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The USTA Mid-Atlantic Section encourages all high school age tennis players to participate on their High School Team.

High School Tennis Ambassador Program

Are you a tennis enthusiast and in high school? Apply to be part of our 2021 High School Tennis Ambassador Program! In this role, you’ll be contributing to the mission of USTA Mid-Atlantic and helping to grow tennis to create happy and healthier communities. You’ll be a fun, positive force for good through the sport, and connect other high schoolers like yourself to the healthy physical, social and emotional benefits of tennis -  which is critical now more than ever!

As an Ambassador, you will:

• Partner with USTA Mid-Atlantic Section to engage with the tennis community

• Create and host virtual or in-person events to promote tennis to youth and to connect with current youth players

• Drive conversation and elevate the sport among high school-age youth through social media platforms  

• Work positively/collaboratively with other high school ambassadors and representatives from USTA MAS

• Be part of a larger movement to help communities and people in the Mid-Atlantic region through the sport of tennis 

The deadline to apply is Friday, April 30, 2021. Click here to apply. 

Still have questions about the Ambassador program? See below for more information or please reach out to us at crisostomo@mas.usta.com.

What is the HS Ambassador Program?

• Leadership opportunity to give back to one’s tennis community

• Develop and engage the tennis community through virtual and in-person programming and use social media skills to highlight HS tennis and represent the Mid Atlantic Section.

How do I apply?

• Fill out this application by Friday, April 30, 2021, to include uploading a creative short (less than 90 seconds) video demonstrating why you would be a good HS tennis ambassador.

Who can apply?

• Current HS tennis player, competitive player, or tennis enthusiast who will be in 9-12 grade for the 2021/2022 academic school year. 

What is the selection process?

• USTA MAS Staff will review applications after the deadline

• Selection is limited and applicants will be notified by mid-May

How long is the Ambassador role, if selected?

• June 1-August 13, 2021. Start and end dates are subject to change.

What are the expectations, if selected?

• Create and participate in tennis-based events for local area youth  

• Work collaboratively with USTA MAS to share information about tennis through social media 

• Participate in virtual meetings with USTA MAS about the program 

• Ambassadors will be positive role models and excellent stewards of the sport of tennis 

• Earn letters of recommendation, mentorship opportunities, and community service/volunteer hours

• Additional details will be provided upon acceptance  

More Junior Tennis Opportunities

Ready for Junior Tournaments? Click here to learn more.

Interested in learning more about Junior Team Tennis and finding a team near you? Click here to learn more. 

Schools interested in participating in future High School pilot events are asked to contact Rachel Kros at kros@mas.usta.com.