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Schools

Resources and Tools

The USTA is continuing to create resources and tools designed to make offering tennis in-school or after school easy and enjoyable for organizers. Check back for additional materials as they are developed. Suggested resources, formats and best practices that have been used in successful programs include:

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.

10 and Under Tennis

10 and Under Tennis using the Quick Start Tennis 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, Prince and Wilson.

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.

National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL)
National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL) is a network of Community Tennis Associations focused on developing the character or young people through tennis. Founded in 1969 by Arthur Ashe, Charlie Pasarell, and Sheridan Snyder, NJTL reaches out to underserved youth who would not otherwise have the opportunity to learn, play, and enjoy the benefits of this lifetime sport. Partnering with an NJTL will enhance your on-court programming during the school day. After school, NJTL sites will help to reinforce the educational and life-skill components of tennis that your school instills.

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.

Extended Network

Community Tennis Associations

A USTA Community Tennis Association (CTA) is any incorporated, geographically defined, not-for-profit, volunteer-based organization that supports or provides programs which promote and develop the growth of tennis." Partnering with an established CTA will enhance your efforts to offer tennis programming during the school day. QuickStart tennis, no-cut school tennis teams and extracurricular tennis opportunities will help to reinforce the educational and life-skill components of tennis that your school instills.

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.

Tennis on Campus
The USTA’s Tennis On Campus program is designed to provide college students with opportunities for team camaraderie, social networking, and rivaled competition through tennis without the rigors of a varsity program. Perfect for athletes who have chosen not to make the jump from high school to college varsity, Tennis On Campus offers co-ed team-based play, regional and national championship competition, and helps students maintain active and healthy lifestyles through their college years.

USTA Serves
A not-for-profit entity that is dedicated to improving the quality of life among our nation’s youth. The mission of USTA Serves states that it encourages children to pursue their goals and highest dreams by succeeding in school and becoming responsible citizens.