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Community Organizers, Volunteers & Adaptive Tennis
Resources to help you start, run and volunteer for community programs, plus resources created for working with adaptive and wheelchair athletes.
To view and download all resources for community organizers, volunteers and adaptive tennis, you must complete the USTA Safe Play program. Click here to get started with Safe Play.
Below are samples of resources that you will get full access to once you complete Safe Play.
This guide provides insight on how to use the Net Generation Community Curriculum in a camp format. You'll have the opportunity to use it as a turnkey program or the option to take it piece by piece in order to provide the best experience for your campers.
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.
Community Red Ball curriculum adapted for wheelchair tennis usage.
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.
Community Green Ball curriculum adapted for wheelchair tennis usage.
Net Generation Community es un programa para "Aprender a jugar" diseñado para involucrar a más jugadores en el juego de tenis. El programa utiliza equipos modificados para promover el éxito temprano, con un enfoque en los desafíos, las habilidades y el juego. Net Generation Community se creó para entrenadores que puedan tener poca o ninguna experiencia en la enseñanza del tenis.
This customizable certificate can be used to recognize those who volunteer at events, clinics, lessons, etc.
Net Generation Community is a “Learn to Play” program designed to engage more players in the game of tennis. The program uses modified equipment to promote early success, with a focus on serve, rally, and play. The Net Generation Community curriculum was created for coaches who may have little to no experience in teaching tennis. Community Orange curricula encompasses two levels of 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.
Here are the top five things you can do to welcome your students back to the courts.
Summer camp can be one of the most fun experiences in a kid’s life and we want to help your players get the most out of summer with this helpful plan. Learn how to use the Net Generation Community Curriculum in a summer camp format.
Net Generation Community is a “Learn to Play” program designed to engage more players in the game of tennis. The program uses modified equipment to promote early success, with a focus on challenge, skills, and play. The Net Generation Community curriculum was created for coaches who may have little to no experience in delivering tennis.
Net Generation Community is a “Learn to Play” program designed to engage more players in the game of tennis. The program uses modified equipment to promote early success, with a focus on serve, rally, and play. The Net Generation Community curriculum was created for coaches who may have little to no experience in teaching tennis.
Net Generation Community is a “Learn to Play” program designed to engage more players in the game of tennis. The program uses modified equipment to promote early success, with a focus on serve, rally, and play. The Net Generation Community curriculum was created for coaches who may have little to no experience in teaching tennis.
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. 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.
Comprehensive, competency based, collaborative and convenient practice and play plans for Yellow Ball 2 and Yellow Ball 1 levels.
Community Red Ball curriculum adapted for wheelchair tennis usage
Community Orange Ball curriculum adapted for wheelchair tennis usage
Community Green Ball curriculum adapted for wheelchair tennis usage
Station cards are a supplementary curriculum resource designed to be used on court. One side shows the activities that are used and referenced within the lesson plans and the other side has text to explain the activity. Print and use directly on-court!
In this guide, you will learn the benefits of hosting an activation, preparation tactics and suggested roles to run your event.
This customizable certificate can be used to recognize those who volunteer at events, clinics, lessons, etc.
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