TPA & PTR extend Partnership through 2019

The Tennis Professionals Association (TPA) and Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) are happy to announce their partnership has been extended for an additional three years, with a new contract beginning in January 2017.

“We are thrilled to be renewing our partnership with the PTR, as we have built such a strong relationship over the past six years,” said Ari Novick, director of coaching development, Tennis Canada. “The PTR brings so many additional benefits to the table for TPA members, and this continued partnership will further help our goal of growing and developing the profession of tennis coaching across Canada.”

Originally introduced into the TPA in 2011, the PTR provides subscriptions to TennisPro, which offer valuable educational articles for tennis coaches – plus access to special PTR educational events and symposiums, and additional seminars to be held within Canada. This new agreement will also see the PTR offer 3 new publications available to purchase at a more than 55% discount (Bob Larson’s Tennis, OrangeCoach, & TennisGate). PTR benefits are available to Level 2 TPA members.

“Over the last three years, the partnership between PTR and TPA has proven the game of tennis can benefit greatly by having two quality organizations working together to improve our sport,” said Dan Santorum, CEO of PTR.  

Founded in 1976, the PTR is the largest global tennis teaching organization with approximately 14,000 members in 117 countries. Recognized worldwide, the PTR’s mission to grow the game of tennis is executed through educating, certifying, and servicing tennis teachers and coaches around the globe. PTR membership offers extensive educational materials, opportunities, career assistance and many other significant resources.

The TPA, which will be entering its 13^th year in 2017, aims to grow the profession of tennis coaching throughout Canada. Over 2,800 certified instructors, coaches, and club professionals across the country are members of the TPA and have access to its numerous benefits, including but not limited to: regular communication from Tennis Canada on all of the latest news and upcoming events; access to the latest job postings; exclusive discounts to a variety of tennis products; and access to many online coaching resources.

For more information on the TPA member, please visit www.tpacanada.com.