McEnroe gets the call
The USTA has tabbed Patrick McEnroe as its General Manager, USTA Elite Player Development. According to the press release “This initiative will provide a greater focus on top American junior players and young pros in an effort to achieve championship status. As part of a unified effort, the USTA will create a “Champions Advisory Board” and “Coaches Commission,” bringing together the best in American tennis to provide input into talent identification, program development, and coaching. In addition, the new direction will include the launch of “USTA Pro Track,” providing a pathway for top American juniors to achieve at the highest levels of the game.”
Nick had this to say about the hiring: “The USTA is clearly on the right track – great hire. Patrick is a man who puts what is best for American tennis in front of everything else. We look forward to working with him and the USTA on this new focused effort to create American champions and inspire individuals to play the game.”
Overall, this is a positive step in the right direction for the USTA. They are clearly trying to get American tennis back on the appropriate track. What do you think about this move?
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