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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.

Jay Gooding Named 2022 USPTA Tim Gullikson Touring Coach of the Year (10/27/2022)
LAKE NONA, Fla. – The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) is proud to present the 2022 USPTA Tim Gullikson Touring Coach of the Year to Jay Gooding of Orlando, FL (Florida Division).

Michael Friedman Named 2022 USPTA Top Education Earner (10/26/2022)
LAKE NONA, Fla. – The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) is proud to recognize Michael Friedman of Highland Park, IL (Midwest Division) as the 2022 USPTA Top Education Earner.

Anne Davis Presented 2022 USTA/USPTA Community Service Award (10/25/2022)
LAKE NONA, Fla. – The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) is proud to present the 2022 USTA/USPTA Community Service Award to Anne Davis of Tallahassee, FL (Florida Division).

USPTA and Wilson Sporting Goods Co. To Part Ways Following Multi-Year Deal (10/24/2022)
The United States Professional Tennis Association, Inc. (USPTA), regrets to announce that after seven years, Wilson Sporting Goods has made the decision to move away from its endorsement partnership with the USPTA. Wilson has been the official equipm

Sally Frame Named 2022 Laurie Martin High School Coach of the Year (10/24/2022)
LAKE NONA, Fla. – The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) is proud to name Sally Frame from Richardson, TX (Texas Division) the 2022 Laurie Martin High School Coach of the Year

Simon Paek Named USPTA 2022 Coach Developer of the Year (10/21/2022)
LAKE NONA, Fla. – The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) is proud to name Simon Paek of Mission Viejo, CA (Southern California Division) the 2022 USPTA George Bacso Coach Developer of the Year.

C.J. Weber Named 2022 USPTA Steve Wilkinson College Coach of the Year (10/20/2022)
LAKE NONA, Fla. – The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) is proud to present the 2022 USPTA Steve Wilkinson College Coach of the Year to C.J. Weber of Fort Myers, FL (Florida Division).

Amy Badger Presented 2022 USPTA Industry Excellence Award (10/19/2022)
LAKE NONA, Fla. – The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) is proud to present the 2022 USPTA Industry Excellence Award to Amy Badger of Albuquerque, NM (Southwest Division).

Travis Tressler Presented 2022 USPTA Elevate Award (10/18/2022)
LAKE NONA, Fla. – The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) is proud to present the 2022 USPTA Elevate Award to Travis Tressler from Fort Walton Beach, FL (Florida Division).

Brian Dean Presented 2022 USPTA Bob Ryland Diversity Award (10/17/2022)
LAKE NONA, Fla. – The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) is proud to present the 2022 USPTA Bob Ryland Diversity Award to Brian Dean of Tipp City, OH (Midwest Division).

Alan Cutler Presented USPTA George Bacso Lifetime Achievement Award (10/14/2022)
LAKE NONA, Fla. – The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) is proud to present the George Bacso Lifetime Achievement Award to Alan Cutler from Las Vegas, NV (Intermountain Division).