LAKE NONA, FL, Aug. 9, 2024 — The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), inc. and Break the Love (BTL), an online platform that helps players discover and book group-based recreational tennis activities from highly curated coaches, are proud to announce a new deal that will run through 2026.
The partnership between the USPTA and Break the Love provides educational resources for teaching professionals in each organization. USPTA members will have access to the Break the Love Learning Center, and Break the Love coaches will have access to TennisResources.com.
“We are very excited about our new partnership with Break the Love, a platform our members can use to promote their programs and play opportunities. Our membership must embrace new technology platforms to grow and scale their businesses, thus many of our new partners are technology platforms aimed at business. BTL is a great new partner and will be a great addition to our members' toolboxes,” said USPTA CEO Brian Dillman.
Break the Love, the leading racquet sports booking platform, takes care of all the planning, booking and joining a racquet club usually requires. It offers group lessons via its teaching professionals for players of all levels. Break the Love offers racquet sports players the flexibility of purchasing a one-off class or competition, along with passes for those who want to commit to their club long-term. Break the Love also helps players find courts, from parks and clubs to the mountains and beyond.
“Partnering with the United States Professional Tennis Association allows us to provide our community access to top-tier coaches, while also supporting these coaches in growing their businesses," said Trisha Goyal, founder and CEO of Break Sports, Inc. "This partnership elevates our users' skills and fuels the passion for the sport that these coaches bring. The USPTA's dedication to excellence and education perfectly aligns with our mission to make tennis accessible to everyone."
About Break the Love: Break Sports Inc. is the parent company of community-based sports booking platforms, Break the Love and Break the Birdie, which break down the most common barriers to playing recreational sports across pickleball, tennis, and golf—including difficulty in finding a place to play, difficulty in finding other players, and the high cost of learning. Through both online platforms, users can find places to play and people to play with, which, in turn, helps property owners monetize their spaces more effectively. Visit www.breaksports.com | Follow on Instagram: @breakthelove @breakthebirdie
About the USPTA: Founded in 1927, the USPTA is the global leader in racquet sports teacher certification and professional development. With more than 14,000 members worldwide and 17 divisions nationwide, the Association's mission is to raise the standards of tennis-teaching professionals and coaches and promote greater awareness of the sport. Learn more at USPTA.com.
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