2025 USTA Northern Tennis Weekend

Elevate Your Tennis Journey! Join us for the USTA Northern Tennis Weekend on Friday, November 14th and Saturday, November 15th - a must-attend event for tennis providers and enthusiasts! This in-person gathering will take place at the Minneapolis/St. Paul InterContinental Hotel, a fantastic venue that offers top-notch amenities and a stunning location.

At the conference, you'll have the opportunity to connect with fellow tennis lovers, learn from industry experts, and gain valuable insights into the world of tennis. Attire is business casual. 

The Awards & Hall of Fame gala Friday evening will be a must see event as we present our 2025 Hall of Fame inductees, present industry awards, and showcase a one-of-a-kind musical comedy! This event promises to be an exciting and informative experience. Guests are invited to arrive in style as distinguished flight passengers from any era or in cocktail attire as we celebrate this aviation-inspired evening. 

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of tennis and expand your knowledge. Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable time at the USTA Northern Tennis Weekend!

Location:

InterContinental Minneapolis/St. Paul Hotel 

5005 Glumack Dr

Minneapolis, MN 55450

 

Hotel Room Block:

For hotel reservations, please click here to book online at the InterContinental Hotel. If you have any issues, or to book by phone, please call 877-424-2449 and mention USTA Northern Tennis Weekend.

Deadline: Thursday, October 23rd, 2025

 

Schedule:

Friday, November 14th

Conference: Business Casual Attire

11:30am-12:00pm: Check-In for Conference

12:00-1:00pm: Lunch

1:10-2:10pm: Welcome & USTA Northern Update: Becky Cantellano and Board

2:20-3:20pm: Improve Your Culture, Winning is the Byproduct: Becky Beaulieu

2:20-3:20pm: How Tennis Can Adopt a More Community-Rooted Model of Development: Glen Andresen

3:30-4:30pm: The Obstacles and Opportunities of Incorporating DEIB in Your Organization: Neal Hagberg

3:30-4:30pm: Court Advocacy: Patrick Briaud

Break

Awards Gala: Distinguished Flight Passengers from any era or Cocktail Attire

5:30-6:00pm: Check-In for Awards Gala

6:00-7:00pm: Cocktail Hour & Silent Auction

7:00-10:00pm: Awards Gala

 

Saturday, November 15th

Conference: Business Casual Attire

8:00-9:00am: Breakfast & Check-In

9:00-10:20am: Keynote Speaker: Tommy Valentini

10:30-11:30am: Navigating the Multigenerational Workforce: Natalia Pedroza

10:30-11:30am: Tennis In Your Park Coaches Panel: Dave Cross, Tammy Anderson, Kelly Meyer, Steve Werle

11:30am-1:00pm: Networking, Exhibitors, Red Ball Open Play, & Committee Meetings

12:00-1:00pm: Lunch

1:00-2:00pm: USTA League Program Offerings and Outlook: Aaron Holland

1:00-2:00pm: The Future of Tennis: 10 & Under Players: Marc Stingley & Katie Bergmann

2:10-3:10pm: Closing Keynote Speaker: Megan Rose

3:10-3:30pm: Raffle Drawings and Prizes

 

Ticket Options:

Full Access (2-day Conference and Awards Gala): $200/person

2-day Conference: $150/person

1-day Conference: $80/person

Friday Awards Gala: $100/person