Tennis in School……Start Today!
USTA School Tennis: Fun, safe, easy and most importantly, no courts required!
USTA School Tennis provides in-school and after school programming for students, grades K-12. The primary goals of the program are to provide a fun, positive experience, grow in competencies and fitness. The program, training and curriculum were all designed in alignment and collaboration with SHAPE National P.E. Standards to ensure every interaction helps meet a school's health and wellness requirements. Click here.
Training:
Free three-hour teacher workshops are conducted by USTA trained facilitators and are designed to show physical educators and extracurricular program leaders how to conduct a quality tennis program/experience using USTA's specially designed curriculum.
The workshop meets school district requirements for continuing education credits.
It includes a combination of class and large group management techniques, basic tennis skills, individual and partner-based games as well as large group games, all can be done without ever stepping foot on a tennis court.
Through Net Generation, teachers can register their programs and receive access to free Net Generation teaching tools, such as, the Net Generation App and Grade Based Curriculums. Complete a community partner agreement with an after- school market and receive a free equipment kit with 30 youth racquets, 36 red felt balls and other tennis equipment, valued at over $1000. Click here for info.
Contact Keith Wilson keithwilson4077@bellsouth.net or call 334-462-6051 if you are interested in setting up a school tennis workshop or interested in gaining access to the free equipment kit through Net Generation.