Welcome to your next step in racquet sports leadership
Whether you're new to racquet sports management or a seasoned pro looking to sharpen your skills, the University of Florida's Director of Racquet Sports (DORS) Certificate Program meets you where you are and helps you grow.
Since 2021, we've helped over 150 professionals take the next step in their careers. Now, we've redesigned our program into three flexible, self-paced online courses tailored to your career goals.
Learn from top industry leaders. Build business confidence. Lead with purpose.
COURSES
Personal brand Management for the racquet sports Industry
Learn how to craft a standout resume, sharpen your interview skills, and confidently market yourself. This course is designed for anyone seeking to grow their career in racquet sports or land their next role with confidence. Includes a personal career consultation and AI-powered interview practice.
Facilities, Operations, and Marketing
Covering facility management, programming, marketing strategies, and the business of tennis, pickleball, padel and more—this course is for professionals ready to understand what makes a racquets program thrive. No prior admissions required.
Leadership, management, and finance
An advanced course for racquet sports professionals with leadership experience. Learn financial planning, people management, and strategic leadership. Must complete Course #1 and have 5 years of industry experience.
personal brand management
What You’ll Walk Away With:
A standout resume, refined interview skills, and a confident online brand presence that sets you apart.
Launches May 2025 | Job seekers and growth-minded professionals | No admission requirements | Estimated Completion Time 6 Months | CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE UPON COMPLETION (Maybe)?
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Define your values, craft your personal purpose statement, and align your goals
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Create polished resumes, targeted cover letters, and a strong portfolio
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Develop and refine your elevator pitch, live interview responses, and AI-based practice rounds.
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Build your LinkedIn presence, manage personal branding, and grow your professional network.
Learn from the best in the business
Our instructors and course contributors bring decades of real-world experience - and they’re here to help you succeed and mentor you along the way.
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Kim Bastable
FOUNDER
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Doug Cash
DESIGN DIRECTOR
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Ajay Pant
SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTOR
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Len Simard
CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER
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Karl Holland
SALES MANAGER
no matter your current position, we’re here to help you grow.
Who should enroll?
On-court professionals ready to move into leadership roles
New or aspiring Directors of Racquet Sports
Current Directors seeking to sharpen leadership and business skills
Career changers entering the racquets industry
BY THE NUMBERS
Since its inception in 2021, the course has welcomed over 150 racquet sports professionals from across the industry, with over 70 graduates becoming either PTR or RSPA Certified Director of Racquets.
We are proudly endorsed by leading organizations like the USTA, PTR, and RSPA, providing learners with a credential that carries real weight.
Entirely online and designed for maximum flexibility, these courses are a part of the University of Florida’s nationally top-ranked online offerings.
What Graduates are saying
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"This course was like earning an MBA designed specifically for the racquets industry. Essential for anyone serious about leadership."
Daniel Batchelor, Graduate
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"Extraordinary and one-of-a-kind. It pushed me to think, debate, and grow professionally"
Julian Wortelboer, Director of Racquet Sports
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"Being in the tennis industry for over 20 years I felt confident in my coaching and organizational/time management skills. However, I was unaware of certain aspects of a director role such as budgeting and the hiring process. This class is an excellent stepping stone to bridge the gap between assistant tennis professional and director."
Michael Nott, Racquets Professional, Northwood Club | Dallas, Texas
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"The DORS course has been life-changing. It humbled me and showed me just how much I did not know about being a great racquet sports director. I gained an incredible amount of useful information and my knowledge of what is required to serve members and my employees has doubled."
Zenda Griebenow
Owner/Director, ZenTennis | Cumming, GA
Frequently asked questions
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Each course has a specific launch month (May, June, September), but once available, you can start anytime.
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Courses range from 6 to 12 months for completion depending on the program.
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No experience required for Personal Brand Management or Course #1. Course #2 requires Course #1 and 5 years of industry experience.
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Yes. Each course offers a Certificate of Completion, plus CEUs and certification eligibility with PTR, RSPA, and USTA.
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Learn from respected industry experts like Doug Cash, Ajay Pant, Len Simard, and Professor Kim Bastable.
Not sure where to start?
Contact us to find out more.
