On July 14, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Coaching and WeCOACH selected DeKalb native Leilah Lewinson as one of 30 nationwide participants to take part in the USTA Coaching Serving All: Aspiring Coaches initiative.
According to USTA officials, the program is designed to support collegiate women’s tennis players entering the tennis coaching profession and provide aspiring coaches with practical tools, reflective learning opportunities and ongoing professional support.
“Creating meaningful pathways for women to enter and thrive in coaching starts with supporting those who are eager to lead,” said Megan Rose, managing director of USTA Coaching. “These 30 participants have shown a clear commitment to tennis and to the impact coaches can have on players and communities. Together with WeCOACH, we are proud to provide the resources, education and support to help them take the next step in their coaching journeys.”
Lewinson is an Arabia Mountain alum and a graduate student-athlete at Agnes Scott College, who said she is dedicated to using tennis to help athletes grow both on and off the court.
A current graduate assistant coach for the college’s tennis program and youth coach with UTSA, Lewinson has spent more than 15 years in the sport and said she is passionate about creating supportive environments where players can build confidence, embrace challenges, and enjoy the game.
Drawing on leadership experiences that include serving as president of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee at Agnes Scott and mentoring fellow student-athletes, she said she hopes to inspire the next generation of players while expanding opportunities for women in coaching.
As part of Serving All: Aspiring Coaches powered by WeCOACH, future coach Lewinson will participate in a five-session virtual program and attend an in-person leadership event held at the USTA National Campus in Orlando, Florida, designed to provide them with the education, support, and professional networks.
In addition to the program, USTA Coaching will provide Lewinson with a complimentary WeCOACH membership. The membership provides direct access to WeCOACH’s professional development platform and resources that support continuous learning and leadership development programming.
“What stands out about this group is their desire to give back to the sport that shaped them,” said Vanessa Fuchs, CEO of WeCOACH. “Many of them have seen firsthand how the right coach can change an athlete’s experience, and they are choosing to become that presence for others. WeCOACH is committed to helping more women enter, advance, and stay in coaching, and this collaboration with USTA Coaching puts that mission into action in tennis.”
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Based on reporting by The Champion Newspaper.
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