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Comprehensive competency-based teaching resources intended for certified teaching professionals working with players of all ages.
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Below are samples of the coaching practice and play plans.
This is an ideal drill for the conclusion of any training session. Give it a try!
Court Captains are non-certified Officials who promote a safe and enjoyable experience for players while providing guidance through all aspects of point and match play. Five key responsibilities of Court Captains include reinforcement of safety, rallying, scoring, structure, and transitions during activities.
A Team Challenge is a USTA program designed as an introduction to competition for Net Generation players ages 5-18, focusing on team play, parent information and character development. The Team Challenge is designed to be delivered either as a single event or as a series of events, with the objective of offering a competitive play experience that highlights teamwork and skill development in a fun, social environment.
Comprehensive, competency based, collaborative and convenient practice and play plans for Orange Ball 2, Orange Ball 2 and Orange Ball 1 levels.
Comprehensive, competency based, collaborative and convenient practice and play plans for Pre-Rally, Red Ball 3, Red Ball 2 and Red Ball 1 levels.
Comprehensive, competency based, collaborative and convenient practice and play plans for Green Ball 2 and Green Ball 1 levels.
In this guide, you will learn the benefits of hosting an activation, preparation tactics and suggested roles to run your event.
Comprehensive, competency based, collaborative and convenient practice and play plans for Yellow Ball 2 and Yellow Ball 1 levels.
This customizable certificate can be used to recognize those who volunteer at events, clinics, lessons, etc.
This guide will show you how to use the player assessment cards.
To view and download all resources, you must complete the USTA Safe Play program. Click here to get started with Safe Play.
Below are samples of the coaching practice and play plans.
This curriculum was developed as an introduction to tennis for first-time players with cognitive impairments. It can be used across a large range of ages, from 5 years old to adults, in order to help create a place for players to learn, grow and achieve their potential.
Running a tennis event? No court? No problem! If this is your first time running a tennis event or your tenth, this event planning guide will support you. Access downloadable planning worksheets, checklists, and learn best practices for promoting your event. A tennis event is not complete without activities. Use this guide for on-court and off-court activities to keep your players moving!
A USTA Junior Circuit is an event that uses a non-elimination, round-robin draw format for players of all ages so you can gain match experience in a tournament setting and then see your individual results.
USTA Tennis 101 is a 6-session program designed specifically to welcome new players to the game or even reintroduce players who may have not played in a long time. Participants who complete the program will possess the fundamental skills in order to be confident in enjoying tennis whether recreationally or competitively.
Court Captains are non-certified Officials who promote a safe and enjoyable experience for players while providing guidance through all aspects of point and match play. Five key responsibilities of Court Captains include reinforcement of safety, rallying, scoring, structure, and transitions during activities.
USTA Tennis 101 is an 8-session program designed specifically to welcome new youth players to the game. Kids and teens who complete the program will possess the fundamental skills in order to be confident in enjoying tennis for a lifetime.
In this guide, you will learn the benefits of hosting an activation, preparation tactics and suggested roles to run your event.
A Team Challenge is a USTA program designed as an introduction to competition for Net Generation players ages 5-18, focusing on team play, parent information and character development. The Team Challenge is designed to be delivered either as a single event or as a series of events, with the objective of offering a competitive play experience that highlights teamwork and skill development in a fun, social environment.
A Team Challenge is a USTA program designed as an introduction to competition for Net Generation players ages 5-18, focusing on team play, parent information and character development.
A Team Challenge is a USTA program designed as an introduction to competition for Net Generation players ages 5-18, focusing on team play, parent information and character development. The Team Challenge is designed to be delivered either as a single event or as a series of events, with the objective of offering a competitive play experience that highlights teamwork and skill development in a fun, social environment.
This guide gives you a turnkey summer camp program or the option to take it piece by piece.
Coach's Orange Ball curriculum adapted for wheelchair tennis usage
Coach's Green Ball curriculum adapted for wheelchair tennis usage
Use this player assessment to tally and track player progress at each level.
Use this player assessment to tally and track player progress at each level.
Comprehensive, competency based, collaborative and convenient practice and play plans for Pre-Rally, Red Ball 3, Red Ball 2 and Red Ball 1 levels.
Determine Orange Ball player development with this simple to use competency chart. Focus on developing the athlete, player and person and learn what to look out for at each Orange Ball level.
Comprehensive, competency based, collaborative and convenient practice and play plans for Green Ball 2 and Green Ball 1 levels.
Here are the top five things you can do to welcome your students back to the courts.
Comprehensive, competency based, collaborative and convenient practice and play plans for Orange Ball 3, Orange Ball 2 and Orange Ball 1 levels.
Use this player assessment to tally and track player progress at each level.
This guide will show you how to use the Player Assessment Cards.
Coach's Pre-Rally/Red Ball curriculum adapted for wheelchair tennis usage.
Determine Green Ball player development with this simple to use competency chart. Focus on developing the athlete, player and person and learn what to look out for at each Green Ball level.
Determine Pre-Rally to Red Ball player development with this simple to use competency chart. Focus on developing the athlete, player and person and learn what to look out for at each Red Ball level.
Comprehensive, competency based, collaborative and convenient practice and play plans for Yellow Ball 2 and Yellow Ball 1 levels.
Running a tennis event? No court? No problem! If this is your first time running a tennis event or your tenth, this event planning guide will support you. Access downloadable planning worksheets, checklists, and learn best practices for promoting your event. A tennis event is not complete without activities. Use this guide for on-court and off-court activities to keep your players moving!
Helpful tips that you can share with parents when they are evaluating junior tennis programs.
A print brochure describing the key aspects of the USTA's American Development Model (ADM).
A detailed report describing youth sports and the journey to attracting and retaining more players for a lifetime.
Court Captains are non-certified Officials who promote a safe and enjoyable experience for players while providing guidance through all aspects of point and match play. Five key responsibilities of Court Captains include reinforcement of safety, rallying, scoring, structure, and transitions during activities.
USTA Tennis 101 is a 6-session program designed specifically to welcome new players to the game or even reintroduce players who may have not played in a long time. Participants who complete the program will possess the fundamental skills in order to be confident in enjoying tennis whether recreationally or competitively.
A Team Challenge is a USTA program designed as an introduction to competition for Net Generation players ages 5-18, focusing on team play, parent information and character development. The Team Challenge is designed to be delivered either as a single event or as a series of events, with the objective of offering a competitive play experience that highlights teamwork and skill development in a fun, social environment.
Comprehensive, competency based, collaborative and convenient practice and play plans for Orange Ball 3, Orange Ball 2 and Orange Ball 1 levels.
Comprehensive, competency based, collaborative and convenient practice and play plans for Green Ball 2 and Green Ball 1 levels.
Use this player assessment to tally and track player progress at each level.
Comprehensive, competency based, collaborative and convenient practice and play plans for Yellow Ball 2 and Yellow Ball 1 levels.
Use this player assessment to tally and track player progress at each level.
This guide will show you how to use the Player Assessment Cards.
Use this player assessment to tally and track player progress at each level.
USTA Tennis 101 is an 8-session program designed specifically to welcome new youth players to the game. Kids and teens who complete the program will possess the fundamental skills in order to be confident in enjoying tennis for a lifetime.
Coach's Orange Ball curriculum adapted for wheelchair tennis usage
A Team Challenge is a USTA program designed as an introduction to competition for Net Generation players ages 5-18, focusing on team play, parent information and character development. The Team Challenge is designed to be delivered either as a single event or as a series of events, with the objective of offering a competitive play experience that highlights teamwork and skill development in a fun, social environment.
Coach's Pre-Rally/Red Ball curriculum adapted for wheelchair tennis usage.
Determine Pre-Rally to Red Ball player development with this simple to use competency chart. Focus on developing the athlete, player and person and learn what to look out for at each Red Ball level.
Determine Green Ball player development with this simple to use competency chart. Focus on developing the athlete, player and person and learn what to look out for at each Green Ball level.
Determine Orange Ball player development with this simple to use competency chart. Focus on developing the athlete, player and person and learn what to look out for at each Orange Ball level.
This guide gives you a turnkey summer camp program or the option to take it piece by piece.
A Team Challenge is a USTA program designed as an introduction to competition for Net Generation players ages 5-18, focusing on team play, parent information and character development.
Comprehensive, competency based, collaborative and convenient practice and play plans for Pre-Rally, Red Ball 3, Red Ball 2 and Red Ball 1 levels.
Coach's Green Ball curriculum adapted for wheelchair tennis usage
This customizable certificate can be used to recognize those who volunteer at events, clinics, lessons, etc.
A guide for delivering tennis to military service members of all skill levels.
Download this free playbook to learn more about the opportunities and pathways available to junior players.
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