Supporting our High School State Championships

by John Frausto, USPTA Elite Professional

I recently had the opportunity to attend the 2023 Wisconsin High School Boy's State Tournament in Madison, WI in June Attending the state high school tournament offers many benefits and should be considered by all USPTA professionals Here are four reasons USPTA Professionals should attend their state's high school tournaments

1 You get to support your students and their families at the tournament. It means a lot to your students and parents that you attend their matches and lend support; you are practically family to them.

2 You get to network with other coaches and pros We are all very busy and the only time we may get to see these coaches and pros is at these events Who knows what these networking opportunities can lead to in the future

3 It gives you time to decompress and get off the court We are aware of the importance to get away from the teaching court We all got into this industry because we love the game. There is nothing better than watching tennis in this high energy environment and recharging our own batteries.

4 One day it can be a family affair Our son and I have been going to the high school tournament since he was in elementary school. This year as a freshman he and his partner qualified for the tournament

What a great experience and something we could all share as a family!