The effects would be far-reaching, impacting tennis lessons, equipment sales, tournament registrations and more. Many rural communities across the country rely on college tennis programs to maintain courts and qualified coaches. Without these programs, tennis facilities will be lost.
Tennis federations currently depend on college programs for much of their player development, particularly for top players not yet ready for the professional tours. Without college tennis, where would these players go for training? Furthermore, who would train the next generation of U.S. tennis coaches if they didn’t first experience college tennis themselves? These universities contribute millions of dollars each year to the sport.
At this critical juncture, it’s vital for everyone in the industry to come together and explore opportunities to preserve and strengthen college tennis. So, how can we do this?
