23-Aug-2024
USTA Creates New Player Development Advisory Council
The United States Tennis Association recently announced the formation of a new Player Development Advisory Council (PDAC) to provide input on how the USTA can best enhance and optimize its support for high-performance American players at all levels of the sport.
12-Aug-2024
Championship Week Rewind
The USTA National Championships took place last week, with gold balls being awarded to all age divisions at sites across the country - from Georgia to California. All week long, TRN features champions from these tournaments in our Championship Week series.
9-Aug-2024
NJTL's Benefit from Return the Serve Grants
The USTA Foundation and longtime sponsor Chase will be helping more than 23,000 youth from under-resourced communities through Return the Serve grants. The $325,000 in funds will help support 13 chapters of the USTA Foundation’s flagship National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL) network.
5-Aug-2024
Top Juniors Representing US in ITF World Finals
Six top juniors have been nominated by the USTA to represent the United States at the ITF World Junior Tennis Finals, the world’s premier 14-and-under team competition, which will take place Aug. 5-10 in Prostejov, Czech Republic.
22-Jul-2024
Fall Star Rating Period Begins
Twice a year, TennisRecruiting.net updates its Star Ratings - sometimes known as "The Stars". Our next update to the Star Ratings comes in September. Those new ratings will be based on players' highest rankings during eight-week period starting this week - July 22 - and running through the week of September 9, 2024. We invite players to review their player records to ensure accurate ratings.
15-Jul-2024
Clay Court Championship Week
The USTA Clay Court Championships wrapped up over the weekend. This week, TRN has wrap-up stories of all the action from across the country, from the Boys' 12s at the USTA National Tennis Center to the Girls' 18s in Mount Pleasant, S.C. Check out the latest gold ball winners of all ages during our coverage of Clay Court Championship Week.
28-Jun-2024
USTA Foundation Plans More Help for Communities in Need
The USTA Foundation announced plans to increase its impact in under-resourced communities by 30 percent and reach nearly 200,000 youth nationwide by 2026. The plan is part of the launch of the 30-All Campaign, a special effort to celebrate the organization's 30th anniversary.
10-Apr-2024
Updates to TRN Subscription Fees
Effective May 1, 2024, there will be a change to pricing for Recruiting Advantage subscriptions at TRN. Take a look at the updates ...
1-Jan-2024
Happy New Year from the Tennis Recruiting Network
Happy New Year from the entire staff at Tennis Recruiting Network. We hope 2024 is filled with good health, happiness and plenty of fun on the tennis court. Thank you for choosing TRN as a source of your junior and college tennis news. We appreciate you!
25-Dec-2023
Merry Christmas from the Tennis Recruiting Network Staff
Merry Christmas from the staff at Tennis Recruiting Network. We are grateful for your readership and hope everyone has a blessed holiday season with loved ones.
6-Dec-2023
2024 Donovan Tennis Showcase Events Scheduled
Donovan Tennis Strategies has three showcase events on the 2024 schedule. The events will be held in California, New Jersey and Massachusetts in January, June and July, respectively. A large number of college coaches are expected to attend each event to scout future recruits.
5-Dec-2023
Tournaments Used in TRN Rankings
Over the past couple of years, TRN has expanded the number of tournaments it uses in its rankings - and also simplified some the rules we use to determine tournament eligibility. If you have ever wondered which tournaments count towards your ranking, take a look here ...
9-Oct-2023
Nearly 50 Players Receive USTA Foundation Scholarships
The USTA Foundation granted 49 high school students a variety of college scholarships this year totaling $995,000. The annual scholarships are awarded to deserving youth who have participated in organized youth tennis programs, demonstrated high academic achievement and require financial assistance for college.
13-Sep-2023
USTA Foundation Awards Grants, Honors Essay Winners
The USTA Foundation awarded grants totaling more than $4 million - the largest amount awarded to date - to National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL) chapters this year, and recently announced the winners of this year's NJTL essay contest.
14-Aug-2023
Championship Week Rewind
The USTA National Championships have now concluded - and gold balls have been awarded to your latest national champions. All week long, TRN celebrates these winners - from the East Coast to the West Coast - with coverage of the Nationals. Enjoy the 2023 edition of Championship Week.
17-Jul-2023
Clay Court Championship Week
The USTA Clay Court Championships wrapped up over the weekend. This week, TRN has wrap-up stories of all the action from across the country, from the Boys' 12s at the USTA National Tennis Center to the Girls' 18s in Mount Pleasant, S.C. Check out the latest gold ball winners of all ages during our coverage of Clay Court Championship Week.
10-Jul-2023
New Book on Althea Gibson Scheduled for Release
The book Althea: The Life of Tennis Champion Althea Gibson by Sally H. Jacobs is scheduled to be released in August. It tells the remarkable story of the legendary Gibson, who our own Julie Wrege played against and became friends with during her career.
19-Apr-2023
USTA Names American Junior Nominations for World Team Events
The USTA announced earlier this week the 12 juniors nominated to represent the United States in the qualifying rounds of the Junior Davis Cup and Junior Billie Jean King Cup by BNP Paribas (16-and-under) and the ITF World Junior Tennis (14-and-under), the world’s premier junior team competitions.
7-Mar-2023
USTA Names Recipients of Grassroots Tennis Awards
The USTA earlier this week announced its 2023 national award recipients honored for their dedication and contributions to growing the sport of tennis both locally and nationwide. The seven awards were bestowed at the 2023 USTA Annual Meeting & Conference in Phoenix, Ariz.
7-Feb-2023
USTA Southern Launches Playoff Series, HBCU Opportunities
The USTA Southern Section is set to debut a four-tournament Playoff Series that will provide expanded opportunities to players from Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The series, which runs from March-May, will award 26 wild cards for the debut of the USTA Southern Men’s and Women’s 15K USTA Pro Circuit Tournament.
18-Jan-2023
ITA and ATP Announce Pro Pathway Collaboration
The ATP and Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) on Wednesday announced a collaboration to accelerate the professional development pathway for players in the American collegiate system through ATP Challenger Tour playing opportunities.
13-Dec-2022
USTA Southern Honors Althea Gibson with Scholarship
The Southern Tennis Foundation, the charitable affiliate of USTA Southern, has established a college scholarship in memory of trailblazer Althea Gibson. One of the greatest athletes of any sport, Gibson was born to sharecroppers in South Carolina before moving to New York as a child.
1-Nov-2022
USTA Southern Offering Grant for HBCU Programs
USTA Southern is offering a grant to HBCU programs in its section to partner with a local NJTL chapter to serve as mentors and host an event on their campus in January. Any HBCU program in the section can apply for the grant through Nov. 11.
31-Oct-2022
USTA Foundation Recognizes NJTL Essay Contest Winners
The USTA Foundation earlier this month selected 10 winners of the 22nd annual USTA Foundation NJTL Essay Contest. The winners, ranging in age from 10 to 18, are all participants in National Junior Tennis & Learning chapters nationwide. The winning essays were selected from more than 1,200 entries submitted this year.
15-Aug-2022
Championship Week
The USTA National Championships took place last week, with gold balls being awarded to all age divisions at sites across the country - from Georgia to California. All week long, TRN features champions from these tournaments in our Championship Week series.
18-Jul-2022
Clay Court Championship Week
The USTA Clay Court Championships wrapped up over the weekend. This week, TRN has wrap-up stories of all the action from across the country, from the Boys' 12s at the USTA National Tennis Center to the Girls' 18s in Mount Pleasant, S.C. Check out the latest gold ball winners of all ages during our coverage of Clay Court Championship Week.
5-May-2022
USTA Announces New Diversity Partnership
The USTA on Thursday announced a partnership with Jack and Jill of America, Inc. to provide national Jack and Jill tennis clinics to its members. JJOA was founded in 1938 and its mission is dedicated to nurturing future African-American leaders.
18-Apr-2022
New USTA SoCal Pro Circuit Debuts May 30
The USTA’s Southern California section has announced a series of six pro events for men and six pro events for women to take place in Southern California this summer. The SoCal Pro Circuit is a transitional tour designed to create a path to the pro ranks for up-and-coming professional, college and high-level junior players.
10-Mar-2022
USTA Mid-Atlantic Section Plans To Build New Campus
USTA’s Mid-Atlantic Section announced Thursday plans to build a state-of-the-art 36-court tennis campus in Loudoun County, Virginia. Plans include 20 outdoor tennis courts, 16 indoor tennis courts, eight pickleball/youth courts and more than 190,000 total square feet of tennis infrastructure.
18-Oct-2021
Countdown to Signing Day 2021
It's that time of year. We are less than a month away from the most important day on the college tennis recruiting calendar - Signing Day. November 10th is the opening of the signing period, when seniors can begin signing a National Letter of Intent with Division I and Division II schools. As always, the Tennis Recruiting Network is here to keep you up to date on everything.
7-Oct-2021
USTA Foundation Awards 2021 NJTL Essay Winners
The USTA Foundation announced the 10 winners of the 23rd annual NJTL Essay Contest. The winners, ranging in age from 10 to 18, all participate in National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL) chapters nationwide. They were selected from more than 1,100 entries submitted this summer.
9-Sep-2021
Players Awarded USTA Foundation College Scholarships
The USTA Foundation awards scholarships each year to deserving youth who have participated in youth tennis programs, demonstrated high academic achievement and require financial assistance to attend college. This year, 46 high school students received scholarships totaling $435,000.
8-Sep-2021
USTA Launches HBCU Coaching Grants to Increase Diversity
The USTA, with support from Tennis Industry United and the USTA Foundation, introduced the USTA David N. Dinkins HBCU Coaching Grant to support 38 Historically Black College and Universities that have tennis programs. The aim is to increase the diveristy among certified coaching professionals.
16-Aug-2021
Championship Week
The USTA National Championships have now concluded - and gold balls have been awarded to your latest national champions. All week long, TRN celebrates these winners - from the East Coast to the West Coast - with coverage of the Nationals. Enjoy the 2021 edition of Championship Week.
19-Jul-2021
Clay Court Championship Week
The USTA Clay Court Championships have concluded around the country. This week, TRN has wrap-up stories of all the action, from the Boys' 12s to the Girls' 18s. Check out the latest gold ball winners of all ages during our coverage of Clay Court Championship Week.
1-Jul-2021
Tennis Recruiting Profiles Help Coaches Find Players
As in-person recruiting returns after a prolonged dead period because of COVID, it's more important than ever for players to create or update their profiles on TennisRecruiting.net to give college coaches all the information they need to make connections.
2-Jun-2021
Registration Available for Select ITA Summer Circuit Hosts Sites
Registration is now available at select host sites for the ITA Tour: Summer Circuit by UTR. The events, which are held over six consecutive weeks, are open to collegiate players, high-level juniors and adults. They begin June 19 and end July 26.
15-Apr-2021
NCAA Lifts Division I Recruiting Dead Period Beginning June 1
The NCAA Division I Council approved the return to recruiting activities during its video conference this week, and officially announced the change on Thursday. All Division I sports will return to their regular recruiting calendars beginning June 1st.
26-Mar-2021
USTA-ITA Unveil New Strategic Alliance to Elevate College Tennis
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) and the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) announced Thursday they have entered into a “new strategic alliance that formalizes the two organizations’ ongoing collaboration to strengthen and elevate collegiate tennis.”
18-Mar-2021
NCAA Plans April Vote On Lifting In-Person Recruiting Ban
The NCAA Division I Council announced Thursday it plans to vote in April on lifting the ban on in-person recruiting that has been in place for more than a year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
29-Dec-2020
New Year, New Changes to USTA Junior Competitive Structure
Beginning in January of 2021, the USTA is implementing a simplified nationwide structure in junior tennis with hopes of creating a standardized system and greater consistency for players, parents, coaches, tournament directors and officials.
25-Dec-2020
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas from all of us at Tennis Recruiting Network. This year hasn't been easy for anyone, but we hope you can enjoy the day and find gratitude in the small blessings in life. Thank you for making us a part of your tennis journey.
2-Dec-2020
USTA Cancels Winter National Championships
Due to the ongoing coronavirus health pandemic, the USTA has cancelled the Winter National Championships. The events were scheduled to take place Dec. 28, 2020-Jan. 3, 2021 in Florida and Arizona.
9-Nov-2020
Fall Signing Week 2020
You made it - it is finally Signing Week! Signing Day is this Wednesday, November 11, and we are ready to rock. TRN get you ready for all the formal commitments which start on Wednesday.
11-Oct-2020
Countdown to Signing Day 2020
Exactly one month from today is November 11 - College Signing Day. Signing Day is the first day of the college signing period, the earliest opportunity for this year's senior class to sign National Letters of Intent with Division I or Division II schools. As always, The Tennis Recruiting Network is here to bring you a courtside seat to the action.
18-Aug-2020
USTA Cancels More Events, NCAA Waives Standardized Tests
On Monday, the USTA announced the cancellation of all National junior events through October 12th while the NCAA announced it would not require recruits enrolling at Division I or II institutions during the 2021-2022 academic year to take standardized tests.
4-May-2020
Impact of COVID-19 on TRN Rankings
COVID-19 has had broad impact across all walks of life - including junior tennis. Tennis governing bodies like the USTA and ITF have announced delays to junior tennis competition that may stretch out for a while. TRN rankings and ratings use USTA and ITF results, and today we are announcing changes to our rankings going forward.
31-Mar-2020
Want To Get Recruited? It's The Perfect Time to Use TRN
The first priority right now is health and safety. But with no chance to play tennis, it's a good time for players to update their profiles and upgrade to a subscription to enhance their chances of getting recruited. Coaches are on our site now more than ever.
16-Mar-2020
How the Coronavirus Is Impacting Junior Tennis
Many junior tournaments and events have been cancelled or suspended as a result of the heightened concerns surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Find out how organizations are reacting and what the next steps might be.
11-Nov-2019
Fall Signing Week 2019
At long last, welcome to Signing Week! Signing Day is this Wednesday, November 13, and we are ready to rock. TRN and CrampsAway kick things off with a look at the schedule and an update on the Blue Chip boys and girls.
14-Oct-2019
Countdown to Signing Day 2019
College Signing Day is just a little under a month away. November 13 is the first day of the college signing period, the first opportunity for this year's seniors to sign National Letters of Intent with Division I or Division II schools. As always, The Tennis Recruiting Network and CrampsAway are here to keep you up to date on all the happenings.
1-Oct-2019
ITA/TRN Showcase Tournament Returns to Coaches Convention
TennisRecruiting.net will again conduct the ITA/TRN Showcase Tournament in conjunction with the ITA Coaches Convention on Sunday, December 8th at the Naples Grande Beach Resort in Naples, Florida.
12-Aug-2019
Championship Week
The USTA National Championships have now concluded, and gold balls have been awarded to the latest national champions. All week, TRN celebrates these winners - from the East Coast to the West Coast - with coverage of the Nationals. Enjoy the 2019 edition of Championship Week.
22-Jul-2019
Clay Court Championship Week
The USTA Clay Court Championships have concluded around the country. This week, TRN has wrap-up stories of all the action, from the Boys' 12s to the Girls' 18s. Check out the latest gold ball winners of all ages during our coverage of Clay Court Championship Week.
12-Nov-2018
Signing Week 2018
With the Countdown now behind us, it's time for the main event. Tennis Recruiting and GAMMA are ready to kick off our coverage of Signing Week 2018 with a final look at the Blue Chip boys and girls.
15-Oct-2018
Countdown to Signing Day 2018
It's that time of year. We are less than a month away from the most important day on the college tennis recruiting calendar - Signing Day. November 14th is the opening of the signing period, when seniors can begin signing a National Letter of Intent with Division I and Division II schools. As always, the Tennis Recruiting Network is here to keep you up to date on everything.
15-Oct-2018
Countdown to Signing Day 2018
It's that time of year. We are less than a month away from the most important day on the college tennis recruiting calendar - Signing Day. November 14th is the opening of the signing period, when seniors can begin signing a National Letter of Intent with Division I and Division II schools. As always, the Tennis Recruiting Network is here to keep you up to date on everything.
12-Oct-2018
USTA Player Development Announces New Coaching Leadership
USTA Player Development announced today that Ola Malmqvist has been promoted to Director of Coaching while Kathy Rinaldi and Kent Kinnear will take over as Head of Women’s and Men’s Tennis, respectively. Rinaldi will continue in her role as U.S. Fed Cup Captain.
13-Aug-2018
Championship Week
The USTA National Championships have now concluded - and gold balls have been awarded to your latest national champions. All week long, TRN celebrates these winners - from the East Coast to the West Coast - with coverage of the Nationals. Enjoy the 2018 edition of Championship Week.
23-Jul-2018
Clay Court Championship Week
The USTA Clay Court Championships have concluded around the country. This week, TRN has wrap-up stories of all the action, from the Boys' 12s to the Girls' 18s, from Tennessee to Florida. Meet the latest gold ball winners of all ages during our coverage of Clay Court Championship Week.
9-Apr-2018
Spring Signing Week '18: Signing Week Arrives
The Tennis Recruiting Network and GAMMA kick off our coverage of Spring Signing Week '18 with a look at the Top 100. We preview our weekly coverage, and we update you on the status of all the top 100 boys and girls who were uncommitted when we checked in with them in March. A few of these kids plan to announce their decisions this week.
12-Mar-2018
Countdown to Signing Day
It's that time of year again. Signing Day is approaching. April 11 is the first day of the Spring Signing Period, when seniors from around the nation can sign their National Letter of Intent to play college tennis at Division I or Division II schools. As usual, The Tennis Recruiting Network and GAMMA will get you ready with our Countdown to Signing Day.
28-Feb-2018
ITA and TRN Announce Alliance Extension
The Intercollegiate Tennis Association and Tennis Recruiting Network announce on Wednesday an extension of their alliance, making Tennis Recruiting Network the Official Junior Tennis Information Source for the ITA.
6-Nov-2017
Fall Signing Week 2017
It's finally here! The early signing period has arrived, with Signing Day coming this Wednesday, November 8. We kick things off with a look at the schedule and an update on the Blue Chip boys and girls.
9-Oct-2017
Countdown to Signing Day 2017
It's that time of year. We are less than a month away from the most important day on the college tennis recruiting calendar - Signing Day. November 8 is the first day of the one-week fall signing period, the only opportunity this calendar year for seniors to sign a National Letter of Intent with a Division I or Division II school. As always, the Tennis Recruiting Network and GAMMA are here to keep you up to date on everything.
4-Oct-2017
TRN Announces Community Service Initiative
The college level has a month designated for giving back and it's time for junior tennis to have a similar plan of action. TRN is announcing "First Serve For Community," a community service initiative meant to inspire players and teams to use their athletic platform to help others.
14-Aug-2017
Championship Week
The USTA National Championships have now concluded - and gold balls have been awarded to your latest national champions. All week long, TennisRecruiting.net and Van Der Meer Academy celebrate these winners - from the East Coast to the West Coast - with coverage of the Nationals. Enjoy the 2017 edition of Championship Week.
24-Jul-2017
Clay Court Championship Week
Last week, the USTA Clay Court Championships took place throughout the Southeast - primarily in Florida, but also in Tennessee and Virginia. This week at the website is all about the Clay Courts. TennisRecruiting.net and Van Der Meer Academy have roundups of all eight age divisions - from the Boys' 12s to the Girls' 18s. Meet the latest gold ball winners ... in Clay Court Championship Week.
20-Jun-2017
TRN Hires Rhiannon Potkey as Content Strategist
The Tennis Recruiting Network (TRN), a premier source of information
for junior and college tennis, is excited to announce that veteran
journalist Rhiannon Potkey has joined TRN in the role of Content
Strategist. Potkey will be responsible for creating, writing and
editing content at TRN.
13-Mar-2017
Countdown to Signing Day
It's that time of year... Signing Day is approaching. April 12 is
the first day of the Spring Signing Period - when seniors from around
the nation can sign on to play college tennis at Division I or
Division II schools. And once again, The Tennis Recruiting Network
and GAMMA are ready with the Countdown to Signing Day.
2-Jan-2017
Winter Nationals Week
While most people were enjoying a winter break, many top American
junior tennis players were pursuing gold balls in Arizona. This week,
Tennis Recruiting and Van Der Meer Academy celebrate the winners of
the USTA National Winter Championships. Take a look at our coverage
schedule for Winter Nationals Week.
10-Oct-2016
Countdown to Signing Day
Once again, in the junior and college tennis, the changing leaves
mean that we are getting closer and closer to Signing Day. November 9th
is is the first day of the one-week fall signing period - the only
opportunity this calendar year for seniors to sign a National Letter
of Intent with a Division I or Division II school. As always, The
Tennis Recruiting Network and GAMMA are here to keep you up to date on
all the happenings.
15-Aug-2016
Hard Court Championship Week
Last week, the best American juniors were competing for gold balls at
the USTA National Championships all across the country. National
titles were awarded for both boys and girls in all four age divisions.
TennisRecruiting.net and Van Der Meer Academy announce our
Championship Week coverage - with photo galleries and articles that
celebrate the best of the best in junior tennis.
25-Jul-2016
Clay Court Championship Week
The USTA Clay Court Championships have concluded around the country.
This week, TennisRecruiting.net and Van Der Meer Academy have roundups
of all the action from the Boys' 12s to the Girls' 18s - from Virginia
Beach to Fort Lauderdale. Check out coverage of all the tournaments -
and meet the latest gold ball winners of all ages. Get ready... for
Clay Court Championship Week.
8-May-2016
SMU Tennis Programs To Be Featured On College Sports Weekly
Fox College Sports (FCS) will air a show featuring the SMU Tennis
teams as well as the SMU Tennis Complex, beginning on Sunday at 8pm ET
/ 7 pm CT on FCS Atlantic.
14-Mar-2016
Countdown to Signing Day
If you have checked the recruiting calendar recently, you would know
that we are within a month of the beginning of the Spring Signing
Period. April 13th is the first day in 2016 when high school seniors
will be able to sign their National Letters of Intent - making formal
commitments to college tennis programs. As always,
TennisRecruiting.net and GAMMA bring you a courtside seat to all the
action. Take a look as we preview our special coverage... in the
Countdown to Signing Day!
4-Jan-2016
Winter Nationals Week
Many of the top American junior tennis players were in Arizona this
past week in pursuit of gold balls. All week long, Tennis Recruiting
and Van Der Meer Academy celebrate the winners of the USTA National
Winter Championships. Take a look at our schedule, as we celebrate
Winter Nationals Week.
9-Oct-2015
Countdown to Signing Day
We are now just a little over a month away from Signing Day. November
11th is the first day of the one-week fall signing period, the only
opportunity this calendar year for seniors to sign a National Letter
of Intent with a Division I or Division II school. As always, The
Tennis Recruiting Network and GAMMA are here to keep you up to date on
all the happenings.
26-Sep-2015
TennisRecruiting.net International Junior Tennis Showcase Series
Rick Workman, USPTA, who has served as tournament director for the
Eddie Herr, Little Mo, and Pan Am ITF Junior Championships, announces
the creation of three new international junior tennis tournaments to
begin this December in South Florida: The TennisRecruiting.net
International Showcase Series.
10-Aug-2015
Hard Court Championship Week
The USTA National Championships have now concluded - and gold balls
have been awarded to your latest national champions. All week long,
TennisRecruiting.net and Van Der Meer Academy celebrate these winners
- from the East Coast to the West Coast - with coverage of the
Nationals. Enjoy the 2015 edition of Championship Week.
20-Jul-2015
Clay Court Championship Week
Last week, the USTA Clay Court Championships took place throughout the
Southeast - in Florida, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia. This
week at the website is all about the Clay Courts. TennisRecruiting.net
and Van Der Meer Academy have roundups of all eight age divisions - from
the Boys' 12s to the Girls' 18s. Meet the latest gold ball winners...
in Clay Court Championship Week.
30-Mar-2015
Gamma Partners with Tennis Recruiting Network on Countdown to Signing Day
GAMMA Sports (GAMMA) is continuing its sponsorship of Tennis
Recruiting Network by becoming the title sponsor of "Countdown to
Signing Day" and "Signing Week" featured content areas.
13-Mar-2015
Countdown to Signing Day
It's that time of year... Signing Day is approaching. April 15 is
the first day of the Spring Signing Period - when seniors from around
the nation can sign on to play college tennis at Division I or
Division II schools. And once again, The Tennis Recruiting Network
and GAMMA are ready with the Countdown to Signing Day.
13-Feb-2015
PlaySight to Live Stream the ITA Division I National Men's Team Indoor Championship
With a long history dating back to 1973, the National Team Indoor
Championship hosts the top 16 teams in the country, all of whom
qualified for the event by beating other top ranked teams in two
qualifying rounds. PlaySight will be live streaming the event from
February 13 - 16. Find out more here...
1-Dec-2014
Class Rankings Algorithm Changes
Fifty-two weeks a year, Tennis Recruiting publishes Class Rankings on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Over the coming months, we
are making some modifications to our ranking algorithm that should
make our lists better. Take a look at the changes that start getting
phased in this week.
10-Oct-2014
Countdown to Signing Day
In the world of junior tennis, Fall means Signing Day. November 12th
is is the first day of the one-week fall signing period - the only
opportunity this calendar year for seniors to sign a National Letter
of Intent with a Division I or Division II school. As always, The
Tennis Recruiting Network is here to keep you up to date on all the
happenings.
11-Aug-2014
Hard Court Championship Week
Last week, the best American juniors were competing for gold balls at
the USTA National Championships all across the country. National
titles were awarded for both boys and girls in all four age divisions.
TennisRecruiting.net and Van Der Meer Academy announce our
Championship Week coverage - with photo galleries and articles that
celebrate the best of the best in junior tennis.
21-Jul-2014
Clay Court Championship Week
The USTA Clay Court Championships have concluded around the country.
This week, TennisRecruiting.net has roundups of all the action from
the Boys' 12s to the Girls' 18s - from Virginia Beach to Fort
Lauderdale. Check out coverage of all the tournaments - and meet the
latest gold ball winners of all ages. Get ready... for Clay Court
Championship Week.
23-Jun-2014
Tennis Recruiting Welcomes Tennis Express
If you've been on the TennisRecruiting.net website the last few days, you may
have noticed that we have a brand new online store. Tennis Express, a
leading full-service tennis retailer, is our new platinum sponsor, and we
are very excited about it. Tennis Express provides a fantastic online
experience - great tennis products at competitive prices with
fantastic customer service. Check it out...
1-Apr-2014
TennisRecruiting.net Branches Out, Adds Wiffle Ball
Since its launch in 2005, the Tennis Recruiting Network has been a
valued source of information for the junior tennis community. Today,
April 1, 2014, Tennis Recruiting is excited to unveil its plans for
the future. Having established its position in the tennis market, the
company plans to begin coverage of an additional sport. And after much
deliberation, that sport is Wiffle Ball.
17-Mar-2014
Countdown to Signing Day
Don't look now, but we are less than a month away from the beginning
of the Spring Signing Period. April 16th is the first day in 2014 when
high school seniors will be able to sign their National Letters of
Intent - making formal commitments to college tennis programs. As
always, TennisRecruiting.net brings you a courtside seat to all the
action. Take a look as we preview our special coverage... in the
Countdown to Signing Day!
25-Jan-2014
Solfire to Sponsor Recruiting Class Rankings
Today, The Tennis Recruiting Network announces that Solfire, a
tennis apparel company that combines original artwork with advanced
technology and manufacturing techniques, will be the presenting
sponsor for the widely acknowledged College Tennis Recruiting Class
Rankings at the TennisRecruiting.net website.
11-Oct-2013
Countdown to Signing Day
We are now just a little over a month away from Signing Day. November
13th is the first day of the one-week fall signing period, the only
opportunity this calendar year for seniors to sign a National Letter
of Intent with a Division I or Division II school. As always, The
Tennis Recruiting Network is here to keep you up to date on all the
happenings.
12-Aug-2013
Hard Court Championship Week
The USTA National Championships have now concluded - and gold balls
have been awarded to your latest national champions. All week long,
TennisRecruiting.net celebrates these winners - from the East Coast
to the West Coast - with coverage of the Nationals. Enjoy the 2013
edition of Championship Week.
22-Jul-2013
Clay Court Championship Week
Last week, the USTA Clay Court Championships took place throughout the
Southeast - in Florida, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia. This
week at TennisRecruiting.net is all about the Clay Courts. We have
roundups of all eight age divisions - from the Boys' 12s to the Girls'
18s. Meet the latest gold ball winners... in Clay Court Championship
Week.
18-Mar-2013
Countdown to Signing Day
It's that time of year... Signing Day is approaching. April 17 is
the first day of the Spring Signing Period - when seniors from around
the nation can sign on to play college tennis at Division I or
Division II schools. And once again, The Tennis Recruiting Network
is ready with its Countdown to Signing Day.
12-Oct-2012
Countdown to Signing Day
In the world of junior tennis, Fall means Signing Day. November 14th
is is the first day of the one-week fall signing period - the only
opportunity this calendar year for seniors to sign a National Letter
of Intent with a Division I or Division II school. As always, The
Tennis Recruiting Network is here to keep you up to date on all the
happenings.
13-Aug-2012
Hard Court Championship Week
Last week, the best American juniors were competing for gold balls at
the USTA National Championships all across the country. National
titles were awarded for both boys and girls in all four age divisions.
TennisRecruiting.net announces its Championship Week coverage - with
photo galleries and articles that celebrate the best of the best in
junior tennis.
23-Jul-2012
Clay Court Championship Week
The USTA Clay Court Championships have concluded around the country.
This week, TennisRecruiting.net has roundups of all the action from
the Boys' 12s to the Girls' 18s - from Virginia Beach to Fort
Lauderdale. Check out coverage of all the tournaments - and meet the
latest gold ball winners of all ages. Get ready... for Clay Court
Championship Week.
1-Apr-2012
APRIL FOOLS: TennisRecruiting.net Purchases ESPN
Addressing rumors that have been swirling for months, officials from
The Tennis Recruiting Network and ESPN are announcing the terms of their
merger today, April 1, 2012. TennisRecruiting.net has acquired the
ESPN Family of television networks - as well as its print and internet
properties.
12-Mar-2012
Countdown to Signing Day
Don't look now, but we are less than a month away from the beginning
of the Spring Signing Period. April 11th is the first day in 2012 when
high school seniors will be able to sign their National Letters of
Intent - making formal commitments to college tennis programs. As
always, TennisRecruiting.net brings you a courtside seat to all the
action. Take a look as we preview our special coverage... in the
Countdown to Signing Day!
7-Oct-2011
Countdown to Signing Day
We are now just a little over a month away from Signing Day. November
9th is the first day of the one-week fall signing period, the only
opportunity this calendar year for seniors to sign a National Letter
of Intent with a Division I or Division II school. As always, The
Tennis Recruiting Network is here to keep you up to date on all the
happenings.
15-Aug-2011
Hard Court Championship Week
The USTA National Championships have now concluded - and gold balls
have been awarded to your latest national champions. All week long,
TennisRecruiting.net celebrates these winners - from the East Coast
to the West Coast - with coverage of the Nationals. Enjoy the 2011
edition of Championship Week.
25-Jul-2011
Clay Court Championship Week
Last week, the USTA Clay Court Championships took place throughout the
Southeast - in Florida, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia. This
week at TennisRecruiting.net is all about the Clay Courts. We have
roundups of all eight age divisions - from the Girls' 12s to the Boys'
18s. Meet the latest gold ball winners... in Clay Court Championship
Week.
25-May-2011
TRN and Athletic DNA Announce Partnership
The Tennis Recruiting Network, a premier source of information for
junior and college tennis, today announced that Athletic DNA, a
manufacacturer of high-performance tennis apparel, will be the title
sponsor of its boys rankings - the newly-branded Athletic DNA Class
Rankings.
1-Apr-2011
APRIL FOOLS: Football Joke
This article ran on April 1 - April Fool's Day - as a joke for users of
the TennisRecruiting.net website. The joke involved a fake prank where
football players supposedly changed the logos of the website. Click here to read
the April Fool's article...
21-Mar-2011
Countdown to Signing Day
It's that time of year... Signing Day is approaching. April 13 is
the first day of the Spring Signing Period - when seniors from around
the nation can sign on to play college tennis at Division I or
Division II schools. And once again, The Tennis Recruiting Network
is ready with its Countdown to Signing Day.
8-Oct-2010
Countdown to Signing Day
In the world of junior tennis, Fall means Signing Day. November 10th
is is the first day of the one-week fall signing period - the only
opportunity this calendar year for seniors to sign a National Letter
of Intent with a Division I or Division II school. As always, The
Tennis Recruiting Network is here to keep you up to date on all the
happenings.
16-Aug-2010
Hard Court Championship Week
Last week, the best American juniors were competing for gold balls at
the USTA National Championships all across the country. National
titles were awarded for both boys and girls in all four age divisions.
TennisRecruiting.net announces its Championship Week coverage - with
photo galleries and articles that celebrate the best of the best in
junior tennis.
26-Jul-2010
Clay Court Championship Week
The USTA Clay Court Championships have concluded around the country.
This week, TennisRecruiting.net has roundups of all the action from
the Boys' 12s to the Girls' 18s - from Virginia Beach to Fort
Lauderdale. Check out coverage of all the tournaments - and meet the
latest gold ball winners of all ages. Get ready... for Clay Court
Championship Week.
3-May-2010
New, Improved Look at TennisRecruiting.net
The TennisRecruiting.net website has gone through many changes
over the years. But today is one of the most obvious - with the
launch of a bold, new look. Better organization and a beautiful
layout should make TennisRecruiting.net even more popular among
junior tennis players, parents, and coaches.
19-Mar-2010
Countdown to Signing Day
The clock has finally run out on the Groundhog-predicted six more
weeks of winter. It's time for spring - and the Tennis Recruiting
Network kicks off its Spring Countdown to Signing Day. April 14th is
the first day of the Spring Signing Period - when seniors can sign
National Letters of Intent to play college tennis at Division I or
Division II schools. Our "Countdown" brings you a courtside seat to
the action.
12-Oct-2009
Countdown to Signing Day
We are now less than a month away from Signing Day. November 11th is
the first day of the one-week fall signing period, the only
opportunity this calendar year for seniors to sign a National Letter
of Intent with a Division I or Division II school. As always, The
Tennis Recruiting Network is here to keep you up to date on all the
happenings.
1-Aug-2009
TennisRecruiting.net and Babolat Announce Partnership
TennisRecruiting.net is proud to announce that Babolat, the first
company to have specialized in racquet sports and the world leader in
the production of natural gut strings, will be the presenting sponsor
of the Girls' Class Rankings this fall. The Girls' Class Rankings
- presented by Babolat - rank U.S. high school and
middle school girls by graduation year using a time-tested
head-to-head ranking system.
13-Mar-2009
Countdown to Signing Day
Don't look now, but we are less than a month away from the beginning
of the Spring Signing Period. April 8th is the first day in 2009 when
high school seniors will be able to sign their National Letters of
Intent - making formal commitments to college tennis programs. As
always, TennisRecruiting.net brings you a courtside seat to all the
action. Take a look as we preview our special coverage... in the
Countdown to Signing Day!
13-Oct-2008
Countdown to Signing Day
Fall is arguably the height of the college tennis recruiting season.
And if you have to circle one day on the calendar, that day would be
November 12 - better known as Signing Day. November 12 is the first
day of the one-week fall signing period - and the only opportunity
this calendar year for seniors to formally commit to a Division I or
Division II school. As always, The Tennis Recruiting Network is
here to keep you up to date...
9-May-2008
Articles at TennisRecruiting.net
There are many great junior tennis players out there, and the Internet
has a lot of great stories on them. This week, TennisRecruiting.net
announces the ability for players and parents to link to third-party
articles on their profile pages.
24-Mar-2008
Countdown to Signing Day
It's that time of year... Signing Day is approaching. April 9 is the
first day of the Spring Signing Period - when seniors from around the
nation can sign on to play college tennis at Division I or Division II
schools. As always, TennisRecruiting.net is there with a courtside
seat to all the action. Today we give you a preview of our coverage
schedule.
10-Mar-2008
TennisRecruiting.net and Intercollegiate Tennis Association Announce Partnership
The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) and the Tennis Recruiting
Network have announced a strategic partnership to help college coaches
connect with future players. Effective immediately, all ITA member
coaches will be eligible to receive a special rate for the Coaching
Advantage service at the TennisRecruiting.net website.
18-Jan-2008
TennisRecruiting.net and Prince Tennis Announce Partnership
TennisRecruiting.net announces that Prince Tennis, a recognized
world-leader in tennis equipment, will be the title sponsor of the new
Prince Hot 100 Rank Lists. The Prince Hot 100 features 100 boys and
100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis and improving their
game.
21-Dec-2007
TennisRecruiting.net Server Upgrade
TennisRecruiting.net is upgrading both its hardware and networking
infrastructure this weekend to accomodate better-than-expected growth.
The website currently averages almost 200,000 visitors every month - and
those visitors are viewing almost 3 million webpages. Downtime to
accomodate the upgrade is scheduled overnight Friday.
30-Nov-2007
TennisRecruiting.net Holiday Contest
It's the Holiday Season, and TennisRecruiting.net is giving away
Recruiting Advantage memberships to a few lucky users. This article
describes two contests that we are running throughout the month of
December.
19-Oct-2007
Countdown to Signing Day
Don't look now, but Signing Day is right around the corner. November
14th is the first day of the one-week fall signing period, the only
opportunity this calendar year for seniors to sign a National Letter
of Intent with a Division I or Division II school. As always, The
Tennis Recruiting Network is here to keep you up to date on all the
happenings.
29-Aug-2007
Review Player Records for Star Ratings
In just a few weeks, TennisRecruiting.net will release its 2007-08
Star Ratings - 5 Star, 4 Star, 3 Star, etc. These ratings are
based on all tournament play from September 2006 to August 2007.
Players and parents should verify that information on their player
records is correct before September 15th.
20-Jul-2007
YouTube Video at TennisRecruiting.net
Everyone loves photos, but this is the 21st century - and the
day of video. Today, TennisRecruiting.net announces the ability for
players and parents to embed YouTube video clips on their profile
pages. Players - show off your technique and point play to coaches,
family, and friends.
12-Mar-2007
Countdown to Signing Day
With the NCAA basketball tournaments starting later this week, many
people are scrambling around to fill out their brackets. But high
school seniors and college coaches are scrambling around as well - we
are less than a month away from the Spring Signing Period - when
seniors can sign a National Letter of Intent to play college tennis at
a Division I or Division II school. Today we preview our Countdown to
Signing Day coverage.
28-Feb-2007
New Player Feature: Coaches' Visit Statistics
Players and parents - have you ever wondered how many people are
looking at your player profile? Or which coaches are checking you
out? Starting today, you can find out for yourself.
25-Oct-2006
Recruiting Monthly Newsletter
This issue of Recruiting Monthly announces a new website service that
allows you to purchase high-resolution photographs. We also announce
our "Countdown to Signing Day" coverage - and we invite seniors to
participate in this article series.
9-Oct-2006
Countdown to Signing Day
We are now less than a month away from Signing Day. November 8th is
the first day of the one-week fall signing period, the only
opportunity this calendar year for seniors to sign a National Letter
of Intent with a Division I or Division II school. As always,
The Tennis Recruiting Network is here to keep you up to date on
all the happenings.
15-Sep-2006
Happy Birthday, TennisRecruiting.net!
September 15th. That is a special day on the calendar for the Tennis
Recruiting Network. Exactly one year ago today, the
TennisRecruiting.net website opened its virtual doors for business.
Come review significant dates from our first year.
30-Aug-2006
Recruiting Monthly Newsletter
This issue of Recruiting Monthly highlights our new featured photo
galleries. We also announce the 2006 tournaments where we plan to
shoot photographs, we review an unprecendented month of junior tennis
content, and we remind players to verify their player records for our
upcoming Star Ratings.
15-Aug-2006
Photographs at TennisRecruiting.net
Have you checked your player profile lately? Did you scroll all the
way down to the bottom? There might be something new there waiting
for you. Late last week we introduced photo galleries for over 1,000
players. Enjoy action shots from tournaments our photographers have
captured over the past year.
14-Jul-2006
New Pricing for Recruiting Advantage
Are you a fan of TennisRecruiting.net? Have you considered upgrading
to Recruiting Advantage? Today is the right day. Upgrade now
to take advantage of current pricing.
13-Mar-2006
Countdown to Signing Day
Six more weeks of winter? How about four more weeks until Signing
Day! April 12 is the first day of the Spring Signing Period - when
seniors can sign a National Letter of Intent to play college tennis at
a Division I or Division II school. As always, TennisRecruiting.net
brings you a courtside seat to all the action. Today we give you a
preview of our coverage schedule.
26-Dec-2005
Happy Holidays from TennisRecruiting.net!
TennisRecruiting.net wishes everyone the best for the holiday
season. And we have a gift for you this year... All members can enjoy
the holidays with free Recruiting Advantage privileges
for the rest of the year!
21-Nov-2005
New at TennisRecruiting.net: College Webpages
Do you have a favorite college team? Interested in all the
recruiting news? TennisRecruiting.net has a web page just
for you...
10-Oct-2005
Countdown to Signing Day
Don't look now, but signing week is right around the corner. November
9th is the first day of the one-week fall signing period - and it
marks the only opportunity this calendar year for seniors to sign a
National Letter of Intent with a Division I or Division II school.
TennisRecruiting.net brings you a courtside seat to all the action.
30-Sep-2005
TennisRecruiting.net Donates to Red Cross
TennisRecruiting.net announces that from September 30 through October 31, 50% of all revenues generated from Recruiting Advantage memberships will be donated to the American Red Cross to provide aid to hurricane victims.
20-Sep-2005
TennisRecruiting.net Breaks One Thousand Users
When we sent out our first emails advertising TennisRecruiting.net on September 15, our goal was to gain one thousand members before the end of the month. We achieved that goal in less than two business days.
15-Sep-2005
TennisRecruiting.net - Ready to Roll!
Today is a big day for TennisRecruiting.net. Over the past six weeks,
we have been working out the many kinks inherent to a new website, and
we think we are now ready for the world.
22-Aug-2005
This Week - The RPI
Although the Class Rankings get all the attention,
TennisRecruiting.net provides a second set of weekly rankings: the
RPI. Come by TennisRecruiting.net every Thursday and Friday to
check out the latest RPI rankings for boys and girls,
respectively.
8-Aug-2005
TennisRecruiting.net Star Ratings
Blue Chip? Or Five Star? You can find out right now, as TennisRecruiting.net proudly presents the 2004-05 edition of Star Ratings...
1-Aug-2005
Inaugural Class Rankings
One of the most popular features at TennisRecruiting.net is the
Class Rankings. These lists show rankings for junior
U.S. tennis players - from recent graduates to rising 7th graders.
Thousands of kids can find out how they stack up against their
classmates. These lists will be updated each week for boys (Tuesday)
and girls (Wednesday).
25-Jul-2005
Welcome to TennisRecruiting.net!
Welcome to TennisRecruiting.net, the new authority on collegiate
tennis recruiting! TennisRecruiting.net brings together innovative
ideas from our world-class team with the most comprehensive collection
of amateur tennis data available - a combination that brings a fresh
and exciting look at tennis recruiting.
