AUGUST 3-5, 2024
WOMEN & GIRLS WHO ACE SUMMIT
Join us on the bay in San Diego! Experience the 2024 Women & Girls Who Ace Summit (Allyship – A Gold Medal Approach), a multi-day event that celebrates the advancement of women and girls in sports. This summit is designed for coaches, high school athletes, sports industry professionals (and those aspiring!), community leaders, adult league players, and tennis enthusiasts.
USTA Southern California, in partnership with the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR), will host sports industry leaders for a weekend filled with dynamic events that include an innovative coaching workshop, interactive sessions, panels and networking opportunities that empower and connect.
This year, the annual Women & Girls Who Ace Award, which recognizes an outstanding Southern California-based role model, will be presented to Doris Obih of the 40 Love Foundation.
Click here to view the 2023 Women & Girls Who Ace Summit Reel to see the excitement and impact from last year!
Play Facilitator Workshop – How to Deliver Red Ball for Youth & Adults
Red Ball Social Hit & Mingle
Women & Girls Who Ace – Allyship: A Gold Medal Approach
High School Girls Pre-Season Empowerment Workshop
Bahia Resort Hotel
San Diego, California
For more information on the 2024 Women & Girls Who Ace Summit, please contact Nancy Abrams at abrams@scta.usta.com.
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PLAY FACILITATOR WORKSHOP – HOW TO DELIVER RED BALL FOR YOUTH & ADULTS
Saturday, August 3, 2024 – 1pm-4pm – $25
Bahia Resort Hotel Tennis Courts
Join USTA national trainers for a comprehensive introduction to fun and innovative new programs. This session is open to coaches and aspiring coaches of all levels, along with summit attendees. After the workshop, enjoy our Red Ball Social reception on the San Diego bay.
(CE Credits available)
Saturday, August 3, 2024 – 4:30pm-6:30pm
Bahia Resort Hotel – Palm Terrace
Slip on your sneakers and join summit attendees on the short courts for a lively Red Ball Social and evening taco bar reception.
Open to those registered for the Summit on Sunday, August 4th or the Play Facilitator Workshop earlier in the day. You will be prompted at registration to RSVP.
Sunday, August 4, 2024 – 9am-5pm (Summit)
5:15pm-7:30pm (Awards & Reception)
$150
Bahia Resort Hotel – Shell/Ventana Rooms
Join us for a day featuring empowering panels, impactful presentations, sports industry networking and the annual award presentation. We will explore allyship from the court to the boardroom, the journey from athlete/coach to executive and breaking down barriers to success.
Presenters and panelists will include internationally acclaimed coaching and leadership educators Linda Low and Sarah McQuade, USTA leadership, professional sports executives, and community leaders. The day includes lunch on the bay, an afternoon awards reception, attendee gifts and post event PTRW mentoring opportunities.
This session is designed for coaches, sports industry professionals (and those aspiring!), community leaders, adult league players, and tennis enthusiasts.
Monday, August 5, 2024 – 8am-4:15pm – $25
Bahia Resort Hotel – Shell/Ventana Rooms
High School female athletes will kickstart the day with an optional Red Ball Cardio Social on the tennis courts, perfect for warming up and meeting fellow participants. The Empowerment workshop begins at 9am and is designed to prepare high school girls for the upcoming tennis season.
This workshop will include panels and interactive presentations on allyship, leadership, and strategies for balancing academics and athletics. It’s an excellent opportunity for young athletes to gain confidence and meet peers who share their passion for sports. The day includes lunch, refreshments, and attendee gifts and post event PTRW mentoring opportunities.