Samantha Ardenfriend is an USPTA Elite Professional, and a member of the PTR. Samantha was selected to be a trainer on the on the TIA Global Cardio Tennis Trainer Team working as a volunteer for the Tennis Industry Association (TIA). Cardio Tennis, an initiative put forth by the TIA was designed to promote the game by attracting fitness minded people to the sport, and it was launched at the 2005 US Open. Cardio Tennis is an engaging, group fitness activity consisting of fast paced tennis drills and games for players of all ability levels providing a full body calorie-burning workout. Samantha has been an ambassador for the program since joining the Cardio Tennis Trainer Team in the summer of 2005. She was instrumental in educating tennis professionals and has delivered training courses all over the US and internationally providing training to hundreds of coaches. Today, there are 1.4 million Cardio Tennis participants in the US and the program has spread to over 30 countries. See more