USPTA Intermountain Newsletter Spring 2024

USPTA Intermountain Newsletter

Annual Conference

The 2024 USPTA Intermountain Annual Virtual Conference was held on February 20-22. We hosted an excellent line-up of presenters (photos below) and were thrilled to feature former ATP No 2 Tommy Haas alongside his former coach Scott Williams The USTA Intermountain and USPTA leadership gave an update on trends in our industry, and the GM panel offered insight into the relationship between the GM and Racquet facilities Cardio Tennis and Adapting Language for Young Adults were also a big hit, and Creativity Programming, Tailoring Drills to All Levels, and Longevity in Sport and Living a Life without Compromise rounded out the conference. USPTA members doing great things through tennis were recognized with awards (see page 5). View presenter bios here. Recordings of all sessions can be found on Tennisresouces.com.

Meet the USPTA Intermountain Board of Directors

KARL JONES - PRESIDENT

My passion for growing tennis was not an epiphany moment, rather a delayed experience over time It wasn’t until it became about serving others that I truly became ingrained in the fabric of this great sport I have had the distinct honor of being on the receiving end of some wonderful mentorship along my journey Now I’m so excited to play a small part in serving tennis professionals with the tools to grow their careers These tools include mentorship to younger professionals, on court education ranging from on court to management, and the ability to network and form lifelong relationships Thank you to the USPTA for providing this wonderful platform!

LAURIE LAMBERT - TREASURER

I believe that our sport needs educated people delivering the tennis experience, so I wanted to support the USPTA to help educate tennis instructors to be the best that they can be for our players!

MATT HELM - REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT

I serve on the USPTA Board because I want to strengthen and support the organization that has impacted my tennis career in such a positive and influencing way.

GINGER PHILLIPS - SECRETARY

Serving on the Intermountain Board is a privilege as I get to work with such a wonderful group of USPTA pros, learn about and participate in Intermountain USPTA happenings, communicate and share ideas and stay involved off of the tennis court.

DAN MACCANELLOVICE PRESIDENT

ANDY ZODIN - PAST PRESIDENT

Serving on the Board, for myself in particular, has been an effort to contribute to the industry in the most effective ways I know how, as this industry has given me so much. Helping Intermountain tennis continue to grow, improve, and evolve with the times has been very satisfying to be a part of. Working with the tremendous people of the USPTA and USTA during my tenure, has been the icing on the cake.

KAREN SCHOTT - VICE PRESIDENT

Giving back to a sport that has enriched my education, my career and my personal life is a privilege. I am excited to strengthen the relationships of tennis and pickleball professionals in our Division and to mentor young pros. If I can nurture the development of some dynamic young female pros, whichI feel our sport needs, I will be thrilled.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

USPTA Intermountain President Karl Jones

Dear Professionals,

I hope you all had a wonderful start to the year. So far, 2024 has seen some considerable changes for the USPTA We have a new CEO, Brian Dillman, and a new National President, Trish Faulkner At the Intermountain level, our new Executive Director, Leanne Palmisano, and myself serving as President. A special thanks to Tom Van De Hey, who served as our Executive Director, and Andy Zodin, our former President, who stepped down after many successful years serving the USPTA and its professionals. This process was not done overnight, with Tom and Andy providing training and support for both Leanne and me to provide the smoothest transition possible for our members. Thank you both so much!

Part of our 2024 Strategic Plan is to showcase a career in racquet sports as not only legitimate but rewarding and fashionable We aim to promote our industry to young, inspiring professionals through the true essence of what we do – building relationships Our division is unique in that it covers 6 states, and 629,000 square miles Getting every professional interested in attending our divisional conference provides some challenges Our virtual conference back in February aimed to serve our members, with information and personalities covering a wide range of topics from presenters, who specialize in their fields However, to serve the need for in-person interaction, we will hold events in all 6 of our districts We have a team of excellent District Presidents working on bringing people together in the spirit of community, knowledge sharing and showing young people how exciting this industry is to be part of

Already this year, Chris Painter, in Las Vegas hosted an event at Top Golf Over 40 pros and guests attended a fun event with special guest speaker, Kris Johnson, from Wilson Racquet Sports who spoke about the importance of relationships and turning a passion into a profession There have also been educational events in Idaho and upcoming events in Utah and Colorado. A shoutout must go to USPTA professional, Mike Phillips, for his diligence in providing consistent education Based at the Denver Tennis Park he has hosted events with both informative and dynamic speakers for the entire community

At the start of the year, congratulations were given to our own Marshall Carpenter Marshall was offered the position of Director of Tennis at the Congressional Country Club in Maryland It is a wonderful opportunity for Marshall and his family, we are immensely proud, and wish him all the best With Marshall’s departure from Intermountain, I am delighted to announce that Karen Schott, Director of Racquet Sports at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, has agreed to step up to the Board Taking her place as Colorado District President is Damon Gillette. I am excited to have such a talented team of people together to help serve, grow, and develop our membership

Lastly, I will be attending the USPTA Executive Committee Meetings in Orlando, Florida alongside our Regional Vice President, Matt Helm, and Executive Director, Leanne. I look forward to sharing with you a recap in our next edition of the Newsletter

It is an honor to serve you, thank you for the opportunity

USPTA Intermountain Executive Director

Leanne Palmisano

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE

I am thrilled to begin my first year as the Executive Director of the USPTA Intermountain Division I want to express my gratitude to Tom Van De Hey for his years of dedicated service, and I understand that I have some big shoes to fill

We have been incredibly busy these first few months Our 2024 Virtual Conference in February was a great success, featuring many informative and exciting sessions We were also able to recognize the award winners for their contribution to the community in 2023

Along with several in-person tennis and pickleball educational opportunities that took place in Denver, Las Vegas, and Idaho earlier this year, we are excited to announce that we will have several more events throughout the spring and summer season

The USPTA Intermountain Division is eager to connect with you If you have any news you would like to share with the division, such as job postings, promotions, tennis/pickleball tips, or upcoming events, please send the information to me at leanne palmisano@uspta org And don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay up-to-date with our latest news and events

Colorado District President

Idaho District President

USPTA Intermountain District News

I am looking forward to my new role as Colorado’s District President A new season is here and we’re excited to provide a variety of on court experiences for our community

We will be hosting a Drill Share event on April 27 at Randy Ross Tennis Center The Denver Tennis Park in Denver has hosted excellent educational opportunities that have been well attended I encourage all USPTA members to attend these types of events as a great way to connect, reconnect and network with our tennis community.

Karen Schott at the Boardmoor hosted the 4th Annual Picklebee Women’s Tournament on March 1 – 3 The tournament included a party and a trunk show by Vuori and Trelle Co and a 5.0 pickleball exhibition match (not to mention the signature cocktail called The Picklebee’s Knees)!

Spring weather has finally arrived in Idaho and with it, the start of high school tennis and USTA league play

High schools are gearing up to have their schools competing successfully in 2024. The season is almost in full swing Idaho uses tennisreporting com to report scoring results The website is a great way to stay connected to players and their respective schools. The Idaho State Tournament will be held in Boise on May 17-18.

Boise has seen an explosion in pickleball over the last few years. Two new amazing indoor facilities have recently opened: The Flying Pickle facility is state of the art and offers a whopping 18 indoor courts! S2 Pickleball just opened this month and has 9 indoor courts. Both facilities are top notch.

The Boise Swim and Racquet Club on Cole Road in Boise will host the Men's 55 and 60 Indoor National Tournament from April 11-20 Some of the best players in the country participate in it each year

The Boise Swim and Racquet Club is also renovating its exercise and kitchen areas They are also building two more indoor courts, which will bring them up to 14 indoor courts total Construction is scheduled to finish in August of this year

Montana District President

Spring is the most optimistic time of the year in Montana with our high school season having just gotten underway with several USPTA Pros directing high school programs around the state.

We are also seeing more participants in our early season tournaments and USTA League teams are forming for our summer league seasons here in Montana Our USPTA pros are hard at work coaching these teams Planning is also underway for the 14th Annual Watson Children’s Shelter Tennis Pro-Am, to be held this year September 26–29.

USPTA members, Scott Potter & Devon Sikora took 30 members from Peak Health and Wellness and others from around the state on the club’s Annual Pilgrimage to Indian Wells For five days the group took clinics, relaxed, and watched 4 days of world class tennis at Indian Wells Tennis Gardens It was great to see other fellow USPTA pros down there with their groups

USPTA Mission Statement

The purpose of USPTA shall be to elevate the standards of tennis-teaching professionals and coaches.

USPTA Vision Statement

The USPTA will be the world's leading trade association of certified tennis-teaching professionals and coaches, viewed and highly respected as an organization of knowledgeable experts and specialists, industry innovators, and as an indispensable business partner. The USPTA will deliver the highest level of educational tools and programs that enhance the livelihoods of its members, create career opportunities within the tennis industry, and promote the sport of tennis

Damon Gillette

John Armstrong

Scott Potter

USPTA Intermountain District News

On February 17, the USPTA hosted a networking event for southern Nevadan Tennis Pros Over twenty coaches attended the two-hour event in the president suite at Top Golf with great food and a great view of the Las Vegas Strip. In attendance were teaching professionals from Red Rock Country Club, Canyon Gate Country Club, The Ridges, No Quit Tennis Academy, The Sterling Club, Darling Tennis Center, All-In Tennis Academy, and Spanish Trail alongside the guest speaker, Kris Johnson Her story of perseverance then led to the discussion’s topic on customer service. It was a time as great as the view!

In the midst of pickleball's rapid growth, tennis in Utah remains vibrant and thriving Our clubs are bustling with activity, our tournaments draw enthusiastic crowds, and both youth and adults alike are embracing this wonderful sport with passion Mark your calendars for our upcoming Drill Share event on May 4, where coaches will showcase their best drills, and we're fortunate to have Karl Jones share his insights with us USPTA pros will earn educational credits, making this event both enriching and rewarding As we eagerly anticipate the arrival of spring and more opportunities for outdoor tennis, we look forward to seeing you on the courts!

The USTA PD Education department kicked off its first HP Coaching education event in 5 years at the Miami Open

A large focus of the education component was AI analytics tracking endless data points during a given point and allowing the player to watch it back to examine strengths and deficiencies.

Wyoming will be celebrating National Tennis Month this May with proclamations, library activations, family tennis festivals and free intro to tennis events taking place across the state Grants are being issued to those providers & communities offering free tennis events this May As well, Wyoming will be participating in the inaugural nationwide “Hit To Be Fit” activation on May 19th with several communities offering Cardio Tennis, Triples and Red Ball for All events on that date

Impact Team Tennis Playoffs will be held in participating high school tennis communities across the state throughout April & early May. The winners of these local playoffs will advance to the State Playoffs organized by tournament director Josh Cossitt taking place on May 18 in Cheyenne

Nevada District President Chris Painter

Utah District President Michelle Rawstrone

Wyoming District President Josh Cossitt

USPTA Intermountain Annual Award Winners

Congratulation to our winners who promote the game of tennis through their leadership, dedication, and passion for the sport we all love Award winners are recognized for their contributions during 2023

USPTA Intermountain

Elevate Award recognizes a new USPTA member, of less than 5 years, who has demonstrated commitment and initiative in growing and serving tennis.

BILLY CRAWFORD

• Head Tennis Professional (5 years) at Anthem Country Club, Henderson, NV

• Started journey as a tennis teaching professional at age 16 working with juniors

• Committed to the USPTA to make an impact on those he coaches and his ultimate goal is to be an influential coach globally

USPT ar

Award recognizes a member who has dedicated many years to volunteering. Their giving spirit has made them stars in their own communities

AMANDA PARSON-SIEGEL

• Pro and Manager - Spanish Oaks Tennis Club, Las Vegas, NV

• Coaching for 25 years

• Volunteering for 12 years making tennis accessible to everyone

• One of her initiatives is working with children with autism

USPTA Intermountain

Laurie Martin High School

Coach of the Year Award recognizes a member who has stellar results as a team coach

JOHN ARMSTRONG

• Coaches at the Boise Racquet & Swim Club, Boise, ID

• Head Boys’ and Girls’ Coach 19 years - Bishop Kelly H S

• Girls’ team went undefeated in dual team matches and won the District and State titles for the fourth consecutive year

• Boys’ Team - won Districts and placed 2nd at State

USPTA Intermountain Steve

Wilkinson College Coach of the Year Award recognizes a member who has stellar results as a team coach

ROELAND BRATEANU

• Head Men’s Coach at University of Utah

• 17th season including 7 years as an assistant

• 42-6 record, #17 in the nation, Pac-12 Regular Season Champion

• Team earned their first top 10 win over #7 Harvard. Other ranked wins over UCLA, Stanford, Cal, Arizona, Oregon, ASU, Memphis and Princeton

• Ranks 3rd all-time with 157 wins in Utah history

USPTA Intermountain Annual Award Winners

USPTA Intermountain Manager of the Year - Small Facility recognizes a USPTA member or non-member who need not be a General Manager by name but must function in the position of Manager of a facility

JOSH COSSITT

• Owner/Manager Frontier Park Tennis, Cheyenne, WY

• Increased membership by 13.5% in 2023

• Replaced old fluorescent lighting with new LED system

• Josh never turns away any juniors for financial reasons and many volunteer in programs in exchange for lessons and court time

USPTA Intermountain Manager of the Year - Large Facility recognizes a USPTA member or non-member who need not be a General Manager by name but must function in the position of Manager of a facility

MARC KNUTILA

• Owner/Manager of Springs Tennis and 9th year directing tennis for the city of Colorado Springs, CO

• Runs programs, lessons, and leagues on over 50+ courts across the city

• Marc began his career in Colorado Springs with 70 kids at one site and this number has now exploded into the hundreds

USPTA Intermountain Bob Ryland

Diversity Award recognizes a USPTA member who has demonstrated an outstanding ability to unite diverse populations within their community through tennis

KENDALL CHITAMBAR

• Founder and Director of Tennis - Rocky Mountain Tennis Center

• He has coached all levels and all ages for over 30 years

• Kendal is a Wheelchair Tennis Certified Coach, USTA National Wheelchair Committee Member for 2 years, and USTA Net Generation Junior Wheelchair Regional Provider

• Kendall has a wonderful way of making an individual comfortable in a challenging situation

USPTA Intermountain Annual Award Winners

USPTA Intermountain Industry Excellence Award recognizes teaching professionals who take both an altruistic and entrepreneurial attitude toward their jobs They use their own resources and those offered by the industry to build programs that bring tennis to more people. At the same time, they are successful in growing their tennis business.

PEG CONNOR

USTA Wyoming Executive Director

• She became USPTA Certified in the late 1980’s in Omaha where she was Director of Tennis at Oak Hills Country Club and the Assistant Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach at Creighton University

• Peg arranged USPTA National Headquarter tours for Wyoming players and coaches while attending World Team Tennis Junior Nationals, resulting in two of the attendees becoming USPTA professionals

She has impacted Wyoming with 5 newly USPTA certified professionals in 2023

USPTA Intermountain George

Bacso Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes a member who, over a career, has demonstrated exemplary achievement in seven areas, including: contributions to the USPTA and USTA; as a teaching professional, player, and coach; in education, research, and publications; and with other organizations, achievements, and contributions.

BRAD FERREIRA

Builder, owner, operator - Eagle Ridge Tennis & Swim Club, North Salt Lake, UT

Played Division 1 at Weber State University, year-end NCAA Doubles ranking #11 in 1989 Coaching for 34 years - USTA High Performance Coach, Early Developmental Lead Coach, Regional Training Camp Coach, member of the USTA Coaches Commission, ITA Coach for Zonals, Nationals, and Team Utah, and has also coached an ATP #6 ranked player

• Brad helped start “Of Love Tennis Tournament” that has donated over $1 million to Juvenile Diabetes

USPTA Intermountain Alex

Gordon Award for Professional of the Year Award recognizes a certified professional who, over a calendar year, demonstrated exemplary achievement in these seven areas: USPTA Involvement; allied organization involvement; club achievements; career development; volunteerism; coaching achievements; playing achievements.

ANDY ZODIN

Director of RacquetsColumbine Country Club in Littleton, CO

Teaching profession for 40 years

• Served as USPTA Intermountain President for 3 terms and has played a tremendous role regionally and nationally

• Instrumental in putting together, through his networking and connections, the presenter lineup for annual conferences

• Produces the podcast

Kickserveradio.com featuring tennis legend Mats Wilander & Kevin Cronin with REO Speedwagon

• Has emceed the Colorado Tennis Hall of Fame Gala 11 years

USPTA Pickleball

Professional & Coach Developer

Mark Chomko

USPTA Intermountain Pickleball

Pickleball Perspective and the USPTA

Pickleball has been around for many decades The explosive growth of pickleball in the last twenty years is unprecedented Anyone who takes a hard look at the reasons for the tremendous appeal of pickleball to new players will come away with the conclusion that pickleball is an immensely powerful economic force that is not going away anytime soon The white hot growth of pickleball is going to continue I have been a tennis professional for forty seven years When I began my pickleball career fifteen years ago, I told my colleagues in the tennis industry that we needed to figure out how we would coexist and thrive with pickleball as part of our sports community

I have always felt that both sports should be feeding each other Car dealerships compete for the same clients but are always located on the same street. Some in the tennis industry have taken an adversarial position towards pickleball The conversion of tennis courts to pickleball courts and the sound of a pickleball on a paddle are controversial subjects Like it or not, the economic opportunities and the immense popularity of the sport means these uncomfortable byproducts of pickleball are here to stay.

We can’t deny that the other professional organizations that train/certify pickleball professionals have been embracing pickleball for many more years than the USPTA. As an organization, we have some catching up to do. The good news is that some very talented USPTA professionals have been hard at work establishing a new curriculum with a great protocol and set of prerequisites that will give our certified members a higher level of status within the pickleball industry.

I have a saying, “There are over ten million pickleball players in the U S Nine million of them are currently teaching pickleball lessons ” Perhaps overstated, but the very short path to becoming a pickleball player has left us with a huge population of people who are now fair instructors, but not true professionals. Tennis never saw this huge influx of new instructors cashing in on the gold rush that is pickleball Tennis is far more difficult to master “Simple to learn” has left us with a large population of instructors who think it’s “simple to teach”

We need the people who are looking to take pickleball lessons to see the highest level USPTA pickleball professional as someone who offers a very different product than their certified neighbor down the street The first step the USPTA is going to take will be to begin offering certification courses to non USPTA members. This should be a reality by May of this year I believe that somewhere in the future, the USPTA will establish a Master Professional status

The pickleball playing public is in dire need of the ability to hire a true teaching professional with extensive teaching and playing experience Finding that level of a pickleball professional is not readily available to them at this time It is my hope that a USPTA Master Pickleball Professional certification will eventually be widely known as the gold standard of the pickleball industry

Welcome New Members

Justin Edell Parker, CO

Zachary Fohn Boise, ID

Randy Mancherian Denver, CO

Wesley Martin Littleton, CO

Michael Murdasanu Las Vegas, NV

Stefan Orton-Urbina St Hermosa Beach, CA

Matthew Puig Lakewood, CO

Victoria Rozelaar-Ferrell Aurora, CO

Tom Schultz Denver, CO

Pickleball Workshops

USPTA Pickleball Training and Certification Clinic

June 1 from 12- 4 PM at Ken

Caryl Ranch Community Center Littleton, CO

Register here

Save the Date

Padel Workshops

USPTA Pickleball and Certification at P1

May 4-5 In Las Vegas, NV

Register here

April 27: Drill Share - Denver, CO Randy Ross Tennis Center Contact damon@denvertennisclub.com

May 4: Drill Share - Salt Lake City, UT Contact Michelle Rawstrone at 801-404-3400

June 19: USPTA Pickleball Event - Third Shot Pickleball, Wheatridge, CO Contact markchomko@yahoo.com

September 15-19: USPTA World Conference - Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort and Spa-Rancho Mirage, CA

MORE... USPTA Intermountain Happenings

Denver Tennis Park Learning Community

The Denver Tennis Park Learning Community is an initiative designed to provide educational resources and opportunities for coaches in the Denver area and across Intermountain. The target audience is coaches of all levels, from existing professionals and high school coaches to school teachers, volunteers and parents Also, the hope is to recruit and train new coaches eager to get involved and make an impact In collaborating with the USTA, USPTA, PTR, High Schools, CHSAA and many other organizations, the Learning Community headed by Mike Phillips (DTP Professional and USPTA Elite/PTR Level 1 pro) has already provided 10 presentations/workshops since its inception in November of 2022.

Here is a recap of the completed events and the participation: 11/12/22 Former Boise State Tennis Coach Greg Patton 75 participants

01/16/23 Dru Eberle and Paul Wardlaw (DU Tennis Coaches) 30 participants

02/04/23 CHSAA H.S. Training 101 participants

04/10-11/23 Emma Doyle 30 participants

05/06/23 Net Gen Presentation and Job Fair 15 participants

08/17/23 Mats Wilander mini camp 40 junior participants

09/16/23 Karl Jones and Meike Babel 20 participants

11/10/23 Positive Coaching Alliance w/Dr. Thomas “Earl” Reed 37 participants

12/3/23 Play facilitator workshop 20 participants

1/16/24 DU Coaches Dru Eberle and Paul Wardlaw 43 participants

The goal to have at least one presentation or event per quarter, though many more have already been offered!

All Intermountain USPTA Certified Pros and CHSSA coaches are on the e-mail list to be updated on each presentation and to receive the link to register If you know of someone not getting the e-mails or if you have an idea for a presentation, please contact Mike Phillips: mikephillips6060@gmail.com

USPTA pros who attend receive educational credit for each presentation attended

USPTA Intermountain Board Member

Ginger Phillips

USTA Intermountain Assistant, Adult & Junior Programs

Jackie Marx

1st Place

University of Colorado-Boulder

2nd Place

University of Wyoming

3rd Place

University of Utah

Tennis on Campus

USTA Tennis On Campus is designed to provide college students with a host of opportunities for team camaraderie, social networking and unrivaled competition through tennis without the demands of a varsity program. The fun co-ed format using the Impact Team Tennis rules is designed to accommodate all levels of play, and the top teams can compete for regional and national championships Tennis On Campus helps students maintain active and healthy lifestyles through their college years and helps them to stay connected to tennis

After Covid, a lot of teams had to restart their programs, but we have seen a growth in teams and players. In 2024 we will add Colorado Mesa into the mix of teams that are currently active within Intermountain getting us to 14 unique schools. Each team varies with the amount of players that are active on their team Teams are co-ed as each match consists of Men/Women singles, Men/Women doubles and one mixed court for each team match Teams can range from 10 players to 30 plus players Intermountain has over 300 students engaged in Tennis on Campus throughout the year. Each team is responsible for running their own practice, designating a president, complying with their college club rules, travel to and from tournaments, fundraising, and much more. Tennis on Campus is truly a student run program. Presidents/Captains are the true heroes of this program

Throughout the year, teams are able to participate in other tournaments to get them ready for Sectionals. University of Colorado at Colorado Springs runs their own invitational every year that is promoted throughout our section and other sections, which usually fills a full 32 draw in October. Teams have the opportunity to attend Fall Invitationals (two opportunities) hosted by sections where the winner gets an extra bid to the National Championship There is also a Spring Invitational in March for teams that did not qualify for the National Championship The National Championship switches location each year The 2024 Championship was held in Rome, Georgia, April 4-6

USTA Intermountain’s Tennis on Campus Sectional Championships were held February 9-10, 2024, in Eagle, Idaho at Eagle Tennis Club Thirteen unique schools and 16 teams participated with a total of 130 players Unique schools included Boise State University, Brigham Young University, Colorado School of Mines, Colorado State University, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Denver, University of Northern Colorado, University of Utah, University of Wyoming, Utah Valley University, Weber State University and Utah State University.

Intermountain gets 3 bids to the National Championship based on the number of unique schools that attend our Sectional Championship For the 2024 National Championship in Rome, Georgia, the following teams will attend: University of Colorado Boulder, University of Wyoming, and the University of Utah They fought their way through pool play and took care of business in bracket play. Good Luck Team Intermountain!

USPTA Fun

USPTA Las Vegas members enjoy collaborating and networking with fellow colleagues.

The 4th Annual Picklebee Women’s Tournament Tennis Club at The Boardmoor in Colorado Springs, CO

USPTA Fun

USPTA Idaho High School’s Worshop was a great success! The workshop was held in February and geared towards newer high/middle school tennis coaches.

Scott Potter and Montana’s annual BNP Paribas Trip

Contact Us

Board of Directors

Karl Jones

Matt Helm

Laurie Lambert

Ginger Phillips

Vice-President

Vice-President

Past President

Karen Schott

Dan Maccanello

Andy Zodin

District Presidents

Colorado

Idaho

Montana

Nevada Utah

Wyoming President Regional VP Treasurer Secretary

Damon Gillette

John Armstrong

Scott Potter

Chris Painter

Michelle Rawstrone

Josh Cossitt

Executive Director

Leanne Palmisano

KJones@theclubatrollinghills.org

mhelm@denvercc.net

llambert@utahtennis.com

gingervalephillips@gmail.com

kschott@broadmoor.com

dmaccanello@gmail.com

arzodin@aol.com

damon@denvertennisclubcom

johnarm12@hotmailcom

Scott@peakmissoula.com

Cpainter@redrockcc.com

michelle.advantagetennisutah@gmail.com

farnorthtennis@gmailcom

leanne.palmisano@uspta.org

usptaintermountain.com

Where: Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa - Rancho Mirage, CA

When: Sunday, Sept. 15 - Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024

Attendee registration will open in early May.

The historic USPTA World Conference you have come to love is back with an updated name, as it is evolving! With a robust curriculum that celebrates all our racquet sports, the highly anticipated return of Battle of the Divisions and a wealth of networking opportunities, the USPTA's annual conference is bringing more ways to celebrate the many sports you teach and play than ever before.

We're looking forward to seeing you all in California, and we cannot wait to share all that we have planned!