2025 USTA Northern Tennis Weekend

Elevate Your Tennis Journey! Join us for USTA Northern Tennis Weekend on Friday, November 14th and Saturday, November 15th - a must-attend event for tennis industry professionals and leadership. This in-person gathering will take place at the Minneapolis-St. Paul InterContinental Hotel, a fantastic venue that offers top-notch amenities and a stunning location.

During Tennis Weekend, you'll have the opportunity to connect with fellow tennis lovers, learn from industry experts, and discuss ideas and opportunities to drive tennis engagement and growth across the section. Help us to inspire healthier people and communities everywhere.

The Awards & Hall of Fame Gala on Friday evening will be a must-see event as we present our 2025 Hall of Fame inductees, present industry awards, and showcase a one-of-a-kind musical comedy! This event promises to be an exciting and informative experience.

Full Weekend Schedule

Friday, November 14th:

Conference: Business casual attire

• 11:30am-12:00pm: Check-In for Conference
• 12:00-1:00pm: Lunch
• 1:10-2:10pm: Welcome & USTA Northern Update: USTA Northern Executive Director, Becky Cantellano and USTA Northern Board
• 2:20-3:20pm: Improve Your Culture, Winning is the Byproduct: Culture Coach and Mental Edge Coach, Becky Beaulieu
• 2:20-3:20pm: How Tennis Can Adopt a More Community-Rooted Model of Development: CEO of Porchlight Sports Consulting, Glen Andresen
• 3:30-4:30pm: The Obstacles and Opportunities of Incorporating DEIB in Your Organization: Director of Tennis & Life Camps, Neal Hagberg
• 3:30-4:30pm: Court Advocacy: USTA Managing Director of Advocacy, Patrick Briaud
• Break

Awards & Hall of Fame Gala: Arrive in style as distinguished flight passengers from any era or in cocktail attire.

• 6:00pm: Check-In for Awards Gala
• 6:00-7:00pm: Cocktail Hour & Silent Auction
• 7:00-10:00pm: Awards Gala

Saturday, November 15th:

Conference: Business casual attire

• 8:00-9:00am: Breakfast & Check-In
• 8:00-9:00am: DEI Panel: "Volunteer Inspire Belong Engage: What’s Your VIBE?"
• 9:00-10:20am: Keynote Speaker: Head Men's Tennis at Gustavus Adolphus College, Dr. Tommy Valentini
• 10:30-11:30am: Navigating the Multigenerational Workforce: USTA Sr. Director of Leadership & Development, Natalia Pedroza
• 10:30-11:30am: Rec Tennis Coaching, Elevating the Coach and Player Experience: Dave Cross, Tammy Anderson, Kelly Meyer, Steve Werle
• 11:30am-1:00pm: Networking, Vendors, Red Ball Open Play, & Committee Meetings
• 12:00-1:00pm: Lunch
• 1:00-2:00pm: USTA League Program Offerings and Outlook: USTA Northern Director of Competition, Aaron Holland
• 1:00-2:00pm: The Future of Tennis: 10 & Under Players: USTA Northern Director of Coach & Player Development, Marc Stingley & USTA Northern Manager of Junior Competition, Katie Bergmann
• 2:10-3:10pm: Closing Keynote Speaker: Managing Director of USTA Coaching, Megan Rose
• 3:10-3:30pm: Raffle drawings and prizes

Registration is now closed. Deadline: Friday, November 7th, 2025.

*Grants are available on a case-by-case basis to facilitate your travel and attendance to Tennis Weekend. 

How to receive travel reimbursement:

• Please reach out to Zeny McCoy before October 29, 2025 if you would like to take advantage of the travel grant prior to making arrangements to attend the conference. Once approved to receive the travel grant, please submit a reimbursement form with transportation and/or hotel receipts by December 1, 2025. Reimbursement checks will be mailed out 2 weeks after receiving completed reimbursement form with accompanying receipts.
• If you have additional questions, please contact Zeny McCoy at (952) 328-3291.