2025 ITA Coaches Convention - Schedule

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
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
• Craig O’Shaunnessy – The Data Points that Matter Most to Winning & the Drills to Develop Them
 • COACH OF THE YEAR RECOGNITION

• Tim Baghurst – Stressed Out, Burned Out and Tired Out: Remembering Your Why & Practice Steps to Help
• Linda Low & Sarah McQuade – Coaching with Connection

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
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