A USPTA member must be 22 years old before becoming certified as an elite professional , and they must pass an additional series of written exams and on - court exams .
Once certified as a USPTA professional , coaches have the ability to become an elite professional .
A USPTA member must be 22 years old before becoming certified as an elite professional , and USPTA must pass an additional series of written exams and on - court exams .
Once certified as a USPTA professional , coaches have the ability to become an elite professional .