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:
- 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.
- Parents/Players: View a list of participating clubs in Southeastern Michigan below.
Resources
General Resources
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.
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
Scorecards
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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