Program Coordinators
Safe Play Course & Background Check
All JTT Program Coordinators must submit to USTA National's background check and complete the Safe Play online course.
Become a Coordinator
Register as a Coordinator in TennisLink.
Basic Coordinator Responsibilities:
- Understand National and Sectional Rules and Regulations
- Get familiar with TennisLink
- Act as a liaison between the Coach/Captains and State Coordinator
- Attend annual coordinators workshop
What Level Should a Child Play?
The National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP), which defines the characteristics of a player's level, is the official system for determining the levels of competition for USTA Junior Team Tennis.
Beginner: 1.0 - 2.7
Intermediate: 2.8 - 3.4
Advanced: 3.5 +
Players with a Southern Standing 1-300 in 12's-18's must play advanced.
Players with a Southern Standing 1-100 in the 10's must play advanced in the 10 & Under division.
Standings are referring to results through July 31 of the previous Championship year.
Youth Tennis Progression for 10 & Under Tennis
Designed to help young players develop their fundamentals, the Youth Tennis Progression (YTP) rewards 10 & Under players for competing.
Pre-Season
- Invite Coach/Captains to participate in your program
- Have a meeting with participating Coach/Captains to decide on best days/times to schedule program and inform them of play and scoring formats, rules and regulations, and fees
- Create Program in TennisLink
- Assist Coach/Captains with registration
In-Season
- Remind Coach/Captains to contact each other with number of players who will participate in the match
- Remind Coach/Captains of the home team to enter scores within 48 hours of match completion
- Verify online score entry
Post-Season
- Identify areas of growth and/or decline and brainstorm action plans for rewards and/or incentives with State Coordinator
- Ask for feedback from Coach/Captains on their experience
- Coordinate with Coach/Captains to help their teams advance to a championship event
Grants & Financial Aid
- Apply for a grant when the opportunity arises
- Encourage Coach/Captains to apply for a grant when there is an opportunity
- Inform Coach/Captains of available financial aid for players who meet the criteria