ITA Coaches Convention Overview | Whitney Wofford, Senior Director of External Engagement

In this episode, we sit down with Whitney Wofford, Senior Director of External Engagement at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA), for an inside look at the upcoming ITA Coaches Convention in Tempe, Arizona.Whitney walks through what college coaches and programs can expect at this year’s event — from on-court training to education sessions, networking opportunities, and how the ITA supports college tennis year-round. We also touch on how CourtReserve fits into the college tennis space — helping campuses manage public play, faculty rentals, and simplified court scheduling.In this conversation, we cover:✅ What the ITA is and who it serves: 3,000+ college tennis coaches across D1, D2, D3, NAIA, and JUCO✅ Event details: December 5–7 in Tempe, hosted at Arizona State University.✅ Convention schedule highlights: on-court coaching sessions, classroom education, vendor showcase, and evening events✅ How the ITA governs college tennis, including rankings, rules, and tournament oversight✅ Who typically attends the convention: a mix of newcomer coaches and seasoned leaders across divisions✅ Community-building events: prize money tournament, happy hour, pickleball, pints & pizza, and more✅ How college programs use CourtReserve to manage faculty clubs, community access, and public court reservations✅ Examples of schools using CourtReserve, including ‪@dukeuniversity‬ Faculty Club, @universityofutah , @idahostateu and @universityofwyomingWhether you’re a college coach, athletic department leader, facility director, or connected to the college tennis space, this episode gives a clear, practical overview of what the ITA Coaches Convention offers and how it brings the tennis community together each year.Learn more about this event here: https://wearecollegetennis.com/ita-co... See other events CourtReserve is attending: https://courtreserve.com/events/