As more courts open up we talk to the USTA's experts on facilities, Virgil Christian and Todd Carlson, about the Facility Recovery Grant and other financial opportunities available. We also offer insight on college tennis, venues and what a facility could look like in the future.  

As we catch up with directors of private and public facilities which have opened up, we hear a common theme: new players coming into the game. We also touch base with Jorge Capestany about the Ultimate Tennis Courses project, which helped pros recoup lost income during the COVID-19 closures.

We talk College Tennis with Tim Cass, USTA National Campus General Manager and former college player, coach and athletic director. Tim offers insight and updates on what the USTA is doing to help College Tennis navigate its way past Covid-19. 

We visit with Jonathan Fraylick, General Manager of the nationally-recognized Peachtree Tennis Center in Peachtree City, GA for insight on reopening a municipal facility. Plus updates from previous guests Jean Mills, Mike Woody, and Steve Contardi on the progress of their re-openings.

Kurt Kamperman of the USTA explains the $4 million initiative to help certified teaching professionals as they seek to recover from the impact of Covid 19. We check back in with Mike Woody of Genesis Health Clubs and welcome Jean Mills of the Polo Club of Boca Raton, FL. Both offer great insight about getting back on court! 

Jorge Capestany from the USTA Tennis Pro Task Force tells us about a program created to help recoup lost income. The deadline to apply is this Saturday (May 9) with information available at www.TennisIndustryUnited.com. Coach Mick and Doug Cash also speak with Mike Woody of Genesis Health Clubs and Steve Contardi of The Club at Harper's Point in Cincinnati about reopening.  

As some parts of the U.S. move to Phase 1 status, we get insight from the public and private sectors about safely getting back on court.  

Labor attorney Marc Siegel – a tennis enthusiast – answers questions relating to unemployment and how to get the most out of this benefit. An appointed American Arbitration Association (AAA) arbitrator in labor and employment, Marc has helped many people facing unemployment challenges and shares his insights with the Tennis Industry.

The Tennis Industry United podcast team of Doug Cash and Coach Mick again talk finances with Charles Smith, Senior VP of Eastern Bank Corporation. We get answers to the financial questions you submitted and an update on the ever-evolving number of financial programs available to clubs and facilities.

USTA CEO and Executive Director Mike Dowse explains the next phase of support for the Tennis Industry from the USTA. Comprehensive suite of financial, educational and other resources to help Tennis Industry weather the COVID-19 Pandemic.