USTA Southern President and CEO Derek White.

Find out more information about USTA's local, state, sectional and national organizations

Are you passionate about tennis? Are you interested in volunteering for USTA Southern on a committee? Volunteering for tennis is a rewarding opportunity shared by thousands of Americans each year to help grow the game of tennis. Regardless of your skill level, your age, or your background, there are many ways you can serve the sport.

USTA Southern was founded in 1886 and is focused on the development and promotion of tennis within the nine states comprising the USTA Southern Section – Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. It is the largest of 17 sectional associations that make up the United States Tennis Association (USTA), the national governing body of tennis in the United States.

USTA Southern is committed to increasing diversity and inclusiveness in our tennis community. 

GETTING STARTED

Volunteering for tennis can mean serving on a committee, teaching youth tennis in a public park, raising money for scholarships, and much more. There are many ways in which you can serve the game and make an impact at every level. Most volunteers start at the local levels and then progress to the state and sectional levels. Check out how you can get involved as a volunteer.

VOLUNTEERING AT THE USTA SOUTHERN LEVEL

Maybe you're already volunteering in tennis at your state and local level and looking to further your involvement. 

If you are interested in serving on the USTA Southern Board of Directors or Nominating Committee CLICK HERE TO APPLY by Oct. 31, 2017 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time for the 2019-20 term. Prior USTA experience is not required, but many volunteers have previously served in their local and state tennis communities. 

The fundamental role of each USTA Southern committee is to advise the USTA Southern Board of Directors in promoting and developing the growth of tennis. These committees are comprised of volunteers (USTA members), who work with USTA Southern staff to make substantial decisions about USTA programs, initiatives and events and provide recommendations to the Board. The USTA Southern President & CEO appoints all committee chairs and members, who serve a two-year term.

List of USTA Southern Divisions and Committees

Divisions with explanations of committee responsibilities and current members:
Administrative, Adult, Community Tennis, Junior and Marketing

FAQs
Looking for more information? Download our USTA Southern Committee FAQs as an Adobe Acrobat.pdf file and as a Word document.

USTA SOUTHERN BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The management of USTA Southern is vested in its Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is composed of 11 members: the President, the Executive Vice President, three Vice Presidents, a Secretary, a Treasurer, a Section Delegate to the USTA and three Directors-at-Large. All members of the Board of Directors must live within the geographical boundaries of USTA Southern and be active members of the USTA. 

The USTA Southern Nominating Committee is responsible for interviewing candidates and compiling the slate for the USTA Southern Board of Directors as well as the succeeding Nominating Committee. 

VOLUNTEERING AT USTA STATE LEVEL

There are so many ways you can give back to the sport you love. Let us help you navigate the waters to find the perfect opportunity for you. Here are links to help you find volunteer opportunities in your state:

VOLUNTEERING AT THE COMMUNITY LEVEL

Do you want to spread your love of the game to others in your community? Here is an avenue for you to expand tennis where you live. To find your local organizations, we recommend doing an online search for tennis and the USTA in your community. The following are some opportunities for volunteering in your local community:

Community Tennis Associations (CTAs)

A USTA Community Tennis Association (CTA) is "any incorporated, geographically defined, not-for-profit, volunteer-based organization that supports or provides programs which promote and develop the growth of tennis."  As an association, the group works to coordinate and maintain tennis programs and services; guaranteeing that they are open and accessible to all. Fueled by local volunteers, they exist to promote and develop the game of tennis in the community. More info

National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL)

The USTA/National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL) network is a nation-wide group of more than 600 non-profit youth development organizations that provide free or low cost tennis, education and life skills programming to more than 250,000 children each year. More info

Junior Team Tennis

USTA Junior Team Tennis is designed for kids ages 5-18 and for players of all skill levels. Most coaches are volunteer parents or other adults who organize the team and, in some cases, serve as the on-court coach. More info

VOLUNTEER TOOLS AND RESOURCES.

USTA's infomation page for volunteers.

USTA’s Volunteer Coordinator info

USTA’s Learning Resource Center (LRC)