Tennis Industry United Podcast

As more courts open up we talk to the USTA's experts on facilities, Virgil Christian and Todd Carlson, about the Facility Recovery Grant and other financial opportunities available. We also offer insight on college tennis, venues and what a facility could look like in the future.

We talk College Tennis with Tim Cass, USTA National Campus General Manager and former college player, coach and athletic director. Tim offers insight and updates on what the USTA is doing to help College Tennis navigate its way past Covid-19.

Jorge Capestany from the USTA Tennis Pro Task Force tells us about a program created to help recoup lost income. The deadline to apply is this Saturday (May 9) with information available at www.TennisIndustryUnited.com. Coach Mick and Doug Cash also speak with Mike Woody of Genesis Health Clubs and Steve Contardi of The Club at Harper's Point in Cincinnati about reopening.

As some parts of the U.S. move to Phase 1 status, we get insight from the public and private sectors about safely getting back on court.

• "We’re looking forward to delivering fun activities for people...that’s what we do best." -- Scott Laakso, Roswell, GA Parks and Recreation.
• "What I miss the most is the excitement of Spring. The energy is addictive. We will all as tennis professionals have to be a beacon of that energy as we get back." -- Scott McCulloch, Cliff Drysdale Management.

Labor attorney Marc Siegel – a tennis enthusiast – answers questions relating to unemployment and how to get the most out of this benefit. An appointed American Arbitration Association (AAA) arbitrator in labor and employment, Marc has helped many people facing unemployment challenges and shares his insights with the Tennis Industry.