USPTA TASKFORCES

The DE&I committee and the related taskforces have been a great opportunity to get involvement and participate with USPTA professionals from diverse backgrounds representing many of our 17 divisions. Jacob Eusebio and his mom, Wendi Eusebio are new USPTA members who joined the USPTA Adaptive Task Force in January 2022. Jacob’s brother, Evan is on the autism spectrum, and he believes tennis is what has helped him connect with his brother. “Jacob and Wendi bring tremendous value to the USPTA Adaptive taskforce, and we are grateful they joined the USPTA,” said Lisa Pugliese-LaCroix, the chair of the Adaptive Tennis taskforce.

The recent partnership between USPTA and the WTCA is another example of USPTA’s continued focus on diversity and inclusion within the tennis industry. “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to increase the number of women coaches in the tennis workforce,” said WTCA CEO Sarah Stone. “The WTCA and USPTA will work together to increase opportunities for women in tennis.”

USPTA has shown a vested interest and dedication towards DE&I as it relates to our professionals, our Association and to the overall tennis industry. The DE&I committee is looking forward to a great year in 2023 and growing the game of tennis within our different communities and within USPTA!*