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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.
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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.

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!

Standards-based, comprehensive, turnkey lesson plans for 5th grade and 6th grade.

(New Version Updated March 2018) Standards-based, comprehensive, turnkey lesson plans for children in 1st grade and 2nd grade.

Standards-based, comprehensive, turnkey lesson plans for Kindergarten.

(New Added June 2018) Standards-based, comprehensive, turnkey lesson plans for children in high school.

(New Version Updated March 2018) Standards-based, comprehensive, turnkey lesson plans for children in 3rd grade and 4th grade.

Helpful tips that you can share with parents when they are evaluating junior tennis programs.

A print brochure describing the key aspects of the USTA's American Development Model (ADM).

A detailed report describing youth sports and the journey to attracting and retaining more players for a lifetime.

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.

This customizable certificate can be used to recognize those who volunteer at events, clinics, lessons, etc.

Comprehensive, competency based, collaborative and convenient practice and play plans for Yellow Ball 2 and Yellow Ball 1 levels.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Community Orange Ball curriculum adapted for wheelchair tennis usage

Community Red Ball curriculum adapted for wheelchair tennis usage

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.

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!

Community Green Ball curriculum adapted for wheelchair tennis usage

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.

Policy for reporting fraudulent activities and/or unethical behavior hotline.

Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Policy for volunteers.

A guide for delivering tennis to military service members of all skill levels.

A guide for teaching adaptive tennis.

Abilities Tennis Association of North Carolina's Physical Education Abilities Tennis curriculum.

A guide for helping develop more leaders for the USTA.

Describes the programs offered by the USTA to introduce players ages 5-18 to competition.

Adult Social Play: What are the provider's responsibilities when running a Social League?

Download this free playbook to learn more about the opportunities and pathways available to junior players.

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.
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