PTR Announces Lynne Rolley as Chief Executive Officer
June 9, 2026
Wesley Chapel, FL — June 9, 2026 — The Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) officially announces Lynne Rolley as Chief Executive Officer, following her appointment as Interim CEO in March.
Rolley currently serves as Chair of the PTR Board of Directors and brings more than five decades of coaching, leadership, and industry experience to the role. Widely respected throughout the global tennis industry, Rolley has dedicated her career to advancing coaching education, player development, and opportunities within racquet sports.
“With Lynne’s leadership, vision, and deep connection to PTR’s mission, we are confident in the future direction of our organization,” said Karl Hale, PTR Board Vice Chair, “Her lifelong commitment to coach education and the game itself makes her uniquely positioned to lead PTR into its next chapter.”
Rolley’s extensive résumé includes serving as Director of Women’s Tennis for the USTA, coaching the Fed Cup Team, PanAm Games, and U.S. National Teams around the world. She has held leadership roles at premier facilities including Berkeley Tennis Club, Moraga Country Club, and most recently served as Executive Director of Tennis at La Quinta Resort and PGA West.
A pioneer in the industry, Rolley became the first woman to coach a men’s NCAA tennis team at St. Mary’s College in Moraga, California. As a player, she achieved Top 10 rankings in the United States and earned multiple national titles.
Throughout her career, Rolley has coached some of the sport’s most recognizable athletes, including Lindsay Davenport, Jennifer Capriati, Chanda Rubin, and the Williams sisters. She is also a respected speaker, author, and educator, contributing to Tennis Magazine and other industry publications, while also hosting her own academy show on Tennis Channel.
In 2020, Rolley received the prestigious International Tennis Hall of Fame Educational Merit Award in recognition of her lasting impact on coaching education and the sport of tennis.
Rolley’s appointment represents a full-circle moment in her career, having worked closely with PTR founder Dennis Van der Meer during her early years as a junior player. Throughout the decades, she has remained deeply connected to PTR’s mission of education, innovation, and coach development, making her leadership a natural continuation of the organization’s legacy.
“I am incredibly honored to accept the role of CEO and continue serving an organization that has played such an important role throughout my career,” said Rolley. “I believe we have an incredible opportunity to continue evolving how we support coaches; not just through education, but by creating clear career pathways and providing meaningful resources that help coaches grow, lead, and build lasting futures in racquet sports. I’m excited about the future of PTR, PPR, PCR, and PPTR and the opportunity to continue strengthening our community while helping the next generation of coaches reach their full potential.”
As CEO, Rolley will oversee the continued growth and strategic direction of PTR and its family of organizations, including the Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR), Professional Platform Tennis Registry (PPTR), and Professional Padel Coaches Registry (PCR), with a focus on coach education, member experience, and expanding career opportunities within racquet sports.