What NTRP rating are high school players?

What NTRP rating are high school players?

Most high school #1’s are usually 4.5, most won’t make the team at the D1 level. If you want to play tennis at a good D1 school, might want to be a 5.0.

What are the different levels of tennis players?

The 4 main tennis levels are the NTRP, UTR, ITF, and ATP. The NTRP is used to place players in appropriate leagues.

Is a 4.0 tennis player good?

4.0 This player has dependable strokes, including directional intent, on both forehand and backhand sides on moderate shots, plus the ability to use lobs, overheads, approach shots and volleys with some success. This player occasionally forces errors when serving and teamwork in doubles is evident.

What is considered an intermediate tennis player?

Intermediate Player: Has achieved improved stroke dependability with directional control on moderate shots, but still lacks depth and variety. Starting to exhibit more aggressive net play and has improved court coverage.

What is a level 10 tennis player?

Challenger Level | UTR 10 to 12. Plays or has played international ITF tournaments or Futures. This player has power and consistency as a major weapon.

What rating are D1 tennis players?

it ranges between 4.5 and up. You can be around a 200-300 ranked player in USTA or at least top 3 in your school. Most D1 schools base their decision on the tournaments you have played and your results. If you cannot get a walk-on, you will have to try out.

Is a 4.0 tennis player intermediate or advanced?

4.0 – 4.5 Advanced: This player has an overall understanding of the game and can hit fair amount of power, control and/or consistency. The drill class will give participants the opportunity to get a great tennis workout and lots shots.

What is beginner level tennis?

In essence, a beginner in tennis is someone who is completely new to the game. An intermediate player has learned the basics but needs to develop their shots and learn more about tactics. A beginner is likely to be concerned about shot execution, whereas an intermediate is starting to think about how to win.

Where can I find more information about college tennis?

Visit USTA.com/College to discover all of the opportunities college tennis provides. The NCAA has a lot of information, links and documents for potential college student-athletes: http://www.ncaa.org/student-athletes/future and NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete

How do I start contacting college tennis coaches?

From there you can begin contacting the coaches of those teams. By junior year, you ideally should have a shorter list of schools, preferable categorized by tennis and academic fit, that you are interested in and also have initiated contact with the coaches at those schools.

Are summer tennis camps right for my child?

Summer camps can be a wonderful opportunity for young players. Taking a break from the individual nature of junior tennis, summer camps allow players to interact with others, spend multiple hours a day practicing, and compete in a team atmosphere that mimics that of college tennis.

Can a high school athlete become a good college player?

Most college coaches are confident they can develop a talented high school athlete into a good college player. But they are also keenly aware they have little control off the field, and cannot force an athlete to hit the books and study. The High School athlete who is academically self-motivated will move up the recruiting ladder.