High School Tennis in Middle States

High School Tennis in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and West Virginia

Did you know that 81 percent of youth tennis players say they will attend college? The sport also has proven to help decrease risky behaviors and build self-confidence. Meanwhile, tennis develops athletes and promotes all the health and competition benefits of the sport. 

The USTA Middle States section office has tools and resources to help connect your schools to all of the benefits of tennis. 

We Can Help Your School! For Example:

• USTA can assist with resurfacing school courts: Tennis Venue Services
• USTA can assist with keeping high school players playing: Junior Tournaments & Junior Team Tennis
• USTA can assist with developing a feeder program for your high school team: Tennis in Schools
• USTA can assist you with getting tennis in your school's PE Class: Tennis in PE

Stipend:

USTA Middle States has resources to help connect your schools to all of the benefits of tennis. We are happy to support your high school tennis events with a stipend program based on the number of players who register for events on a Serve Tennis account. If you do not have an account, we can help you set one up for your facility. 

• 7-16 players | $100 
• 16-50 players | $300 
• 50-150 players | $700 
• 150-250 players | $900 
• 250-350 players | $1100 
• 350+ players | $2000

To Get Started: 

• Register your school team on USTA.com: How to Register
  
• Receive your FREE Team Tennis Manual: Fill out this Form

Middle States Athletic Organizations:

• PIAA (Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association)
• DIAA (Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association)
• NJSIAA (New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association)
• WVSSAC (WV Secondary Schools Activity Commission)

Become a Better Coach: 

• Attend an upcoming training to improve your coaching skills: WORKSHOP TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

Become an Official:

• High school students can earn some extra money and officiate tennis matches: Learn More

More Resources:

• VIEW MORE RESOURCES for high school coaches, like Sample Team Tennis Manuals, Pre-Season Coaches' & In-season Coaches' Checklists, Guides to Organizing a No-Cut Team, etc. 
• Run a Friday Nite Live in your area for your High School Team! 
  • Set up games, drills, pizza, music, college player tips, and guest speakers for high schoolers for just $10 - $12! Reach out to Kelly Rasero at rasero@ms.usta.com to get started. 
• Questions? Contact Renee Lentz at lentz@ms.usta.com