Slivocka set to become USPTA national president

“The ability to help others and teach this great game is my inspiration. Tennis can teach you so many life lessons,” says Rich Slivocka.

Slivocka has been involved with USPTA on the divisional or national level since 2004. He’s spent the past four years on the national board currently serving as vice president. On January 1st, Slivocka moves into the role of USPTA national president.

“Over the past six years we have been really working hard on raising the standards of teaching professionals. In particular, we are creating a pathway to both further develop our teaching professionals as well as create the next generation of tennis teaching professional,” says Slivocka. “While this represents an enormous opportunity, we face the challenge of spreading the word to our young tennis players that the business of being a teaching professional is a great business and one that can provide you with a great living while staying in a game that you love.”

Slivocka believes his national role with USPTA will positively impact his role on the executive committee with USTA Missouri Valley.

“I believe that my industry knowledge and perspective as a teaching professional and member of the USPTA National board can provide a different perspective to the executive committee,” said Slivocka. “I believe that teaching professionals are the delivery system for our game and to have the opportunity to communicate that to the executive committee is huge. In particular, I can help bridge the gap between conception and implementation in the workplace.”