USTA Organization Membership
We recommend that every school/school district register for USTA Organization Membership to receive access to equipment discounts, curriculum, and grants. Your school will also be eligible to receive great members-only benefits that can help you get connected to the USTA and tennis. If you haven’t already,
click here to become a member.
Physical Education Curriculum and Teacher Training
The Physical Educators Guide for Teaching Tennis in Schools provides complete instructional materials for implementing a NASPE-aligned program that improves fitness and teaches tennis fundamentals. Written in conjunction with renowned author and educator, Dr. Robert Pangrazi and a faculty of Physical Education Specialists, beginners progress through a series of basic skills and learn to play tennis through fun, action-packed lessons. This versatile curriculum can be taught in any school, requires no tennis courts, and adapts to small or large groups.
Teacher In-Service Workshops complement a teacher’s large group management skills and demonstrate how to quickly transform a school gym or playground into a dynamic tennis-playing environment and allow students to experience instant success in a fun and safe manner. Contact the Section Schools Coordinator to schedule training.
QuickStart Tennis Format The QuickStart Tennis play format, part of Jr. Team Tennis, makes managing and engaging groups of children easier. It is an exciting new play format for learning tennis, designed to bring kids into the game by utilizing specialized equipment, shorter court dimensions and modified scoring, all tailored to age and size. The QuickStart Tennis format is also simple to integrate into existing lesson and play programs. Kids gain greater confidence and build better playing skills and their success keeps them playing.
Equipment/Funding The USTA offers more than just programs. We offer resources to help you bring tennis to your school, to help your students reach their fitness goals and to help you build a stronger school community through tennis. The USTA and its section network provide over $6 million in financial and material grants every year to help grow the game. Schools that become Organizational members of the USTA ($35/year) are eligible for professional training, free curriculum and discount order form through our school tennis manufacturers: Gamma Sports, Head/Penn and Prince.
Contact your Section School Coordinator for assistance in obtaining tennis equipment for school programs (ex. racquets, portable nets, and easy-to-rally tennis balls), teacher friendly lesson plans, teacher training, and after school program grants.
No-Cut Coach Recognition and Support
No-cut coaches play a critical role in tennis by allowing young players the opportunity to experience this lifetime sport as a member of a team. A no-cut policy sends the message that developing kids of all levels is important to the school. This, in turn, opens opportunities for assistance from parents and from the community that can help your school achieve its health and wellness goals. The USTA celebrates the special commitment coaches and schools make to keep all interested players on their teams through numerous incentives.
USTA Jr. Team Tennis
Team tennis is about turning an individual sport into a team sport. Because it’s a team sport, kids learn so much more than tennis. All the recognized benefits of team sports – team building, sportsmanship, and confidence building – are an important part of team tennis. So while they’re learning, they’re also having a great time with their friends. Which means they’ll keep coming back to help to grow participation at your school. USTA Jr. Team Tennis gives your school the chance to advance to the only youth tennis league national championship. The USTA also provides stipends, administrative and marketing materials, and software to help your team get off to the right start.
Additional Coach Training Opportunities
The USTA offers specialized trainings for teachers, parents, volunteers, and after school program providers interested in offering tennis programs. No courts are required and previous tennis experience is not necessary. Best of all, these workshops are available at no cost to your school. Through training and technical support, the USTA is committed to helping schools develop quality tennis programs to address the health and wellness needs of students.
Click here for more details about three USTA training opportunities.