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TENNIS RESOURCES

Tennis Resources (tennisresources.com) is the world’s premier search engine and database for racquet sports education, featuring over 2,000 high-quality instructional videos, articles, drills, and audio materials from top professionals and former world-ranked players across pickleball, padel, platform tennis, squash, and tennis. The platform serves as a comprehensive educational hub for coaches and players of all levels, offering everything from technical and tactical instruction to business management resources. RSPA members can access exclusive content and earn continuing education credits through the site’s extensive library of professional development materials.

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RSPA Professional Development Guidelines

The RSPA requires all certified members to meet a continuing education requirement in 3 years (international members and those 65 or older are exempt). The period coincides with the date you completed the certification exam or reinstated your membership. Please log in to My RSPA to view your Professional Development Program end date and determine when your credits are due.

As of January 1, 2021, the RSPA education guidelines and requirements have changed:

The education credit formula has changed to 1 hour = 1 credit. Additional credits will be offered for RSPA face-to-face events and new certification workshops.

The education requirement has changed to 15 credits every three years.

If the requirement is not met, you will have your membership suspended. To help you meet that goal, RSPA provides hundreds of hours of education every year in the form of conferences, workshops, webinars, and more. TennisResources.com is an excellent resource for free education opportunities. Please note that courses are eligible for credits once.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at 407-634-3050 or education@rspa.net.

CHECK YOUR EDUCATION STATUS

The RSPA requires all certified members to meet a continuing education requirement in a 3-year period (international members and those 65 or older are exempt). The time period coincides with the date you completed the certification exam or reinstated your membership.

Please login to My RSPA to check your Professional Development Program end date to see when your credits are due.

If the requirement is not met, you will have your membership suspended.
To help you meet that goal, the RSPA provides hundreds of hours of education every year in the form of conferences, workshops, webinars, and more.
TennisResources.com is an excellent resource for free education opportunities.
Please note that courses are eligible for credits only time.

Adaptive Tennis

The mission of RSPA Adaptive Tennis is to foster a tennis environment that supports and promotes programs and initiatives that meet the recreational needs of individuals with physical, mental, or emotional challenges. The game of tennis can be adapted to accommodate any age, environment, condition, or disability. The ultimate goal is to enable those who might not otherwise have the opportunity to learn and play tennis to be able to do so.
When you register with the USTA Adaptive Tennis Program Registration, adaptive players in your area can be matched up with you.

Connecting players with programs to meet their needs is a top priority, and registering is easy to do and free of charge. Click here to register.

For a list of existing programs, Click here.

Start Your Program

If you are thinking of starting an Adaptive Tennis program and need local assistance, contact a tennis representative, also known as a section contact. They can effectively answer questions on a wide range of topics, including financing and educational materials.

For a list of section contacts, click here.

Adaptive Curricula

For Adaptive tennis curricula, click here.

You can also contact the national office for opportunities at (914) 696-7000.

Grants

Grants are awarded to programs each year. The grants provide necessary funds for blossoming tennis programs to grow bigger and provide better service to their communities.

To apply for the Adaptive Tennis Grant, please click here.

Adaptive Tennis Award

The annual Adaptive Tennis Award recognizes the program or program leader that has demonstrated continued excellence, dedication, and service in tennis for individuals with disabilities.

Criteria for eligibility for a program or an individual conducting a program is a minimum of 3 years of active involvement with individuals with disabilities. For more information about adaptive tennis awards, click here.

Career and Leadership Mentoring Program

RSPA Career and Leader Mentoring Program began in 2018, and we have had over 400 pros participate in the program. Whether you are a Master Pro with years of experience and a unique perspective to share with a younger pro as a Mentor or looking to enhance your career or build new skills by applying to be a Mentee, the Career and Leader Mentoring Program will benefit you.

Even if you have participated in the past, you are welcome to participate again!

Mentor Quotes:

As a RSPA Southern board member, Kevin Theos created and launched the program for the Southern division. It was so successful that the past RSPA President Gary Trost supported its expansion to a national program. Having developed a working relationship on the Southern division program with Mitch White, a former pro and successful entrepreneur, he enlisted Mitch's help. Together, they created and launched what is now known as the RSPA Career and Leader Mentoring program.

To me, mentoring isn't about just telling someone what or how to do something, it is about listening, sharing, and learning from each other. It has to be a two-way street to build a trusting, supportive relationship. Being a mentor with RSPA has been a great experience…working with newer pros, sharing my experience and getting a fresh perspective from those I have mentored. Throughout my career I've had several mentors that really had an impact, and if I can be that person for someone else and give back the same way, it's a win-win.

The mentor program was a great experience for both Mentor and Mentee. It was amazing to see the drive, passion, and inspiration that helped motivate both parties to improve and try new things outside their comfort zone. As a mentor, getting to know another RSPA professional was a positive way to network, share ideas and knowledge, and to have an impact on developing a professional's career.

Mentee Quotes:

I was fortunate enough to have Cari Buck as my Mentor during an incredibly challenging year. She was an incredible lady to learn from in so many ways, and she and I leaned on each other during a transitional year for both of us. Having someone like Cari to bounce ideas off of and who understood the career path that I was riding in this last year was something I will never forget and never be able to fully thank her for. I've made tremendous strides in my career, and I owe her a huge thank you for all the support and care she provided.

The mentorship program through the RSPA is an amazing project and one that I'd recommend to ANY pro who is looking to make more of an impact in their work. The ways that Cari helped me, and just the consistency of having a year-long mentor is something I have so much gratitude for. I look forward to the day that I can apply to be the Mentor, and be able to give back to the program to help another pro. Thank you for selecting me to be a part of this unique program. It's been a huge benefit to my tennis career.

I went into the program not knowing what to expect. I am a young pro and I wanted to make connections within the industry. I got much more than that. Not only was I able to make great connections but I was able to expand my resume and grow as a young professional. Every time I talked to my Mentor, I ended the call feeling motivated to learn and grow in every way possible. He pushed me to create goals for myself professionally, recreationally, and financially. Any questions and concerns I brought to him he was able to help resolve. And even though my time in the program has come to an end, he will always be just a call away and continues to check in and see how my goals are coming. I cannot recommend this program enough; it is truly something that has helped to lead me in the right direction!

The Program:

Is a minimum 1-year commitment with monthly communication (or more frequently as needed) between the Mentor and the Mentee
Is geared toward enhancing the Mentee’s resume and adding or improving skills that can be applied to their career growth
Requires engagement and a focus on achieving results
Includes periodic completion of progress forms as requested
Provides a mentoring template (upon request) for use as the Mentor and Mentee best see fit

The Results:

Mentees will come away with new and/or improved skillsets and a clearer understanding of their career goals—along with the beginning of a roadmap to achieve those goals.
Mentors leave feeling fulfilled and satisfied, knowing they have provided valuable guidance and support to a professional seeking to grow their career.

Career Coaching with RSPA Master Professionals

Connect with fellow pros in our moderated online community. Ask questions, share success stories, and build relationships that span multiple sports and continents. RSPA social transforms distance into dialogue—ensuring you never face a coaching challenge alone.

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