TUFFY® WORLD-CLASS WINDSCREENS

Our patented windscreens are tear-proof, feature superior sun/UV resistance, and are an ideal choice for anywhere you need a visual barrier. This product is perfect for use on tennis courts in a variety of venues, ranging from high school and collegiate courts to resorts and residential communities.

Whether you need a simple background to increase visibility, reduce visual distractions, and eliminate unwanted onlookers, or want to make a screen “pop” with your design via our CHROMA-BOND world-class printing — we have your windscreen solution.

Dillon Chustz, Director of Membership

Every coach has a unique professional journey. From the moment they first pick up a racquet to their last lesson as a pro, the topography of that journey often includes highs, lows, and diversions that lead them away from the sport and back many times throughout their career. This transient quality is what makes the job of a tennis pro so accessible for aspiring coaches of all ages. For USPTA Pro Trishna Patel of Ormond Beach, the game of tennis has sent her across the globe, given her an impressive university and corporate legacy, and provided her with the tools to shape the lives of many tennis players in Central Florida.

As a preteen, Trishna traveled from Mumbai, India to Bradenton, Florida for a two-week training camp at the late Nick Bollettieri’s tennis academy, now known as IMG Tennis. Her talent was quickly recognized by Bollettieri’s staff, leading to an invitation to train there full-time on a full academic scholarship. There, Trishna honed the skills that would garner a host of offers from nearly every college team in the state of Florida. “There were offers to play for big college teams, but I had my sights set on an Ivy League education,” Trishna recently told me. This is a pivotal moment for many junior players, as they decide the first major direction for their careers. For Trishna, the decision was clear. “Education is of the utmost importance in my culture,” she said. Once the applications were sent and the scouting was complete, Trishna found herself playing varsity tennis for Brown University. At Brown, she broke records for single season combined wins in singles and doubles, leading the Bears to a 7-0 Ivy League record in 1997, all while earning a degree in Economics.

Post-grad life put a pause in Trishna’s tennis career, landing her a job working in New York City as an investment banker. “I stayed involved in the tennis scene in the city, but only on the recreational level,” Trishna informed me. “It was a great way to connect with other former collegiate players.” It wasn’t until after she and her then wife moved down to Florida with their son that Trishna considered switching gears and coaching professionally. She said, “I took it upon myself to get my USPTA certification. It had been a while since I was in a coach’s mindset, so I wanted to be up to date on the most modern coaching techniques. I learned so much from the certification process.” That’s music to our ears! Trishna began assisting with camps at Trails Racquet Club in Ormond Beach. When their Head Pro left the club, Trishna transitioned perfectly into the role. Aside from running the adult programming, she