Coach Inclusion Summit
BUILD THE GAME FOR EVERYONE
The Coach Inclusion Summit hosted by USTA's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) department, and powered by USTA Coaching aims to support growth and development of coaches from all backgrounds, providing the tools and resources necessary for them to be successful and help their players thrive.
BUILD THE GAME FOR EVERYONE
The Coach Inclusion Summit hosted by USTA's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) department, and powered by USTA Coaching aims to support growth and development of coaches from all backgrounds, providing the tools and resources necessary for them to be successful and help their players thrive.
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In 2026, the Coach Inclusion Summit is coming to two locations. In June, the Summit will be held in Kansas City while the second event will be hosted at the USTA National Campus in Orlando in December.Â
Elevate Your Coaching
Get ready for a coaching conference that's all about you! The Coach Inclusion Summit is unique – it's designed to empower you, both professionally and personally. We'll delve into topics from a fresh perspective, providing you with practical tools to excel both on and off the court.
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This conference welcomes current coaches at all levels of experience, as well as those aspiring to coach. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just beginning as a community coach, you'll gain valuable skills, insights, and connections to advance your career.
Elevate Your Coaching
Get ready for a coaching conference that's all about you! The Coach Inclusion Summit is unique – it's designed to empower you, both professionally and personally. We'll delve into topics from a fresh perspective, providing you with practical tools to excel both on and off the court.
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This conference welcomes current coaches at all levels of experience, as well as those aspiring to coach. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just beginning as a community coach, you'll gain valuable skills, insights, and connections to advance your career.
Summit Benefits & Highlights
Experience a comprehensive program designed to elevate your coaching expertise and expand your professional network.
Professional Development
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Conflict management, navigating micro-aggressions as a marginalized group, building advocacy & allyship.
Networking and Mentorship
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Build lasting relationships with leaders, influencers and advocates in the industry.
Tennis Coaching Resources
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Level up with on-court workshops, mental health strategies, and business acumen training.
3-Day coach inclusion Summit Schedule
FRIDAY
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June 12
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Loews Hotel Kansas City
Check In / Lunch
11:00 AM
Welcome
12:00 PM
Classroom Session 1
It’s All About Trust
12:15 PM
Classroom Session 2
Inclusive Coaching
1:50 PM
Classroom Session 3
Leading On and Beyond The Court
3:30 PM
Welcome Reception
5:00 - 7:00 PM
SATURDAY
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June 13
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Plaza Tennis Center
Welcome + High Performance Drills
8:00 AM
Wheelchair + Blind & Visually Impaired (BVI) Workshop
9:30 AM
Lunch
11:45 PM
Intro to Coaching Workshop
1:30 PM
Closing
5:15 PM
Dinner on Your Own
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6:00 PM
SUNDAY
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June 14
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Loews Hotel Kansas City
Welcome
8:15 AM
Classroom Session 4
Women in Coaching: Built for Her
8:30 AM
Classroom Session 5
The State of Racquet Sports Leadership
9:50 AM
Classroom Session 6
The Spokes of Life
11:10 AM
Closing Remarks + Summit Wrap Up
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12:25 PM
EDUCATIONÂ GRANTS AVAILABLE
Help offset the cost of attending the Coach Inclusion Summit.
WHAT PAST ATTENDEES SAY
Hear from attendees who have experienced the transformative power of the summit.
“I love the way that tennis can develop somebody as a person and not just as a player, and so to help facilitate that, and use tennis as the vehicle for change in a person… that's really what gravitated me towards coaching."
Miyako Coffey
Lead Racquets Assistant, Westmoreland Country Club
“So many great speakers come in and give you unique perspectives on how to create inclusive environments."
Marti Love
Positive Coaching Alliance
“If you can’t see it, you don’t think you can achieve it. A lot of times, if you don’t see coaches like yourself coming up … you tend to drift away. That’s why we lose a lot of coaches. But we have an organization like the USTA that’s leading the charge, that’s saying, ‘We value you, come learn more, and give back to people that are coming behind you.’"
Marc Atkinson
Head Women's Tennis Coach, Edward Waters University
