USPTA Newsroom

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.

USPTA CEO Announces Retirement (4/19/2023)
John Embree, chief executive officer of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), Inc., has announced his retirement, planned to go in effect at the end of 2023.

USPTA Announces a National Day of Giving (4/19/2023)
The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), Inc. is pleased to announce the establishment of the USPTA National Day of Giving, from May 19-21, to raise money in support of the USPTA’s efforts to grow the game of tennis in underserved c

USPTA Strikes Expanded Partnership with Tennis Warehouse to Include Equipment (2/21/2023)
The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), Inc. is pleased to announce an expanded multi-year endorsement with Tennis Warehouse as the new Official Equipment Supplier of the USPTA.

USPTA Signs Multi-Year, Non-Exclusive Endorsement Deal with RacquetDesk and CourtReserve (2/14/2023)
The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), Inc. is pleased to announce a multi-year endorsement with both CourtReserve and RacquetDesk, as the Official Software Services Providers of the USPTA.

USPTA Signs Endorsement Deal with SES Lighting (2/6/2023)
The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), Inc. is pleased to announce a multi-year endorsement with SES Lighting as the Official Outdoor Lighting System of the USPTA.

USPTA Expands Partnership with WTCA (2/3/2023)
The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), Inc. has expanded their partnership with the Women’s Tennis Coaching Association (WTCA).

USPTA Acquires Multi-Year Endorsement Deal with Dunlop (2/2/2023)
The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), Inc. is pleased to announce a multi-year endorsement with Dunlop as the Official Tennis Ball of the USPTA.

USPTA Names New Lead Platform Tennis Coach Developer (1/20/2023)
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

USPTA Announces Multi-Year Endorsement Deal with LaceClips (1/11/2023)
The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), Inc. is pleased to announce a multi-year endorsement with athletic performance tracking company LaceClips as the Official Footwear Wearable Technology Device of the USPTA.

USPTA Inks Multi-Year Endorsement with Putterman Athletics and Sports Interiors (1/6/2023)
The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), Inc. is pleased to announce a multi-year endorsement with Putterman Athletics and Sports Interiors as the Official Indoor Court Fabrics and Lighting System Supplier of the USPTA.

USPTA Signs Multi-Year Endorsement Deal with LEORÊVER (1/4/2023)
The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), Inc. is pleased to announce a multi-year endorsement with LEORÊVER, the Official Compression Wear of the USPTA.

USPTA Names New Master Professional at 2022 World Conference (11/3/2022)
LAKE NONA, Fla. – The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) is proud to name Kyle LaCroix of Delray Beach, FL (Florida Division), a USPTA Master Professional.

Scott Potter Presented 2022 USPTA Star Award (11/2/2022)
LAKE NONA, Fla. – The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) is proud to present the 2022 USPTA Star Award to Scott Potter from Missoula, MT (Intermountain Division).

Leslie Banks Presented 2022 USPTA Star Award (11/1/2022)
LAKE NONA, Fla. – The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) is proud to present the 2022 USPTA Star Award to Leslie Banks from Phoenix, AZ (Southwest Division).

Chris Bowen Named 2022 USPTA Small Facility Manager of the Year (10/31/2022)
LAKE NONA, Fla. – The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) is proud to name Chris Bowen from Austin, TX, the 2022 USPTA Small Facility Manager of the Year.

Hagen Cleek Named 2022 USPTA Large Facility Manager of the Year (10/28/2022)
LAKE NONA, Fla. – The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) is proud to name Hagen Cleek from San Antonio, TX, the 2022 USPTA Large Facility Manager of the Year.