The USTA has brought on four new managing directors across its grassroots and pro tennis divisions.
- Patrick Briaud, Managing Director/Tennis Advocacy, will lead advocacy campaigns to expand access to tennis facilities, influence public policy and form partnerships that drive participation growth at the local level. Briaud is a former touring pro who spent the past 11 years as Principal & Head/Impact Investing for Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors. He will report to USTA Managing Director, Head/Section Partnerships Ted Loehrke.
- Lydia Colaresi, Managing Director, Head/Digital Strategy, will oversee efforts that use technology to connect players to play opportunities. Colaresi spent 15 years with Live Nation Entertainment, starting in ticketing operations and rising to VP/Digital Marketing, CRM & Marketing Solutions. She will report to the USTA’s forthcoming Chief Growth Officer, whose hire, according to the organization, will be announced “in the coming days.”
- Christian Gabriel, Managing Director/National Infrastructure & Venue Strategy, will lead efforts to expand tennis court infrastructure through court preservation and new developments. Gabriel was most recently the Founder & Creative Director of landscape consulting firm Public Nature Projects, and worked for the Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission (Deputy Director) and U.S. General Services Administration (National Design Director/Landscape and Architecture). He will report to Loehrke.
- Angus Mugford, Managing Director/Athlete Performance & Operations, will oversee USA Tennis’ sport science, mental performance and athlete education departments. Mugford worked in player development-focused executive roles with the NHL’s Devils, MLB’s Blue Jays and IMG. He will report to USTA GM/USA Tennis Tracy Davies.
Each of the new hires start today and are based out of the USTA National Campus in Lake Nona, Florida.
