ABOUT USTA COACHING

Our mission is to educate and serve tennis coaches to create inspiring tennis experiences for players of all levels.

OUR PURPOSE

When Coaches Thrive, Tennis Thrives

We invest in coaches at all levels, creating a ripple effect that enriches players, communities and the sport as a whole–keeping more people engaged and passionate about tennis.

Personal Fulfillment Fuels Professional Success

We empower coaches at all levels to discover and nurture their unique passions and strengths, laying a foundation for fulfilling, professional success at every level of commitment.

Coaches Need Coaches Too

We foster a diverse and supportive community where tennis coaches mentor, learn and inspire each other, enhancing personal growth and better supporting their players.

Tennis is a Team Support

We champion every individual, facility, and organization involved in the game, fostering a collaborative environment where everyone’s contribution helps tennis grow stronger.

Access Drives Progress

Powered by the dedicated USTA network, we centralize top knowledge, resources and tools to help tennis coaches meet player needs, secure court time and find lasting success.

Tennis Transforms Lives

We focus on holistic development, empowering coaches and players to not only enhance their skills on the court but also grow their character in all aspects of life.

OUR LEADERSHIP

Executive Leadership

USTA Coaching Board Members

Amanda Fink-Moore

USTA National Cardio Tennis Trainer, Industry Speaker, USTA National Board

Amanda Fink-Moore is a USTA national cardio tennis trainer, industry speaker and tennis coach instrumental in bringing new players to the sport. A former All-American at USC, Fink-Moore won Pac-10 singles, doubles, and team titles—then competed professionally, reaching a Top 300 WTA ranking. She served on the USTA Southwest board of directors.

Cardio Tennis

Coach

Player

Andrea Perez

Former SVP Global Marketing, PlayStation | Board Director, Hims & Hers Health

Andrea Perez is a global business leader and board director known for shaping inclusive, culturally resonant brands. She started and scaled Jordan Women’s at Nike, led global marketing teams at PlayStation, and currently advises startups in technology, sport, and wellness. She serves on the Hims & Hers board.

Brand Building

Industry Expertise

Strategic Business Leadership

Bess Spaeth

EVP Global Brand Management & Experiences, American Express

Bess Spaeth is executive vice president of Global Brand Management & Experiences at American Express, overseeing global brand strategy, sponsorships, and consumer experiences. With over two decades of experience in marketing and brand development, she has led high-impact initiatives at American Express, Revlon, and Ammirati Puris Lintas.

Marketing

Brand Strategy

Consumer Experience

Ian Symmonds

Founder and Chief Strategist of Ian Symmonds & Associates

Ian Symmonds is a leading expert in strategic enrollment, brand development, and organizational strategy for schools, universities, and nonprofits. He has advised over 1,300 educational institutions worldwide. A former competitive tennis player, Symmonds launched the #JustCause campaign to address poverty through education.

Brand Development

Organizational Strategy

Player

Jon Rydberg

Paralympic Elite Athlete, National Tennis Coach, USTA National Board

Jon Rydberg is a Paralympian and former U.S. Paralympic Team captain with a two-decade career in international wheelchair tennis. He won gold and silver medals at the Parapan American Games and has competed four times in the Paralympic Games. Now a USTA national coach, Rydberg develops adaptive tennis programs.

Coach

Player

Adaptive Tennis

Neel Grover

CEO of ShopSimon, Founder & Executive Chair of Indi, former CEO of Rakuten North America, Buy.com, and Bluefly.com

Neel Grover is a technology entrepreneur, currently serving as CEO of ShopSimon and founder & executive chair of indi.com. He previously led Promo Codes, Coupons & Cash Back | Shop 3,500+ Stores! , Promo Codes, Coupons & Cash Back | Shop 3,500+ Stores! , and Designer Fashion up to 70% Off Shoes, Handbags & More , overseeing over $5 billion in sales. Grover serves on the board of directors for the Intercollegiate Tennis Association and is a top-ranked U.S. doubles player.

Player

Technology

Business Strategy

Nancy Wilkins

Director of Tennis at RiverWinds Golf & Tennis Club, USTA Middle States Delegate

Nancy Wilkins has over 30 years of coaching experience. A former high school and college varsity tennis captain, she serves players at all levels. Wilkins was president of the USTA Middle States board and USTA Diversity and Inclusion committee chair. She coached the Special Olympics N.J. Team for the World Games and directed major events.

Coach

Player

Inclusive Programming