Tennis Time USA & Safe Play Coach:

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A Strategic Partnership for Smarter, Safer Community Tennis

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Tennis Time USA is a leading innovator in recreational tennis programming, known for delivering high-quality instruction, engaging formats, and inclusive community outreach across the United States. With a strong commitment to safety, access, and excellence, Tennis Time USA partners with public park systems to bring affordable, certified tennis programming to neighborhoods of all sizes.

To elevate its operational standards and reinforce public trust, Tennis Time USA has partnered with Safe Play Coach, the nation's premier coach credentialing and safety platform. This collaboration ensures that every Tennis Time USA coach is:

• Nationally background-checked

• CPR and First Aid certified

• Professionally credentialed (RSPA/USPTA/USPTR/USTA)

• Up-to-date on abuse prevention and child safety training

• Cleared and tracked through a centralized verification system

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Together, Tennis Time USA and Safe Play Coach are redefining what responsible tennis instruction looks like in public spaces. By combining top-tier coaching with real-time safety and scheduling technology, they offer cities and communities a comprehensive solution that emphasizes:

• Public court access and reservation transparency

• Protection from unauthorized coaching

• High retention of vetted, diverse teaching professionals

• Consistent program quality across all park locations

This partnership is built to serve the evolving needs of municipal parks & recreation departments while safeguarding the trust of the families and players they serve.

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Why SafePlayCoach.com is the Ideal Partner for a City or Club

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✅ Aligned with Recreation & Parks Mission and Club Philosophies

The City of Los Angeles Recreation and Parks Department is committed to safe, quality recreational services for all Angelenos. SafePlayCoach.com directly supports this mission by:

• Promoting equity and accountability

• Increasing transparency in hiring and contracting

• Reducing risk to the public and the City

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✅ Citywide Coach Clearance System

SafePlayCoach.com offers a unified platform to manage and verify all instructors teaching tennis, pickleball, soccer, basketball, and more within the Los Angeles City parks system.
Through one streamlined portal, the City can:

• Approve or deny coach credentials

• Track certification expiration dates

• Instantly verify if a coach is "City-Cleared" to teach at any park

• Maintain records in alignment with city contracting protocols

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✅ Robust Safety Screening and Compliance

Every coach on the SafePlayCoach platform must complete:

• National background checks (criminal & sex offender registries)

• Verification of certifications (CPR, coaching credentials, abuse prevention training)

• Proof of active liability insurance

All data is stored securely and accessible to LA City staff in real time.

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✅ Park-Specific Assignments and Oversight

With over 400 park locations across the City, SafePlayCoach allows Rec & Parks staff to:

• Map and assign coaches to specific park locations

• Ensure no unauthorized coaching occurs on city property

• Maintain logs and credentials by site, coach, and sport

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✅ Public Trust and Legal Protection

In today's climate, ensuring instructors are fully vetted is not only a best practice—it’s a legal safeguard.
SafePlayCoach.com helps the City of Los Angeles:

• Protect residents, especially youth and seniors

• Demonstrate proactive safety practices

• Provide documentation in the event of complaints or liability issues