Player Development
The Player Development Program is a robust initiative for amateur players across the U.S., supported by a generous pool of committed donors. The Foundation also recognizes the vital role of our professionals in ensuring the program’s success.
Supporting our U.S. Professionals
The Foundation strengthens U.S. court tennis by raising the level of play and helping players reach their full potential. It supports non–prize money expenses for major professional tournaments, including the U.S. Open, the National League, and the National Open. Thanks to Jay Schochet’s generosity, the U.S. Professional Singles Championship — played for the Schochet Cup — has its own dedicated endowed fund.
Now a mature program, and with an annual budget exceeding $100,000, the Player Development Program has helped foster the development of hundreds of prospective and current players.
L to R: James Stout (NY), Adrian Kemp (NY), Leon Smart (BOS), Pete Dickinson (NY, Josh Dodgson (NY), Tonny Hollins (NPT), Steve Virgona (CHI, Noah Motz (WAS), Barney Tanfield (NY), Rob Whitehouse (PHI), Nick Howell (AIK), Ben Taylor Mathews (UK), John Lumley (PHI)
Developing US amateur players at every level, at every club
Now a mature program, and with an annual budget exceeding $100,000, the Player Development Program has benefited hundreds of prospective and current players.
The Player Development Program has benefited hundreds of prospective and current players.
Numerous top level players of today were early recipients of Foundation support. As demonstrated through the success of World Champion Camden Riviere, an early participant in USCTPF junior programs, the Player Development Program has produced measurable results and is a powerful testament to the impact of the court tennis community’s generous financial support.
Camden Riviere Court Tennis World Champion
Barney Tanfield Head Professional Racquet & Tennis Club
Pete Dickinson Assistant Profesional Racquet & Tennis Club
Erik Barker Australian U26 Doubles Champion
Freddie Bristowe US Amateur Singles Champion
Henry Smith US Amateur Doubles Champion
Supporting innovation and the next generation of equipment for the game.
Funding the research and development of prototypes for new Court Tennis materials, including lightweight balls, and new racquets that could become an important part in the development of the game.
Providing funding for traveling teams to England and Australia for the Van Alen Cup, Clothier Cup and Bathurst Cup as well as other overseas events.
“The USCTPF is the cornerstone for the growth and development of Tennis in the United States. In addition to being the primary group promoting new courts in the U.S., the Foundation actively funds and supports programming for a multitude of groups within the game. Having been both a beneficiary of such programs and a director of programming, I feel uniquely qualified to speak about the Foundation's success. The future of Tennis in the United States will be closely correlated with the strength of the USCTPF.”
— Barney Tanfield