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From self-taught competitor to mentor of Southern California’s rising tennis talent, Gerald Mathews is proving that great coaching is about more than wins. Discover his approach to building confident players and a lifelong love of tennis. ustasocal.com/news/2026-coac…

From UCLA to tech to tennis, Laura Del Beccaro brings a unique mix of experience to USTA SoCal! Help us welcome our new League Coordinator, ready to support captains and make league tennis even better.

From Pacific Palisades to sustainable sportswear. SoCal native Jonah Dickson and college teammate Jakob Esterowitz co-founded LET Tennis to turn used tennis strings into performance apparel. Now, they’re bringing that vision to SoCal courts. ustasocal.com/news/let-tenni…

“Talent is a cheap commodity; what matters is what is between your chest and ears.” The lesson USC coach Richard Gallien taught Danielle Lao still shapes how she coaches today. Discover how her journey to the WTA Tour informs her work with SoCal juniors. ustasocal.com/news/2026-coac…

Americans Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff are headed to the @WTA Finals Indian Wells, joining @BNPPARIBASOPEN champions Mirra Andreeva (2025) and Aryna Sabalenka (2026) from November 8 to 15! Secure your tickets now: axs.com/events/1504630/wta-f…

The @Padres' Comunidad Award recognizes community impact, and Teens Rise Foundation is doing just that by empowering South Bay youth through tennis and mentorship, with support from USTA SoCal and @SCTAFoundation. ustasocal.com/news/2026-hisp…

Help us welcome Taylor Rayfield, USTA SoCal’s new Beach Cities Area League Coordinator! She’s ready to support local captains and help make league tennis even better.

What started as an unexpected invitation to play tennis became a mission to change lives. Meet Coach David Santos, who’s making tennis more accessible for young athletes in San Diego’s South Bay. ustasocal.com/news/2026-hisp…

Meet Julien Grigaux, the USTA SoCal team member turning used tennis balls into event backdrops, old banners into bags, and discarded cans into championship medals. Get to know the mind behind our growing sustainability efforts: ustasocal.com/news/beyond-th…

A well deserved honor for a Southern California tennis legend! Congratulations to @uclawtennis Associate Head Coach Rance Brown on his selection to the 2026 Black Tennis Hall of Fame induction class! ustasocal.com/news/rance-bro…

What started with cleaning out a closet became a mission to open the court to more young players. Meet Poway freshman Ava Delgado, whose Mexican American heritage, tennis journey, and Open The Court initiative are helping create more opportunity for the next generation. ustasocal.com/news/2026-hisp…

As we celebrate Coach Appreciation Month, we want to hear from you! What's the best piece of advice a coach has given you?

For Coach Appreciation Month, we’re celebrating @paul_annacone, and his impact from the pro tour to USTA SoCal’s next generation. Get inside the mind of the former ATP pro turned coach ⬇️ ustasocal.com/news/2026-nati…

Over 15,000 tennis balls recycled. Old banners turned into bags. Cans repurposed into awards. USTA SoCal is joining the Green Sports Alliance to serve up a smaller footprint and a bigger impact. 🎾♻️ ustasocal.com/news/usta-soca…

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 907 today, including Braun’s Law, named in honor of the Loyola tennis player Braun Levi whose life was tragically cut short in 2025. A community’s call for change is now part of California law. Live Like Braun. ustasocal.com/news/braun-lev…

A look back at Day 1 of the 2026 @LaverCup in London, where San Diego’s Brandon Nakashima made his debut for Team World. ustasocal.com/news/2026-lave…

As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, “Serving First” co-author Joel Drucker shares inside details about helping shape Charlie Pasarell’s gripping autobiography. ustasocal.com/news/hall-of-f…