USPTA and PTR Reach Agreements with Universal Tennis to Expand Resources for Tennis Teaching Professionals
Posted: April 11, 2018 in Suppliers
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Both the United States Professional Tennis Association and Professional Tennis Registry announced partnerships with Universal Tennis to grow and enhance professional development resources for tennis teaching professionals and coaches.
Under the agreement, Universal Tennis Rating (UTR) Powered by Oracle will become the official tennis rating of the USPTA, the largest organization of tennis-teaching professionals and coaches in the United States and the only teaching association in the U.S. that is provisionally accredited by the governing body. Universal Tennis will enable all USPTA teaching professionals to use its technology for free.
“Our mission is to elevate the standard of tennis-teaching professionals and coaches. As such, we want our members to have access to the best resources to develop professionally,” said John Embree, USPTA CEO. “The Universal Tennis product platform is proliferating and is increasingly valuable in helping professionals improve tennis quality, enjoyment and participation in their local communities.”
Starting this summer, USPTA members will be able to access UTR’s database, which has 6.5 million match results from more than 700,000 players from 200 countries. Members can use UTR’s event management system to register and communicate with players, create profiles and groups, and compare players from around the world.
In efforts to support the important initiatives spearheaded by the USTA, Universal Tennis and the USPTA will collaborate to support essential measures and protections to safeguard kids participating in events. The organizations will also partner on strategic marketing initiatives to support the growth and development of tennis and teaching professionals around the world.
“We’re excited to partner with the USPTA to grow tennis here in the United States and abroad,” said Mark Leschly, Chairman & CEO of Universal Tennis. “We are pleased to offer our suite of tools and technology to support club pros and coaches to engage their communities with more opportunities to play tennis and to use technology to safeguard kids.”
To learn more about Universal Tennis, please visit MyUTR.com. For more information about the USPTA, visit USPTA.com.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Universal Tennis and Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) today announced a long-term, official partnership to grow and enhance professional development resources for tennis teaching professionals and coaches.
Under the agreement, Universal Tennis Rating (UTR) Powered by Oracle will become the official tennis rating of PTR, the largest global organization of tennis teaching professionals and coaches. Universal Tennis will enable all PTR teaching professionals to use its technology for free, providing the tools and products to fundamentally change the way tennis is played at clubs and municipalities worldwide.
“I am really excited about PTR’s partnership with UTR. As the Head Women’s Tennis Coach at Georgia Tech, I believe UTR has truly enhanced our program, and college tennis overall,” said PTR President, Rodney Harmon. “PTR is committed to offering the best resources for our members and I believe that UTR will be an invaluable tool for our professional coaches to grow the game at the local level.”
Starting this summer, PTR members will be able to access UTR’s database, which has 6.5 million match results from more than 700,000 players from 200 countries. Members can use UTR’s platform to register and communicate with players, create profiles and groups, develop tournament draws, post and submit scores, and compare players from around the world. PTR members will also be able to leverage UTR’s event management system to schedule and run tournaments, camps and clinics, and facilitate level-based play. The two organizations will also partner on strategic marketing initiatives to support the growth and development of tennis and teaching professionals around the world.
“PTR and Universal Tennis are fully aligned in our missions to offer tennis players, pros, coaches and organizers a universal language and standard for tennis,” said Mark Leschly, Chairman & CEO of Universal Tennis. “Tennis professionals are key in establishing a love of the game and facilitating play for players of all ages and abilities. We are glad to partner with PTR to provide tools and technology to enhance the development of club and recreational tennis worldwide.”
To learn more about Universal Tennis, please visit MyUTR.com. For more information about Professional Tennis Registry, visit PTRTennis.org.
