USTA Player Development Incorporated

The goal of Player Development is to implement a systematic, holistic and player-centric approach in developing world-class american players and coaches in partnership with private sector. Player Development strives to be the best in the world, developing and deploying educational, training and coaching resources to serve team usa. The Player Development program is based at the Usta national campus in orlando, fl, and also utilizes the Usta training center - west in carson, ca. Player Development has hired national coaches who have contact with the top (tier 1) 20 to 30 players in each age group and an in-depth knowledge of another 20 to 30 (tier 2) players. These coaches provide information and advice and attend tournaments to support these players. The coaches are safesport trained, background checked and certified and pursue continuous high performance coaching education; developing and improving as coaches to in order to maximize the potential of the players, with whom they work. The financial support provided through our grant program is integral to the success of this program. In 2023, Player Development grants were distributed to 76 players which incompass ablebodied and wheelchair athletes. In coordination with the coaching, support and services from our national coaches and team, the players use these grants for training & travel. The funds can be used in a variety of ways for tennis Development (e.g., academies/coaching). In addition, focus is placed on supporting young touring pros as well as developing exposure of young american players at the international junior and professional levels. For players who participate in this program, every effort is made to provide them with resources and support to foster their continued success. American tennis players, at both the professional and junior levels, made great strides in 2023. By the end of the year, 10 men and 17 women were ranked in the top 100 atp/wta. In the junior space we had 12 boys and 16 girls that were ranked inside the top 100 itf rankings.