Lake Nona, Fla. (October 23, 2024) — The Racquet Sports Professionals Association (RSPA), formerly the USPTA, is excited to partner with Invited, the largest owner and operator of private golf and country clubs and city clubs in North America. Additionally, Invited is the leader and largest operator of racquet facilities in the world with more than 800 tennis courts and 450 pickleball courts across its portfolio of clubs.
The vast network of Invited Clubs will help the RSPA upgrade the benefits, education opportunities and career development services offered to professionals to help them achieve their goals.
“At Invited, we are committed to offering our members premier facilities, top-tier racquet sports trainers and engaging programming that elevates their experience. Our partnership with the Racquet Sports Professionals Association is a natural extension of that commitment, providing even more opportunities to elevate our members’ experience. We look forward to encouraging and supporting our racquet sports professionals as they grow in their careers through the opportunities the RSPA provides,” said Jonathan Fralick, Vice President of Racquet Sports for Invited.
As part of this partnership, Invited Clubs and the RSPA will support professionals’ initiatives and goals to become the top of the industry by hosting RSPA events, developing new speakers and presenters at RSPA national conferences, divisional conferences and webinars, and promoting the RSPA verified employer program, which outlines employment benefits for the industry.
"Our partnership with Invited represents an exciting milestone for the RSPA and the racquet sports community. By aligning with the world's largest operator of racquet facilities, we can enhance educational, career development and certification opportunities for professionals across the industry. Together, we are setting a new standard for excellence and leadership in racquet sports, providing professionals with the tools and support they need to thrive and grow," said RSPA CEO Brian Dillman.
About the RSPA
The Racquet Sports Professionals Association (RSPA), formerly known as the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), is the leading trade organization for racquet sports professionals. Since 1927, the RSPA has grown to support the diverse needs of the racquet sports industry, including tennis, pickleball, padel, squash and platform tennis. With over 14,000 members worldwide and 17 divisions across the country, the RSPA offers career advancement support, certification and development opportunities, from coaching to club management, executive development to sales and marketing and beyond. Our mission is to champion the passion of racquet sports by developing professionals who lead with integrity, innovate in coaching and inspire a diverse and inclusive racquet sports community. Learn more at RSPA.net.
About Invited
Since its founding in 1957, Dallas-based Invited has operated with the central purpose of Building Relationships and Enriching Lives®. The leading owner-operator of private golf and country clubs, and city clubs in North America, Invited is relentless in its pursuit of providing extraordinary experiences, meaningful connections, shared passions, and memorable moments for its nearly 400,000 members. With approximately 20,000 peak-season employees and a portfolio of 170 owned golf and country clubs, city clubs, sports clubs, and stadium clubs in 28 states. Invited creates communities and a lifestyle through its championship golf courses, workspaces, handcrafted cuisine, resort-style pools, tennis and pickleball facilities, golf lounges, fitness centers, and robust programming.
Marquee Invited properties include Firestone Country Club (Akron, Ohio), Mission Hills Country Club (Rancho Mirage, California), The Woodlands Country Club (Houston, Texas) and The Metropolitan Club (Chicago, Illinois).
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Media Contact:
Collin Brazan
RSPA, Director of Marketing
collin.brazan@rspa.net
407-634-3061
Aislinn Leonard
RSPA, Public Relations Coordinator
aislinn.leonard@rspa.net
407-634-3071