LAKE NONA, Fla., Sept. 18, 2024 - The United States Professional Tennis Association, Inc. (USPTA) is proud to name Rich Slivocka of Cave Creek, AZ. (Southwest Division), a USPTA Master Professional.
Becoming a USPTA Master Professional is the highest rating achievable by a tennis professional. Qualified applicants must hold an Elite Professional rating for 10 years, complete the required number of education hours and fulfill a broad spectrum of industry service. The Master Professional Committee makes the final decision on the review of applicants.
Slivocka has been a member since 2001 and has served as the USPTA National Board President. He also served on the Executive Committee, National Awards Committee, the Missouri Valley Division as regional-vice president and president. Slivocka has been recognized as USPTA Missouri Valley Professional of the Year in 2014, USPTA Missouri Valley Player of the Year, 2013 and more. He is the director of racquet sports at Desert Mountain Club in Scottsdale, Arizona.
About the USPTA: Founded in 1927, the USPTA is the global leader in racquet sports teaching certification and professional development. With thousands of members worldwide and 17 divisions across the United States, the USPTA teaches, certifies and assists the careers of professionals in tennis, pickleball, Padel, squash, wheelchair tennis, platform tennis and beyond. Learn more at USPTA.com.
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