USTA  2011 CTDW - Open Space Session
February 12, 2011
Arlington, VA


 
On February 12, 2011 nearly 250 participants gathered to discuss "How do we get more people to play more tennis in our communities?" The Open Space Session made it possible for the participants to generate topics and focus on what they most cared about. After three hours of lively discussions, participants committed to host further conversations on the most exciting ideas on how to get more people to play more tennis in our communities. 

Each breakout group posted their most potent and actionable ideas. Click on the links below to view  created agendas and hosted breakout discussions on topics such as:

  • Adult CTA - How do we get new members to come back?
  • Component programing for inner city programs
  • CTAs and Parks and Recreation partnership
  • Develop usable facilities
  • How can we recruit volunteers?
  • How do certified professionals break into the school's coach/teacher circle?
  • How do you get 10 and Under in our schools?
  • How does the USTA and GLTA work together?
  • How to better serve the undeserved population?
  • How to have more women play senior leagues?
  • How to hire staff to increase participation and revenue?
  • Jr. Team Tennis in parks and recreation programs
  • Promote awareness of tennis as a means to get fit
  • What Could the USTA do to Grow Tennis

    • Please click HERE to view original discussion topics, hosts, action ideas, participants who committed to host the next conversation and people who have committed to participate in the next conversation. If you are interested in joining a conversation, please contact the host listed in the chart.
     
    Christine Whitney Sanchez of Innovation Partners International, the world's leading strenght-based consulting firm with expertise in large-group conversations and deliberations, guided the Open Space meeting. This process is a non-hierarchical, transparent process that makes it easy for large groups to build on each other’s ideas and self-organize for action around meaningful issues and opportunities. It is a fun and dynamic way to release the wisdom of the many.
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