Become a USPTA Tennis Pro Today!
I have been a member of the USPTA (United States Professional Tennis Association) since 1985. That’s 37 years! I am classified as an Elite Pro. I have made my living teaching tennis to all ages and to all levels.
Belonging to an association that strives to raise the standards of teaching the game is why I originally joined. At that time in the mid-1980s, there were roughly 4,000 professionals. Today there are over 15,000 members.
The History of the USPTA
The association began in 1927 with a handful of members in New York City. Here is a link that describes the growth and history of the USPTA.
Tennis is Booming
The number of people playing tennis is growing! However, we have a shortage of pros, and clubs and recreation departments can’t fill positions with qualified pros. We need more people interested in joining our profession.
How about you? A USPTA certification will give you a leg up in both teaching skills and credibility with potential employers. I would like to help you get started with an application to join the USPTA.
Watch This Video!
If you love tennis and want to become a certified tennis instructor or professional, this video may motivate and inspire you.
If you want to apply for USPTA membership, filling out the USPTA application using my name “Anne Zarraonandia” as your referral would be my privilege. Include my name in the “Refer & Earn Referring Member” field of the online application.
USPTA Professional
The USPTA Professional certification pathway takes approximately three to five months to complete. The process requires online and in-person education and the completion of USTA Safe Play training and background check. The cost to become a Certified Professional includes a $399 one-time application fee. It also includes the prorated amount of the $315 annual membership dues. This includes all online courses and required in-person workshops.
Application Process
- Complete USPTA Application
- Pay Non-Refundable Application Fee
- Pay USPTA Membership Dues (prorated based on application date)
To learn more about the Professional certification pathway and to begin the application process – CLICK HERE.
*There is a $25 USTA operational fee to attend any Teaching Essentials 1 course.
*There is an additional $14.95 fee to complete the required CPR training.
*Withdrawal from TE-3 Workshop less than 1 week prior to the event will incur a $75 cancellation fee.
Tennis Instructor
The USPTA Tennis Instructor pathway consists of 16 hours of online educational modules, participation in a 2-day Tennis Essentials (TE-1) in-person workshop hosted by the USTA, and the completion of USTA Safe Play training and background check. The cost to become a Tennis Instructor includes a $199 one-time application fee. It also includes the prorated amount of the $215 annual membership dues.
Application Process
- Complete USPTA Application
- Pay Non-Refundable Application Fee
- Pay USPTA Membership Dues (prorated based on application date)
To learn more about the Tennis Instructor certification pathway and to begin the application process – CLICK HERE.
*There is a $25 USTA operational fee to attend any Teaching Essentials 1 course.
*There is an additional $14.95 fee to complete the required CPR training.
Other USPTA Membership Types
High School Coach – The High School Coach membership is not a certified category. This membership type is designed for high school coaches looking for education opportunities and affiliation with the USPTA. Members get full access to our online education database.
www.TennisResources.com as well as access to our online practice planner.
Tennis Resources Subscription – Potential members can purchase an annual or quarterly subscription to our education database, which includes over 2,300 instructional resources for tennis teaching. Simply follow the link and click “Join” to purchase your subscription.
Corporate Membership – (Receive USPTA emails/news and updates)
Membership Upgrade
Professional to Elite Professional
USPTA FAQ’s
Click this link for answers to questions that are frequently asked!
If you have any other questions, direct them either to the USPTA directly
Contact USPTA by Phone: 407-634-3050
Contact USPTA by Email: uspta@uspta.org
Office hours
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Eastern time)
Saturday-Sunday closed
or please email me. Good luck!
