Next Steps...

Where do we go from here...

Here you will find all the next steps

for individual competition and entry

into Team format match-play.

The information on this page will be

suitable for all levels of development:

1) To excel in their own stage.

2) To advance to the next stage.

3) Broaden the match-play/competition horizon.

4) Give an understanding of a path ahead.

Competitive Next Steps

UTR

UTR is level based competition.

The evnts that are hosted, at various facilities, will separate players based on their rated level of play and group them with slightly higher, lower and at level opponents. It is a great way for first time competitiors to see how competition works as most events are single day.

USTA [Team]

Junior Team Tennis is probably the most popular format for students to compete in. It'll range from beginner level to National Championships. This competition can be gender-based or co-ed and includes singles/doubles formats.

USTA [Tournament]

The longest and more seasoned competition base. Tournaments are for beginner to advanced level of players. Events will typically be spread out over a weekend or multiple days based on the draw size. These events will earn players state, sectional and National rankings based on events played.

T2 League

T2 Youth Tennis is a junior flex league format. Players will be groups based on level with others of similar level in their area within a radius. Players are given a round robin schedule to compete in with the top players in the division progressing to playoff stage.

ALTA [Atlanta only]

Junior Team tennis format but for doubles only. Teams are formed based on level of players in the team. They compete against other teams in the same level for a chance to make it to playoffs and City Champions.

ALTA Challenge Ladder [Atlanta only]

This is a similar format to flex league. However, the season length is around 2-3 months long with the possiblity of playing as many or as few matches as possible. The goal is to reach the highest rank possible within the ladder by challenging players ranked above you and taking their ranked spot.

Practice Matches

This can be done across all levels of play and competition. Players can link up with teammates, friends, training mates and play matches against one another for the purpose of improvement, working on specific strokes and coaching recommendations. This is highly beneficial, works completely on the schedule of both players and promotes accountability and responsibility.

Reach out to me if you are interested in this type of competitive format.

Tournament Scheduling

For Intermediate to Advanced tennis development. Players looking to go beyond just competitive tennis and seeking a college team selection. This section will give a full breakdown of what touranment scheduling should look like and some examples of what a schedule would look like.

Reach out to me if you are interested in this type of competitive format.

COMPETITION

This is a necessity in the sport of tennis!
We cannot properly measure improvement in tennis unless we are tested by opponents and do so often enough to give valuable feedback on:

1) What is improving
2) What needs improvement
3) Building Mental Resilience

We do this by making sure we are competing when we are ready, need a challenge or trying to "TEST" out a new skill, adjustment or mental attitude.

Tournament

Typically a 1-2 day event in which a player will compete against other players in their age group, skill level and/or location.

Players will compete for a set number of matches or in a specific draw format.

Each event can be formatted differently based on what the Tournament Director would like to do with the event. It's best to read the full information reagarding the event and be sure to reach out to the Director with any questions regarding format and rules.