No-Cut School Tennis Teams play a critical role in growing tennis by allowing students of all abilities to be a member of a team representing their school. This opportunity helps to create well rounded student athletes, develops leadership and teaches responsibility.

• A positive experience on a no-cut team will encourage students continue to participate in this lifetime sport beyond high school.
• “Tennis players score higher in vigor, optimism, and self-esteem, and lower in depression, anger, confusion, anxiety and tension than other athletes and non-athletes”, according to Dr. Joan Finn, Southern Connecticut State University.

Coaches and Schools also benefit from No-Cut Teams. Schools gain more support from parents and the community by offering everyone a chance to participate - regardless of ability.

• A no-cut policy sends a message that developing kids is important to the coach and the school.
• Veteran No-Cut Coaches also typically have higher winning percentages because they have a larger player pool.
• More than 2,600 coaches have implemented a no-cut policy for their tennis teams, giving thousands of middle and high school students the opportunity to play tennis.

Register as a No-Cut Coach today. Click here to register and access the no-cut team site.

Click here for more information and answers to frequently asked questions.

The USTA supports and celebrates No-Cut Coaches and teams with the following benefits:

• Recognition certificate and commendation letter sent to the coach, athletic director and principal
• Customizable press release announcing the school’s involvement in the No-Cut Coach Initiative
• No-Cut Tennis Team banner
• USTA No-Cut Coach Hats
• Top Ten Games and Drills Every Coach Should Know CD
• USTA Tennis on College Campus Guide
• One-year subscription to Racquet Sports Industry
• Consideration for the Starfish Award – presented in recognition of the efforts of No-Cut coaches at the USTA Tennis Teacher’s Conference
• Frequent updates of games, activities and practice plans
• Enhanced online resources and coaches forums
• Access to No-Cut Coach jackets, polo shirts, bags and more.