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NorCal Recreational Youth Info
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USTA and the Junior Tennis Competition Journey
Join Our Facebook Group for Youth Tennis
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SEARCH
- Coaches and Programs: https://netgeneration.usta.com/
- Tennis at Home Activities: https://netgeneration.usta.com/us-en/tennis-at-home.html
- Programming (including Team Challenges): playtennis.usta.com/programming
- Junior Team Tennis
- Junior Circuit (10U Orange, Green, & Yellow Ball Levels) & Tournaments: playtennis.usta.com/tournaments
- Find a Player: Player Search-USTA
- Player Development Workouts and Early Development Camps
NET GENERATION PLAYTRACKER
- The Net Generation PlayTracker
- How to Progress in the Net Generation PlayTracker
- Net Generation PlayTracker FAQ
- Junior Play Opportunities
- Junior Competition Journey
- USTA Junior Circuit Program Overview (Video)
PARENT RESOURCES
- Sportsmanship Video: A Kid's Perspective
- Parent Webinar: Navigating the Junior Competition Pathway
- NorCal Junior Circuit Event Tips
- Parent Behavior at Competitions
- Sportsmanship: Get Caught Being a Good Sport
- Parent Support Guide
- I Love to Watch You Play Interview & Parent Education Video
- Parent Education Video: The Truth About Sports Parents
- Sportsmanship - CIF Be The Change Video
- The Psychology of Tennis Parenting
REGULATIONS AND GUIDES
- NorCal Junior Circuit Regulations (as of 1/1/2024)
- Approved Match Formats:
- 2021 Net Generation Pathway Regulations
- Friend at Court - Tennis Rules and Regulations Handbook (PDF)
- Positioning Youth Tennis for Success: Download Here (Reference pg. 65 for transitions)
- “Intro to Tennis” Guide
- 10 Rules Players Should Know & 5 Bonus Rules
R.O.G. TENNIS
- Get Started. Move On. Level up: Learn about balls and court sizes.
- Red, Orange, & Green Videos
- Player Competencies
- R.O.G. Tennis follows the same logic as other youth sports like baseball or soccer, which use kid-sized equipment.
COACH AND PARENT EDUCATION
- How to Beat the Heat
- Setting up a 60-foot Court for Orange Ball
- USTA Junior Playbook: Download Here
- USTA American Development Model (ADM)
- USTA Guide on Grips, Preparation, and Swing Path
- Competitive Pathway Webinars
- Updated 16-Second Cure with Dr. Jim Loehr
- Age-Appropriate Coaching
USTA COACHING VIDEO TIPS
- How to Get Kids Started in Tennis | USTA Coaching
- How to Practice Rallying | USTA Coaching
- How to Serve, Volley & Rally | USTA Coaching
- How to Build Strength, Balance & Spatial Awareness | USTA Coaching
- How to Improve Athleticism for Tennis
- How to Develop Your Serve
- How to Rally & Hit With Direction
USTA TOURNAMENTS
WANT TO HOST AN EVENT?
- If you have access to tennis courts and volunteers or staff, consider hosting an event in your community.
- Running USTA Team Challenge
- Running USTA Junior Circuit
- World Tennis Number Provider Guide
- Serve Tennis Video
USTA CONTACTS
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