Darta Dalecka selected for 2026 program designed to build the confidence, skills and connections needed to enter the tennis coaching profession
ORLANDO, FL (July 14, 2026) — USTA Coaching and WeCOACH have selected Darta Dalecka of Silver City as one of 30 nationwide participants to take part in the initiative USTA Coaching Serving All: Aspiring Coaches powered by WeCOACH, one of the organizations' shared efforts to create more pathways for women in tennis coaching.
The Aspiring Coaches powered by WeCOACH program is designed to support collegiate women tennis players entering the tennis coaching profession, and provide aspiring coaches with practical tools, reflective learning opportunities and ongoing professional support.
Silver City resident Darta Dalecka is a graduate assistant for the men's and women's tennis teams at Western New Mexico University, where she is helping develop student-athletes while building a career in coaching. A former NCAA Division I student-athlete with more than a decade of experience in the sport, Dalecka previously coached players of all skill levels in her native Latvia through private lessons, helping athletes improve their technical skills and confidence on the court. Now coaching in Silver City, she is passionate about mentoring players both on and off the court and helping them reach their full potential through the lessons tennis can teach.
As part of Serving All: Aspiring Coaches powered by WeCOACH, future coach Darta Dalecka will participate in a five-session virtual program and attend a landmark in-person leadership event held at the USTA National Campus in Orlando, Fla, designed to provide them with the education, support and professional network needed to confidently pursue a career in coaching and help shape the future of tennis.
In addition to the program, USTA Coaching will provide Darta Dalecka with a complimentary WeCOACH membership. The membership provides direct access to WeCOACH's professional development platform and resources that support continuous learning and leadership development programming.
"Creating meaningful pathways for women to enter and thrive in coaching starts with supporting those who are eager to lead," said Megan Rose, Managing Director of USTA Coaching. "These 30 participants have shown a clear commitment to tennis and to the impact coaches can have on players and communities. Together with WeCOACH, we are proud to provide the resources, education and support to help them take the next step in their coaching journeys."
"What stands out about this group is their desire to give back to the sport that shaped them," said Vanessa Fuchs, CEO of WeCOACH. "Many of them have seen firsthand how the right coach can change an athlete's experience, and they are choosing to become that presence for others. WeCOACH is committed to helping more women enter, advance and stay in coaching, and this collaboration with USTA Coaching puts that mission into action in tennis."
To learn more about the USTA Coaching and the USTA Coaching Serving All: Aspiring Coaches program visit here. To learn more about WeCOACH programs & events visit www.wecoachsports.org/allprograms.
