LAKE NONA, Fla., Sept. 18, 2024 - The United States Professional Tennis Association, Inc. (USPTA) is proud to name Stewart Russell of Cumming, GA. (Southern 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.
Russell has been a USPTA Elite Professional for more than 15 years. He is a Universal Tennis Academy partner and has been a member of the USTA National Junior Development coaching staff for 12 years. He is also a USTA National junior player development coach who participates in regional and national events hosted by the USTA. Previously, he was the head men’s tennis coach at Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia for five years.
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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