Ace Your Team: Successful Strategies for Recruiting and Retaining Volunteers

Panelists: Jessica McMillen, CeeAnn Vaughan, Rebecca Falkner Axelrod, and Mei Hand

Moderator: Liz Murrieta

10:05am

The backbone of many successful tennis program is its team of dedicated volunteers. Join us for an insightful panel discussion where seasoned leaders share their proven strategies for recruiting and retaining volunteers. Our panelists, each with extensive experience in various aspects of tennis leadership, will delve into practical techniques for building a strong volunteer base, fostering a sense of community, and maintaining high levels of engagement and commitment.

Whether you're new to volunteer management or looking to enhance your existing programs, this session will provide you with the tools and inspiration to ace your team. You'll learn how to effectively communicate your mission, create rewarding volunteer experiences, and implement retention strategies that keep your volunteers motivated and invested in your organization's success. Join us and discover how to turn your volunteer team into your greatest asset!

Raise Your Voice: Mastering Public Speaking On and Off the Court

Speaker: Laura Bowen

10:50am

Enhance your public speaking skills with our expert-led session designed specifically for women in tennis. Learn techniques to confidently communicate on and off the court, whether you're addressing your team, speaking at events, or engaging with media. Our speaker will provide actionable tips and insights to help you deliver compelling messages, overcome public speaking anxiety, and connect with your audience. Perfect for players, coaches, and administrators alike, this session will empower you to raise your voice and lead with confidence in every setting.

Match Point Conversations: Leveraging Your Tennis Journey for Conflict Management and Self-Advocacy

Panelists: Nancy Abrams, Chloe Lee, and Judy L. Van Raalte

Moderator: Laura Jackson

12:50pm

Join a panel of accomplished women who have successfully transitioned from on-court tennis careers to influential roles in the industry. In this session, our panelists will share how their experiences in tennis have equipped them with essential skills for managing conflict and advocating for themselves in various professional settings. Whether you're a player, coach, or industry professional, learn how to apply the lessons of resilience, strategic thinking, and communication from your tennis journey to navigate challenges and assert your voice effectively. 

Positive Motivation for Managers - Positive Coaching Alliance

Speaker: Chloe Malesk

1:35pm

Positive Coaching Alliance is a recognized leader in coach training for youth and high school sports. Fundamentally, coaching and managing are about developing people. Many of the same tools and principles that are effective in working with athletes are applicable to managing people in a job setting as well. 

In this workshop, participants and their PCA trainer who facilitates the workshop will engage in an interactive discussion of how Positive Coaching tools can be used by managers.

We will share research from the world’s top sport psychologists and researchers along with best practices from top coaches and athletes, many of whom serve on PCA’s National Advisory Board and have provided additional insight exclusive to PCA.

Your managers will learn exactly why positive motivation helps employees improve their performance and develop professionally. Participants will explore common management scenarios including:

• Motivating individuals

• Establishing and maintaining Team Culture

• Having “hard conversations” and providing receivable feedback

On Court Option 1: Play Facilitator Workshop

For Coaches or Those Wanting To Coach

7:30am - Indian School Park

Speaker: Amanda Shaw

Welcome to an interactive coaching workshop for individuals eager to introduce tennis to young or novice players during the Women's Tennis Leadership Summit.

The workshop, conducted by the United States Tennis Association, aims to equip attendees with the necessary skills to coach, manage, and make tennis learning enjoyable and interactive!  Geared towards high school/college students, parents, volunteers, PE teachers, and experienced coaches looking for new ways to engage groups of varying skill levels, this session welcomes all enthusiasts keen on instilling a passion for tennis.

Don't miss this opportunity to begin or continue your coaching journey and ignite excitement for tennis in your community. This is step 1 in the Play Facilitator Certificate Pathway, if you wish to continue.  

Join us as we explore play-based teaching methods to instill a love of tennis among athletes young & old!

If you are interested in the Play Facilitator Workshop, please RSVP HERE

On Court Option 2: Cardio Tennis

For Players or Those Wanting To Learn More

7:30am - Indian School Park

Speaker: Meika Ashby

Cardio Tennis is a high energy fitness activity that combines the best features of the sport of tennis with cardiovascular exercise, delivering the ultimate, full body, calorie burning aerobic workout. If you've never played tennis before it is a great way to be introduced to the sport and if you are an experienced high level tennis player, Cardio Tennis is the best way to train for tennis.

This class is for anyone who is interested in fast paced tennis, getting a workout, having an incredible social experience, looking for a little competition, and getting better at tennis. All fitness and ability levels are welcome. Participants must be able to move and be injury free.

Game Changers: Women, Leadership, and the Art of Work-Life Integration

Speaker: Kim Bastable 

10:30am

Discover the keys to integrating professional leadership and personal well-being in our insightful session led by Kim Bastable. This session will explore strategies for women to excel in leadership roles while maintaining a fulfilling personal life. Learn practical tips for managing time, setting boundaries, and prioritizing self-care without compromising your professional goals. Gain valuable insights into harmonizing your career and personal life, and walk away with actionable advice to help you thrive in sustaining both areas.

Rallying Together: Friendtorship in Action

Speaker: Linda Low

11:30am

Imagine having someone in your corner who not only believes in your potential but also helps you become the best version of yourself—a "friendtor." This session explores the transformative power of friendtorship, where women support, uplift, and empower each other in all areas of life. Whether it's developing new skills, boosting confidence, or simply being there to listen, a friendtor can be the key to unlocking your full potential.

Join us as we work towards building a strong, supportive network of women dedicated to uplifting one another. Our goal is to create a community where every woman feels appreciated, empowered, and capable of realizing her aspirations both on and off the court. Together, we'll make a commitment to support each other, knowing that women who empower women are the happiest. Let's connect and commit to being even happier, together.