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United States Professional Tennis Registry

In an unprecedented tie-up with the world renowned United States Professional Tennis Registry (USPTR), the Peninsula Tennis Academy has brought this internationally acclaimed organisation to India.  The USPTR is the premier Certification organisation in the world for a tennis coach and has more than 10,500 members worldwide in 123 countries. Founded in 1976 by Billie Jean King and Dennis van der Meer, USPTR certifies tennis teachers through internationally  recognized teaching methods.

The USPTR is internationally recognized - it is recognized by the ATP Tour, WTA Tour, USTA and International Tennis Federations around the world - as such through the USPTR members have unrivalled global job opportunities and is of immense benefit to coaches. Through USPTR, members will also have access to the latest coaching equipments, Tennis Magazines, Educational Manuals/Videos and special discounts on sporting goods / clothing and accessories from our local /international sponsors. Members will be eligible for participation in the USPTR INDIA Tennis Championships.

Through regularly held USPTR Workshops organised all over India by the Academy, the Peninsula Tennis Academy has helped certify over 2000 members in India in the short time since it commenced its Indian operations in 1995. Certification is awarded as per the following USPTR grades:
* International Master Professional * Master  Professional * Professional * Instructor * Associate Instructor.

Bobby Singh, Director Peninsula Tennis Academy is also the Director for USPTR in India.

Bobby Singh with Dennis van der Meer, founder USPTR
and Dan Santorum, CEO, USPTR

Advantages of Becoming an USPTR Member

Professional Certification and worldwide recognition - is the premier Certification in the  world for a tennis coach. Indian coaches are now an integral part of the worldwide USPTR network and receive Certificates, Membership cards, Tennis Badges, Tennis Magazines, and a Worldwide Membership Handbook. They are also invited to attend the International Tennis Symposium and the $ 25,000 Tennis Championships held annually at Hilton Head, USA in Feb each year. To be considered for the “USPTR India Coach of the Year” Award for 2008, please send us your list of achievement in coaching by 05 November 2008.

USPTR President's Award

This award recognizes the oldest USPTR India member. Capt. Sunny Jacob won the inaugural award in 1999 as he had been a member for over a decade. To apply for the award you must be a current member and must indicate on your application as to when you became a member of the USPTR.  Last date for applications is 05 November  2008.

The Annual COSCO Scholarship Award

Mr N.K. Jain, MD COSCO (India) Ltd. presents USPTR Award 

COSCO (India) Limited sponsors one Indian member to the annual International Symposium in USA. The roll of honour for the USPTR - COSCO
Scholarship Award as follows:

2000 -  Rupa Kaushik                  
2001 -  Vinod Kumar Dogra
2002 -  Hiteshwar Singh               
2003 -  P. Amirthalingam
2004 -  Pramesh Modi

USPTR India Coach of the Year Award

This prestigious award instituted in 1998 has been previously won by the following:

1998 -  Akhtar Ali                      
1999 -  Enrico Piperno
2000 -  B.R.Priyadarshi               
2001 -  Pavan Patel
2003 -  Shrimal Bhatt                  
2004 -  Shobhika Bhadwar
2005 -  T. S. Bhandari                 
2006 -  Pavan Murthy
2007 -  Jignesh Rawal

USPTR President's Award

1999 -  Capt Sunny Jacob           
2000 -  Maheshwar Kumbria
2001 -  Satyajeet Burman           
2002 -  M. Krishna Kumar
2003 -  Shekhar Menon              
2004 -  Sohini Kumari
2005 -  Anup Lahoty                   
2006 -  Vishnu Char 
2007 -  Dilip Mohanty

USPTR Tester of the Year

This award gives recognition to the USPTR India Tester for their valuable contribution to the USPTR

1998 -  T.S.Bhandari                  
2000 -  R. Sharma
2003 -  P. Patel                   
2004 -  S. Bhatt
2007 -  S. Bhatt

USPTR Volunteer of the Year

1998 -  Syed Muneer Ahmed
2001 -  Mohd. Ashraf
2002 -  Dilip Mohanty
2003 -  Neeraj Kumar
2004 -  Prithvi Shah
2005 -  Sanjay Malik
2006 -  Prakash John
2007 -  Satya Prakash Gautam

USPTR Junior Coach of the Year

2002 - Mohd. Arshad
2003 - Sagar Singh
2004 - Jeet Saini
2005 - Om Prakash
2006 - Niyaz Ali
2007 - Antesh Singh

USPTR India Championships 2007

Singles Winner         - Dilip Mohanty
Singles Runners-up   - Rajesh Choudhary
Doubles Winners       - Dilip Mohanty and Nitish Raj
Doubles Runners-up  - Sagar Bisht and Hans Kumar


USPTR Workshop conducted by International Tester,
Dr. Louie Cap

Bobby Singh with tennis legend Roy Emerson

USPTR Workshops

Tennis Teacher Workshop I    USPTR Certification for new applicants only.
Tennis Teacher Workshop II   Advanced Coaching Techniques - emergency shots, serve & volley, angled volleys, tactical maneuvering, buggy whip
                                              and other strokes for advanced players. Each stroke is presented in a simple series of progressions easy to teach Tennis Teacher Workshop III  Munchkin Tennis - fun games, drills, activities to introduce tennis to children.
Junior Coach Workshop         Certification workshop for markers/assistants. Will be graded as “Junior Coach”
Cardio Tennis Workshop        Heart Pumping Fitness is an exciting way of bringing new people to tennis

Below are the next series of USPTR Workshops in India to be held at the Peninsula Tennis Academy for which enrolments are now open. These Certification courses for tennis coaches will be conducted by world famous super coach Dr. Louie Cap from the United States. 

Workshops  I,  II, Junior Coach and Cardio-Tennis (new)
New Delhi -  Peninsula Tennis Academy 1 - 4 Dec 2008

Dates                Events

1 - 3 Dec           Workshop I 
03 Dec              Re-testing -   For current members who wish to improve their grades
03 Dec              USPTR India Award’s – Recognition to members who have “Made a World of Difference”
03 Dec              Cardio Tennis Workshop
04 Dec              Workshop II 
04 Dec              Junior Coach Workshop

Workshops  I,  II, Junior Coach and Cardio-Tennis (new)
Venue to be advised -  05 - 08 Dec 2008

05- 07 Dec       Workshop I
07 Dec             Re-testing
07 Dec             Junior Coach Workshop
08 Dec             Cardio Tennis Workshop
08 Dec             Workshop II

How to Apply

Now this unique opportunity to become an USPTR member and be internationally certified is available in India at special promotional rates and is much cheaper than anywhere else in the world. Participation in Workshop I leads to USPTR Certification and membership. By becoming an USPTR member you can further participate in the Awards ceremony, USPTR Championships and Workshops II, III and Cardio Tennis which offer further educational opportunities.

Enrolment in Workshop I

To enroll in Workshop I please send your bio-data, attested photocopies of relevant Certificates, a passport size photograph and Registration Fees to
Peninsula Tennis Academy, C-405, Defence Colony, New Delhi 110024 Ph: 011-24335705, 41550949