Advocating for a Better Tennis Ecosystem

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Advocating for a Better Tennis Ecosystem

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Jun 12, 2024

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Jun 12, 2024

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This show is dedicated to sharing the work we are doing to re-imagine our programs and play in the COVID-19 environment, and ask you, our Florida tennis family, to share your ideas and thoughts.

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Tennis Management Division: There's a lot to consider when re-opening a tennis facility in the COVID-19 environment. Tune in as USTA Florida discusses how we are working to re-open our three public facilities and share your thoughts and questions with us. by Here To Serve
21 min listen
Grants & Financial Support: In our latest podcast, Foundation Executive Director Alexis Johnson shares how facilities can apply for some of the $360,000 in new recovery grants, and what other funding opportunities are available to providers looking to re-start programs this year. by Here To Serve
21 min listen
Private Club Challenges & Opportunities: Private tennis clubs face unique challenges and opportunities to grow in the post-COVID-19 world. Tune in as we get key insights from Chuck Gill, Director of Sports at the Club at Ibis, about how clubs can meet new demand and avoid potential pitfalls. by Here To Serve
36 min listen
Junior Team Tennis Program: When and where will junior team tennis return to the Sunshine State? Youth Team Play Manager Elizabeth Coates is ready to bring this important program back this fall. Tune in to find out when and where you can play. by Here To Serve
14 min listen
Community Tennis Updates: Will after-school programs return this fall? How can adaptive players and families participate in tennis safely? Hear what our Community Tennis Director, Danielle Gooding, and her diverse team have to say about the current state of community tennis programs in this week's Here To Serve podcast. by Here To Serve
27 min listen
Wheelchair Play: Wheelchair tennis is taking center stage on Ashe Court during the US Open this year. Tune in as we talk with USTA’s Wheelchair tennis committee and USTA Florida’s wheelchair project team about the resumption of wheelchair play in the wake of COVID-19 and get a preview of the new wheelchair tournament structure coming in 2021. by Here To Serve
26 min listen
Summer Camps At USTA Florida Managed Facilities: Looking for the inside track on summer tennis camps? Check in with our Tennis Management team to get the latest on guidelines, best practices and what parent can expect. by Here To Serve
24 min listen
High School Tennis: We continue our discussion of school tennis this week with the potential return to high school tennis play. Tune in to hear what three of our long-time high school coaches, Dede Allen, Todd Rubenstein and USTA Florida’s own Thad Hawkes, had to say about the prospects for play this year. by Here To Serve
41 min listen
Adult Beginner Programs: Christine Ducey (Director of Adult Tennis) & Jennifer Wysocki (Adult Program Coordinator) talk about how new players can find a court and get started after COVID-19. by Here To Serve
18 min listen
Clark Higgs, USTA Florida President: USTA Florida President Clark Higgs joins the podcast for this special bonus edition. Hear what he has to say about the prospects for returning to play in Florida and what players can expect when returning to their local courts. by Here To Serve
15 min listen
USTA National Campus: Last Friday, we sat down with USTA National Campus General Manager Tim Cass and Senior Director of Events Elissa Hill to get the inside story on the resumption of play and events. Tune in to hear how they are re-thinking play at the world's largest public tennis center. by Here To Serve
38 min listen
COVID's Effect On USTA Sectional Play: USTA Florida Executive Director Laura Bowen joins Delray Beach Open Tournament Director Ivan Baron to discuss COVID-19’s effect on the future of USTA Florida tennis. by Here To Serve
17 min listen
Sportsmanship: The intent of this episode is to educate players, parents and coaches on the current environment at USTA Florida’s competitive events, why sportsmanship continues to be a priority, (especially in the climate we are living in) solutions on how we can improve sportsmanship, and what are the consequences for all of us if players and parents don’t adapt good sportsmanship habits. by Here To Serve
22 min listen
Here To Serve: Youth & Adult Tournament Restart Guidelines: Join USTA Florida Director of Adult Tennis Jason Gilbert and Adult Tennis Play Coordinator Andy Gladstone as they discuss the new guidelines and schedule for tournaments in July. by Here To Serve
14 min listen
Adaptive Programs: Tune in as USTA Florida’s Community Team connects with Representatives from Special Olympics and Love Serving Autism to discuss guidelines for resuming adaptive programs and how coaches and volunteers can get training. by Here To Serve
23 min listen
Adult Tournaments: We’re kicking off the New Year with a look at the new Adult Tournaments available in 2021. Our Adult Tennis Team and experts from USTA give us the latest updates on everything from NTRP to Super Senior Grand Prix. by Here To Serve
23 min listen
Adult Leagues: How are we working to resume USTA League play in Florida? Tune into our latest podcast episode to hear Director of Adult Tennis Christine Ducey and SLC Desirae McLaughlin talk about the many considerations for resuming our local leagues and whether they think sectionals can be held later this year. by Here To Serve
18 min listen
Schools/After-School: With Florida schools working on their return to the classroom USTA Florida Director of Community Tennis Danielle Gooding & Community Play Coordinator Magali Holt are working on keep kids active in PE and After-School. Check out what they have to say about the return of teacher-run programs this year. by Here To Serve
17 min listen
Youth Tournaments: What will junior tournaments look like when they return? Will the Bobby Curtis State Championships still be played? Check out this week's Here to Serve podcast with Youth Tennis Director Jason Gilbert to get answers to these questions and share your comments with us! by Here To Serve
15 min listen
NTRP Year-End Ratings: Join USTA Florida President Clark Higgs and Director of Adult Tennis Christine Ducey for a discussion and expert insights on the recent decision regarding NTRP Year-End ratings for 2020. by Here To Serve
26 min listen
Volunteer Aces by Here To Serve
15 min listen
Here To Serve: Adult League Restart Guidelines: Tune in as USTA Florida Director of Adult Tennis Christine Ducey explains the new guidelines for league play and what you can expect in your area. by Here To Serve
28 min listen
Public Parks: Resuming play at public tennis centers post COVID-19 requires advocacy and patience. Tune in as we talk to long-time public facility manager and USTA FL Board Member Marcelo Gouts, who shares his perspectives on re-opening and the role advocacy can play in growing tennis. by Here To Serve
28 min listen
Adult Beginners: It’s been four months since we first talked about getting new beginners on the court in the post-COVID-19 environment. With demand for tennis at a high, we check in again with our Adult Tennis team to discuss plans for rolling out more Love to Learn/Love to Play programs across the state this fall. by Here To Serve
14 min listen
Sectional Events: USTA Florida Sectional Events are making a comeback in August. Tune in to hear what we will be hosting next month at the USTA National Campus and what players can expect. by Here To Serve
22 min listen
USPTA Florida Focus: USPTA Florida President Joe D’Aleo joins our podcast to talk about how tennis professionals are navigating the return to tennis and how USTA Florida can help them grow even more in 2021. by Here To Serve
41 min listen
Volunteer Opportunities: It’s official – the inaugural class of the USTA Florida Leadership Academy is graduating this month. We check in with USTA Florida Board Member Mary Conaway and Volunteer Engagement Coordinator Jasmine Baptiste-Apena to see what new volunteer opportunities are coming in 2021 and how you can get involved. by Here To Serve
21 min listen
Future of College Tennis Including Tennis On Campus: With colleges reducing in-person classes and college sports on hold, what will the future of College Tennis look like in Florida this year? Tune in as USTA FL Board member and St. Pete College Coach Phil Girardi shares his views with USTA Florida’s college tennis resident expert Andy Gladstone. by Here To Serve
29 min listen
Junior Team Tennis: When will Junior Team Tennis resume and what will parents and players need to consider? Join Liz Coates, Youth Team Play Manager, as she discusses the future of this program. by Here To Serve
20 min listen
Adaptive Programs: Growing Adaptive Tennis is one of USTA Florida’s major priorities. William Speed, Coordinator of Adaptive Tennis, and Danielle Gooding, Director of Community Tennis, discuss their team’s efforts in bringing adaptive tennis to different communities in Florida. by Here To Serve
17 min listen

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