The USTA/Midwest Section congratulates you on taking the first step to advocate for tennis in your community. You will find some great resources on this site that will help you to build tennis facilities and create programming in your area.
Following are several sections of the USTA/Midwest Section Advocacy Handbook. This handbook provides a variety of helpful resources, and click the one(s) beneficial to you. Further questions regarding the handbook or advocacy in general may be directed to USTA/Midwest Section Director of Community Tennis Jeff Giles at 317-577-5130 ext. 232 or via e-mail at jeff@midwest.usta.com.
USTA/Midwest Section Advocacy Handbook
Introduction and 1-2-3's of District Advocacy
Advocacy Agenda and Community Health Initiatives
Integrating Tennis with After-School and In-School Programming-School Case StudiesMidwest Facility Case Studies-Tennis Facility ProjectsCollegiate Outreach and Case Study
Membership Density and CTA Location Maps
Architectural Renderings and Conceptual DesignsSample Advocacy Presentation - Coming Soon
Appendix A - Midwest Advocacy & Grants Committee MembersAppendix B - List of Questions Used During Case Study Interviews
Appendix C - Thank You to Our ContributorsWhy Play Tennis?
Economic Impact Information