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.

The Coaches Open: Registration is Live!

Join us in NYC this August for our flagship event. Experience powerhouse keynote speakers, elite workshops, and exclusive networking, plus on-court demos at the iconic Louis Armstrong Stadium.

ONLINE EVENTS

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.

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Coach Conversations: Conectando Oportunidades: Cómo Acceder a Recursos y Fondos en el Ecosistema de USTA

Presenters: Mavi Sanchez-Skakle

Moderator: Allan Jensen

Date: July 14, 2026; 12:00 - 1:00 ET

Este taller brindará una guía práctica sobre las oportunidades de financiamiento y recursos disponibles dentro del ecosistema de USTA para apoyar el crecimiento y la sostenibilidad de programas y organizaciones. Exploraremos estrategias para fortalecer iniciativas que amplían el acceso, la participación y el impacto a la comunidad a través del tenis.

Marketing Inclusion: Making Adapted Tennis Part of Your Facilities

Presenters: Nancy Sobecks, Nancy Wilkins, and Jessica Bamman

Moderator: Evan Enquist

Date: July 16, 2026; 12:00 - 1:00 ET

Join Nancy Sobecks, Owner of Center Court Tennis Club and President of Thrive Through Tennis Foundation, Nancy Wilkins, Director of Tennis Operations at RiverWinds, and Jessica Bamman, Founder and Director of Dream Court Inc., for a focused discussion on how club and park leaders are transforming their facilities by making adapted tennis a core component of their identity. This session explores how embedding the Adapted Tennis Coaching principles into everyday programming—rather than treating it as a separate niche—boosts recruitment, retention, and community engagement. Our panel will share the essential steps taken to shift facility culture toward a "tennis for everybody" mindset and discuss the visible growth in coaching staff following the badge certification. Whether you are just beginning to build your inclusive offerings or looking to refine your current model, you will gain practical advice on creating a seamless, inclusive environment that resonates with your entire community.

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

Beat the Heat: How to Hydrate, Fuel, and Dominate this Summer

Presenters: Tara Collingwood

Moderator: Ta Karra Jones

Date: July 21, 2026; 12:00 - 1:00 ET

Some matches aren’t lost to skill, but rather they’re lost to dehydration, fatigue, and poor on-court fueling. In this actionable webinar, sports dietitian Tara Collingwood teaches tennis coaches exactly how to keep athletes hydrated, energized, and mentally sharp during long, hot matches with simple, science-backed strategies. Learn what to drink, when to fuel, and how to prevent mid-match crashes so your players can stay strong and perform at their peak from start to finish.

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

Coach Conversations: From the IDD Badge to Practice

Presenters: Marcy Hirshberg, Miles Vidreiro, and Alexander Xavier Sanchez

Moderator: Jaime Oppelander

Date: July 9, 2026; 12:00 - 1:00 ET

Join Marcy Hirshberg, Chair of the USTA National Adaptive Committee, Miles Vidreiro, Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Senior Manager with ACEing Autism, and Alexander Xavier Sanchez, Coach at Junior Tennis Champions Center (JTCC) in College Park, for Coach Conversation: From the IDD Badge to Practice, a dynamic session exploring the real-world impact of the IDD Coaching Badge on USTA Coaching. Hear and join the conversation directly with fellow coaches as they share what resonated most from the course and how they successfully applied strategies like routines, visuals, and communication support on court. We’ll dive into honest discussions about what worked, the challenges of implementation, and the specific tools that sparked the most growth for their athletes. Whether you are new to the IDD Coaching or looking to refine your approach, this conversation offers practical problem-solving and peer connection to help you elevate your coaching immediately.

Elevating HBCU Coaching: Success, Opportunity & the USO Blueprint

Presenters: Darnesha Moore, Zachary Tobias & Martial Kawunder

Moderator: Chanele Brown

Date: August 6, 2026; 12:00-1:00 ET

The energy at the 2026 US Open is electric, but some of the most impactful moves in tennis are happening away from the baseline. Join us for an inspiring, live conversation celebrating the legacy, resilience and brilliance of HBCU tennis coaches. Hosted by dynamic sports moderator Chanele Brown, this powerhouse webinar brings together an elite panel of changemakers: Howard University Zachary Tobias, USTA Coaching Sr. Manager of Education Darnesha Moore and USTA Coaching Fellow Martial Kawunde.

Together, they will pull back the curtain on what it takes to build championship collegiate programs, break down the exclusive HBCU activations happening live at Flushing Meadows this year and map out the blueprint for the next generation of Black tennis leaders. Whether you’re a coach, a student-athlete or a fan of the game, discover how HBCUs are actively reshaping the global landscape of tennis.

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

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

Presenters: Kim Bastible and Len Simard

Moderator: Ta Karra Jones

Date: August 11, 2026; 12:00-2:00 ET

In this intensive two-hour workshop, experts from KK&W dive into the financial blueprints that define high-performing racquets departments. This session moves beyond basic payroll – exploring the strategic interplay of salaries, bonus structures, commissions and creative benefits tailored for Directors of Racquets, Head Professionals and Assistant Pros. Participants will gain actionable insights into navigating contract negotiations, conducting impactful reviews and optimizing staffing models specifically for the unique demands of the equity club world. By learning how to better allocate funds and align incentives, you will leave equipped to build a stable, motivated team that drives long-term departmental success in the private club setting.

Interviewing with Confidence: From Search Committees to Boardseer

Presenters: Kim Bastible and Len Simard

Moderator: Jim Stockwell

Date: August 13, 2026; 12:00-1:00 ET

This essential online web event, hosted by USTA Coaching, is designed to empower coaches and club leaders to successfully navigate the interview process for top-tier positions.

The shift from the court to the boardroom demands a strategic mastery of communication, professional presence and authority. Join KK&W industry experts Len Simard and Kim Bastible for a crucial session focused on mastering the interview dynamics for roles like Director, Head Pro and Multi-Sport Leadership.

Learn the framework for engaging with search committees and boards, articulating your leadership vision with confidence and securing the necessary "buy-in" to land your next premier position. Turn complex conversations into career-defining opportunities.

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

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*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.