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Register as a No-Cut Coach Today!

Register & access the no-cut team site 

If you are already part of the registry, refer another coach to sign up and you will be entered into a drawing to receive a USTA thank you gift.

Students, Coaches and Schools benefit from No-Cut Teams:

• A no-cut policy sends a message that developing kids is important to the coach and the school.
• Schools gain more support from parents and the community by offering everyone a chance to participate - regardless of ability.
• A positive experience on a no-cut team will encourage students continue to participate in this lifetime sport beyond high school.
• "Tennis players score higher in vigor, optimism, and self-esteem, and lower in depression, anger, confusion, anxiety and tension than other athletes and non-athletes", according to Dr. Joan Finn, Southern Connecticut State University.
• Veteran No-Cut Coaches also typically have higher winning percentages because they have a larger player pool.

More than 2,850 coaches that implement a no-cut policy for their tennis teams, giving thousands of middle and high school students the opportunity to play tennis have been recognized by the USTA. The USTA supports and celebrates No-Cut Coaches and teams with the following benefits:

• Recognition certificate and commendation letter sent to the coach, athletic director and principal
• Customizable press release announcing the school’s involvement in the No-Cut Coach Initiative
• USTA No-Cut Coach Hats
• Top Ten Games and Drills Every Coach Should Know CD
• USTA Tennis on College Campus Guide
• One-year subscription to Racquet Sports Industry
• Consideration for the Starfish Award – presented in recognition of the efforts of No-Cut coaches at the USTA Tennis Teacher’s Conference
• Frequent updates of games, activities and practice plans
• Enhanced online resources and coaches forums
• Access to No-Cut Coach jackets, polo shirts, bags and more.

"I just want to thank the USTA for creating the no-cut program - it has been a challenge to implement and maintain it, but we are so much better for it - both in our results and in making a positive difference in so many lives," said Donna, Lafayette High School, Wildwood, Mo.