RSPA World Racquets Conference 2026

Reach for the Stars at the World Racquets Conference 2026

The Racquet Sports Professionals Association is proud to present the RSPA World Racquets Conference 2026, coming to the Dallas Omni Hotel this September 20-23. This is the premier racquet sports event, where teaching professionals like you get the tools to shape the next step of your career. You will leave the conference with the skills, mindset and community support you need to shape a lasting professional legacy in a rapidly evolving racquet sports industry.

Set in Dallas, Texas, a bold city defined by possibility, the RSPA World Racquets Conference 2026 immerses you in practical leadership, coaching and operational learning designed for a fast-evolving industry. You will gain the skills and mindset needed to lead multi-sport facilities, engage new generations of players, innovate programming and build thriving communities.

Shape Your Professional Journey

Racquet sports are evolving at a remarkable pace. To lead in this environment, professionals need adaptability and curiosity. We at the RSPA believe that legacy isn’t something you leave behind; it’s something you build every day. At the conference, we’ll show you how developing a growth mindset reframes legacy as an evolving, purpose-driven journey in a fast-growing racquets sports industry, shaped by continuous learning, experimentation, and the courage to reach beyond what’s familiar.

A Conference that Moves You Forward

Our conference is designed to lift you up, expand your thinking and remind you that your potential is still growing. The experience mirrors a Texas night sky: wide open, full of possibility and guiding you toward your next horizon. Here, effort matters more than perfection. Curiosity matters more than certainty. Progress matters more than comparison. Courage matters more than comfort. And we’ll show you how through expert-led educational sessions, on-court demonstrations and community-building networking events.

In Dallas, you will reconnect with your purpose, deepen your expertise and discover the next step in your professional journey.

When we rebranded from the USPTA, we kept the star in our logo to remind us of where we came from—a celebration of all the lives we have changed through racquet sports—and to remind us of the goals we strive to reach for every day. At the RSPA World Racquets Conference 2026, we will help you define and reach for your stars, thus shaping a legacy that inspires players, colleagues and communities for years to come.

*PLEASE NOTE: There is a 5% cancellation fee for any cancellations prior to the event. Any cancellation requests on or after the event has commenced will be non-refundable.

*Schedule and Times are Subject to Change

*For PTM Colleges: If you have 10 or more students attending, the registration rate is $449 per person. To register, please contact the RSPA Membership Department at 407-634-3050, option 2.

For more information, please contact the RSPA Education Department at Education@rspa.net.

 


When
9/20/2026 - 9/23/2026
Where
Omni Dallas Hotel Dallas, TX UNITED STATES
Registration
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Registration ends 9/24/2026 12:00 AM CDT

Program

Sunday, 20 September 2026

Description

Designing Sessions That Keep Players Coming Back.

Presented by Dominique Lemperle

Time
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
9:00 AM

All Things Health, Fitness and Wellness for Racquet Sports Professionals.

Presented by Frank Guengerich & Chris Hagman

Learn how to incorporate a culture of wellness into your personal and professional life. In this specialty course, Frank and Chris will define what it means to: Move WELL, Eat WELL, Recover WELL, Think WELL, Connect WELL, Feel WELL, Lead WELL, and Thrive WELL. This holistic, multi-dimensional approach to well-being is vital to a balanced life. In addition, they’ll discuss the business of wellness, equipping you with the knowledge and tools to integrate wellness principles into your programs and everyday life.

Member Price: $75

Non-Member Price: $99

Time
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
9:00 AM

Presented by Kelly Marshall

Time
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
10:00 AM

Creating a Pickleball Player in One Hour.

Presented by Mel McRee

Time
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
11:00 AM
Time
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
12:00 PM

Presented by Marcos Del Pilar & Nico Agritelley & Moustafa Bayoumy

Time
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
1:00 PM

Presented by Scott Ficks

Time
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
1:00 PM

Presented by Craig O'Shannessy 

Discover how AI is changing the game for tennis coaches. Learn how advanced analytics are transforming complex performance data into clear, actionable coaching insights. Craig will reveal the newest trends and metrics that can help shape more effective practice sessions and accelerate player development.

Member Price: $75

Non-Member Price: $99

Time
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
1:30 PM

Presented by Marcos Del Pilar & Nico Agritelley & Moustafa Bayoumy

Time
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
2:00 PM

Practical On-Court Implementation for Clubs & Parks. 

Presented by Susan Nardi

Time
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
2:00 PM

Presented by Marcos Del Pilar & Scott Colebourne

Time
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
3:00 PM

Presented by Tim Irwin

Time
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
3:00 PM
Time
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
4:00 PM
Time
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
5:00 PM

Monday, 21 September 2026

Description
Time
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
8:00 AM

Presented by Gordon Reid & Andrei Daescu & Marcos Del Pilar & Robyn Duda

Time
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
10:00 AM

Presented by Otis Sadler

Time
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
10:00 AM

Presented by Chris Clark

Time
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
11:30 AM

Presented by Craig O'Shannessy 

Time
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
11:30 AM
Time
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
12:30 PM
Time
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
12:30 PM

How AI Empowers Racket Sports Coaches.

Presented by Lauren Pederson 

Time
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
1:30 PM

Presented by Grant Chen

Time
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
1:30 PM

Compensation, Expectations & Retention.

Presented by Mike Woody & Scott McCulloch. Moderated by Kevin Theos.

Time
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
3:00 PM

Presented by Beverly Bowes

Time
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
3:00 PM

 4 ways to Reset and Fail Better.

Presented by Dr. Ashley Kuchar

Time
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
4:30 PM

Presented by Andrei Daescu

Time
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
4:30 PM
Time
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
6:00 PM
Time
6:00 PM
6:00 PM

Tuesday, 22 September 2026

Description

Presented by Fred Viancos

Time
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM

Presented by Marcos Del Pilar

Time
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM

Presented by Milos Vasovic & Mike Mahoney & Drew Thomas & Pascal Collard. Moderated by Scott Burton.

Time
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
9:30 AM

Presented by Jack Newman

Time
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
9:30 AM

Presented by RSPA Board of Directors

Time
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
11:00 AM
Time
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
12:00 PM

A Career Guide for Rackets Professionals. 

Presented by Greg Moran & Pete Francesconi

Time
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM

Presented by Brett Hobden

Time
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM

Presented by Jenny Gray & Molly Card Beckmann & Christin Schuman. Moderated by Trish Faulkner.

Time
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
2:30 PM

Presented by Steve Bellamy 

Time
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
2:30 PM

Moderated by Kevin Theos

Time
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
6:00 PM

Wednesday, 23 September 2026

Description
Time
7:00 AM - 7:45 AM
7:00 AM

Presented by Mark Savage

Time
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
8:00 AM

Presented by John Schoenmakers

Time
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
8:00 AM

Presented by Bryan Walsh

Time
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
9:00 AM

Putting the players in successful situations.

Presented by Craig Kardon

Time
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
9:00 AM

Presented by Bunny Bruning

Time
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
10:00 AM

Presented by Fernando Velasco & Henri Elkins

Time
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
11:00 AM
12:30 PM
5:00 PM