Midwest / Southeastern Michigan

Junior Team Tennis



JUNIOR TEAM TENNIS: FOR PLAYERS AGES 6 TO 18

Why wait until high school to join a tennis team? USTA offers four unique formats to enjoy team comradery and competition at the level that best fits your child. Playing Junior Team Tennis (JTT) is a great way for players that are new to USTA competition to get started with official match play, as well as for experienced players to develop their skills, sportsmanship and move on to participating in USTA Tournaments. Players in these leagues should be able to serve, keep score, and rally before participating.

 

Nearly 3,000 kids in Southeastern Michigan play Junior Team Tennis annually, thanks to the parents and coaches who donate their time and talents. Reach out to a local JTT coach in your area to get started! View a list of participating clubs in Southeastern Michigan below. Parents can get involved in Junior Team Tennis, too. If there isn't a Junior Team Tennis league near you, you can even start a team, whether you're a pro or have never picked up a racquet. 

 

 

JUNIOR TEAM TENNIS – ADVANCING PLAY

Get an opportunity to advance to the Junior Team Tennis District and State Championships!

 

This is a District-wide tournament where the winning teams of each age and level will get the opportunity to advance and play at the Midwest Sectional Junior Team Tennis event.

 

Click here for 2021 District Tournament Results.

 

 

JUNIOR TEAM TENNIS – LOCAL TRACK

Team Challenge:

Team Challenge is a low-pressure team environment that allows children to develop their skills. through level-based play without an emphasis on instruction or results!

 

Players/Parents: Find a Team Challenge opportunity near you by clicking here.

 

 

Team Tournament: 

Team Tournament is an innovative way for children to gain match experience, develop their skills through level-based play and demonstrate good sportsmanship! 

 

Players/Parents: Find a Team Tournament opportunity near you by clicking here.

 

 

Junior Team Tennis League:

Junior Team Tennis is a more competitive team format providing kids and teens the many benefits of playing singles, doubles and mixed doubles matches. 

 

Learn more about Junior Team Tennis here.

 

 

Junior Circuit:

A USTA Junior Round Robin is a single event, non-elimination tournament draw format, that lasts for only up to a half-day. This event format is designed for junior recreational players who are looking to try a tournament experience that allows them to compete as an individual or a doubles team. A USTA Junior Round Robin encourages players by guaranteeing individual match play. Tournament Directors will do their best to place players in groups based on their rating and level of experience, including orange, green, and yellow ball. This will help ensure an appropriate competitive level and positive sportsmanship through level-based play.

 

Find a Junior Circuit opportunity near you by clicking here.

USTA Southeastern Michigan offers two types of Junior Team Tennis Leagues: Non-Advancing and Advancing Tracks.

 

Non-Advancing Track
  • Leagues are available in the following categories: 10, 12, 14, 18
  • There are no individual match requirements. Teams will be invited to play in a non-advancing District championship at the end of the season.
  • Players must establish a free USTA member account to participate in the Non-Advancing Track. Players are eligible once registered as a non-member.

 

Advancing Track
  • Junior Team Tennis is the largest team tennis program in the United States. It is a "traditional" team tennis format where a minimum of three boys and three girls form a team based on Junior NTRP Ratings and compete for the right to advance to the National Championships. Leagues are available in the following categories: 10 and 12U Intermediate, 14U Intermediate, and 18U Intermediate.
  • Match formats consist of one set of boys singles, girls singles, boys doubles, girls doubles and mixed doubles and the match is determined by total-games won. There are minimum match requirements and you must compete in local season matches in order to play at Section championships, and possibly the National championship.


Players must be a USTA Member to participate in Junior Team Tennis. 

 

 

How to Get Started 

Players: Looking for a Team to Play on? If you are looking for a JTT program or team to join, you can get started in two steps:

 

  1. Click here if you are currently playing in a tennis program and have a team number to register for your team/program in Tennislink.

    Note: Some programs may not be open to new players or have already filled their roster. Team parents/volunteers may be asked to help captain teams when necessary.

  2. Parents/Players: View a list of participating clubs in Southeastern Michigan below.

 

Resources
General Resources

How to become a coach

Tournament Search

2022-23 Key Dates

What Every Parent Needs to Know

2022-2023 Coach Meeting PowerPoint Presentation

 

Registration

Teams can be led by anyone from tennis professionals, to coaches, parents, players or volunteer tennis enthusiasts from the area. Team Leaders may hold various responsibilities such as a recruiter, manager, cheerleader, and coach for their team.  

 

How to Register for a Team

Register a JTT team (Team Commitment form) - Coming soon!

Register Players for a Team Here

 

 
Club/Court Information

2022-2023 Fall Court Availability Sheet

See below for club contact information.

 

 
Forms, Rules, Regulations & Grievances

SEMTA Rules and Regulations

JTT Grievance Form

Sportsmanship Nominating Form

 

 
Scorecards

10U, 12U, 14U BEG Scorecard

18U BEG/12U, 14U, 18U ADV Scorecard

12U INT/14U INT Scorecard

18U 6-Player Scorecard

If you don’t see your club listed or are interested in becoming a coordinator for your area, contact Katie Blumberg, Junior Tennis Coordinator, at katie@semich-usta.com.

 

Ann Arbor Rec & Ed (Home courts: Chippewa Club)

Vanda Shadigian
734-260-3188
shadigiv@aaps.k12.mi.us

 

Jaime Gregg-Kitley
phone: 734 994-2300 x53243
cell: 734 678-5997 
greggkitleyj@aaps.k12.mi.us

 

Shreya Bahl
734 476 0538 
shreya.bahl139@gmail.com

 

Beverly Hills Club

Kristen Harrison
248-891-9525
kharrison2@comcast.net

 

Birmingham Racquet Club

Kevin McGuffie
586-212-7118
kevin@baselinetennis.net

 

Matt Parker
248-867-1789
matt@baselinetennis.net

 

Bloomfield Tennis

Omid Amirikia
248-892-6818
oaamirikia@gmail.com

 

Don Egler
248-941-1462
don.egler@comcast.net

 

Chippewa Club

Craig Capelli
734-434-6100
ccapelli@mckinley.com

 

Dearborn Racquet & Health Club

Leonora King- Palmer Park (Home courts: Dearborn Racquet & Health Club)
313-828-8847
leonorakng@aol.com

 

Tim Crouson-Dearborn Racquet & Health Club
734-718-7286
tcrouson95@yahoo.com

 

Burrell Shields-Motor City (Home courts: Dearborn Racquet & Health Club)
248-701-3420
Burrellshields49@yahoo.com

 

Deer Lake Athletic Club

Shellie Sanders
248-625-8686
shellie@deerlakeathleticclub.com

 

Frank Rodriguez
248-770-2677
coachfrankdlac@gmail.com

 

Dan Madden
248-202-8245
danmadden@zoho.com

 

Franklin Athletic Club 

Andre Dupret
12 TRN Sparrows
248-318-5547
adupret@umich.edu

 

Michelle Bradford
12 INT Hawks / 14INT Condors
313-207-1000
mb.bradford@yahoo.com

 

Brian Eckert
18 INT Eagles
517-303-5622
brian.eckert@gmail.com

 

Bruce Sawicki
248-352-8000 x (272)
bsawicki@ffrc.net

 

Huron Valley Tennis Club

Clare North
14 INT Wave
734-649-8048
cecilclarenorth@gmail.com

 

Jim Sayed
18 INT Whirlwinds
734-637-6331
Jim.sayed@icloud.com

 

Don Campbell
10 INT Thunderchickens
734-665-7658
doncampbell2@comcast.net

 

Justin Jones
18 INT Northern Lights
12 INT Rolling Thunder / 14 ADV Storm
jxjones09@gmail.com

 

Liberty Athletic Club

Christie Dickinson
734-707-3787
christie.dickinson@libertyathletic.net

 

Marty Maehr
12 TRN Snapping Turtles
14 TRN Cobra Snakes
734-649-1497
martin.maehr@gmail.com

 

Paul Ripley
14 INT Tiger Sharks
734-649-1087
paul.ripley@libertyathletic.net

 

Dean Boodakian
14 INT Fire Dragons
978-729-4378
dean.boodakian@gmail.com

 

Life Time Fitness

Dave Pietrangelo
248-302-9827
dpietrangelo@lt.life
dcpietra@gmail.com

 

Nicholas Ludwig
248-872-9845

 

Monroe YMCA

Jerry Escheck
734-818-7085
jerryescheck@ymcaofmonroe.org

 

Laura Howard
734-818-7085
jerryescheck@ymcaofmonroe.org

 

Peachtree Tennis Club

Kristine Deguzman
586-838-9697
krsitinedeguzman_rpt@yahoo.com

 

Scott Sellers
586-899-9817
scott-sellers@sbcglobal.net

 

Pine Lake Tennis House 

Tim Lotz
734-657-5620
t_lotz@yahoo.com

 

Port Huron Tennis House 

Steve Pillon
(W) 810-987-6868
(C) 810-434-2371
sspillon@yahoo.com

 

Sports Club of Novi 

Gino McCathney
248-756-3919
gmccath33@gmail.com

 

Taylor Pinchoff
248-884-2693
taypin0617@gmail.com

 

Sports Club of West Bloomfield 

Marimar Alonso
586-871-4846
Marimar.alonso@att.net

 

Travis Pointe Country Club 

Tom Moore
734-556-8463
tmoore@travispointe.com

 

Troy Racquet Club 

Samit Shah
14 INT Smashers
586-909-2397
Samit_shah11@yahoo.com

 

Wessen Indoor Tennis Club 

Cindy Demerino
248-253-9300
usta_team_tennis@wessenitc.com

 

Brian DeVirgilio
248-253-9300
usta_team_tennis@wessenitc.com

 

Lena Strakhova
248-253-9300
usta_team_tennis@wessenitc.com


If you'd like to get involved with Junior Tennis, email Katie Blumberg here.

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