USTA Northern California Youth Tennis

NorCal Junior Competition

EXCITING NEWS!

We now have a new USTA NorCal website—visit ustanorcal.com to explore the refreshed site. Most information will move there in the future as we reorganize this site. Feel free to look around, and if you have any questions, reach out to us at marketing@norcal.usta.com. We’d love to hear from you!

When you’re ready to play in ranked competitive tennis, USTA Junior Tournaments are a great way to get out on the court and test your game. You’ll have every opportunity to learn from the best, play against the best – and even make new friends along the way. By participating in USTA Junior Tournaments, you’ll have a better chance to take your game as far as you want – high school, college or even the pros.

 

USTA NorCal offers a variety of opportunities for junior players of all abilities and we have many Junior Tournaments on the calendar for you to join the competition! Ready to get started?

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The NorCal Ace Attitude Sportsmanship Challenge

USTA NorCal has partnered with Match Tennis App to celebrate junior players who show great sportsmanship and positive attitudes on and off the court. Join in the Ace Attitude Sportsmanship Challenge and vote for those specific players to earn prizes and even a chance to go to the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.

 

Players, parents, coaches, officials, captains, and tournament staff can nominate up to three players at each USTA NorCal tournament or junior league match who show exceptional sportsmanship.

NOMINATE A PLAYER

Good Sports Make Sports Great

Did you recently host, attend or play in a junior event (Junior Circuit, Tournament or Junior Team Tennis-JTT) and want to nominate a player for going above and beyond to display good sportsmanship? Fill out this brief form to recognize the player for making your recent tennis experience a great one. Nominations may also be used to determine the winners of the Ace Attitude Sportsmanship Challenger and the Sportsmanship recipients for USTA NorCal's annual Junior Awards.

NOMINATION FORM

 

Celebrating Excellence in NorCal Tennis

USTA NorCal celebrates the junior players, coaches, and volunteers whose dedication and achievements continue to elevate tennis across Northern California. Check out our honorees from previous years below.


2025, 2024

Introducing a new webinar series by USTA NorCal to cover Junior Competition topics.
 

Access all our "Did You Know?" webinar recordings on-demand here. If you have any questions or topics you’d like us to cover in future webinars regarding Junior Competition in NorCal, you can submit them here. 

Each year the USTA publishes Friend at Court, a book that includes not only the USTA Regulations but also the ITF Rules of Tennis and "The Code," the players’ guide for matches when officials are not present. It is highly recommended that each player or tennis family have a copy of this publication as a reference. You can purchase the easy-to-carry Friend of Court by calling toll-free, 1-866-898-8061.

 

USTA Regulations prohibit a player from entering two tournaments that have dates that overlap by one or more days unless a player has the prior written consent of both Tournament Committees.

The USTA believes strongly in the importance of good sportsmanship in making tennis more enjoyable for all. Players, parents, and coaches alike all share responsibility in ensuring that good sportsmanship is an integral part of competition regardless of the level of play.

 

Players will be held accountable based on the conduct they and their spectators display before, during and/or after a match in any USTA-sanctioned tournament.  Additionally, a person who enters a sanctioned tournament or match consents to be penalized under the Point Penalty System for abusive conduct by a person who appears to be associated with the player.  Information regarding the suspension point system, which includes a chart of violations and the suspension points associated with each violation can be found in the Friend at Court on pages 113 - 118.

 

Parents: Set an example for your kids by creating a positive and encouraging environment.

Players: Handle victory and defeat with grace and dignity and treat opponents with fairness and courtesy.

Coaches: Stress the importance of Sportsmanship as highly as the development of strokes and strategy.

Discover how the Net Generation PlayTracker helps young players and their families track progress in USTA competitive play! Designed for players ages 5-10 and their parents, the PlayTracker captures participation and win points earned from USTA Team Challenges, Junior Team Tennis, and Junior Circuit events all in one place. It’s aligned with the USTA’s American Development Model so you can see how your child is progressing through the recommended development pathway and earning digital rewards along the way. Learn how to view your player’s points, understand ball color levels, and follow their journey on the official USTA PlayTracker page.

 

To stay current with NorCal 10U Tennis, please visit: usta.com/norcalyouthrec

USTA Northern California Player Development aims to guide junior players through a pathway that ranges from entry level tennis through collegiate and professional tennis. USTA NorCal provides local training opportunities and resources via Team NorCal events, Early Development Camps (EDC), and coaches workshops.

 

Click here for Player Development resources. 

Interested in coaching tennis? We can help with that. Already coaching and ready to take your skills to the next level? We’ve got the tools for you. Want to learn new coaching strategies and move tennis forward? Let’s do it!

 

Click here to get started, or click here for NorCal Player Development Coaching Opportunities.

Ignite the team spirit in tennis! Junior Team Tennis (JTT) is a specially designed program for 7 to 18-year-olds, uniting players on a team to conquer the game against local rivals. JTT provides an exciting, safe and supportive team environment that not only challenges your skills but also creates memorable moments of growth and development as a player and team. It's not just about winning; it's about enjoying the journey, connecting with your teammates, and having a blast on the court.

 

 

Contact Information

Have questions? Reach out to our staff below to learn more.


Tommy Tu

L3 - L7 Tournaments, National Team Events, and Rankings

(510) 263-0447

ttu@norcal.usta.com

 

 

Stephen Morley

Junior Circuits, 10U Tennis, Orange & Green Ball, Yellow Ball Recreational, Net Generation PlayTracker

(510) 263-0472

morley@norcal.usta.com

 

 

Trey Astbury 

Junior Team Tennis (JTT) - Orange, Green, and Yellow Ball Team Leagues and Events

(510) 263-0468 - tastbury@norcal.usta.com

 

 

Mika Padmanabhan-Kabana

Player Development - Development Camps, Team NorCal Workouts and Events

(510) 263-0448 - pmika@norcal.usta.com

 

 

Vinod Herur

Officials, Court Monitors & Sportsmanship

(510) 748-7342

herur@norcal.usta.com

 

 

Lani-Rae Green

USTA Coaching - Workshops, Development and Events

(510) 263-0479

green@norcal.usta.com

 

 

Joanna Broda-Schunck

Adult Tournaments

(510) 263-0443

jbroda-schunck@norcal.usta.com

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