U.S. Tennis Association of New England (USTA New England)

Let us introduce to you...our Hall of Fame Class of 2025 🏆🙌🎾 Congratulations to these legendary players and coaches who have made and continue to leave a lasting impact on New England tennis! Their dedication and contributions have truly enriched our tennis community. Una, Peter and Ed will be inducted in June at the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eUrfEtwy

Tennis for Sally Goldman is more than a sport—it's a lifelong journey. A player and coach and club owner, Sally bought the Weymouth Club in 1988 with her husband Steve. 38 years and more than 30 renovations later, the facility has evolved its own community, offering a variety of leagues, tournaments and programs with state-of-the-art amenities 🎾🤝 And it's thanks to the skills she's developed on the court that have helped her succeed in business. “Tennis has given me so much. It’s a sport that teaches you resilience, strategy and being tough under pressure. And in business, just like in tennis, you have to constantly be thinking ahead, adjusting, and planning for the future," Sally said. This is a special feature from our CEO Lindsey Keeler, CAE ☺️: https://lnkd.in/eHK9Y2r7 #passion #dedication #WomensHistoryMonth

U.S. Tennis Association of New England (USTA New England) is hosting a USTA workshop tailored for individuals eager to introduce tennis to young or novice players in the adaptive space. Whether you're a high school student, a parent, a dedicated volunteer, a PE teacher, or a seasoned coach, this workshop is for you! Saturday, March 15th - 10am to 1:30pm Spark Fitness and Tennis Club, Andover, MA We'll focus on equipping you with the skills to coach, manage, and make tennis learning enjoyable and interactive for athletes with Blindness/Visual Impairments, Cognitive/Developmental, and Para-Standing adaptive needs. This is a unique opportunity to: 🎾 Develop specialized coaching skills. 🎾 Learn from USTA guest professionals. 🎾 Connect with a passionate community. 🎾 Help grow adaptive tennis. Join us and be a catalyst for inclusion! https://lnkd.in/em9vYHRr #AdaptiveSports #TennisForAll #CoachingDevelopment #USTAWorkshop #InclusionInSports #VolunteerOpportunity #PhysicalEducation Image of adaptive tennis players, details of workshop, and QR code to register. Andrea Snead Sarah Wishart Kelly Gately Shawna Fors

We're thrilled to extend our partnership with Rafa Nadal Academy Camps 🤝🎾 There are four camp locations in New England this summer: -Sheffield, MA -Boston, MA -New Haven, CT -Newport, RI Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eXzsypiG

The USTA wishes everyone celebrating Ramadan a peaceful month of reflection.

Calling all tennis facility owners, operators, and community leaders! Did you know USTA offers funding of up to $200,000 to help tennis facilities renovate, expand, and grow? Whether you're looking to upgrade courts, add amenities or technology, or build new tennis spaces, this webinar will provide the insights and resources you need to take the next step! Join Sarah Wishart from U.S. Tennis Association of New England (USTA New England) & Lauren Parr from (USTA) United States Tennis Association for a free, interactive webinar to learn about expanded funding resources and expert support available to help bring your facility projects to life. Date: March 11, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM ET Click the link to register - https://lnkd.in/gfvmF4pU What you’ll learn: ✅ Up to $200,000 in funding – What’s available & how to apply ✅ A step-by-step guide to securing grants & technical support ✅ Success stories from New England facilities that have benefited Thank you to the amazing & brilliant Toni Wiley at Sportsmen's Tennis & Enrichment Center and Melissa Termine Battite, CPRP at the Town of Lexington ✅ Best practices & expert tips for completing facility projects ✅ How to connect with USTA experts to explore opportunities Register now to secure your spot and gain access to these game-changing resources for your facility! #Tennis #TennisFacilities #USTA #FacilityFunding #CourtRenovation #TennisInfrastructure #GrowTheGame #Parks #ParksandRecreation #Recreation

Congratulations to our esteemed board member, Bud Schultz, on his induction into the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Hall of Fame 🎾👏 Bud is a Bates College graduate (’81), where he was an All-American and NCAA singles tournament finalist. He also started three years on the basketball team. Bud had a tremendous seven-year professional career as well. He competed in all four Grand Slams, reached three ATP Tour finals in singles and doubles and climbed to a high ranking of No. 40 in the world in singles 🏆🙌 Following his retirement, Bud worked as the Tennis Director and Head Pro at the prestigious Longwood Cricket Club in Chestnut Hill, MA. He also got into coaching, working with the likes of Ivan Lendl and Pam Shriver, and served as the head coach of the Boston Lobsters in the World TeamTennis League. Bud and his wife Elaine currently own and manage the Cohasset Tennis Club in Cohasset, MA. Bud is joined in the Class of 2025 by legendary college coach Bob Hansen, who ended his career in New England at Middlebury College. Bob coached for 41 years, and during his nine-year head coaching stint in Vermont, he led the men’s team to six straight seasons of reaching the NCAA semifinals or better, including winning the 2018 NCAA Championship. He finished his head coaching career at Middlebury with a 163-39 record, two NCAA doubles titles, an NCAA singles crown and captured both ITA singles and doubles titles. 13-year pro turned tennis operations director, Eric Butorac, and NCAA DIII Coach of the Year, Michael Mullan, round out the 2025 class.

Mason Bultje is a former NCAA tennis player, a member of our Board of Directors and the Director of Partnerships and Programs at Sportsmen's Tennis & Enrichment Center. He also works as the assistant coach for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology women’s tennis team and still competes himself in 5.0 leagues and tournaments. Through his experiences and mentors, Mason has become a strong advocate for amplifying the voices of individuals with marginalized identities and believes representation is crucial both on and off the court. "I hope I can inspire others to get involved, and that they will feel their own unique background is both desired and seen as an asset," Mason said. "For much of my upbringing, I felt like an outsider, that I was some random kid who could play at a decent level. But now I feel embraced and that I can help contribute to this industry as a whole. I hope my experiences can help make a difference, even for one person." Read his story here: https://lnkd.in/exAnT9E4 #BlackHistoryMonth

Congratulations to Harvard University Women’s Tennis Coach, Traci Green, on being selected for induction into the Black Tennis Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Traci is in her 19th season leading the Crimson and is coming off a memorable 2023-24 campaign in which she led her women to a 19-5 record and a bid to the NCAA tournament. Born in Philadelphia, Traci had a successful junior career, where she held numerous top local and national rankings and was a two-time member of the U.S. Junior National Team. She went on to play tennis at the University of Florida and was a member of their 1998 National Championship team while also winning two ITA National Indoor Titles. After graduating, Traci returned home to coach the Temple University women as a volunteer assistant, then as a graduate assistant and eventually worked her way up to become the head coach. She received the ultimate hometown honor last fall, as she was inducted into the USTA Middle States Hall of Fame. Way to go, Traci! #BlackHistoryMonth #inspiration #trailblazer

Please join us in congratulating Eric Driscoll on 25 years with USTA New England Eric is our Schools & Tennis in the Parks Manager from Westbrook, ME, where he’s an esteemed member of the community. He spearheaded our flagship public parks program, Tennis in the Parks, which in 2024 alone, introduced tennis to nearly 4,000 players in 77 New England cities and towns 👏 🎉 During his tenure, Eric has also brought tennis into hundreds of schools throughout Maine and New Hampshire, resulting in new players, coaches and community partnerships 🤝 🎾 We thank you, Eric, for your continued service to the New England tennis community 🙏 🙏 Here’s to the next 25 years!