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provement of existing courts to ensure they're built to
last, while its Park Agency Tennis Assessment provides
an in-depth, personalized action plan - containing
anything from staffing recommendations to the latest
industry research and data that outline opportunities
for growth - to improve an agency's tennis infrastructure
and delivery.
Melissa Battite, the director of recreation and community
programming in Lexington, Massachusetts, is
one industry professional who can attest to the value
that these services provide; she recently worked with the
USTA on finding solutions for the town's infrastructure
and its complementary racquet sports offerings.
" The opportunity to participate in the assessments
program has provided our organization with feedback
for our current level of services in addition to recommendations
for both short-term and long-term planning, "
she says. " The USTA team is knowledgeable,
professional and a resource that all communities should
embrace for guidance and support when considering the
delivery of programs, services and capital planning of
hard-court surfacing for racquet sports. "
Victoria Chiesa is Content Producer and Editor for the United
States Tennis Association (USTA) (victoria.chiesa@usta.com).
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