USPTA Newsroom

USPTA and PlayYourCourt Announce Strategic Partnership to Connect Students with Certified Coaches (7/24/2024)
The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), inc. and PlayYourCourt, the leading provider of personalized tennis instruction, are proud to announce a new partnership that will prominently feature USPTA-certified racquet sports professio

USPTA Enhances Padel Certification Via Extension with Marcos del Pilar and Padelmba USA (7/17/2024)
The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), Inc. is excited to formally announce a multiyear extension of its agreement with USPTA Master Professional Marcos del Pilar, as the leading authority for Padel certification under the USPTA u

Steve Kappes Named USPTA San Diego Executive Director (6/28/2024)
The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), Inc. is excited to formally announce the appointment of Steve Kappes as the new USPTA San Diego executive director.

USPTA & SportsEdTV Team Up to Promote Racquet Sports Professionals and Sponsorship Sales (6/25/2024)
Miami-based media company to use its global online platform and marketing services to help USPTA pros boost career success and increase the value of the USPTA Brand

USPTA and PTR Unite to Support USTA's Vision for Tennis Expansion (6/18/2024)
The PTR and USPTA are thrilled to endorse the USTA's visionary goal of increasing tennis participation to 35 million players, enhancing coaching talent and expanding the number of facilities nationwide. Over the past six months, our unwavering dedica

USPTA Signs Multi-Year Deal with Padel Courts Deluxe (4/29/2024)
The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), Inc. is pleased to announce a five-year agreement with Padel Courts Deluxe. Per the agreement, Padel Courts Deluxe will serve as the Official Padel Courts of the USPTA.

USPTA Announces Provisional Accreditation by USTA (3/29/2024)
The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), Inc. is pleased to announce it has received provisional accreditation by the United States Tennis Association (USTA).

Ramona Husaru Named USPTA Chief Development Officer (3/14/2024)
The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), Inc. is excited to formally announce the promotion of Ramona Husaru to Chief Development Officer.

USPTA Extends Nyberg, Fletcher & White Promotional Products Endorsement (2/5/2024)
The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), Inc. is proud to announce a two-year endorsement extension with Nyberg, Fletcher & White Promotional Products (NFW) as the “Preferred Provider of Awards and Promotional Products” supplier of

Mike Baugh Named USPTA Florida Executive Director (12/29/2023)
The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), Inc. is excited to formally announce the appointment of Mike Baugh as the new USPTA Florida Executive Director.

Leanne Palmisano Named USPTA Intermountain Executive Director (12/28/2023)
The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), Inc. is excited to formally announce the appointment of Leanne Palmisano as the new USPTA Intermountain Executive Director.

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.