College Tennis During COVID-19: Webinar Series

As the current climate in college tennis continues to evolve, we want to make sure our Midwest players, parents and coaches have the most up-to-date information. 

Join our webinar series starting Thursday, November 5, and get an update on college tennis from our expert panelists. Our first webinar will focus on the many career opportunities and experiences that are available for tennis players after college. The following sessions will focus on what's happening in college tennis programs as it relates to recruiting, practicing and scheduling for 2021. Panelists will talk about how the pandemic impacted their players, routines and more. Don't miss their great advice on how to find the right school fit during these times!

Webinar 1: Life after Tennis and Career Opportunities | Thursday, November 5, 2020

• Frank Barnes, Men's and Women's Tennis Coach, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
• Brandon Currie, CEO, Stryv365; Tennis Club Owner
  
• Cy Dofitas, US Grassroots and Promotions Director, Wilson Racquet Sports
• Katie Orlando, Director of Tennis, Towpath Tennis Center; Vice President, USTA/Midwest Section Board of Directors
• Erica Perkins Jasper, William B. Arce Director of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation and George R. Roberts Fellow, Claremont-Mudd-Scripps
• Kevin Theos, Tennis Service Representative for Alabama, USTA Southern
  
  

Moderated by Denny Schackter, Owner, Tennis Priorities Company; Member, Collegiate Committee, USTA/Midwest Section

Watch the video here | Listen to the audio here.

Webinar 2: Small College Coaches | Thursday, November 12, 2020

• Mark Doren, Men's and Women's Tennis Coach, Ferris State University (DII)
• Dr. Jim Love, Women's Tennis Coach, College of Lake County (JUCO)
• Tyler Scanlan, Women's Tennis Coach, Marian University (NAIA)
• Ruth McGuire, Men's and Women's Tennis Coach, Milwaukee School of Engineering (DII)
• Mark Riley, Men's Tennis Coach, Kalamazoo College (DIII)

Webinar 3: Multi-Sport Athletes | Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Participating in multiple sports can provide cross training that can improve certain physical skills as well as mental toughness. Tune in to get advice from our experienced speakers.

Featured speakers (Speaker bios)

• Dr. Elizabeth Bondi, Podiatric Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Northern Illinois Foot and Ankle Specialists; Member, Collegiate Committee, USTA/Midwest Section
• Erica Perkins Jasper, William B. Arce Director of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation and George R. Roberts Fellow, Claremont-Mudd-Scripps
• Kelcy McKenna, Women's Tennis Coach, University of Wisconsin
• Don Paitrick, President, USTA Mid-Atlantic; Director of Tennis, Fairview Swim & Tennis Club

Moderated by Timon Corwin, General Manager/COO, Western Racquet Club; Chair, Collegiate Committee, USTA/Midwest Section

Watch the video here | Listen to the audio here

Webinar 4: DI College Coaches/NCAA Information and Update | Thursday, December 3, 2020

Hear from DI coaches and get a rules, regulations and requirements update straight from the NCAA. 

Featured speakers (Speaker bios)

• Lorne McManigle, Academic Review Coordinator, NCAA
• Melissa Shaub, Women's Tennis Coach, The Ohio State University
• Jeremy Wurtzman, Men's Tennis Coach, Indiana University

Moderated by Timon Corwin, General Manager/COO, Western Racquet Club; Chair, Collegiate Committee, USTA/Midwest Section

Watch the video here | Listen to the audio here