15-Nov-2024
Five-Star Turley Finds Happiness at San Diego State
Vessa Turley wondered if she would ever find a school that made her feel at home. After making a few college visits, she finally found her happy place at San Diego State. The five-star senior from Scottsdale, Arizona has committed to the Aztecs.
14-Nov-2024
Bhandari's Improvement Makes Michigan Take Notice
Arnav Bhandari knew he could play better than his results were showing. Everything clicked for him this summer and colleges took notice. The five-star senior from San Ramon, California has committed to the University of Michigan.
13-Nov-2024
Welcome to Signing Day
Signing Week is here - and seniors can start signing financial agreements with programs. Today, we check in with boys and girls from across the country who are heading to a variety of schools. Find out how they came to their decisions... in our National Roundup.
12-Nov-2024
Signing Week: Blue Chip Girls
It all starts tomorrow - Signing Day. The Signing Period for college tennis begins tomorrow morning, and seniors in the Class of 2025 will start signing their financial aid agreements to accept athletic scholarships. Take a look at where the Blue Chip girls stand before the big day.
11-Nov-2024
Signing Week: Blue Chip Boys
This coming Wednesday, November 13, is Signing Day - the first day that any senior in the Class of 2025 can sign a financial aid agreement with an NCAA Division I or II institution. Take a look at the status of the Blue Chip boys.
10-Nov-2024
PanAm ITF Photo Gallery
Paul Ballard was on site in the Houston suburb of Spring, Texas, last
month to take photos at the J300 Pan American ITF. Americans Jack
Kennedy (Huntington, N.Y.) and Maya Iyengar (Paradise Valley, Ariz.)
took home the singles titles at the event.
8-Nov-2024
Meet the Assistant: Princeton's Nathan Thompson
Assistant coaches might not get as much attention as head coaches, but they are highly valued by everyone within a college program. In this edition of Meet The Assistant, we profile Princeton women's assistant coach Nathan Thompson.
6-Nov-2024
Colorado Partners with City of Boulder for New Indoor Facility
The University of Colorado and the city of Boulder announced they are partnering to provide a new indoor facility for tennis players throughout the community, including members of the CU women’s team. The expected completion is 2026.
4-Nov-2024
USTA to Utilize Electronic Line Calling at Junior Indoor Nationals
The USTA announced last week that four 2024 USTA Junior National Indoor Championships will utilize PlayReplay electronic line-calling in competition, marking the first time USTA national junior tournaments have formally featured ELC in play.
1-Nov-2024
Scary Good Results in October for Collegiate Stars
College tennis continues its time in the spotlight, with current Division I stars earning five titles last month, and recent collegians picking up 10 more. The ITF also crowned champions at the World Junior Finals, two Americans claimed titles at the Pan American Closed and two 16-year-olds captured ITF women's World Tennis Tour title at the $75,000 level.
30-Oct-2024
Message Delivered: Sorey Commits to Indiana
Ameia Sorey received an Instagram DM from Indiana University to intiate the recruiting process. The blue chip senior from Miami liked what she heard from the Hoosiers and made an official visit. She has committed to play for the program.
28-Oct-2024
Recruiting Insider: Michigan State's Harry Jadun
Getting more insight into how college coaches recruit can make the process less intimidating for prospects. Our "Recruiting Insider" series features coaches from across the nation providing their recruiting methods. Today, we hear from Michigan State's Harry Jadun.
27-Oct-2024
Images from the USTA Level 4 in Rome
The L4 Open in Rome, Georgia, brought together top junior players,
competing in a "flighted tournament" format with age groups divided
into draws of 16 based on their rankings. While Hurricane Helene
threatened nearby, Rome enjoyed sunny skies and warm temperatures,
making for ideal playing conditions. Photographer Bill Kallenberg
captured the action, taking shots for players to showcase on their
TennisRecruiting.net profiles.
25-Oct-2024
Blue Chip Rodriguez Drawn Back Home to Georgia
Despite growing up in the state, Ava Rodriguez had little familiarity with the University of Georgia. She had never visited the campus, and has spent the last few years training in Florida. But the blue chip junior will be returning home for college by committing to the Bulldogs.
22-Oct-2024
USTA Announces Reorganization for Player Support
The USTA announced that it is reorganizing to better support players at all levels of their competitive pathway, with Player Development, Pro Circuit, Team Events, Collegiate and Junior Competition teams now combined into a single cohesive department.
21-Oct-2024
Everything Breaks the Right Way for Five-Star Robinson
Mia Robinson nearly considered quitting tennis before she suffered a broken ankle in 2021. The time away from the court helped change her outlook. The five-star senior returned revived and recently committed to Mississippi State.
18-Oct-2024
Kennedy and Iyengar Claim ITF Pan American Regional Titles
A warm and sunny week ended in Spring, Texas with four all-American finals at the International Tennis Federation's J300 Pan American Regional Championships, hosted by the Giammalva Racquet Club. Jack Kennedy and Maya Iyengar captured the singles titles.
16-Oct-2024
Five-Star Tran Attracted to Creighton's Welcoming Nature
Teresa Tran normally provides some sweet treats for players at her academy who sign with college programs. The five-star senior from Frisco, Texas will need to make a few for herself this year after recently committing to Creighton University.
14-Oct-2024
Hot 100 List - October 2024
It's time to unveil the October 2024 edition of the Hot 100. The Lotto Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have substantially improved their rankings over the past month.
11-Oct-2024
USTA Eastern Prepares for 36th Annual College Showcase
USTA Eastern is holding its 36th annual College Showcase on November 10th in Mount Kisco, New York. Along with juniors and seniors participating in the showcase, the section is also offering a separate event for freshman and sophomores at the same site.
9-Oct-2024
Meet The Assistant: UC Irvine's Jurence Mendoza
Assistant coaches might not get as much attention as head coaches, but they are highly valued by everyone within a college program. They work long hours to help teams try to win matches and help players try to achieve their goals. In this edition of Meet The Assistant, we profile UC Irvine's Jurence Mendoza.
7-Oct-2024
Charleston Adds Another Trinkle to the Recruiting Pipeline
Riley Trinkle developed a love for College of Charleston while watching her sister play for the Cougars. Once it became time for her to be recruited, Trinkle hoped CoC would reach out. They did, and the five-star senior committed to play for the program.
4-Oct-2024
First-Time Winners Highlight September Aces
September produced first-time titles for teenagers on both the junior and pro circuits. Division I college tennis crowned its first champions of 2024-25, while current and recently graduated collegians also earned their share of the spotlight as summer turned to fall.
2-Oct-2024
Five-Star Villagomez Sees a Bright Future at Davidson
Kai Villagomez's official visit to Davidson College coincided with a power outage. But the darkness didn't dampen his experience. On the contrary, the five-star senior was even more attracted to Davidson after the visit and committed to the Wildcats.
30-Sep-2024
College Tennis Benefits from Team IMPACT Relationships
Thirteen college tennis programs are involved with Team IMPACT for the 2024-25 season. The organization matches children facing serious illness and disability with college sports teams to create a long-term life-changing experience for everyone involved.
29-Sep-2024
Action Shots from the US Open Juniors
In the final slam event of 2024, top juniors from across the globe
gathered in New York for the US Open Junior Tennis Championships.
Spain's Rafael Nodar claimed the boys' title with a victory over
Norway�s Nikoli Budkov Kjaer, while England's Mika Stojsavljevic won
the girls' crown, 6-4, 6-4. On the American front, Iva Jovic
(Torrance, CA) made a strong run to the girls' semifinals, and Kaylan
Bigun (West Hollywood, CA) reached the boys' quarterfinals.
Throughout the week, Paul Ballard of ZooTennis.com captured these
exciting moments.
27-Sep-2024
ATP Accelerator Program Brings Top Juniors Up To Speed
Sensing the progress of top junior boys was stalling at that entry level, the ATP introduced a new pathway two years ago for highly-ranked junior boys, collaborating with the ITF on a program giving them more opportunities to compete immediately at the Challenger level.
25-Sep-2024
Steady Improvement Leads Dickens to Lafayette
JD Dickens wasn't sure if he would be good enough to play college tennis when he first made it a goal. The three-star from Massachusetts improved enough over the years to make it a reality. He has committed to Lafayette College.
23-Sep-2024
Hot 100 List - September 2024
It's time to unveil the September 2024 edition of the Hot 100. The Lotto Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have substantially improved their rankings over the past month.
20-Sep-2024
New College of Florida Ready to Launch New Programs
New College of Florida is launching men’s and women’s tennis programs in the fall of 2025. The Mighty Banyans will compete in the NAIA as part of The Sun Conference. New College has hired Jeff Maren to coach both programs.
18-Sep-2024
Team USA Seeks Players for 2025 World Maccabiah Games
Team USA is seeking participants for the 2025 World Maccabiah Games in Israel. Tennis will be fielding rosters for Open, Junior, Masters and Paralympic divisions. The juniors have Under-18 and Under-16 teams for boys and girls in singles, doubles and mixed doubles.
16-Sep-2024
Star Ratings - Fall 2024 Edition
After months of waiting, the Star Ratings have finally arrived again. Find out right now how many stars you have as The Tennis Recruiting Network proudly presents the Fall Star Ratings for 2024.
13-Sep-2024
Improbable Runs Lead Jodar and Stojsavljevic to US Open Titles
Rafael Jodar and Mika Stojsavljevic both emerged with their first junior slam titles after inspiring runs in the US Open Junior Championships at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, with Jodar defeating top seed Nicolai Budkov Kjaer and Stojsavljevic downing No. 7 seed Wakana Sonobe in the singles finals.
11-Sep-2024
Five-Star Chou Overcomes Health Obstacles to Achieve Goals
Dylan Chou suffered from two major medical setbacks during his junior career. Although he considered quitting the sport, Chou eventually became determined to play college tennis. The five-star senior is closer to making it happen after committing to William & Mary.
9-Sep-2024
Meet The Assistant: Texas A&M's Kevin O'Shea
Assistant coaches might not get as much attention as head coaches, but they are highly valued by everyone within a college program. They work long hours to help teams try to win matches and help players try to achieve their goals. In this edition of Meet The Assistant, we profile Texas A&M's Kevin O'Shea.
8-Sep-2024
USTA Kalamazoo Photo Gallery
The #20 seed emerged victorious at the USTA Boys' 18 Championships in
Kalamazoo, Mich., claiming the coveted trophy and a wildcard entry
into the US Open main draw. Matthew Forbes of Raleigh, N.C., who had
struggled earlier in the summer, triumphed in the four-set final
against Jack Kennedy from Huntington, N.Y. In the 16s division, Gus Grummet
from Mill Valley, Calif., won the championship, defeating Arin Pallegar of
Granite Bay, Calif., in three sets. Photographer Bill Kallenberg of
CapturedInAction.com covered the entire week.
6-Sep-2024
Notre Dame was Always 'Dream School' for Blue Chip Patrick
Nicholas Patrick fell in love with the University of Notre Dame from a young age while attending a football game. The blue chip senior from Coal Valley, Illinois is making his dream a reality by committing to play for the Fighting Irish.
4-Sep-2024
NJTL Essay Winners Honored During US Open in New York City
The USTA Foundation celebrated the winners of the 2024 National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL) Essay Contest during US Open Fan Week. The wiriters were asked to "Who is your GOAT?" as their prompt.
2-Sep-2024
Tennis Recruiting Welcomes the Class of 2031
Tennis Recruiting Network welcomes the Class of 2031 to the rankings this week. Among the young rising stars are sixth graders James Borchard, Lucy Dupere, Evan Fan and Aimee Peng.
30-Aug-2024
August Standouts Shine on Hard Courts
The hard courts take center stage in August leading up to the US Open, and many former collegiate stars had great performances that landed them a spot in the Aces column for the month.
28-Aug-2024
Jodar and Kostovic Capture College Park J300 Titles
Spain's Rafael Jodar and Serbia's Teodora Kostovic warmed up for the US Open Junior Championships by capturing the singles titles at last week's International Federation J300 tournament in College Park, Maryland
27-Aug-2024
USTA Awards Grants to Wheelchair Grassroots Programs
The USTA recently announced it has awarded more than $100,000 in USTA Wheelchair Tennis Grassroots Grants to 56 local organizations that promote and develop the growth of wheelchair tennis and use the sport to help build stronger, healthier communities nationwide.
25-Aug-2024
Images from the USTA Girls 18-16 Nationals
At the USTA Girls 18-16 Nationals in San Diego, Iva Jovic from
Torrance, Calif., claimed two gold balls in the 18s division, winning
the doubles title alongside Tyra Grant from Miami Beach, Fla. In the
16s division, Ishika Ashar from Boca Raton, Fla., secured the singles
title by defeating Nicole Weng from South Pasadena, Calif. Lyla
Middleton from Jackson, Miss., earned third place in the 16s singles
and captured the 16s doubles championship with her partner, Jordan
Hazelett from Henderson, Nev. Photos from the event, taken by David
Kenas of DKShots.com, are available on TRN.
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.
21-Aug-2024
Hot 100 List - August 2024
It's time to unveil the August 2024 edition of the Hot 100. The Lotto Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have substantially improved their rankings over the past month.
19-Aug-2024
Recruiting Insider: UCF's Lloyd Bruce-Burgess
Getting more insight into how college coaches recruit can make the process less intimidating for prospects. Our "Recruiting Insider" series features coaches from across the nation providing their recruiting methods. Today, we hear from UCF's Lloyd Bruce-Burgess.
16-Aug-2024
Jovic Sweeps Through 18s, Nets Two US Open Wild Cards
Iva Jovic captured the Girls 18s singles and doubles title at the Billie Jean King National Championships in San Diego. The 16-year-old didn't drop a set while sweeping through singles, and teamed with Tyra Grant to continue their success in doubles.
16-Aug-2024
Forbes Finds Form in Capturing 18s Title in Kalamazoo
Matthew Forbes arrived in Kalamazoo with an uninspiring recent match record and a lower seed. But the rising Michigan State freshman left with a gold ball, a US Open wild card and a Gatorade bath from his college teammates after winning the 18s singles title.
15-Aug-2024
Ashar's Dream Run Ends with Gold Ball, Junior US Open Berth
Ishika Ashar spent the last year dreaming about playing in the Junior US Open. The blue chip rising junior made it a reality by capturing the Girls 16s singles title at the USTA Billie Jean King National Championship in San Diego. Ashar and singles finalist Nicole Weng both earned their first national balls.
15-Aug-2024
Grumet's Golden Summer Continues at Kalamazoo
Gus Grumet won his first gold ball at the USTA National Clay Courts Championships in July. A second came in his very next tournament, with the No. 1 seed capturing the USTA Boys 16s National championship with a nerve-jangling comeback at Kalamazoo College's Stowe Stadium.
14-Aug-2024
Kockinis Beats the Heat, Opponents for Girls 14s Gold
Armira Kockinis nearly bowed out in the quarterfinals when she was overcome by the heat. But the California native hung tough and won every match to capture the singles gold ball at the USTA Girls 14s Natiional Championships in Rome, Georgia
14-Aug-2024
Berezin Triumphs Over Adversity to Capture Gold
Daniil Berezin overcame adversity to claim a major title. The Florida native captured the gold ball at the USTA Boys 14s National Championship in Alabama, defeating Tabb Tuck in straight sets in the final.
13-Aug-2024
Poznick Sweeps Girls 12 Titles to Prolong Golden Summer
Nadia Poznick swept the singles and doubles titles at the USTA Girls 12s National Championships in Peachtree Corners, Georgia. Poznick also won the USTA Girls 12s Clay Court singles title last month.
13-Aug-2024
Marla, Seeded No. 15, Captures Boys 12s Singles Title
No. 15-seed Ishaan Marla won the singles title of the USTA Boys 12s National Championships, while James Borchard and Nathan Lee were the doubles champions in Mobile, Alabama.
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.
7-Aug-2024
Rising Senior Recruit Stays in the Family at Virginia Tech
Kirsten Woods didn't need to spend a lot of time getting to know the head coach at Virginia Tech or sending video for the staff to watch. The five-star rising senior has committed to play for the Hokies, who are coached by her mom.
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.
4-Aug-2024
Rome USTA L4
In mid-July, Rome, Ga., became the battleground for 16s and 18s
players competing in a USTA L4 Open. The tournament saw three unseeded
players capture singles titles: Jack Lindstrom from Satellite Beach,
Fla., claimed the Boys' 16s title, Francie Pate from Daniel Island,
S.C., triumphed in the Girls' 16s, and Kaiden Greer from Pawleys
Island, S.C., won the Girls' 18s. The Boys' 18s crown went to No. 4
seed Yuva Pavuluri from Atlanta, Ga. The event was captured by
photographer Bill Kallenberg, who documented the competition of the
participants.
2-Aug-2024
Svajda, Grumet Enter Kalamazoo as Top Seeds in 18s, 16s
Although two-time defending champion Learner Tien will not be competing for an unprecedented third Kalamazoo 18s title this year, plenty of players with stellar Kalamazoo pedigrees are setting their sights on the US Open men's wild card awarded to the champion in the 81st edition of the USTA 18s and 16s National Championships at Kalamazoo College.
31-Jul-2024
Former Collegians Shine on Grass, Clay in July
From grass at Wimbledon and Rhode Island to clay in Sweden, Hungary and Croatia, former collegians had a banner month in July, with milestones for both veterans and newcomers to professional tennis. Wimbledon Junior champions also made the cut.
29-Jul-2024
Hot 100 List - July 2024
It's time to unveil the July 2024 edition of the Hot 100. The Lotto Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have substantially improved their rankings over the past month.
26-Jul-2024
Kosteva and Lee Treasure Wimbledon 14U Experience
Wimbledon is the best possible place to receive an introduction to grass court tennis, and American juniors Jordan Lee and Raya Kotseva took full advantage of their opportunities at the third edition of the 14-and-under invitational.
23-Jul-2024
Historic Wimbledon Titles for Budkov Kjaer and Jamrichova
After four frustrating days of rain to start the Junior Championships, six players, including three Americans, saw their patience rewarded with Wimbledon titles on Championship Sunday at the All England Lawn Tennis Club.
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.
19-Jul-2024
Hill Stays Confident, Secures First Gold Ball at Girls 18s Clays
Rising senior Claire Hill captured the first gold ball of her career by winning the singles title at the USTA Girls 18 National Clay Court Championships in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. Kady Tannenbaum and Linda Ziets-Segura won the doubles title.
19-Jul-2024
Long Goes the Distance for Gold Ball at Boys 18 Clays
Dylan Long's first national ball was the gold variety after he captured the singles title with a three-set victory at the USTA Boys 18 Clay Court Nationals in Florida. Max Pettingell and Jack Satterfield won the doubles title.
18-Jul-2024
Traynor Wins First Ball, Captures Gold at USTA Girls 16 Clays
Olivia Traynor overcame the steamy conditions in Huntsville, Alabama, to win the USTA National Girls 16 Clay Court singles title without losing a set. Reagan Levine and Addy Rogin won the doubles title.
18-Jul-2024
Grumet Nets First Gold Ball in Familiar Final at Clay Court 16s
Gus Grumet captured his first gold ball by winning the singles title at the USTA Boys 16 National Clay Court Championships in Delray Beach, Florida. Grumet faced a familiar opponent in the final, having beaten Andrew Johnson in an ITF event earlier in the month as well.
17-Jul-2024
Wang Secures Another Gold Ball with Girls 14s Clay Title
Allison Wang won her third gold ball by capturing the singles title at the USTA Girls 14s Clay Court Championships in Plantation, Florida. Reiley Rhodes and Emery June Martin were the doubles champions.
17-Jul-2024
Vaughan Claims Double Gold at Boys 14 Clay Courts
Mason Vaughan captured his first-ever gold balls by winning the singles and doubles titles at the USTA Boys 14s Clay Court Championships in Dothan, Alabama. The third-seeded Vaughan won a three-set singles final and teamed with Dylan Meinke to win the doubles title.
16-Jul-2024
Poznick Pockets Gold Ball at USTA Girls 12 Clay Nationals
Nadia Poznick won the singles title while Tara Guhan and Gwyneth Britton captured the doubles crown at the USTA Girls 12s Clay Court Championships in Greensboro, North Carolina.
16-Jul-2024
Double Gold for Gardality at USTA Boys 12 Clay Championships
Daniel Gardality captured the singles and doubles titles at the USTA Boys 12 Clay Court National Championship at the USTA Campus in Orlando, Florida. Gardality won the singles title in straight sets and teamed with David Bender for a three-set win in the doubles final.
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.
12-Jul-2024
Recruiting Insider: Pomona-Pitzer's Mike Morgan
Getting more insight into how college coaches recruit can make the process less intimidating for prospects. Our "Recruiting Insider" series features coaches from across the nation providing their recruiting methods. Today, we hear from Pomona-Pitzer's Mike Morgan.
10-Jul-2024
Stan Smith Still Loves Helping Young Players Develop
Stan Smith still loves being on a tennis court every day. But instead of playing for himself, the former world No. 1 and multiple Grand Slam champion enjoys developing younger players at Smith Stearns Tennis Academy in South Carolina.
8-Jul-2024
Everything Clicks for Five-Star Wasserman and Brown
Elliot Wasserman was inspired by the older players at Austin Tennis Academy to pursue playing college tennis. The five-star rising senior will be following in their footsteps after committing to play for Brown University in Rhode Island.
3-Jul-2024
Success on All Surfaces Produces Aces in June
From the clay of Roland Garros to the hard courts of Southern California and the grass of Europe, great performances from juniors, current collegians and former collegians on all surfaces produced a wide variety of highlights in June.
2-Jul-2024
SMU Programs Ready for New Challenges in ACC
Southern Methodist University officially joined the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) on Monday. Men's head coach Grant Chen and women's head coach Jeff Nevolo discuss what the moves means to their programs and how it may impact recruiting.
1-Jul-2024
Blue Chip Gill Returns to Familiar Territory at Virginia
Blair Gill played her first USTA tournament at Boar's Head Resort in Charlottesville, Virginia. The blue chip rising senior will be returning to the courts on a more regular basis after committing to play for the University of Virginia.
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.
26-Jun-2024
Mullins Named ITA CEO Amid Collegiate Landscape Shifts
Dave Mullins was recently named the new Chief Executive Officer of the Intercollegiate Tennis Association. In recent Q&A, Mullins discussed the ITA’s role in a rapidly changing collegiate landscape, how college tennis is preparing for potential disruptions and how the ITA can help in recruiting.
24-Jun-2024
Ten Questions with NCAA Champion Alexa Noel
After transferring to the University of Miami, Alexa Noel broke through and won the NCAA women's singles title this year. Colette Lewis spoke to Noel about what she gained from competing in college, earning respect for her game, her plans for the summer, and several other topics.
21-Jun-2024
2024 Top NCAA D-III Women's Classes
TRN wraps up three weeks of recruiting class rankings with a look at Division III. Our final list of the season shows the Top 25 NCAA Division III women's recruiting classes.
20-Jun-2024
Seven Former College Players Named to Olympic Team
Seven former college players on Thursday were named to the US Olympic Tennis Team that will compete in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The tennis competition will be held July 27-August 4 at Roland Garros.
19-Jun-2024
Hot 100 List - June 2024
It's time to unveil the June 2024 edition of the Hot 100. The Lotto Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have substantially improved their rankings over the past month.
17-Jun-2024
2024 Top NCAA D-III Men's Classes
The Tennis Recruiting Network is excited to present its recruiting class rankings for NCAA Division III conferences. Today we unveil our Top 25 D-III men's recruiting classes for 2024.
14-Jun-2024
2024 Top Mid-Major Women's Classes
The Tennis Recruiting Network continue its recruiting class ranking series this week with a look at the mid-majors. Today we present the Top 25 Women's Mid-Major Recruiting Class Rankings for the Class of 2024.
13-Jun-2024
USTA Announces 2024 Collegiate Summer Team
The USTA earlier this week announced the 12 top American college players named to the 2024 USTA Collegiate Summer Team, the training program designed to help America’s premier college players assimilate to professional tennis in a team-oriented environment.
12-Jun-2024
How to Prepare for the Transition to College Tennis
Summer is here and many players will be making the transition from their junior tennis careers to starting anew in college tennis. To help with the transition, a number of current college players offered advice on successful strategies to prepare for the experience.
10-Jun-2024
2024 Top Mid-Major Men's Classes
The Tennis Recruiting Network continue its recruiting class ranking series this week with a look at the mid-majors. Today the Top 25 Men's Mid-Major Recruiting Class Rankings for the Class of 2024 comes crashing in ... like a Wave.
7-Jun-2024
Meet The Assistant: UNK's Caleb Diller
Assistant coaches might not get as much attention as head coaches, but they are highly valued by everyone within a college program. They work long hours to help teams try to win matches and help players try to achieve their goals. In this edition of Meet The Assistant, we profile University of Nebraska at Kearney's Caleb Diller.
6-Jun-2024
Midwest College Showcase Returns This Month
The USTA Midwest Section is bringing back the Midwest College Showcase this month. The Indianapolis-based event is for all high school players and USTA Midwest Closed tournament participants that are interested in learning more about the college recruiting process.
5-Jun-2024
NCAA, Clay Court Success Among May Standouts
While collegians were busy in the United States at the NCAA Championships, many top juniors were preparing for this week's Roland Garros Junior Championships by finding success on clay, while former collegians continued to prosper as professionals.
3-Jun-2024
Top Women's Classes - 2024 Rankings
With the school year coming to a close and Fall just around the corner, most college-bound seniors have made their selections fort the Fall. Today is a great day to check in on who's heading where - as TRN proudly releases its spring rankings of the Top 25 Women's Recruiting Classes.
2-Jun-2024
Rome Photo Gallery
A Level 2 National was played on the 50-court Rome Tennis
Center in mid-May. The championships were won by two Texans and two
Tennesseeans. Unseeded Ella Brownback (Dallas, Texas) and No. 6 seed
Woodson McMillin (Knoxville, TN) won the Girls and Boys 18s, respectively.
Top seed Carlota Moreno (Knoxville, TN) won the G16s, while second-seeded
Joshua Golden (Austin, Texas) took home the B16 trophy. Photographer
Bill Kallenberg was on hand for the entire weekend to take photos of
players from 25 states and Puerto Rico.
31-May-2024
Alabama's Planinsek, Miami's Noel Capture NCAA Titles
The NCAA Division I Singles and Doubles championships were filled with upsets and unprecedented performances during the six-day tournament, culminating in come-from-behind victories in the championship matches by Alabama's Filip Planinsek and Miami's Alexa Noel.
29-May-2024
Southeastern Nova, Valdosta State Win NCAA Division II Titles
The Nova Southeastern women defeated six-time defending champion Barry to capture the first NCAA Division II national title in program history. The Valdosta men held off a Flagler comeback attempt to win the program's third national title
27-May-2024
Top Men's Classes - 2024 Rankings
Memorial Day marks the end of another college tennis season - and a time when college coaches are looking to the future. Today TRN and Inspiration Academy announce our Top 25 Men's Recruiting Classes - and check out Hoo's at the top of the list ...
25-May-2024
UChicago Sweeps Men's and Women's NCAA Division III Titles
The University of Chicago men's and women's swept the team titles at the NCAA Division III Championships in St. Louis, Missouri. The women won the first title in program history while the men captured its second title in three years.
23-May-2024
TCU, Texas A&M Claim First NCAA Team Titles
The TCU men and the Texas A&M women took different routes, but both programs made history last Sunday at the Greenwood Tennis Center, capturing their first NCAA team titles. TCU defeated Big-12 rival Texas in a 4-3 classic, while Texas A&M avenged three previous losses to Georgia in an all-SEC final.
22-May-2024
Virtual Conference for Junior Players, Parents
The Junior Tennis Player and Parent Virtual Conference is an online event that will provide valuable tips and strategies on how to successfully navigate the junior tennis landscape. The event is being held on June 9th and features many guest speakers and industry experts.
20-May-2024
Hot 100 List - May 2024
It's time to unveil the May 2024 edition of the Hot 100. The Lotto Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have substantially improved their rankings over the past month.
17-May-2024
Blue Chip Kovalcik Chases Dream, Commits to Georgia Tech
Jessica Kovalcik didn't have the same resources as some other high-level juniors players. But it never prevented the blue chip junior from pursuing her dream to play NCAA Division I tennis. She is one step closer, having committed to Georgia Tech.
15-May-2024
US Juniors Capture BNP Paribas World Cup Team Title
The U.S. juniors snapped a seven-year drought by capturing the BNP Paribas World Team Cup wheelchair title last weekend in Turkey. The sixth-seeded American squad beat Australia 2-0 in the final at the Megasaray Club Belek in Antalya, Turkey.
13-May-2024
Two Favorites Ousted in NCAA Division I Super Regionals
Sixteen Division I teams will turn their attention to Stillwater, Oklahoma after the Super Regionals concluded over the weekend at 15 campuses across the country, but two of the favorites for the 2024 NCAA Team Championship will not be among them.
9-May-2024
NCAA Unveils Division II Championship Brackets
The NCAA Division II Men's and Women's Tennis Committee this week selected the 96 teams that will be participating in the 2024 NCAA Division II Championships. The Barry women and men are trying to extend their national title winning streaks.
7-May-2024
McInerney Retires After 40 Years at Arizona State
After four decades of leading the Arizona State women's program, Sheila McInerney announced her retirement on Tuesday. The legendary coach helped ASU reach 36 straight NCAA Tournaments and won nearly 600 matches.
6-May-2024
NCAA Unveils 2024 Division III Tournament Brackets
The 2024 NCAA Division III Team Championships brackets were revealed on Monday. The tournament begins Thursday and Friday at regional sites around the country. The final rounds of the championships will take place at Washington University in St. Louis.
5-May-2024
Former NCAA Champions Among April's Top Performers
Former NCAA champions earned titles on the ATP and WTA tours, while juniors excelled on both the ITF Junior and Pro circuits. They are all featured among the players who excelled across the group in April.
3-May-2024
NCAA Roundtable: Dark Horse, National Championship Picks
The NCAA Division I men's and women's team championship begins this weekend across the country. Our panel of experts tackled a few questions about the tournament fields before all the action begins. Part II features dark horse candidates and national champion selections.
2-May-2024
NCAA Roundtable: Season Storylines and Super Regionals
The NCAA Division I men's and women's team championship begins this weekend across the country. Our panel of experts tackled a few questions about the tournament fields before all the action begins. Part I features regular-season storylines and Super Regional hopefuls.
30-Apr-2024
Bittersweet End to Pac-12 Championships in Ojai
The final Pac-12 Conference Championship was tinged in nostalgia and sadness this year at The Ojai. The Stanford women and Arizona men captured the last titles before all the schools go their separate ways and The Ojai tries to find life after the Pac-12.
29-Apr-2024
Poindexter Hopes to Reconnect with Family Roots
Eric Poindexter has family connections to the Choctaw Nation. The senior from California is hoping to reconnect with his roots by committing to play for Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant, Oklahoma, where the Choctaw Nation is headquartered.
26-Apr-2024
USTA National Coach Caballero Guides Junior Development
Jose Caballero is a USTA National Coach guiding junior development. He recently sat down with Colette Lewis to discuss his coaching career, the daily responsibilities of a USTA National coach, his favorite and least favorite parts of the job and the impact of the recent budget cuts at Player Development.
24-Apr-2024
Avila University Prepares to Launch Tennis Programs
Avila University, an NAIA Division I institution located in Kansas City, is launching men's and women's tennis programs. The teams will begin play in the fall, and the coach as plenty of scholarships to offer to fill both rosters.
22-Apr-2024
Rock Solid Offer: McKenzie Signs with Creighton
Rocky McKenzie worried college coaches may overlook him because he was from South Dakota. But the four-star senior was able to earn a scholarship offer from the program he wanted to play for most, Creighton University.
19-Apr-2024
Meet The Assistant: Oklahoma State's Jaime Sanchez-Canamares
Assistant coaches might not get as much attention as head coaches, but they are highly valued by everyone within a college program. They work long hours to help teams try to win matches and help players try to achieve their goals. In this edition of Meet The Assistant, we profile Oklahoma State women's associate head coach Jaime Sanchez-Canamares.
17-Apr-2024
Hot 100 List - April 2024
It's time to unveil the April 2024 edition of the Hot 100. The Lotto Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have substantially improved their rankings over the past month.
15-Apr-2024
Houston Captures National Collegiate Wheelchair Title
Houston captured the team title at the 2024 ITA National Wheelchair Tennis Championships over the weekend to end Alabama's seven-year run. Arizona’s Eric Court, Alabama’s Martha Harris, Auburn’s Gabe Puthoff and Houston’s Nicholas Tijerina advanced to the Final Four Showcase.
14-Apr-2024
Images from the Easter Bowl
The Easter Bowl National Championships was played in late March at the
beautiful Indian Wells Tennis Garden in California. William Manning of
Raleigh, N.C., and Tianmei Wang of San Marino, Calif., won Easter Bowl
ITF titles. Colette Lewis of ZooTennis.com was on site for the entire
event and submitted this photo gallery.
12-Apr-2024
Recruiting Insider: NC State's Simon Earnshaw
Getting more insight into how college coaches recruit can make the process less intimidating for prospects. Our "Recruiting Insider" series features coaches from across the nation providing their recruiting methods. Today, we hear from NC State's Simon Earnshaw.
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 ...
8-Apr-2024
San Francisco Discontinues Men's and Women's Programs
The University of San Francisco announced last Friday that its men's and women's tennis programs will be discontinued following the end of this season. University officials cited the need to save money and be more efficient in athletic spending.
5-Apr-2024
Busy March Brings Abundance of Titles at All Levels
Always a busy month, as the hard court season begins to transition to clay, March produced so many junior and college champions that former collegians had to win two titles or a first $50,000 tournament to make the cut.
3-Apr-2024
Manning, Wang, Goode, Payne Capture Easter Bowl Titles
The 2024 FILA Easter Bowl USTA Spring National Championships 16s and 18s finals were scheduled over two days due to the forecast of rain in the normally arid Coachella Valley. But William Manning, Tianmei Wang, Bella Payne and Gavin Goode handled every challenge thrown their way to add their names to the long and prestigious list of Easter Bowl champions.
1-Apr-2024
Easter Bowl Sweeps for Kotseva, Johnson, Davletshina
Familiar faces continued their success last week at the FILA Easter Bowl USTA Spring National Championships, with Andrew Johnson and Jiarui Zhang adding to their gold ball collections,, Raya Kotseva staying perfect in the desert and Nikol Davletshina claiming her first singles gold.
29-Mar-2024
College Recruiting Videos: Yes, No or Maybe?
Former college coach Danielle Lund McNamara is now providing guidance on how to navigate the recruiting process and advice on transitioning to college. In her most recent entry for TRN, she provides tips on using videos to help attract interest from programs.
27-Mar-2024
Jovic, Kennedy Eye Summer Slams After J300 Titles
Iva Jovic and Jack Kennedy are looking forward to competing at Roland Garros and Wimbledon for the first time in their careers after capturing the singles titles at the International Tennis Federation J300 North American Closed last Saturday at Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego.
25-Mar-2024
Action Shots from the Georgia Bowl
Players from across the US gathered in Rome, Ga., for the 2024 Georgia
Bowl. Thirty states - plus D.C. and Puerto Rico - were represented in
eight age divisions of competition. Veteran photographer Bill
Kallenberg was onhand to photograph the event.
22-Mar-2024
Quan, Glozman Burst Through for ITF Indian Wells Titles
Rudy Quan and Valerie Glozman were able to celebrate another title in Indian Wells after capturing the singles crowns at the ITF J300. Quan and Glozman had previously won Easter Bowl titles in desert.
20-Mar-2024
Worth the Wait: Blue Chip Glozman Lands at Stanford
Valerie Glozman wasn't sure if she should wait to see if she was admitted to Stanford University before committing to a college. The blue chip senior feared she may lose a spot at another school if things didn't work out. But she decided to give it time and everything worked out.
18-Mar-2024
Hot 100 List - March 2024
It's time to unveil the March 2024 edition of the Hot 100. The Lotto Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have substantially improved their rankings over the past month.
15-Mar-2024
Boise State Makes Four-Star Jaen Feel Valued
Dylan Jaen didn't know much about Boise State before his recruiting process started. But once he established a relationship with the coaches and visited the campus, the four-star senior was ready to commit to the Broncos.
13-Mar-2024
Farmer Finds the Right HBCU Connection with Virginia State
Brandon Farmer's confidence in his college tennis prospects grew over time. The senior from North Carolina wanted to play for an HBCU, and found a home with Virginia State University. Farmer has signed to play for the Trojans.
11-Mar-2024
Evaluating UTR Progress Prior to College Commitments
How much do players improve as they get closer to making their college commitments? Not as much as many may expect. Let Donovan Tennis Strategies explain the math behind the projections and how recruits should approach their decisions.
8-Mar-2024
Blue Chip Huang Keeps Ivy League Tradition Alive at Yale
Angela Huang was inspired by her sister to start playing tennis. She will be following in her sister's footsteps again by deciding to play at an Ivy League school. The blue chip senior from Pennsylvania has committed to Yale.
6-Mar-2024
ITA National Indoor Championships
The ITA National Indoor Championships have concluded for the year with winners in all three NCAA divisions and the NAIA level. From repeat titles to historic breakthroughs, read all the stories about how the champions were crowned.
1-Mar-2024
Top Performances Spanned the Globe in February
February's top performances include titles on every continent except Antarctica, from WTA and ATP Challenger championships in Australia and Asia to ITF World Tennis tour titles in Europe and North America and ITF Junior titles in South America and Africa.
28-Feb-2024
Blue Chip Bigun Values Ivy League Credentials at Princeton
Once Meecah Bigun decided he wanted to play college tennis, the blue chip senior made academic prestige a big part of his recruiting process. Bigun valued obtaining an Ivy League degree and has committed to play for Princeton University.
26-Feb-2024
Cutillo Returns to Tennis to Give Back
Ryann Cutillo left tennis once she graduated from Wake Forest. But the sport drew her back through the Johnny Mac Tennis Project. Cutillo is beginning her third year as the executive director at JMTP, which is a non-profit that helps kids in underserved communities in New York play tennis.
23-Feb-2024
Blue Chip Bowers Pivots, Joins Decorated Texas Class
Ashton Bowers was signed to play for Auburn until the head coach was abruptly fired and the assistant coach resigned. The blue chip senior was released from her NLI and re-opened her recruiting process. Bowers landed at Texas, adding to an already deep Longhorn recruiting class.
21-Feb-2024
Ohio State Captures Indoor Title with Thrilling Win over TCU
Ohio State claimed its third ITA Division I National Men's Indoor Team title on Monday in New York with a thrilling 4-3 comeback victory over Texas Christian University to deny the Horned Frogs a third-straight title. Fifth-year senior Robert Cash clinched the victory with a three-set singles win.
19-Feb-2024
Hot 100 List - February 2024
It's time to unveil the February 2024 edition of the Hot 100. The Lotto Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have substantially improved their rankings over the past month.
16-Feb-2024
Sevim's Match Tiebreaker Mastery Leads to First L2 Title
Luca Sevim demonstrated his mastery in match tiebreakers throughout the USTA Boys 14s Level 2 in Grand Rapids, clinching the title with a 1-6, 6-3, 10-8 win over top seed Mason Vaughan, who recovered to win the doubles titles with partner Marko Mikic.
14-Feb-2024
Five-Star Murphy Appreciates Lasting Interest from Furman
The first recruiting call Lillie Murphy received was from Furman University head coach Michelle Dasso. It turned out to be the best one. The five-star junior from Tennessee has committed to play for the Paladins, where her former high school teammate is a freshman.
13-Feb-2024
Oklahoma State Captures First ITA National Indoor Title
The Oklahoma State women captured the program's first ITA National Indoor title with a thrilling 4-3 victory over Michigan on Monday in Seattle. The Cowgirls notched their fourth top-six win by fighting off a Michigan comeback attempt.
11-Feb-2024
Djokovic's Mental Strength: Talent or Training?
Can Novak Djokovic’s approach to mental fitness be appplied to junior tennis? Medical scientist Leon Box explores that issue in depth to try and help juniors improve their overall games.
9-Feb-2024
Meet The Assistant: VCU's RJ Nagel
Assistant coaches might not get as much attention as head coaches, but they are highly valued by everyone within a college program. They work long hours to help teams try to win matches and help players try to achieve their goals. In this edition of Meet The Assistant, we profile Virginia Commonwealth University assistant RJ Nagel.
7-Feb-2024
Lamm-Bocharov Recovers From Injury, Commits to Georgetown
Joshua Lamm-Bocharov didn't know if he would be good enough after recovering from an injury to play college tennis. But the five-star junior climbed back up the rankings and recently committed to play at Georgetown University.
5-Feb-2024
Top Women's Classes - 2024 Winter Rankings
The size of our commitment list is pushing 500 for the senior girls. With that in mind, today is a great time to check in on how schools are doing on the recruiting trail. Today, the Tennis Recruiting Network is proud to announce the Top 25 Women's Recruiting Classes for 2024.
2-Feb-2024
Global Success Spans All Levels in January
The global span of tennis is always on display the first month of the year, with juniors and former collegians piling up great performances in Australia, Central America, Europe, Asia and North America last month. All earned spots as top performers in January's Aces column.
31-Jan-2024
Vanderbilt Checks Every Box for Blue Chip Webster
Sophia Webster didn't need to make any other college trips after visiting Vanderbilt University. The blue chip senior found everything she wanted in Nashville and committed to the Commodores before even leaving the campus.
29-Jan-2024
Top Men's Classes - 2024 Winter Rankings
With Signing Week in the rear view mirror and over 800 college commitments in the books, today is a great time to take a look at the top recruiting classes. TRN is excited to present its 2024 Men's Recruiting Class Rankings ... Wahoowa!
26-Jan-2024
Americans Sweep Junior Doubles Titles at Aussie Open
American teams swept the junior doubles titles at the Australian Open on Friday in Melbourne. Tyra Caterina Grant and Iva Jovic won the girls title without dropping a set, while Max Exsted and Cooper Woestendick won the boys title as an unseeded tandem.
26-Jan-2024
Amherst College Visit Seals Commitment of Four-Star Hu
Amherst College was high on Albert Hu's college list from the very start. The four-star senior from New York wanted a good balance between tennis and academics. Once he visited the campus, he knew joining the Mammoths was the right choice.
24-Jan-2024
Texas Tech Delivers Timely Message to Five-Star Daskalova
Elena Daskalova wanted to attend college in Texas. The five-star senior from Kansas got a perfectly-timed message from the coaches at Texas Tech that helped make it happen. Daskalova has signed to play for the Red Raiders.
22-Jan-2024
Hot 100 List - January 2024
It's time to unveil the January 2024 edition of the Hot 100. The Lotto Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have substantially improved their rankings over the past month.
19-Jan-2024
Eight Intriguing Questions for 2024
Colette Lewis provides her annual look at issues in college and junior tennis with eight intriguing questions for 2024. This year's issues include CEOs, NIL, ITF and UTR. They ponder budget cuts, television deals and coaching rules.
17-Jan-2024
Pytko Eager to Bring National Success Back to UC Santa Cruz
Ross Pytko was hired in August as the sixth men’s head coach in UC Santa Cruz program history. He has also been serving as the interim head coach for the women’s program. In a Q&A, he discusses his goals for the programs and how his own playing background helps his coaching.
15-Jan-2024
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Tennis: What Makes a Tennis Champion
Tennis Recruiting.Net is pleased to bring you an in-depth profile of a promising young player, Iva Jovic. Authored by longstanding tennis writer and historian Joel Drucker, this piece explores a wider range of topics than a great many profiles.
11-Jan-2024
Jayaraman, Nguyen Strike Gold for El Dorado Hills, JMG
Saahith Jayaraman and Alexis Nguyen both live in El Dorado Hills, California and both train at JMG Academy. They share another thing in common after both captured the 18s singles titles at the USTA Winter National Championships.
10-Jan-2024
Spurling, Payne Capture 16s Singles Titles
Nischal Spurling and Bella Payne emerged as 16-and-under singles champions as some of the nation's best young players rang in the New Year at the USTA Winter National Championships on the USTA National Campus in Orlando.
9-Jan-2024
Johnson Sweeps 14s Boys Titles, Vickneswaran Wins Girls Singles
After winning the Junior Orange Bowl title, Andrew Johnson won both the Boys 14s singles and doubles titles at the USTA Winter National Championships at the University of Texas at San Antonio Tennis Center. Anjani Vickneswaran was victorious in the girls singles.
8-Jan-2024
Zhang, Del Mastro Capture 12s Singles Titles
Jiarui Zhang and Daniela Del Mastro emerged as the Boys and Girls 12s singles champions at the USTA Winter National Championships at the University of Texas at San Antonio Tennis Center.
5-Jan-2024
Junior Champions Take Center Stage in December
Last month's top performances include the 15 winners of the major junior events in Florida, in addition to a trio of teenagers who stood out for their accomplishments on the International Tennis Federation's men's and women's World Tennis Tour.
3-Jan-2024
Five-Star Henceroth Ready to Spread His Wings with Gamecocks
Cole Henceroth's introduction to the South Carolina coaches led to a lasting connection. The five-star senior from Virginia knew his personality would fit better at a bigger school and loved everything about the Gamecocks. He recently committed to join the program.
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!
