Tennis Coaching Workshops & Events

Presenters: Kathy Myers and Ilan Azbel 

Moderator: Ta Karra Jones

Date: April 7, 2026 at 12:00-1:00 ET 

In a fast-paced tennis landscape, coaches and facility operators need more than just a calendar—they need a comprehensive ecosystem. Serve Tennis is the USTA’s free, all-in-one management platform designed to eliminate administrative friction. By centralizing everything from court bookings and secure payment processing to advanced USTA tournament tools and WTN match play, this platform allows you to spend less time behind a desk and more time on the court. Beyond simple scheduling, Serve Tennis empowers you to professionalize your brand through custom websites and integrated email marketing. You'll discover how to modernize your facility with SmartAccess technology for remote court entry and lighting control, ensuring your business runs smoothly even when you aren't there. Join us to see how Serve Tennis provides the digital infrastructure necessary to streamline your operations, engage your community, and grow your business at no cost.

Presenters: Michele Krause

Moderator: Ta Karra Jones

Date: April 9, 2026 at 12:00-1:00 ET 

Join USTA Coaching and renowned Cardio Tennis Consultant Michele Krause for a webinar that will equip you with the essential knowledge to effectively deliver a dynamic Cardio Tennis experience. You will gain a clear understanding of the Cardio Tennis format and participant flow, as well as the key rules and nuances, including the do-over and two-bounce rule. We will cover the purposeful use of equipment and progressions, including how to integrate the agility ladder, and explore strategies for maintaining continuous movement and engagement for participants across all ability levels. Finally, you will learn how to leverage coaching presence, music, and motivation to drive a truly memorable Cardio Tennis experience.

Conversation Lead: Barb Rueth

Date: April 14, 2026 at 12:00 - 1:00 ET

Join Barb Rueth for a candid conversation about balancing a passion for tennis with the demands of motherhood and coaching. She shares her personal journey, offering practical drills for busy schedules and exploring the profound life lessons learned on the court. Tune in to discover how this sport fosters a supportive community that keeps players and coaches swinging through the chaos of daily life.

Presenters: Simon Gale 

Moderator: Karl Davies 

Date: April 23, 2026 at 12:00 - 1:00 ET

Join Simon Gale, Senior Director of Racquet Sports Development at the USTA National Campus, for a critical look at why the racquet sports industry must evolve to meet the needs of today’s teaching professionals. High turnover and burnout are clear signs that the industry must change. This webinar explores a practical, club level approach to elevating the coaching role within your facility. We’ll focus on creating clear advancement pathways, personalized development plans, and intentional work week structures that support work life balance. The goal is simple: retain top talent, strengthen your team culture, and create an environment where great coaches can thrive, and choose to stay in the industry for the long term.

Conversation Lead: Allen Jensen and Nestor Bernabe

Date: April 27, 2026 at 12:00 - 1:00 ET

Únete a Allen Jensen y Nestor Bernabe para una conversación íntima entre coaches, centrada en la experiencia del coaching hispano. En esta charla se abordarán los desafíos reales que enfrentas a diario como coach.

Presenters: Nicole Lavoi, Anna Goorevich, Alicia Pelton

Moderator: Megan Rose and Alicia Pelton

Date: April 30, 2026 at 12:00 - 1:00 ET

Join USTA Coaching and the Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport for a deep dive into the specialized strategies required to recruit, retain, and inspire female athletes. This session moves beyond theory to provide coaches with a holistic blueprint for empowering girls by addressing the sociocultural, psychological, and professional facets of the female sporting experience. Our expert panel brings a multi-dimensional approach to the court: Nicole LaVoi, PhD establishes the foundational research on gender-responsive coaching; Anna Goorevich provides essential insights into managing menstrual health and its impact on performance; and Alicia Pelton explores the business imperative of "leaning in." By combining these perspectives, you will learn how to create inclusive environments that challenge stereotypes, address unique physiological needs, and implement proven business strategies to grow your female player base.

Presenters: Satoshi and Kenny Palmer, Tara Collingwood

Moderator: Ta Karra Jones

Date: May 6, 2026; 12:00 - 1:00 ET 

How many hours a week do you spend "pushing through" hip or shoulder pain? For tennis coaches, chronic pain and agility loss are an unspoken reality of a career demanding high-volume repetition and rotation. We meticulously care for our players' bodies, but often neglect our own.

This USTA Player Development and USTA Coaching web event breaks the silence on the physical toll of coaching. Moving beyond the "tough it out" culture, we'll offer a science-based conversation on managing compensatory injuries, nutrition/ hydration, reclaiming your movement and ensuring your expertise stays on the court for the long haul.

Conversation Lead: Ahsha Rolle

Date: May 7, 2026 at 12:00 - 1:00 ET 

Join Ahsha Rolle, Executive Director of the Cary Leeds Center and former WTA Top 100 professional, for a focused session on high-level tennis management. Drawing on 15+ years of elite experience, Ahsha will share strategies for managing diverse coaching staffs, fostering a culture of professional excellence and balancing high-performance training with equitable community access. Learn how to translate on-court expertise into effective leadership that empowers your team and expands opportunities for the next generation of players and coaches.

Presenters: Len Simard KK&W and KK&W Team Members 
Moderator: Jim Stockwell 
Date: May 12, 2026; 12:00 - 2:00 ET

In an increasingly competitive job market in the Private Club Setting, standing out requires a sophisticated, multi-dimensional approach to your professional identity. This comprehensive three-hour intensive, led by the executive search experts at KK&W, provides a masterclass in modern career positioning tailored for racquets professionals. The session explores the critical pillars of personal brand development, stage-specific résumé strategies and LinkedIn optimization designed to maximize industry visibility. By peeling back the curtain on how hiring committees and boards actually evaluate candidates, this event empowers you to align your professional narrative with the high-level expectations of the industry's premier clubs.

Refine your brand, optimize your presence and master the art of being the candidate that boards can't ignore.

***This workshop is limited to 25 seats.***

Presenters: Dr. Larry Lauer, Dr. Peter Scales, Elizma Nortje

Moderator: Mihaela Coreanu 

Date: May 14, 2026; 12:00 - 1:00 ET 

In today’s competitive landscape, the "mental game" can no longer be a separate 20-minute lecture at the end of practice. To develop champions, coaches must weave psychological fortitude into every drill. Join three world-renowned experts as we bridge the gap between developmental science and on-court performance. This online event will provide USTA Coaching coaches with actionable strategies to build "A-Game" mindsets, foster deep connections with athletes and navigate the pressure-cooker environment of junior competition.

Presenters: Andrew Robinson and Alex Chan

Moderator: Ta Karra Jones

Date: May 19, 2026; 12:00 - 1:00 ET 

Join USTA Coaching to elevate your social media presence and impact. We’ll dive into proven best practices and high-performing content strategies to ensure your social channels aren’t just active, but truly succeeding.

From refining your voice to mastering engagement, you’ll walk away with a clear roadmap to better connect with players and grow your coaching brand.

Conversation Lead: Rebecca Falkner Axelrod

Date: May 26, 2026; 12:00 - 1:00 ET 

Join Rebecca Falkner Axelrod (Executive Director, USTA Heart of America) for an expert look at growing the game through inclusive programming and community outreach.

About the Speaker: A leader in tennis advocacy, Rebecca serves on the USTA National Adaptive Committee and the ACEing Autism Board. A USTA Coaching professional, PTR Level 2 Certified Coach and MSLB graduate from ASU’s Selig Sports Law program, she was the 2023 USTA Southwest Community Volunteer of the Year and leads the award-winning Heartland Wheelchair Classic.