Growth, Access, and the Future of Public Tennis

About this episode

Laura Bowen discusses the evolution of tennis in Florida with Matt Pressman, focusing on public tennis and community access.

In this special crossover episode of the Here to Serve podcast, USTA Florida Executive Director, Laura Bowen, sits down with Matt Pressman, Editor of Florida Tennis Magazine, for a wide-ranging conversation on the evolution of tennis in Florida. From the impact of the 75th anniversary to the challenges facing public tennis centers, Laura shares insights on how USTA Florida is adapting, growing, and serving diverse communities across the state.

People in this episode

Host: Laura Bowen

Guest: Matt Pressman

Topics covered

• public tennis
• tennis evolution
• USTA Florida
• community access
• sports challenges

Keywords

• tennis
• USTA Florida
• public tennis centers
• Florida Tennis Magazine
• community growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: USTA Florida, Florida Tennis Magazine

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