Women's Tennis Leadership Summit

2024

2024 Registration Open

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What To Expect

CONNECTION

During a two and half day, in - person workshop, we hope to inspire and increase representation of women in all aspects of tennis. This event is dedicated to connecting and supporting diverse women across the tennis industry. You'll meet leaders from a network of organizations, corporations, community recreation groups, clubs, coaches and players - all with one thread of connection - tennis! 

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

Learn how to grow as a leader from the experts and from those making a positive impact in their everyday work and play. Through a series of panelist and breakout sessions, gain new insights from grassroots innovators, youth, coaches, and leaders in tennis. 

WHO

This is a professional development event designed to empower women who positively influence the game of tennis. All female high school, college and community coaches, USTA league captains and players, high school and college players, along with other female industry leaders such as USPTA/PTR Professionals, USTA staff and volunteers, and business owners are encouraged to attend. 

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Check Out Our Inaugural Event Below

2023 Women's Tennis Leadership Summit

August 5-6, 2023

Old Town Scottsdale

Brought to you by USTA Southwest 

Check out our recap below!

2024 Speakers

Keynote Speakers

Nicole M. LaVoi, Ph.D

Keynote Speaker

Director of the Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport at the University of Minnesota

 Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport 


Session Description

Julia Borgan

Keynote Speaker

 Leadership Coach, Sports and Entertainment Market Director

Positive Intelligence



Session Description


Check back soon for updates to the speaker list!

Check Out Speaker Bios Here

Mei Hand

Panelist

USTA Southwest 

Chair of Officials

Rebecca Falkner Axelrod

Panelist

Board Member

Aceing Autism

Jessica McMillen 

Panelist

Member of USTA Texas Board of Directors and USTA National Local Play and Competition Committee

Nancy Abrams

Panelist

Director of Engagement & Industry Relations

USTA Southern California

Chloe Maleski

Speaker

Mental Performance Coach

Positive Coaching Alliance

Liz Murrieta

Moderator

Section League Manager

USTA Intermountain 

Laura Bowen

Speaker

Executive Director

USTA Florida

Judy L. Van Raalte

Panelist

Professor Emerita of Psychology, Ph.D.

Springfield College

Cee Ann Vaughan

Panelist

USTA Southwest 

Board of Directors 

Meika Ashby-Thomas

Panelist

The Oaks at Boca Raton

Assistant Director of     Racquet Sports

Jessica Rosas

Presentor

Definity

Pilates/Wellness/Training

Linda Low

Presentor

PTR

 Coach Education Consultant 

Ashley Portwood

Event Director

Community Development Manager


USTA Southwest

Tara 

Rivera

Emcee

TSR 

Northern New Mexico

USTA Southwest

Brooke Damore

Support Staff

USTA Southwest Executive Assistant


USTA Southwest

Paityn Taylor

Support Staff

Section Events Coordinator


USTA Southwest

Nicole Fintell

Support Staff

Jr. Player Dev. Manager

USTA Southwest

Renee  Lopez

Support Staff

TSR

 Southern Arizona


USTA Southwest

Gabriela Lawlor & Jordan Witter

Support Staff

Phoenix

USTA Southwest

The Venue

The Monarch

4000 North Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Join us in Old Town Scottsdale!

Hotel Details Will be Emailed To Attendees in May

Questions?

Contact Ashley Portwood at portwood@southwest.usta.com or (602) 853-2494

Thank you to our parnters!