December 5-7, 2025
Tempe, Arizona
Hosted at the Whiteman Tennis Center at Arizona State
Beginning in 1985, the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Coaches Convention is one of the best professional development opportunities for collegiate tennis coaches today. Head coaches and assistant coaches from all divisions gather for this great event. The convention features some of the most influential people in the sport of tennis. The ITA Coaches Convention offers clinics, panel discussions, a trade show, networking, and collaboration opportunities.
2025 Convention Schedule
Friday, December 5th
| Time | Event | |
| 1:00 pm | Check-in | |
| 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm | Opening On Court Sessions Geoff Russell – Understanding & Developing Primary Game Styles |
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| 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm | Todd Ellenbecker – On-Court Injury Prevention Concepts for Collegiate Tennis Players | |
| 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Coaches Prize Money Event | |
| 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm | Welcome Reception (heavy appetizers & drinks) & Networking | |
Saturday, December 6th
| Time | Event | |
| 8:30 am – 12:00 pm | Classroom Sessions
• Tim Siegel – The Power of Friendship in the Face of Adversity |
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| 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm | Lunch | |
| 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm | On Court Sessions Tyler Thomson & Jason Brown – The Art of Coaching Paul Wardlaw – Balance, Posture & Timefulness Boomer Saia – Building a Championship Culture Mark Bey – Award Winning Games, Drills and Correctives for Success with Collegiate Players |
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| 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Pickleball, Pints & Pizza presented by Campus Padel | |
| 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm | Linda Low/Sarah McQuade – Women Coaches Social/Networking Session | |
Sunday, December 7th
| Time | Event | |
| 9:00 am – 10:00 am | Scott Nelson, Sandy Clubb, Virgil Christian – Building a Resilient College Tennis Program | |
| 10:00 am – 10:40 am | Dr. Debbie Crews | |
| 10:45 am – 11:15 am | USTA Coaching | |
| 11:20 am – 12:00 pm | The Future of College Tennis – Coaches Panel | |
| 12:00 pm | Recruiting Showcase – USTA Southwest Section | |
