USTA Eastern
Diversity and Inclusion
USTA Eastern is a diverse organization which embraces an equitable and inclusive culture. We take an all hands-on-deck approach to promoting the sport, and we solicit contributions from every stakeholder in our section. One of our top priorities is to support the growth of grassroots programming through our work with Community Tennis Associations (CTAs), National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL) and USTA Schools Tennis.
Mission Statement: We believe anyone who has a desire to play tennis or grow the game should have an opportunity to do so. Furthermore, we strive to attract and retain individuals within our organization, including our team of staff and volunteers, who foster an environment of equity and inclusion through their unique perspectives, experiences and approaches.
USTA Eastern Statement on Black Lives Matter
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USTA Eastern D&I Recent News and Initiatives
2022 USTA Eastern Adaptive Sectional Championships
2022 USTA Foundation Donald Lawson Tisdel Scholarship Recipients
USTA + Jack and Jill of America Partnership
USTA Eastern Wheelchair & Adaptive Tennis Symposium
March 2022: Free Tennis Lessons in Brooklyn
USTA Eastern's From New to Now Video Series
Remembering Mayor David Dinkins
USTA Foundation 2020 Scholarship Recipients
15-LOVE's 10 BLOCKS Art Project
Puerto Rican Association for Human Development Partnership
Conkey Cruisers Partnership and Arthur Ashe Legacy Lives Day (See media coverage here and here.)
"Find Your Level" Introductory Tennis Events
Baseline to Front Line series celebrating LGBTQ Front Line workers
2019 USTA Eastern Adaptive Sectional Championships (above)
USTA Eastern has established the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Awareness and Action (IDEAA) Forum with 16 CTAs and NJTLs serving as founding members. The ultimate objective of the Forum is to elevate the level of engagement with the game in diverse communities in the section, and to increase representation and participation at all levels of the sport. Click here to learn more.
USTA Eastern Recent D&I Features and Spotlights
Tennis Provider Profile: Janet Lefkowitz
Athlete Spotlight: Marnie Perez Ochoa
Athlete Spotlight: Nicholas Lee
2022 Hall of Fame Inductee: Billy Davis
2022 Hall of Fame Inductee: Bob Davis
Athlete Spotlight: Tom Adimari
2021 Hall of Fame Inductee: Dale Caldwell
2021 Hall of Fame Inductee: Billie Jean King & Ilana Kloss
2021 Hall of Fame Inductee: Emily Moore
USTA Eastern D&I Resources
USTA Eastern Diversity & Inclusion Grants
National Diversity & Inclusion Grants
Diversity & Inclusion Engagement Guides
Adaptive Tennis Programs by State
Wheelchair Tennis Lesson Plans
Green Ball Wheelchair Tennis Community Practice and Play Plans
Green Ball Wheelchair Tennis Coach's Curriculum
Orange Ball Wheelchair Tennis Community Practice and Play Plans
Orange Ball Wheelchair Tennis Coach's Curriculum
Red Ball Wheelchair Tennis Community Practice and Play Plans
Red Ball Wheelchair Tennis Coach's Curriculum
We want to help you foster a spirit of diversity and inclusion within your organization. Please contact USTA Eastern Diversity & Inclusion Manager David Williams at williams@eastern.usta.com to learn more.
D&I in the USTA Eastern section:
