Wesley Chapel, FL – November 4, 2025 – The Board of Directors of the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) is pleased to announce the appointment of Martin van Daalen as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer.
Martin brings more than 35 years of experience developing players and mentoring coaches at every level of the game. Known for his deep knowledge, thought leadership and passion for helping others grow, Martin is poised to lead PTR into an exciting new era of innovation and global racquet sports education.
Most recently serving as director of programming at the Miami Beach Tennis Academy, Martin’s career includes decades of high-quality coaching and leadership. He started as a national coach and director of women’s tennis in the Netherlands before moving to the United States, where he spent many years coaching elite juniors and professionals at the Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel, Florida. His players included legends like Pete Sampras, Jim Courier, Jennifer Capriati, Mary Pierce and Jared Palmer.
Martin also served as a national coach for the USTA for over 11 years, where he trained countless juniors who achieved success at the collegiate and professional levels. His international experience extends to his tenure as Director of Player Development for the Finnish Tennis Federation and his work as author of the highly regarded Teaching Tennis Volumes I, II and III, which continue to inspire coaches around the world.
“Martin’s appointment marks a new and exciting chapter for PTR,” said Lynne Rolley, Chairman of PTR. “He brings tremendous experience, integrity and vision to this role. Martin understands the challenges and opportunities facing the racquet sports landscape today, and his lifelong commitment to player and coach development makes him the perfect person to lead our organization forward.”
As CEO, Martin will continue to build on PTR’s mission to improve coach education worldwide, strengthen programs, expand international reach and increase opportunities for racquet sports coaches everywhere. His collaborative spirit and belief in the power of education align perfectly with PTR’s commitment to empowering coaches to reach their full potential.
“I am honored to take on this role and continue to serve an organization that has been a cornerstone of coaching education worldwide,” said van Daalen. “The future of PTR is bright and I look forward to working with our members, employees and partners to support racquet sports coaches.”
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