Join the next generation of tennis coaches!

USTA Coaching’s Fellowship in Tennis Coaching & Leadership is an immersive, 12-week Fellowship Program designed to train aspiring coaches in all aspects of foundational coaching and leadership. You'll learn from the best in the industry, complete your USTA Coaching Professional Certification, and gain practical experience through:

USTA Coaching Fellowship on court youth tennis instruction - two coaches in navy with group of young players holding rackets sitting on blue bench at modern tennis facility

On-court Coaching

Fellows gain hands-on experience coaching all ages and stages in camps and sessions, working directly under the guidance of the facility's Directors and Head Pros to apply their USTA Coaching Professional Certification concepts.

USTA Coaching Fellowship micro-coaching sessions - instructors demonstrating group lesson techniques and providing feedback to coaching fellows on blue courts at professional facility

Micro-coaching

Micro-coaching sessions focus on delivering high quality group and private lessons, and practicing reflection and effective feedback.

USTA Coaching Fellowship leadership sessions - instructor leading leadership training to diverse group of coaching fellows in modern conference room with projector display

Leadership Sessions

Fellows meet with the industry’s top leaders, including USTA Senior Staff, Subject Matter experts, and USA Tennis. 

Coaching Fellows practicing various play formats at the USTA National Campus to enhance social and competitive event instruction.

Play Formats

Fellows have an opportunity to experience different play formats to use for socials, competitive events, and end of class activities

USTA Coaching Fellowship subject matter experts - diverse group of coaches and wheelchair tennis athletes gathered at indoor facility table for a subject matter expert training discussion

Subject Matter Experts

Lead Coach Developers arrange sessions with local subject matter experts on topics like mental skills, events, and analytics. Fellows are encouraged to set up one-on-one sessions for deeper, personalized discussions based on their interests. 

USTA Coaching Fellowship classroom sessions - coaching fellows reviewing USTA Coaching Professional coursework concepts and portfolio assignments in modern training room with presentation screens

Classroom Sessions

Fellows meet virtually as a group to review concepts from the coursework provided to become a USTA Coaching Professional and prepare to apply these concepts on-court and in their portfolio assignments.

APPLICATION DETAILS

USTA Coaching is accepting applications for up to 30 outstanding coaches who are interested in embarking on a 12-week program at one of three designated fellowship locations.

 

Fellowship placement opportunities are available across multiple sites. Specific locations will be shared during the interview process, when candidates can submit their site preferences (preferred placement is not guaranteed).

 

 

 

IMPORTANT DATES

IMPORTANT DATES

Important fellowship dates to remember

11.03.2026

USTA COACHING - FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

Applications Open

01.15.2027

USTA COACHING - FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

Applications Close

05.17.2027

USTA COACHING - FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

Fellowship Program Starts

08.06.2027

USTA COACHING - FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

Fellowship Program Ends

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

 

This Fellowship Program aims to create a pipeline of diverse and qualified professional tennis coaches, and anyone meeting the following criteria is invited to apply.

 

  • Must be either Level 1 certified or have earned the USTA Coaching Development Coach Badge
  • Must be a USTA Coaching Rally Member
  • A minimum of 2 years of coaching experience
  • Pursuing a career as a tennis professional
  • NTRP rating of 4.0 or higher
  • Maintain a high level of personal professionalism and fitness
  • Housing and other expenses are not provided
  • Able to provide references upon request
  • Although this is a Fellowship and is not a position of employment, applicants should currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for the duration of the Fellowship
  • Must be Safe Play Approved prior to the start of the Fellowship and current throughout the duration of the Fellowship, which includes completing a criminal background screen, acknowledgment of the USTA Safe Play Policy, and completing SafeSport training

 

 

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The fellowship was an unbelievable opportunity to learn from industry experts and provide instruction to many different levels of players, all at a premiere tennis facility. I learned so much about myself, the tennis industry, and the many different career paths that one can pursue. I 100% recommend it to anyone interested in learning more about how to coach effectively.

Fellowship Participant