Tennis Coaching Workshops & Events

Sharpen your tennis coaching skills with workshops offered throughout the country and online events tailored to your level of experience. These events are open to anyone who is currently coaching or who wants to get started:

  • Emerging/volunteer coaches
  • School coaches
  • Non-certified coaches assisting certified professionals
  • Volunteers
  • Parents
  • Grandparents
  • PE teachers
  • High school and/or college players assisting programs/camps

 

IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS

In-Person Workshops from USTA Coaching bring coaches on court to focus on the skills that matter most - on and off the court. Each workshop delivers hands-on learning, real-time feedback, and practical coaching strategies to help coaches confidently apply what they teach, all with the goal of creating positive tennis experiences.

 

Eligibility requirements may apply. Please review workshop eligibility before registering.

IN-PERSON EVENTS

As a part of the USTA Coaching community, you have the opportunity to participate in exciting events designed to help you connect you with fellow coaches and learn from tennis experts.

STMS World Congress Conference 2026

Presenters: Dr. Ben Kibler,  Kelsey Fitzgerald, PT, DPT,  Dr. Brian Hainline,  Dr. Caroline Martin,  Dr. Mark Kovacs,  Dr. Neeru Jayanthi, & Dr. Fredrik Johansson

Location: USTA National Campus, 10000 USTA BLVD. Orlando Florida, 32827

Date: December 4 - 5,  2026

ONLINE WEBINARS

Online Events from USTA Coaching bring members together with leading experts to tackle the topics that matter most—on and off the court. Each session delivers practical tools, fresh insights, and proven strategies for today’s coaches and parents, all with the goal of creating positive tennis experiences.


Fueling the Ace: A 360° Guide to Tennis Hydration, Stamina and Recovery

Presenters: Schools Team

Moderator: Schools Team

Date: September 17, 2026; 1:00-2:00PM ET

 

 

Tennis is one of the most physically demanding sports in the world—requiring explosive power, marathon endurance, and rapid-fire decision-making. If any part of a player's nutrition is lacking, their game suffers. In this holistic session, we dive into the science of tennis endurance. We’ll map out exactly how to fuel the body for grueling multi-hour matches to hot summer camp days, giving coaches, parents, and players a unified roadmap to prevent cramping, boost stamina, and recover instantly.


Elevate Your Coaching: Unlock New Education Tools & Package Benefits

Presenters: Gwen Checho and Elliott Pettit

Moderator: Alex Chan

Date: September 22, 2026; 12:00-1:00 ET

 

 

Step into the next chapter of your professional growth with the USTA Coaching team as we explore the newest educational updates, expanded learning resources and enhanced membership benefits available for the upcoming season. This session takes an in-depth look at navigating the upgraded USTA Learning Hub, unlocking specialized education grants to advance your certification level and taking full advantage of fresh digital tools designed to elevate your on-court instruction. You will also get a comprehensive breakdown of the latest package updates, including new education modules, seamless renewal steps and updated vendor benefits – ensuring you stay ahead of the curve, keep your qualifications current and maximize every learning opportunity available through your membership.

 

Can't make it live? Register today to get the post-event recording.


Racquets Industry Trends Impacting Club Operations & Leadership

Presenters: Len Simard and Kim Bastable

Moderator: Ta Karra Jones

Date: September 24, 2026; 12:00-1:00 ET

 

 

 

Join USTA Coaching with KK&W, in this essential online web event designed for General Managers and COOs, empowering them to strategically lead their clubs through the evolving racquets landscape.

 

The racquets industry is undergoing a massive transformation, shifting from a supplementary club amenity to a primary driver of membership value and revenue. Listen to experts from KK&W for a high-level briefing on critical trends directly reshaping modern club operations. This session will cover the multi-sport "racquets revolution" and emerging compensation and staffing models.

 

Equip your leadership team with the strategic oversight and operational insights necessary to integrate diverse racquet sports into a cohesive, profitable and member-centric club ecosystem.

 

Can't make it live? Register today to get the post-event recording.


Game, Set, Partner: Understanding the Role & Onboarding as a School Partner

Presenters: Darian Banks

Moderator: Celia Quintero

Date: October 1, 2026; 1:00-2:00PM ET

 

 

Are you looking to inspire youth in your area through the game of tennis? Join us for an informative webinar that breaks down everything you need to know about becoming a School Partner. Whether you represent Parks & Recreation, a Community Tennis Association, a local facility, an NJTL chapter, or are a passionate parent or volunteer, this session will outline what it means to be a School Partner and walk you through the clear path to getting started.


Safe Spaces, Strong Players: Implementing Trauma-Informed Coaching in Tennis

Presenters: Crystal Grimsley and Charlie Cutler

Moderator: Ta Karra Jones

Date: October 8, 2026; 12:00-1:00PM ET

 

 

In honor of World Mental Health Day on October 10, join licensed marriage and family therapist Crystal Grimsley and tennis coach Charlie Cutler for a crucial conversation on the power of mental wellness in sports. Tennis coaches do far more than just teach technique. They build environments where athletes either thrive or struggle. This session introduces practical, trauma-informed coaching methods, helping you recognize emotional needs, build deep trust and support your players both on and off the court.

Can't make it live? Register today to get the post-event recording!


Coach Conversations: Benefits of Mentorships in Tennis

Presenters:  Meredith Geiger Walton

Moderator:  Nancy Abrams

Date: October 13, 2026; 2:00-3:00PM ET (1:00;2:00 PM CT)

 

 

Coaching can often feel like an isolated profession, but you do not have to navigate your career alone. To celebrate the launch of our brand new mentorship program, Meredith Geiger Walton leads an open discussion on why having a robust support system is vital for every tennis coach. Discover how mentorships can accelerate your professional growth, prevent burnout and provide the trusted guidance needed to conquer your long-term career goals.


Community Connections: Building High-Impact Social Activations through Tennis

Presenters: Esther Hendershott and Tony Ley

Moderator: Alana Meraz

Date: October 15, 2026; 12:00-1:00PM ET

 

 

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an inspiring exploration of authentic community engagement and inclusive sport culture. Join Esther Hendershott, Director of Community and DEI in Southern California, alongside Tony Ley, Founder of Club Raquetas, for an actionable session on leveraging tennis to bridge cultural gaps and build lasting player loyalty. Moderated by Alana Meraz, Founder of Latinx in Sports, this webinar dives into proven strategies for creating celebratory, high-impact social activations that truly resonate.


Let the World Tennis Number (WTN) Help You and Your Players

Presenters: Adelaide Wood and Lauren Rothstein Wlodawski

Moderator:  Brittany Odom

Date: October 22, 2026; 12:00-1:00PM ET

 

 

Learn how the WTN can help you track player progress, take your events to the next level and engage your players for absolutely no cost. Join us to understand the algorithm and what the numbers actually mean for player development. We will cover how to structure level-based play, tournaments and match-play that keeps players coming back for more.

Can't make it live? Register today to get the post-event recording!


The Confidence Habit: 7 Core Practices to Turn Self-Doubt into Self-Belief

Presenter: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff

Moderator: Brian Parkkonen

Date: October 30, 2026; 6:30-8PM ET (5:30-7PM CST)

 

 

What if confidence wasn't a lucky feeling, but a skill you could train? Confidence isn't fixed. It fluctuates. It rises and falls with wins and losses, injuries, mistakes, pressure, and expectations. As our National Research Study on Confidence reveals a growing confidence crisis in America, high performers and leaders are left battling self-doubt, overthinking, fear of failure, and a harsh inner critic. Streaming live straight to your screen, this interactive keynote with Dr. Cindra Kamphoff unlocks seven research-backed practices to build durable, lasting confidence—regardless of the scoreboard or circumstances.

 

Dr. Kamphoff is an award-winning speaker, owner of the Mentally Strong Institute, and host of the top-ranked High Performance Mindset podcast (2M+ downloads). An elite mental coach who spent four years training the Minnesota Vikings and worked one-on-one with U.S. Olympic Track and Field athletes at the Tokyo Games, she is the author of the Amazon bestseller  Beyond Grit: Ten Powerful Practices to Gain the High Performance Edge and corresponding workbook and her second book is the national bestseller The Confidence Habit: 7 Core Practices to Transform Self-Doubt into Self-Belief .  You can learn more information at www.confidencetools.com.

 

Bring world-class mental training directly to your screen. Connect virtually, silence the self-doubt, and gain practical mental performance tools to respond to adversity and perform at your best from anywhere.

 

"Confidence isn't something you hope to have on the day of the performance—it's something you train every day." - Dr. Cindra Kamphoff

On-Demand Tennis Coaching Workshops & Webinars

Unlock On-Demand Workshops

An active USTA Coaching membership is required to access our library of on-demand workshops. Join or renew your membership to learn from leading experts and explore practical tools, fresh insights and proven strategies—all on your schedule.

Unlock On-Demand Workshops

An active USTA Coaching membership is required to access our library of on-demand workshops. Join or renew your membership to learn from leading experts and explore practical tools, fresh insights and proven strategies—all on your schedule.

Interviewing with Confidence: With GMs, Search Committees and Director of Racquets

Date: 8/13/2026

KK&W Workshop: Contract Negotiations in a Private Club Setting: How Compensation Structures Can Make or Break Your Tennis Career

Date: 8/11/2026

*All USTA Coaching workshops and events are powered by the core principles of the USTA's American Development Model (ADM) to foster a joyful and athlete-centered environment that emphasizes competence, confidence, connection, character and creativity.