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We had three USTA Intro to Coaching Workshops this spring at Denver Tennis Park and Denver City Park with 43 people who began their USTA Coaching journey with us!

When Coaches Thrive, Tennis Thrives. We invest in coaches at all levels, creating a ripple effect that enriches players, communities and the sport as a whole–keeping more people engaged and passionate about tennis.

Tennis is a social sport that provides opportunities for social interaction and building and maintaining relationships with others. Whether you are playing doubles or singles, you are constantly communicating and interacting with your partner or opponent. According to a study conducted by USTA National, tennis players reported significantly higher levels of social support compared to non-players.

Tennis players are 20% more likely to report strong mental health than other sport and activity participants. Take care of your mental health. If you are struggling, dial 988 to reach the 24/7 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

As we commemorate Asian American Pacific Islander Month, USTA Colorado is highlighting members of the Colorado tennis community who have made significant contributions to our sport.

To close out AAPI month, we are highlighting longtime coach, Joe Edles.

Joe Edles grew up playing tennis in Southern California, where he held top 10 national rankings as a junior in the 14, 16 and 18 year old divisions. At age 18, he was named to the prestigious US Junior Davis Cup squad. Joe was a collegiate All-American at Southern Methodist University, reaching the quarterfinals at the NCAA national championships.

Joe was the national chairperson for U.S. Professional Tennis Association’s (USPTA) Multicultural Committee. He has chaired numerous committees for USPTA's Intermountain Division and Denver District, was named Pro of the Year in 1994 for the Intermountain Division.

Joe was the long-time head tennis professional at Greenwood Village Athletic and Tennis Club working with juniors and adults of all ages and abilities. He was featured in the 2014 Breaking the Barriers portrait series.

Did you know USTA Colorado set an all time record for adult league participation in 2025 with 42,714 players?

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Tennis can teach you how to deal with setbacks and failures, which can help you become more resilient in other areas of your life.

Tennis players are 20% more likely to report strong mental health than other sport and activity participants. Take care of your mental health. If you are struggling, dial 988 to reach the 24/7 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

U.S. Tennis Participation Continues Growth. Up 54 Percent Since 2019 Since 2019, tennis participation in the U.S. has grown by 54 percent. The surge in tennis playing that started during the COVID-19 pandemic has persisted.

Did you know USTA Colorado leads the country in adult tournament play for entry-level divisions? Multiple match formats keep it fun and supportive- less pressure, real progress. Jump into entry-level competitive play, build confidence, and make new friends! Playtennis.usta.com/tournaments

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As we commemorate Asian American Pacific Islander Month, USTA Colorado is highlighting members of the Colorado tennis community who have made significant contributions to our sport.

This week’s profile is on Alan Tsuda, a coach at Rich’s Tennis School in Boulder and an assistant coach for Fairview High School Girls’ tennis team.

Alan’s father introduced him to tennis at the age of eight. As a junior, Alan competed at state, sectional, and national levels. He played on the CU Club Team that reached nationals four years in a row.

Alan graduated from CU with a degree in child and neuro psychology, but couldn’t envision using his degree at a desk job. He embraced the idea of utilizing psychology and his love for tennis to help both juniors and adults. Alan believes he can help all his students to reach their full potential as tennis players, and in the case of juniors, to help transfer lessons learned on court to life experiences.

Alan’s longtime coach, Rich Berman, encouraged Alan to attend the Dennis Van der Meer Tennis Academy in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, to earn his Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) certification. Alan did just that and has been the cohead teaching professional at Rich’s Tennis School since 2002. Alan enjoys seeing students begin as youngsters, and then years later, head off to college ready to play tennis and ready for the rigors of college academics.

For Alan, Rich has not only been his coach, but his mentor and friend. He would even go as far to say that Rich has been like a third parent to him—he has influenced him that much. Alan has nothing but love and respect for Rich and all that he has taught him about tennis and life. Alan learned the importance of honesty, being a man of his word, hard work, and perseverance—qualities that have helped him become not just successful on the court, but in life in general.

Playing tennis can enhance cognitive function, including decision-making, strategic thinking, problem-solving, and attention span. Tennis is a sport that is based on evaluating angles, geometry and physics to get the best result, which translates into better problem-solving off the court. From alertness to tactical thinking, tennis enhances the neural connections in your brain. This is true for players of all ages. Kids who play tennis regularly get better grades; meanwhile, according to a study published in the Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, playing tennis was associated with better executive function in older adults.

Tennis players are 20% more likely to report strong mental health than other sport and activity participants. Take care of your mental health. If you are struggling, dial 988 to reach the 24/7 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.