USTA Mid-Atlantic Presentation - RSPA 2025 by RSPA

Tennis in the Mid-Atlantic

● StateofPlay

● ProgramsandServices

○ HighSchoolInitiatives

○ JuniorPathwayreview

○ WTNWorldTennisNumber

○ LeagueUpdates

○ AdultandFamilyEvents

○ Becomingaprovider

○ CoachWorkshops

● PhilanthropicPrograms

○ GirlsRuletheCourt

○ JuniorPlayerScholarshipPrograms

○ FacilityRestorationGrants

○ SummerSmash

○ FoundationGala

● VolunteerProgram

● SocialMedia&DigitalContent

USTA State of Play

646,000 (2023

USTA Programs

High School Tennis Module

Whatisit?

● NewHighSchoolPlatforminServeTennis forcoachestosetrosters,manage schedules,andrecordmatches

● MatchescounttowardsaplayerʼsWorld TennisNumber

● HadsuccesswithCarrollCounty,MDpilot in2024andplanstoworkwithmore countiesinthespring Howtogetinvolved:

● Lookingforfullconferencestoparticipate

● Contactplay@mas.usta.comtogetstarted

Junior Pathway Review

Build Winning Teams at Your Club with Junior Team Tennis!

Why

JuniorTeamTennis?

● CommunityConnection:Strengthenrelationshipsbetween playersandfamilies.

● PlayerDevelopment:Encourageskillsgrowththroughmatch playandteamcamaraderie. Opportunitytocompeteat Mid-AtlanticJTTChampionships.

● ClubGrowth:Retainandattractplayersbyofferingstructured, funcompetition.

HowtoGetStarted

1. IdentifyPlayers:

○ Agedivisions:10U(red,orange,&greenball),12U (greenandyellow),14U,18U.

○ Skilllevels:Beginner,Intermediate,Advanced.

2. FormTeams:

○ 410players(teamminimumsvarybasedonprogram)

3. EnsureSafePlayCompliance:

○ TwoSafePlayapprovedadultsrequiredperteam.

○ CompleteSafePlaytrainingforallcoachesand captains.

JoinToday!Reachouttoalocalprogramcoordinatororcontact WarrenWatermanatwaterman@mas.usta.comtostartformingyour club'steams.

World Tennis Number Opportunities

WTNMatchplay

● Createprograminprogrammingmodulein ServeTennisandmanageonUSTAServe app

● Singlesroundrobinandindividualmatch formatswithmultiplescoringformats

● Playerscanbegroupedbyballcolor(green andyellowcountforITFWTN

● Useforchallenge/laddermatches,training matches,public/internalmatchplayevents, localprogram,andmore.

● Noapprovalprocess

WTN Integration into Junior Competitive Pathway

● JuniorTeamTennis-WTN ratingtogroupplayers,create divisions/lineups

● JuniorCircuit-WTNisused forroundrobingrouping (green&yellowonly)

● JuniorTournamentsL3L7

-WTNisusedinthe Mid-Atlantictowaterfallteams forteamevents.

● WTNTournaments-Very flexibleeventwithabilityto “bandˮaspecificrangeof WTNs(e.g.35.5to33.5)and ages(e.g.1317)topromote levelbasedplay

USTA League Update

USTALeagueproductwastransitionedinhouseatthestartofthe2024season:

● Asdirectprovidersoftheprogram,AdultLeagueManagersandCoordinatorsworkedwithkey stakeholderstoorganizeplaythroughouttheMid-Atlantic.

● Manylocalareas,counties,&citiessawimprovedcommunicationsandmoreconsistencyinthe productthroughouttheregion,leadingtoincreasedparticipation.

● AdultLeagueManagers/Coordinatorswillcontinuetowithplayers,tennisfacilities,andcaptains toorganizelocalleagueplay.

● Withmorespecializedfocus,areabyarea,in2025,anincreasedemphasiswillbeonleague growth,playopportunitiesandconnectionofmoreindividualstotheprogram.

● Over13,600individualscompetedinourprograms,mostregisteringonmultipleteamsindifferent leagueofferingsfornearly53,000registrations. Nationally,theUSTALeagueprogramhadover1Mregististrationsin2024.

Ifyourfacilityisinterestedinhostinglocalleaguematches,pleaseemailleagues@mas.usta.com.

Adult and Family Events

● FirstyearofexpandedlocalLevel6&7events leadingtoselectLevel4sand5s.

● 2025NationalEventsintheMid-Atlantic:

○ SameGenderCouplesDoubles,datesTBA

○ NationalWomenʼs40Championshipsin OctoberMontgomeryTennisPlex)

● ExcitingOpportunitiesforNew&Returning Providers

○ FeweronboardingstepstorunAdult Tournaments

○ ExistingJuniorProvidersareprimedtorun AdultTournaments!

● ExploringNewFormats

○ TeameventshavetakenoffinJunior CompetitionwiththeDominantDuoformat

○ Doadultswantteamtournamentplayin additionaltotraditionalsingles&doubles draws?

Coaching Workshops

PlayFacilitatorsWorkshop

● Notennisexperiencerequired

● Three-hourworkshopfocusedonplay-basedstrategiesofall agesandabilities

● UsesprinciplesfromtheAmericanDevelopmentModel

CoachingFundamentalsWorkshop

● Coachingexperienceorknowledgeoftennisisrecommended

● Two-dayin-personworkshopfocusingoncoachingprinciples andbuildingskillsforbeginnertolowintermediateplayersof allages

● TrainingfacilitatedbyUSTACoachFacilitators

● Coacheswhocompletetheworkshopwillhavetheopportunity toseekcertificationwithRSPAuponmeetingadditional membership/certificationrequirements

HighSchoolCoachesWorkshops

● Freetwo-hourworkshopswithbothanonandoffcourt componentbuilttoaidhighschoolcoachesandshare resourcesavailabletothem

Philanthropic Programs

Join the Movement

GirlsRuletheCourt™GRTCisafreeprogramforgirls ages713topromote:

● Health

● Wellness

● Teamwork

● Allwhilebuildingtheirselfesteemthroughtennis.

GRTCishighlyfocusedondevelopingtheSocial EmotionalLearningSEL)competencyofall participantsthroughtheuseofuniquesurvey measurementtools.

● Ledbyfemalementorsandcoaches

● GRTCfocusesonservinggirlsfromunderserved communitiesaroundtheMid-AtlanticSection

GRTCisofferedinbothafterschoolandoutofschool settingsthroughpartnershipswithschools,parksand recreationorothercommunityprogrampartners.

USTA Mid-Atlantic Foundation Junior Player Scholarship Program

REDUCINGTHEFINANCIALBURDENTOENSURE SUCCESSFORJUNIORSATANYLEVEL

● Thescholarshipsupportsplayersatanylevel, beginnerthroughadvanced.

● Morethan200scholarshipshavebeen awardedtoplayersinthelast10years.

● Scholarshipshelpplayerswiththecosts associatedwithplayingtennissuchas equipment,lessons,andtournamententry costs.

Encourageyourplayers/parentstoapplyfor scholarships.Moreinformationisavailablehere.

Mid-Atlantic Foundation Facility Restoration Grants

BRINGINGTENNISTOEVERYCOMMUNITY

● Since2018,theUSTAMid-Atlantic Foundationhasawardedmorethan $170,000ingrantfundingacrossDC,MD, VA,andWVfortenniscourtconstruction andrefurbishmentprojects.

● Fundingawardedtopublictennisfacilities.

● Workwithcourts/facilitiesinyourlocal areatoencouragethemtoapplyfor funding.

● ThiscriticalfundingopenstennistoAll Ages,AllAbilities,andAllIncomes.

CREATINGMOREOPPORTUNITIESFORPLAYIN 2024WITHGRANTSTOCOMMUNITYCOURTSIN: Bethesda,MD Boyds,MD

FallsChurch,VA PrinceFrederick,MD

Richmond,VA StephensCity,VA

2025 Summer Smash

SummerSmashisourpeer-to-peerfundraising campaigntoraisemoneyforJuniorScholarships. Youcanmakeadifferenceby:

● Creatingafundraisingteam

● Sharingyourfundraisingpagewithyourfellow players,coaches,friendsandfamily

● Encouragingotherstogivetoyourteam,or createtheirownteams

ThecampaignrunsfromMay-July,andwegive youallofthefundraisingtoolsyouneedtobe successfulinthepeer-to-peercampaign.

Topfundraiserswinawesomeprizes,including MubadalaCitiDCOpentickets!

Formoreinformation,contactAnitaWalkerat awalker@mas.usta.com.

USTA Mid-Atlantic Foundation Tennis Creates Gala

TheUSTAMid-AtlanticFoundationwillhostthe annualTennisCreatesGalaonSaturday,Dec.6, 2025,attheSalamanderWashington,DC,bringing togethermembers,players,supporters,andlocal leaderstocelebratetheimpactoftennisthroughout thesection.

● SpecialHonorees,AwardRecipients&Guests

● ExcitingLive&SilentAuction

● DazzlingEntertainment

Formoreinformationonticketsorsponsorship opportunities,contactAnitaWalkerat awalker@mas.usta.com.

USTA Mid-Atlantic Foundation Volunteer Program

What is the USTA Mid-Atlantic Foundation Volunteer Program?

● LaunchedintheSpringof2022

● Morethan200volunteersinthe programcurrently

● Servesasaplacewhere passionatetennisenthusiasts canfindopportunitiestogive backtothecommunityinthe Mid-Atlanticregion

What is the Volunteer Hub?

● TheVolunteerHubisour dedicatedvolunteer portalwherevolunteers canlocateandregister forvolunteer opportunitiesallinone place!

● TheVolunteerHubgets updatedweeklywiththe latestvolunteer opportunities.

What type of Volunteer Opportunities do we Offer?

● Tennisevents

● Communityevents

● Committees

● USTAMid-AtlanticFoundation SpecialProjects

● AndMORE

1. Visit https://ustamidatlantic.volunteerhub. com/vv2/

2. Intheupperrighthandcornerclick “CreateAccountˮ

3. Followallofthestepsprompted

4. Youarenowreadytoregisterfor USTAMid-AtlanticFoundation volunteeropportunities!

Need Volunteers?

● Ifyouhaveaspecialeventoraneedfor volunteers,YOUcanusetheUSTA Mid-AtlanticFoundationVolunteerHub toconnectwithandrecruitindividuals whocanhelpmakeyoureventa success.