by Frank Steiner
Teaching Pro’s are the most valuable players!
WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER.
USTA-TN and the Tennessee Tennis Patrons foundation are partnering with local Community Tennis Associations, like TENNIS NASHVILLE to offer the Tennis Professional Assistance Program.
To apply, visit: https://form.jotform.com/200694524347154
Tax deductible donatIons can be made through our tennis Nashville website: If you are interested in supporting our local tennis pros in need, your tax deductible donations may be made here: https://tennisnashville.net/support-tennis-nashville, Attention: Area Tennis Pro Fundraiser
Tennis Certifications
Being certified will accredit individuals looking for financial assistance within U.S. Small Business Association (sba.gov) and now Tennessee unemployment benefits (tn.gov - Job4tn.online). Becoming aligned/certified within the following Professional groups WILL become more necessary as they are closely aligned with the USTA.
PTR- PROFESSIONAL TENNIS REGISTRY
- PTRtennis.org - 843-785-7244
- Certification
- Job Bulletin
- Liability and other forms of Insurance
- Corporate Affiliations
- Equipment Discounts
- Continuing Education and Workshops
- Helma Cap Membership Director - helma@ptrtennis.org
UNITED STATES PROFESSIONAL TENNIS ASSOCIATION
- www.uspta.com - 800-877-8248 - uspta@uspta.org
- Certification
- Job Bureau
- Liability, Health Insurance opportunities
- Corporate Affiliations
- Equipment Discounts
- Continuing Education, Workshops and access to TennisResources.com
- More benefits @ uspta.com/Benefits
USTA NET GENERATION
- Joining NetGen will not only provide you with innovative curriculum but you will have a vast assortment of resources designed to help you on & off the court.
- netgeneration.usta.com
- Or contact Tennessee's Tennis Service Representative - Claire Bartlett - bartlett@sta.usta.com.
- Become accredited to work as a Provider for Youth Tennis by the USTA - player, teacher, parent, volunteer, or coach.
Opportunities under the Care Act
In March 2020, in reaction to the impact of the COVID -19 virus on the American economy and American society, the US government enacted the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act of 2020) to address the recovery of the American economy. Throughout American history, small business entrepreneurs have been the backbone of American business. Tennis has been hit extra hard, not only from an economic standpoint, but also societal, with the enforcement of the social distancing campaign. The key takeaway, however, is that these conditions, while poor at present, will ultimately yield and we as a nation will recover. Until then, we as Tennis professionals should be aware that the CARES Act applies to Tennis instructors and those who make a living in the grand profession of Tennis. In particular, the CARES Act provides for direct payments of $1,200 plus $500 per dependent child, to all taxpayers who make less than $100,000 annually or $150,000 filing joint.
The law provides specifically that those self-employed individuals, such as Tennis Instructors, can file for unemployment benefits. You should think of unemployment payments as temporary relief until we can get back to normal business.
The Act also provides incentives for small business such as low interest loans that waive traditional fees and current loan forgiveness. The following link from NPR has a great breakdown of the CARES bill and the benefits included.
https://www.npr.org/2020/03/26/821457551/whats-inside-the-senate-s-2-trillion-coronavirus-aid-package
You can find more information on the USTA website:
https://www.usta.com/en/home/organize/program-resources/national/tennis-industry-united.html
The CARES Act offers relief to us in these tough times. Remember: Tennis requires great mental skills, agility and positive energy. We can look to our profession to get strength during this period. Soon the clouds will disappear, eclipsed by the sun at our local tennis courts.
