RSPA Newsroom

RSPA Signs Cooperation Agreement with Women Coaching Racquet Sports (11/20/2024)
The Racquet Sports Professionals Association (RSPA) is pleased to announce an agreement with Women Coaching Racquet Sports (WCRS), previously known as Women’s Tennis and Coaching Tennis (WTCT), a non-profit promoting more women coaching racquet sport

RSPA and SwingVision Announce Partnership to Elevate the Coaching Game for Professionals (11/7/2024)
The Racquet Sports Professionals Association (RSPA) is pleased to announce a partnership with SwingVision, an AI-powered mobile app that brings pro-quality shot tracking, video analysis and line calling to any court with the use of an iPhone or iPad.

RSPA Partners with Invited Clubs (10/23/2024)
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.

Jim Stockwell Named RSPA Chief Service Officer (10/17/2024)
The Racquet Sports Professionals Association (RSPA) is excited to formally announce the promotion of Jim Stockwell to Chief Service Officer from his prior position as director of membership.

RSPA Partners with RecycleBalls for Greener Future for Racquet Sports (10/3/2024)
The Racquet Sports Professionals Association (RSPA) is pleased to announce a two-year agreement with RecycleBalls, a national nonprofit leading the charge in tennis and padel ball recycling, to promote sustainability in racquet sports.

RSPA Launches New Squash Certification (9/30/2024)
The Racquet Sports Professionals Association (RSPA) is excited to formally announce a new squash certification, available to existing RSPA coaches and, for the first time, coaches new to the RSPA.

Kendall Chitambar Presented 2024 USPTA Bob Ryland Diversity Award (9/18/2024)
The United States Professional Tennis Association, Inc. (USPTA) is proud to present the 2024 USPTA Diversity Award to Kendall Chitambar from Boulder, CO. (Intermountain).

Rob Manter Named 2024 USPTA Small Facility Manager of the Year (9/18/2024)
The United States Professional Tennis Association, Inc. (USPTA) is proud to name Rob Manter of Brunswick, ME. (New England), the 2024 USPTA Small Facility Manager of the Year.

John Ingram III Presented the USPTA George Bacso Lifetime Achievement Award (9/18/2024)
The United States Professional Tennis Association, Inc. (USPTA) is proud to present the USPTA George Bacso Lifetime Achievement Award to John Ingram III from Granbury, Texas (Texas Division).

Jim Reffkin Inducted into the USPTA Hall of Fame (9/18/2024)
The United States Professional Tennis Association, Inc. (USPTA) is proud to present the Tim Heckler USPTA Hall of Fame Award to the late Jim Reffkin, from Tucson, AZ. (Southwest Division).

Marc Knutila Named 2024 USPTA Large Facility Manager of the Year (9/18/2024)
The United States Professional Tennis Association, Inc. (USPTA) is proud to name Marc Knutila from Colorado Springs, CO. (Intermountain), the 2024 USPTA Large Facility Manager of the Year.

Bruce Lipka Named 2024 Alex Gordon Professional of the Year (9/18/2024)
The United States Professional Tennis Association, Inc. (USPTA) is proud to present the 2024 USPTA Alex Gordon Professional of the Year Award to Bruce Lipka from Rockville, Md. (Mid-Atlantic Division).

Kelly Marshall Presented the USPTA George Bacso Pickleball Coach Developer of the Year Award (9/18/2024)
The United States Professional Tennis Association, Inc. (USPTA) is proud to present the USPTA George Bacso Pickleball Coach Developer of the Year Award to Kelly Marshall from Austin, Texas.

Zachary L. Williams Presented 2024 USPTA Elevate Award (9/18/2024)
The United States Professional Tennis Association, Inc. (USPTA) is proud to present the 2024 USPTA Elevate Award to Zachary L. Williams from Corpus Christi, TX. (Texas).

Marcos Del Pilar Rivero Named 2023 USPTA Top Education Earner (9/18/2024)
The United States Professional Tennis Association, Inc. (USPTA) is proud to recognize Marcos Del Pilar Rivero of Orlando, Fla. (Florida), the 2023 USPTA Top Education Earner.

Roeland Brateanu Named 2024 USPTA Steve Wilkinson College Coach of the Year (9/18/2024)
The United States Professional Tennis Association, Inc. (USPTA) is proud to name Roeland Brateanu of Midvale, UT. (Intermountain), the 2024 USPTA Steve Wilkinson College Coach of the Year.

USPTA Names Jenny Gray Master Professional at 2024 World Conference (9/18/2024)
The United States Professional Tennis Association, Inc. (USPTA) is proud to name Jenny Gray of San Antonio, TX. (Texas Division), a USPTA Master Professional.

USPTA Names Brenda Mertz Master Professional at 2024 World Conference (9/18/2024)
The United States Professional Tennis Association, Inc. (USPTA) is proud to name Brenda Mertz of Sarasota, Fla. (Florida Division), a USPTA Master Professional.

Nestor Bernabe Presented 2024 USPTA Star Award (9/18/2024)
The United States Professional Tennis Association, Inc. (USPTA) is proud to present the 2024 USPTA Star Award to Nestor Bernabe from Providence, RI. (New England).

Peg Connor Presented 2024 USPTA Industry Excellence Award (9/18/2024)
The United States Professional Tennis Association, Inc. (USPTA) is proud to present the 2024 USPTA Industry Excellence Award to Peg Connor from Laramie, WY. (Intermountain).