Kids, parents and coaches are invited to get in on the fun of USTA Jr. Team Tennis in USTA Middle States!
USTA Jr. Team Tennis is the largest youth tennis program in the country, helping girls and boys ages 6 to 18 get in the game, get on the court, and have a good time. Teams are coed and made up of at least six players, three boys and three girls, based on similar ages and skill levels. The emphasis is on skill development, fun, teamwork and friendly competition, all with the possibility of advancing to the national championship.
Parents are needed around Middle States to organize teams and coordinate leagues. Kids are needed to join their friends on teams where they can have fun and work on their tennis games.
How Competitive is it?
Whether your child wants to compete on a national level or simply wants to learn a new sport and make friends, Jr. Team Tennis can take them there. The focus is on enjoying the exhilaration of playing and the development of skills that make playing fun. It's up to each player to decide how far they want to go.
USTA Jr. Team Tennis participants are given the opportunity to advance through local league play to their district championship. The top teams from each district then move on to the Middle States Section Championship and then possibly the National Championships, where all 17 USTA Sections are represented!
If there is not a league in your neighborhood and you would like to get one started, contact Meghan Goodwin, USTA Middle States Jr. Team Tennis Coordinator at 610-935-5000 ext. 229 or goodwin@ms.usta.com
Middle States offers the following levels based on age and NTRP Rating:
8 & Under & 10 & Under
Beginner
12 & Under
Intermediate: 3.0 NTRP and Below
14 & Under
Intermediate: 3.0 NTRP and Below
Advanced: 3.5 NTRP and Above
18 & Under
Intermediate: 3.0 NTRP and Below
Advanced: 3.5 NTRP and Above
For descriptions on each level, including general characteristics of NTRP, click here.