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A Win for Military Families as ThanksUSA and U.S. Professional Tennis Association Partner to Provide Scholarships

5/17/2013 12:00:00 AM

ThanksUSA and the U.S. Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) are gearing up for their second annual Tennis Thanks the Troops fundraising campaign to support scholarships for the children and spouses of U.S.

USPTA’s Tennis Across America – Making a difference through tennis

5/1/2013 12:00:00 AM

Tennis is a great way to get fit and the United States Professional Tennis Association continues to take the game to new, current and former players through the Tennis Across America™ program. USPTA members across the nation are offering free tennis clinics.

Minnesota’s Tony Larson is four-time defending champion at USPTA Indoor Championships

4/25/2013 12:00:00 AM

Tony Larson of Blaine, Minn., defended his men’s open title for the fourth year in a row at the $3,850 United States Professional Tennis Association Indoor Championships held April 19-21, at Life Time Fitness Fridley Club in Fridley, Minn., by defeating Avery Ticer of Minneapolis, 6-1, 6-4. He later went on to win the mixed open doubles title by teaming up with Marina McCollom of West Des Moines, Iowa.

USPTA World Conference heads to Orlando, Fla., in September

4/22/2013 12:00:00 AM

The United States Professional Tennis Association’s World Conference will be held Sept. 23-27 at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando, Fla.

USPTA partners with Rezilient Direct to offer members supplemental health benefits

4/15/2013 8:30:00 AM

The United States Professional Tennis Association announced the start of a partnership with Rezilient Direct Corporation, giving USPTA-certified members the opportunity to purchase additional health coverage. Rezilient Direct, which is based in Austin, Texas, is one the first companies to offer supplemental health benefits directly online to the consumer.

Florida’s Paulo Barros and Suzanne Siegler win singles titles at the USPTA Clay Court Championships

3/27/2013 12:00:00 AM

Paulo Barros of Orlando, Fla., defended his men’s open title after defeating Tye Myers of Naples, Fla., 6-4, 7-5, at the $7,500 United States Professional Tennis Association Clay Court Championships Sunday at the BallenIsles Country Club in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Suzanne Siegler of Boca Raton, Fla., won the women’s open title by going undefeated in round-robin play.

USPTA and ThanksUSA continue campaign to Thank the Troops

3/25/2013 12:00:00 AM

As part of “Tennis Thanks the Troops,” the United States Professional Tennis Association and ThanksUSA will continue to team up to encourage USPTA professionals to fund scholarships for the families of military men and women.

The nationwide campaign which was launched in 2012, has the support of Men’s Doubles Champions and No.

USPTA kicks off 2013 national tournament series

2/20/2013 12:00:00 AM

In 2013 the United States Professional Tennis Association will continue to offer its members national tournaments on several court surfaces as part of the USPTA National Surface Championship Series. USPTA members will have the opportunity to test their playing skills in competition and earn prize money at each event.

USPTA accepting nominations for annual awards

2/19/2013 12:00:00 AM

The United States Professional Tennis Association is now accepting nominations for its 2013 National Awards Program. As the leader in tennis-teacher education and certification, each year the USPTA honors members who are committed to excellence as tennis teachers and as ambassadors using tennis to impact people and communities.

On the air with John Embree

2/18/2013 12:00:00 AM

USPTA CEO John Embree shared his thoughts on tennis and his vision for the USPTA with Andy Zodin on Mile High Sports' Sunday night Sports Zone and with the Dave "KOZ" Kozlowski for Tennis Channel.com. Listen to both interviews here.

USPTA mourns the death of former CEO Tim Heckler

2/4/2013 12:00:00 AM

Tim Heckler, former chief executive officer of the United States Professional Tennis Association, passed away Feb. 4 in Houston after suffering a heart attack.

USPTA holds open houses to connect Tennis on Campus participants with USPTA conventions and career opportunities in the sport

1/22/2013 12:00:00 AM

The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) and the United States Tennis Association (USTA) have partnered to host open houses that connect USTA Tennis on Campus (TOC) participants with exciting career opportunities as tennis-teaching professionals. The program will officially kick off in January during the USPTA Northern, Southwest, California and Hawaii division conventions.

USPTA Competitive Player Development Conference to take place in New Jersey in February

1/20/2013 12:00:00 AM

The United States Professional Tennis Association Competitive Player Development Conference will take place at MTC at Quest Tennis in Mahwah, N.J., Feb. 13-15.

USPTA Competitive Player Development Conference held in Florida at the Academia Sánchez-Casal

12/11/2012 12:00:00 AM

The United States Professional Tennis Association Competitive Player Development Conference was held at the Academia Sánchez-Casal in Naples, Fla., Dec. 7-9.

USPTA show, “Playing in the Front Court,” premieres on the Tennis Channel

11/19/2012 12:00:00 AM

"On Court with USPTA" is the cable TV show produced by the United States Professional Tennis Association. In this episode USPTA Master Professional Feisal Hassan covers everything viewers need to know about playing in the front court.

USPTA show, “Secrets to Better Doubles,” premieres on the Tennis Channel

11/13/2012 12:00:00 AM

"On Court with USPTA" is the cable TV show produced by the United States Professional Tennis Association. In this episode USPTA Master Professional Jorge Capestany reveals several tactical secrets that can be utilized when playing a doubles match.

USPTA leads effort to help tennis-teaching professionals affected by Hurricane Sandy

11/12/2012 12:00:00 AM

The United States Professional Tennis Association is launching a national campaign to assist its member tennis-teaching professionals and their families who were displaced by Hurricane Sandy. Many are dealing with damage to/loss of their facilities and homes.

USPTA show, “10 and Under Tennis: Developing Players on the Orange Court,” premieres on the Tennis Channel

11/6/2012 12:00:00 AM

"On Court with USPTA" is the cable TV show produced by the United States Professional Tennis Association. In this episode USPTA Professional and USTA Director of Youth Play and Competition, Craig Jones, shows viewers how to teach physical and technical skills to kids 10 and under on the 60-foot court with the orange ball.

USPTA show, “10 and Under Tennis: Developing Players on the Red Court,” premieres on the Tennis Channel

11/2/2012 12:00:00 AM

"On Court with USPTA" is the cable TV show produced by the United States Professional Tennis Association. In this episode USPTA Professional and USTA Director of Youth Play and Competition, Craig Jones, shows viewers how to use the red ball on the 36-foot court to teach kids as part of 10 and Under Tennis.

USPTA 10 and Under Tennis Conference takes place in Houston this weekend

11/1/2012 12:00:00 AM

The United States Professional Tennis Association 10 and Under Tennis Conference will take place at The Downtown Club at The Met, Houston, Texas, from November 9-10. The conference is an opportunity to hear some of the industry's leading experts speak on 10 and Under Tennis.

Florida’s Adrians Zguns and Texas’ Ristine Olson capture singles titles for second year in a row at the USPTA Hard Court Championships

10/23/2012 12:00:00 AM

Adrians Zguns of Orlando, Fla., defended his men's open title after defeating Piotr Banas of Lafayette, La., 7-6, 6-0 at the $13,000 United States Professional Tennis Association Hard Court Championships Oct. 21 at the Hollytree Country Club in Tyler, Texas.

USPTA raises more than $7, 500 during Lessons for Life silent auction

10/5/2012 12:00:00 AM

The United States Professional Tennis Association raised $7,582 from its silent auction held at the USPTA's Tennis Buying Show during the World Conference on Tennis from Sept. 16-21, at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa in Monterey, Calif.

USPTA names John Embree as new CEO/Executive Director

9/25/2012 12:00:00 AM

The United States Professional Tennis Association Board of Directors and Search Committee has hired industry veteran John Embree as the new CEO/Executive Director. Embree will take the administrative reigns from Tim Heckler, who will retire at the end of the year, after 30 years in the position.

Doris Hart and Francisco “Pancho” Segura inducted into USPTA’s Hall of Fame

9/25/2012 12:00:00 AM

Doris Hart and Francisco "Pancho" Segura were inducted into the USPTA Hall of Fame during its annual awards breakfast, Sept. 19 at the USPTA World Conference on Tennis held at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa in Monterey, Calif.

USPTA member William Phillips receives top education credit earner honors

9/24/2012 12:00:00 AM

During its annual awards breakfast, Sept. 19 at the USPTA World Conference on Tennis held at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa in Monterey, Calif., the United States Professional Tennis Association recognized those members who make education a priority.