Junior Sportsmanship
BEING A GOOD SPORT
Whether it's a racquet tap at the end of a match, giving a fair line call, or going out of your way to help an opponent, your sportsmanship is what makes tennis such an incredible sport. Even the little things always add up on and off the court and USTA Texas is proud to recognize the many ways you show your sportsmanship every time you play.
Sportsmanship is central to tennis, and USTA Texas is dedicated to promoting a fair competitive atmosphere. Additionally, USTA Texas is committed to supporting players in their efforts to be respectful and fair competitors through raising awareness and promoting positive sportsmanship behaviors.
SHOW YOUR SPORTSMANSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS by Newks
When you show great sportsmanship, everybody wins! USTA Texas junior L5 & L6 tournament players* have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to WIN A FREE WEEK OF TENNIS CAMP at the John Newcombe Tennis Ranch in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. Newks is rewarding young players who go above and beyond to demonstrate the attitude, compassion, and spirit of tennis that sportsmanship is all about. SEE THE WINNERS
NEW: Take the Sportsmanship Pledge
Texas High School Sportsmanship Awards
USTA Texas is proud to partner with the Texas Tennis Coaches Association (TTCA) to present recognition for teams that demonstrate outstanding sportsmanship at state tennis competitions.
- 1A - Cherish Dunlap / Payton Deichler (Utopia High School Mixed Doubles) Coach Stacey Keeney
- 2A - Olivia Hastings / Ethan Flori (Centerville High School Mixed Doubles) Coach Stephen Harrison
- 3A - Lawsin Wilt (Ingram Moore High School Boy’s Singles) Coach Chris Moralez
- 4A - Tate Murphy / Drew Gonzalez (Wimberley High School Boy’s Doubles) Coach Lauren Huse
- 5A - John Davis Watson / Henning Schade (A&M Consolidated High School Boy’s Doubles) Coach Daniel Marshall
- 6A - Jessica Lu (Round Rock Westwood High School Girl’s Singles) Coach Travis Dalrymple
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