The United States Tennis Association (USTA) is the national governing body for the sport of tennis and the recognized leader in promoting and developing the sport’s growth on every level in the U.S. The roots of lawn tennis and what is now known as the USTA can be traced to the late 19th century.

Vision Statement: To foster an unbounded passion for tennis in Northeastern Ohio
Mission Statement: To innovate, promote and grow the game of tennis

CORE VALUES
Inclusiveness
We value inclusiveness and collaboration with and among all our stakeholders because the best ideas, decisions, and experiences are the result of input from many rather than a few.
Excellence
We value excellence in all that we do, in every program we deliver, and in every interaction we have, and we are committed to exceeding our stakeholders’ expectations.
Innovation
We value innovative and creative approaches to all that we do so we can keep tennis fresh, vibrant, and accessible to everyone.
Simplicity
We value simplicity, so that our focus can remain on tennis.
Fun
We value fun because, ultimately, that is what tennis is.