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EASTERN TENNIS 2021 CONFERENCE Schedule of Events & Commemorative Yearbook TABLEUSTA OF Eastern 70 West Red Oak Lane CONTENTSWhite Plains, NY 10604 EASTERN TENNIS CONFERENCE SCHEDULE To our tennis family: & SESSION DESCRIPTIONS 4 Serve When the USTA Eastern tennis community came together last winter for its annual professional development gathering, nobody could 2020 AWARD RECIPIENTS 6 have foreseen how the world would change so drastically just one month later. We boldly discussed big ideas and strategies for bring- Tennis Woman of the Year 6 Tennis ing even more people into our tennis family; our conference goal, Leslie J. FitzGibbon Tennis Man of the Year 7 New Tools for a after all, was to convey a “clear vision for a more inclusive future.” New Future Of course, 2020 had alternative plans. The year presented Tennis Family of the Year 8 immeasurable challenges and heartbreak. As an organization, Organization of the Year 9 we knew we’d need to take extraordinary steps to support our providers. We were fortunate to be able to extend $382,124 to Courage Awards 10-11 facilities throughout the section to help them reopen safely, and we stayed in constant communication with state and local officials Lifetime Achievement 12 as the pandemic unfolded to advocate on behalf of our tennis infrastructure. The road may still be rough in 2021, but we will continue to walk with you every step of the way. THE YEAR THAT WAS 13 Amid these struggles, however, we have witnessed no shortage of diligence, creativity and resilience as our community has banded In Pictures: 2020 ETC 14 Powerful Tools. Made for Tennis. together to uplift our great lifetime sport. We also witnessed packed Automate administrative processes, take online payments, and courts over the summer and an increase in racquet sales in 2020 Arthur Ashe Legacy Lives Day 16 compared to the year prior. We can continue to build upon this. register players. Serve Tennis is designed to make your life easier. New York Open Wild Card Invitational 17 While we cannot be together in person, our 2021 virtual conference Youth Progression...At Home 18 will provide the same opportunities for collaboration and innovation, which are perhaps© 2020 USTA more Eastern. urgent All rights than reserved. ever before. Kings County Tennis League...At Home 20 Former top doubles player and current USTA Director of Profes- USTA Eastern Wins Section of the Year 21 sional Tennis Operations and Player Relations Eric Butorac will kick off our event with an informative discussion about what it was Tribute to USTA Eastern’s Front Line Heroes 22 Explore Serve Tennis like to be on the ground helping to organize the historic 2020 US Discover a variety of Open. Former world No. 7 and 1985 Wimbledon semifinalist Kathy Woodstock Tennis Club Scholarship Program 26 Rinaldi will speak about her current roles as Head of Women’s easy to use features Tennis for USTA Player Development and Captain of the Billie Jean Growing the Game in Chestnut Ridge Park 28 King Cup’s American team. Throughout the week, a wide variety of tennis pros, coaches, park officials, club owners, facility manag- 15-LOVE’s 10 BLOCKS Art Project 29 ers, NJTL directors and more will share the inventive ideas they successfully implemented as they faced unprecedented obstacles. In Pictures: Scenic Tennis Court Road Tour 30 We’ll talk to industry leaders and VIPs about the state of youth USTA Eastern Collegiate Series 32 sports and what the future looks like. USTA representatives will review all the major (and exciting) competitive structure and tech- Find Your Level Community Initiative 33 nological changes in store for the year ahead. We will, for the first time, hold a special panel for USTA League players and captains, Serves in Support at West Side Tennis Club 34 and we will host multiple on-court demonstrations you can enjoy Manage Marketing Court Custom from the safety of your living room—including one on the slice and Programs Tools Booking Websites one on the serve. We will honor some extraordinary individuals and USTA LEAGUE CAPTAIN SPOTLIGHTS Build and organize your Connect with customers Give players access to Use our tool to build organizations in an innovative virtual awards ceremony hosted by 1993 French Open Doubles Champion Luke Jensen. And, finally, program offerings. all in one place. reserve and pay for courts your own website. we will discuss what support we as an organization can continue to Valerie Duval (Southern Region) 27 and classes online. offer. As always, our tennis community is at its strongest when we Andrew Wallenstein (Western Region) 31 are able to work together. Maria Coradini (New Jersey Region) 33 We have plenty more surprises in store. We hope you’ll be able to Our number one priority is to help you make your join us for what is sure to be a fun, informative and interactive week. Patricia Gould (Metro Region) 35 tennis programs or business more successful. Sincerely, IN MEMORIAM 36 Get Started Today: Amber Marino Jenny Schnitzer USTA EASTERN BOARD, STAFF President, USTA Executive AND PARTNERS 38 Eastern Board Director & CEO, usta.com/servetennis of Directors USTA Eastern Cover photo by Herb Glenn Get in the Game The State of Youth of Greater Rochester Urban USTA Eastern Board CONFERENCE SCHEDULE District Athletic Director and with Serve Tennis Sports (5:00 p.m.) Meeting (4:30 p.m.) (7:30 p.m.) Love-15 Program Director • Samuel Distinguished panelists from elite Inalegwu, Essex Grassroots Tennis Closed Meeting Step forward into the future. Serve local sport organizations—the New & Education Founder and CEO & SESSIONS Tennis is a flexible digital tool de- York Road Runners, New York City FC • Amber Marino, USTA Eastern signed specifically for tennis that will and New York Rangers—will discuss Board of Directors President and Team USA: The Bright Future help you manage your organization. the current state of affairs of youth 15-LOVE Executive Director • of American Tennis with MONDAY, JANUARY 25 Making Tennis a Walk in sport into efforts to support charitable With Serve Tennis, you can manage sports in New York amid COVID-19. Mara Mazza, Kings County Tennis Kathy Rinaldi (5:00 p.m.) Featured Speakers: the Park (5:00 p.m.) causes. Guests from the American registration and financial transactions, They will share their own experiences League Communications Director The 2020 US Open: Cancer Society, Junior Tennis Foun- oversee court bookings, promote your facing common challenges presented • Anjalee Modasra, University at USTA Player Development Head of Dr. Alexis Chiang Colvin, Mount Albany freshman and 15-LOVE Lessons from a Historic Event In this session, USTA Eastern staff will dation and CityParks Foundation will business with email marketing and by the pandemic and reveal best Women’s Tennis (and former world No. Sinai Professor of Orthopaedic practices for youth sports moving for- program participant • Dave with Eric Butorac (12:00 p.m.) share information about support avail- discuss the many benefits of hosting connect with customers in one place. 7) Kathy Rinaldi reflects on her own Surgery and Associate Dean for able to Park and Recreation Depart- a fundraiser tournament, share details In this session, Matt Barnhart, USTA ward. They’ll also discuss the role that Webley, Kings County Tennis journey in the sport and how her ex- Alumni Affairs and US Open Chief community engagement, technologi- League Executive Director On Sunday, September 13, as a ball ments and other providers including on how players, providers and organi- Senior Manager of Team Competi- periences inform her current role. This Medical Officer •Dave Hanzes, cal innovation and coach and parent from his opponent sailed wide, Dom- marketing materials, safety guide- zations can get events started in their tion, will give an overview of all Serve session will also discuss why it is imper- USTA Eastern Chair of Officials education play in athletics. inic Thiem collapsed to the ground lines, grants, equipment, training and own communities and offer tips on how Tennis can do for your business as well ative that coaches help and encourage to celebrate capturing his first-ever more. We will highlight several section to organize a successful fundraiser. as provide a preview of what new fea- FRIDAY, JANUARY 29 young athletes to develop exemplary Grand Slam singles title in four at- Park and Recreation providers and tures are coming soon to the product. Featured Speakers: off-court conduct and sportsmanship, their exceptional parks programs, and We’ll also hear from several providers what it means to be a part of Team USA tempts. Behind the scenes, US Open TUESDAY, JANUARY 26 Featured Speakers: Jane Benson, New York Road How USTA Eastern Grants Can we will also discuss USTA Eastern’s who have begun using Serve Tennis to and how working together is key to cre- organizers also celebrated. After Jonathan Gamberg, CityParks Runners Vice President of Youth Work For You (9:00 a.m.) partnership with New York State Rec- conduct their operations. ating the next generation of world-class months of fastidious planning and co- Adaptive & Wheelchair Tennis: Foundation Associate Director of Programs and Marketing • Rick reation and Park Society (NYSRPS). American players. ordination, they had successfully held Meeting the Demand and Sports • Mark McIntyre, Junior Nadeu, New York Rangers Vice This session will provide an overview Tennis is a fun, safe sport that can Featured Speakers: the 2020 US Open without any major Tennis Foundation Executive Director President of Social Impact and of USTA Eastern grants and other Facing Today’s Challenges be played and enjoyed by people disruptions. The tournament seemed • Marnie Perez Ochoa, USTA Eastern Matt Barnhart, USTA Senior Fan Engagement • Brian Walsh, resources that can help tennis provid- Featured Speaker: with Excellence (9:00 a.m.) of all ages and abilities, and we will like an impossible dream in June.