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USTA Florida is dedicated to supporting, elevating and attracting diverse women to all aspects of the tennis industry in Florida.
Learn more about our efforts to INSPIRE, RECRUIT and increase REPRESENTATION of women in all aspects of tennis.
About the Initiative
The USTA Florida Women in Tennis initiative’s mission is to increase women and girls’ participation as players, coaches, and industry leaders in Florida tennis. Our vision is to advance gender equity in tennis by being a model DEI organization that builds women and girls’ skill and desire to participate in tennis and create opportunities for them to participate in all roles in the tennis ecosystem.
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Research
As part of our commitment to being a model DEI organization, we asked experts in research to help review the landscape for women in tennis and provide recommendations on our efforts. We chose Clarity Writing and Research for their experience in this area AND their insights as women leaders. They dug into the many pieces of information available today, and challenged us to look critically at our work. Learn more about them in the tabs below.
Why Research?
As part of our commitment to being a model DEI organization, we asked experts in research to help review the landscape for women in tennis and provide recommendations on our efforts. We chose Clarity Writing and Research for their experience in this area AND their insights as women leaders. They dug into the many pieces of information available today, and challenged us to look critically at our work. Learn more about them in the tabs below.
What’s Next?
Following the research findings, USTA Florida is expanding our Women in Tennis initiative to do more of what we know works, and get even more laser focused on our mission in this space. We’re also providing better resources and peer support for our partners here in Florida to join us in this work. Check out the release for more details on the initiative, and reach out to get involved!
What does the Research Say?
The research tells us that, from a global perspective, women continue to trail behind men in sports and leadership roles – and Florida is feeling that acutely in participation, coaching and leadership. While we have a lot of resources available today, we need to do more to foster gender equity across the board.
USTA Florida (USTA FL) sought help from Clarity Writing and Research (Clarity) to gain insights into the current state of women and girls in tennis and to consider ways USTA Florida’s Women in Tennis (WiT) initiative can advance gender equity in tennis. To accomplish this, Clarity did contextual research, reviewed extant data from internal and external sources, and compiled a selection of relevant best and promising practices for equity work.
This report is structured into three sections:
Section 1 provides a contextual description of data and recent trends in tennis participation, youth sports, and the experience of women and girls as sports players, coaches, and leaders.
Section 2 focuses in on Florida and includes both extant data on tennis in Florida and a detailed description of USTA Florida’s Women in Tennis initiative and the activities and supports it provides.
Section 3 presents targeted conclusions and specific recommendations for how USTA Florida can put this research to work.
View the full Clarity Writing & Research report on our resources page.
Women’s Sports Foundation Research
Thriving Through Sport: The Transformative Impact on Girls’ Mental Health — examining the relationship between sport and mental health among girls.
Published on September 9th, 2024
This new report is a groundbreaking study that reveals the cross-generational impacts of girls’ and women’s sports participation on leadership. The research illuminates the skills, traits, and experiences developed through youth sports and how they connect to leadership outcomes in adulthood. With survey respondents ranging in age from 20 to 80 years old, the research also provides insight into the shifting barriers to sports participation for girls and women across the generations, and the impacts of Title IX.
The present report set out to examine:
1. What is the relationship between sport participation and mental health in adolescent girls?
2. How do the characteristics of the sport environment affect the relationship between sport participation and mental health?
3. Does the relationship between sport and mental health differ across contexts and demographic groups?
The research used for this report entailed three major components. First, we extracted data from the Adolescent Brain and Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study to examine sport participation and clinical levels of mental health for a nationally representative sample of 11,875 children. We also commissioned eight focus groups with 45 girl athletes and a nationally representative survey of 2,956 girls between the ages of 12 and 17.
America’s youth are experiencing a mental health crisis, and their futures are on the line. As the nation has witnessed an alarming rise in mental health challenges among young people, including increases in depression and anxiety, the need for urgent action to prioritize mental health is more important than ever. It is essential to share how sports participation impacts girls, offering far-reaching benefits beyond physical fitness as it can serve as a cornerstone for nurturing positive mental health and promoting holistic development in girls.
View all Women in Tennis infographics in our resources section.
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Inspire
Women already play a huge part in the tennis industry, and that’s worth celebrating every day. Seeing other women succeed can inspire the next generation of girls and women to get in the game.
USTA Florida is hosting a series of all-women and girls events to provide those opportunities to inspire the next generation.
Add an event to our calendar
Hosting an all-women or girls event? Let the community know.
Join us at all-women and girls events
Find upcoming events near you and get on the court with your community.
Explore our resources
Tools, guides, and research to support women in every role in tennis.
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Represent
Despite their many roles in the tennis business, women are still under-represented as speakers at conferences and meetings. USTA Florida created a Women in Tennis Speakers Bureau to actively recruit women presenters and mentor women who would like to advance their own speaking skills.
If you are a speaker who would like to be added to the bureau, send us your bio and photo to be added to our list. If you are a meeting or conference organizer, view our full list of women speakers and topics below.
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Recruit
USTA Florida is committed to working with our industry partners at USPTA and PTR to recruit new and diverse tennis coaches and directors of tennis. Today, only 20 percent of certified coaches are women. It’s time to change the game.
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USTA Florida Hosts Women in Tennis Event at Crandon Park Tennis Center
USTA Florida All-Girls Tennis Camps Continue to Empower the Next Generation
Leaders in Tennis and Tech Drive Big Bold Moves at USTA Florida Summit
USTA Florida Teams Up with USTA Coaching for Women’s Workshop
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Frequently Asked Questions About Women in Tennis
About the Women in Tennis initiative.
It’s USTA Florida’s effort to support, elevate, and attract diverse women across every part of tennis in Florida, as players, coaches, and leaders. It centers on three pillars: Inspire, Recruit, and Represent.
There are ways to take part as a player, coach, or advocate, from camps and trainings to leadership roles. Reach out to us to learn what’s happening near you.
Yes. The initiative is informed by research on women’s participation in tennis, which guides its programs and goals.
Yes. From committees to project teams, there are meaningful ways to lead in Florida tennis. Our governance pages show what’s open.
Women in Tennis is part of USTA Florida’s broader work to make tennis welcoming for everyone, alongside initiatives like Amplify and adapted tennis.
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