NTF / USTA Excellence Tem

Overview

The NTF in partnership with the USTA Foundation will be organizing its first Excellence Team. We will be selecting 8 boy and 8 girls to participate on the team ages 8 – 12, who reside in the Greater Atlanta Area. Players must meet the following requirements:

Benefits

• High Performance Tennis Training & Coaching
• High Performance Match Play Training
• Meet & Greets with top ATP / WTA tennis pros and coaches
• Leadership and Life Skills training
• Team Travel to top USTA Local, Regional and National Tournaments
• Team Travel to Major ATP / WTA Tournaments
• Compete in USTA National Excellence Team Competition

Requirements

• Have a passion for the game of tennis.
• Seek to get on a path to go to earn a scholarship to play tennis in college or at the professional level.
• Must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA to get on the Team and maintain a 3.5 GPA to stay on the Team.
• Must meet twice a week for high performance tennis and leadership training.
• Must meet once a quarter for Leadership Retreats.
• Cost: $1000 a quarter.
• Foundation Grants Available for children that have a documented financial need.

Application Process

• Fill out online application.
• Submit two letters of recommendation.
• Board Member Interviews with both Player and Parents.
• Player must submit written 500 word essay.
• Submit grades for current and previous year.

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