Are you thinking of adding tennis to your after-school program in your elementary school or want access to resources for your existing program? We got you covered.
About The After-School Tennis Program
Our after-school program is a “Learn to Play” program for elementary students 10 & under designed to engage more players in the game of tennis. The program uses modified equipment to promote early success, with a focus on challenge and skills that helps develop a passion for tennis and builds the foundation for future success.
Program and Provider Requirements
To help you provide the best possible experience for your participants below are the requirements you can review before getting started.
Program Requirements
You can hold your program practically anywhere. Tennis courts, schoolyard, blacktop, basketball court, gymnasium, or other open space.
To provide a great experience for your program with the drills and games we suggest having at least 12 participants. If you have more or less than 12 we can work with you to tailor your program so everyone has a great time.
The curricula maps out drills and games for 6 weeks of tennis fun. On the 7th week you participants will put their skills to work and team up for a fun no-pressure Team Challenge (see more below).
Each practice is structure with the following:
- Warm up
- Pledge/Character Development
- Athletic Skills
- Tennis Skills
- Games
- Free Play
- Play at home
A Team Challenge is an introduction to competition within a low-pressure team environment. It gives players an opportunity to test their newly acquired skills in a fun competitive environment.
Providers will need to register their Team Challenge with USTA. Providers will also receive a Team Challenge Starter pack (one per year).
We help you ensure you and your volunteers have the tools to deliver your program in a safe environment for all participants. Safe Play is the USTA’s comprehensive athlete safety program consisting of education, screening, reporting tools, and policies for appropriate conduct in tennis. The USTA works with the U.S. Center for SafeSport and the United States Olympic Committee to develop Safe Play policies, procedures, and educational resources to support the USTA Safe Play program.
Provider Requirements
| Requirement | New Provider | Returning Provider |
|---|---|---|
| Must meet all their school and/or county requirements to be allowed to deliver the after-school program on school property once a week for 7 weeks. | ||
| Must be Safe Play approved and enter their after-school program on Net Generation as a community program in the program management center. | ||
| Must attend a USTA Florida after school training prior to the start of their program. | ||
| Must become a USTA independent contractor to receive the stipend. | ||
| Must follow all guidelines given by USTA Florida regarding the delivery of the programs & submit all documentation required. | ||
| Must complete the Team Challenge application. |
Financial & Equipment Assistance
We take the hassle out of getting your after-school program going.
- Approved USTA Florida After-School providers who meet the program requirements are eligible for a program delivery stipend in the 1st & 2nd season if their program is free for participants.
- Approved Providers will be eligible to receive a free Net Generation equipment pack, which is filled with equipment and curricula to make it easy to get up and running. Check out the list below.
Stipend Program
Season #1
WE PROVIDE
- Teacher stipend of $250
- Any additional equipment/marketing material
- Training in person or online
PROGRAM FEE: Must be FREE for registrants.
Season #2
WE PROVIDE
- Teacher stipend of $250
- Any additional equipment/marketing material
PROGRAM FEE: Preferably free or at a low-cost*
Season #3
WE PROVIDE
- Equipment replenish
- Any additional equipment/marketing material
PROGRAM FEE: Low cost registration.
*If a school chooses to introduce a low-cost participant registration fee during their second season, USTA Florida will make the necessary adjustment to the teacher stipend.
Equipment Pack
| New Provider Pack | Returning Provider Pack |
|---|---|
| $250 Program Delivery stipend (1st & 2nd Season) | $250 Program Delivery stipend (1st & 2nd Season) |
| Net Generation Community Kit (Printed Community Red, Orange, & Green Ball curricula | 20 youth racquets | 18 red felt tennis balls | 18 orange tennis balls | barrier tape | clipboard | pennant flag | clothespins for scoring) | After-School Coaches Marketing Toolkit (Flyer template | participation certificates | team challenge flyer | registration/sign-up form | "What to expect" letter | USTA Florida publicity release document) |
| Team Challenge Kit (Printed Red & Orange Ball curricula | clipboard | hat | clothespins for scoring | barrier tape | chalk | name tags | giveaways for participants | banner for the facility) | Participant gifts |
| After-School Coaches Marketing Toolkit (Flyer template | participation certificates | team challenge flyer | registration/sign-up form | "What to expect" letter | USTA Florida publicity release document) | Opportunity to refurbish equipment at the 3rd season |
| Pop-up tennis net | |
| Additional red tennis balls | |
| After-School Coach shirt | |
| FREE Net Generation Tablet | |
| Participant gifts |
Getting Started
We are here to help you get your program up and running which includes hands-on education and workshops at your location for providers, curriculum, equipment assistance, and more. Click the button below to contact us and get the process started!
Resources
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