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The USTA today announced that three USTA Certified Regional Training Centers have signed new, three-year agreements to continue their partnerships with USTA Player Development in the mission to help identify and develop world-class American players. Legacy Youth Tennis and Education in Philadelphia, Pa., Manchester Athletic Club in Manchester, Mass... ., and Tucker Tennis Academy in Tulsa, Okla., will remain USTA Certified Regional Training Centers (RTCs) through 2016. This year, there are 12 RTCs nationwide in 10 Sections. Tucker Tennis Academy is based out of The Grand Health & Racquet Club in Tulsa, Okla., focusing on technique, footwork, mental discipline, attitude and physical conditioning. Trent Tucker, a former touring professional, is the Academy's director. One of Tucker's trainees, 16-year old Olivia Hauger, recently advanced to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open Junior Championship. As USTA Certified RTCs, these programs will continue to enhance the training and development of junior players in their respective areas of the country. USTA Player Development will work together with these training centers and their coaches toward developing the next generation of world-class Americans. "Continuing to work collaboratively with Regional Training Centers is incredibly important," said USTA Player Development General Manager Patrick McEnroe. "These are three of the most prominent junior development programs in the country, and we are very happy to have their partnership for three more years." In addition to continuing their existing programs, the RTCs will host USTA Player Development camps for players ages 10-13 in their respective regions. These players will be selected in conjunction with the USTA National coaching staff and their respective USTA Section Player Development Manager and Coaching Commission. The Centers will also run 10 and Under Tennis programs and host 10 and Under Tennis tournaments. The camps will be staffed by coaches at the RTCs and sectional coaches from throughout their ...Read More