New England

USTA New England College Showcase

USTA New England is hosting three important events for juniors who are beginning or currently involved in the college recruiting process. All of these events are open to New England juniors. With questions, contact Woody Freeman at freeman@newengland.usta.com.

Virtual College Coaches Panel

Thursday, July 29 at 7pm

This panel of current NCAA coaches will answer questions about the NCAA recruiting process.

Moderated by Kristen Liteplo, former Seton Hall tennis star and USTA New England Tennis Service Rep. for Eastern Mass.

Current lineup:

Mike Fried, Wesleyan University

Bob Dallis, Dartmouth College

Jim Thompson, Virginia Tech

Dominant Duo Team Event (L4 Closed)

Saturday-Sunday, July 31-August 1

Dominant Duo allows players to compete in both singles and doubles and will award L4 points. The 18s & 16s event is an opportunity to compete in front of college coaches.

RSVP as an NCAA coach

Current list of confirmed schools attending:

Arcadia University (Pamela Rende - Head Men's & Women's Coach)
Bentley University (Rick Edelmann - Head Men's & Women's Coach)
Brandeis University (Pauri Pandian - Head Men's & Women's Coach)
Endicott College (Anthony D'Angelo - Head Men's & Women's Coach)
Mt. Holyoke College (Aldo Santiago - Head Women's Coach)
Quinnipiac University (Paula Miller - Director of Tennis/Women's Head Tennis Coach)
Smith College (Caitlyn Lawrence - Head Women's Coach)
Springfield College (Mike Louis - Head Men's & Women's Coach)
St. Anslem College (Matt Tiberii - Head Women's Coach)
University of Saint Joseph (CT) (Craig Davidson - Head Men's Coach)
Wesleyan University (Mike Fried - Head Men's & Women's Coach)
Wheaton College (Alex Wong - Head Men's & Women's Coach)

More to come!

Virtual Student-Athlete Panel

Thursday, August 5 at 7 pm

Trying to decide on a school? This discussion features former New England junior players who have or are currently playing NCAA tennis. They'll answer any questions you have about the recruiting process or playing in college. The discussion will be moderated by Ellyse Hamlin, former New England junior & Duke University tennis player and current Yale Assistant Women's Tennis Coach.

Panelists:

Connor Aulson - Bentley University

Maggie Dorr - Tufts University

Page Freeman - University of Notre Dame

Alyssa Ford - University of New Hampshire (Tennis on Campus)

(Register here)

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