Private Coaching & Hitting Session at the USTA National Campus in Orlando, FL With Three World-Renown Coaches

Enjoy one private, 60-minute coaching and hitting session at the USTA National Campus in Orlando, Florida collectively with Martin Blackman, José Higueras, and Kathy Rinaldi. You may choose one surface for this experience from three different court surfaces available, which are Har-Tru green clay, European red clay, and hard courts. With 100 tennis courts spread across 64 magnificent acres, the USTA National Campus is a state-of-the-art facility that offers an unparalleled playing experience. You and your guest will also each receive a Team USA Swag Bag!

Martin Blackman, former professional ATP player and current General Manager of USTA Player Development, has a diverse and extensive background as a coach and a player. Blackman, who won the USTA Boys' 16s National Championship in 1986 and reached the Boys' 18s final two years later, went on to become a member of two NCAA Championship teams at Stanford University. He continued his play at the ATP level from 1989 to 1995, reaching a career-high of No.158.

José Higueras, former World #6 and Grand Slam semi-finalist, has worked with Pete Sampras, Jim Courier, Roger Federer, Jennifer Capriati and Mary Joe Fernandez. He was also Michael Chang's coach when Chang won the French Open at age 17. As a professional, Higueras won 16 ATP singles titles, reached the semifinals at Roland Garros in back-to-back years in 1982 and 1983, and received the ATP Sportsmanship Award in 1983. Higueras was also a mainstay on the Spanish Davis Cup team, playing for eight years.

Kathy Rinaldi, U.S. Fed Cup captain and USTA Player Development's Head of Women's Tennis, is a former Top 10 player in both singles and doubles (highest singles ranking was #7), winning three singles titles and two doubles titles on the Sony Ericsson WTA tour. She won WTA Newcomer of the Year her rookie year on the tour and also received Comeback Player of the Year several years later. Rinaldi reached semifinals of all Grand Slams in singles, doubles or mixed doubles. Rinaldi also won eight USTA national junior titles, as well as the Girls' 18s title at the Orange Bowl International Junior Championships in 1981 at age 14. She has been a television analyst and was named USIC National Coach of the Year in 2011.

Donated By: Martin Blackman, José Higueras, and Kathy Rinaldi

FMV: $5,000

Terms and conditions: This experience will take place at a mutually agreed upon date and time at the USTA National Campus in Orlando, FL, based upon Martin Blackman, José Higueras and Kathy Rinaldi's schedules. This experience is subject to the rules, regulations, and restrictions of the USTA National Campus, to include but not be limited to regulations and restrictions related to COVID-19. Valid for up to 2 people. The winner may bring a guest to watch the hitting session or play as a partner. Participants must be over the age of thirteen. The winner and guest will be required to sign a waiver and release for participation at the USTA National Campus, as well as a release and waiver related to the experience by the USTA Foundation. All playing levels are welcome. If this experience is cancelled by the USTA due to weather or other circumstances, this experience will be rescheduled to a mutually agreed upon date and time. This experience may not be refunded, transferred, resold, re-auctioned, exchanged or deferred. Approximate duration is 60 minutes. A minimum of 30 days advance written notice is required to schedule this experience. This is a private session. Travel and accommodations are not included. This experience expires on December 31, 2021.