About this speaker
- Led major global tennis initiatives at the ITF, including the creation of the combined junior ranking (2005), the Tennis Play and Stay campaign (2007), the rule change for 10-and-under competition (2010), and the launch of the International Tennis Number (ITN) in 2003.
- Launched World Tennis Day in 2014, a global celebration of the sport that brought increased visibility and participation worldwide.
- Served 25 years at the ITF, including 17 years running its largest department with a $10 million budget, overseeing coach education, junior and senior tennis, wheelchair tennis, and more.
- Played a key role in international tennis governance, serving on the ITF Board of Directors for 17 years, chairing major task forces, and managing relationships with 140+ national federations and organizations like the IOC, ATP, WTA, and Grand Slams.
- Prolific tennis author and speaker, publishing seven coaching books, contributing to tennis and scientific journals, and speaking at top international conferences including the IOC Sport for All Congress and Peace and Sport.
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