager of the Year.

Trish Faulkner Inducted into the USPTA Hall of Fame 2021 (10/7/2021)
The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) is proud to present the Tim Heckler USPTA Hall of Fame Award to Trish Faulkner, Palm Beach, FL (Florida Division).

Kevin Pope Presented 2021 USPTA Lessons for Life Award (10/7/2021)
The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) is proud to present the 2021 USPTA Lessons for Life™ Award to Kevin Pope of Livermore, CA (Northern California Division).

Amanda Shaw Presented 2021 USTA USPTA Community Service Award (10/7/2021)
The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) is proud to present Amanda Shaw of Dallas, TX (Texas Division) with the 2021 USTA/USPTA. Community Service Award.

Lane Evans Wins 2021 Alex Gordon Professional of the Year Award (10/7/2021)
The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) is proud to present the 2021 USPTA Alex Gordon Professional of the Year Award to Lane Evans of Norman, OK (Missouri Valley Division).

John Wilkerson Inducted into USPTA Hall of Fame 2021 (10/7/2021)
The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) is proud to present the Tim Heckler USPTA Hall of Fame Award to John Wilkerson of Houston, TX (Texas Division).

Ryan Knarr Named 2021 USPTA High School Coach of the Year (10/7/2021)
The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) is proud to name Ryan Knarr of Robesonia, PA (Middle States Division) the 2021 USPTA High School Coach of the Year.

Michael Friedman Named 2020 USPTA Top Education Earner (10/7/2021)
The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) is proud to recognize Michael Friedman of Highland Park, Ill. (Midwest Division), for earning 874 Continuing Education Units, the most by any member in 2020.