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5-Nov-2009
October Aces
October's baker's dozen of aces range in age from 11 to 23, and posted their wins in locations equally as diverse - Germany, Japan, Tulsa, Okla., Bolivia and Curacao, to name just a few of the places where these champions were crowned.

4-Nov-2009
Observations from the 2009 US Open
This year's US Open was an exciting one! For the first time in six years, a new men's champion was crowned... congratulations Juan Martin Del Potro. Kudos also go out to Kim Clijsters who proved all the naysayers wrong... Both players brought excitement and a renewed and much-needed spark of interest to the game.

31-Oct-2009
USTA/Mid-Atlantic Section to Hold College Showcase at Old Dominion
On Nov. 14, the United States Tennis Association/Mid-Atlantic Section will host its 1st Annual College Showcase Day, giving students from the region a chance to learn about the wide range of opportunities in college tennis. The showcase will be held at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia and include a Round Robin tournament for high school players.

30-Oct-2009
All-Americans vs. Futures
Marc Lucero takes a look at college tennis as an alternative to playing futures as a path to development.

29-Oct-2009
Capra and Gibbs Join U.S. Fed Cup Team's Title Quest
An invitation to join the United States Fed Cup team as hitting partners is exciting enough, but Beatrice Capra and Nicole Gibbs have additional reasons to savor the experience: it's the finals, it's in Italy, and they are going together.

23-Oct-2009
Countdown: Blue Chip Boys
Another week in the books, which brings us another week closer to Signing Day. Today, we take a look at the top American boys: the Blue Chips. Find out where they are in their decision process - which boys have made their decisions, and which ones are still wide open. Check out our lists right now...

22-Oct-2009
Bouchard and Bangoura Emerge as Pan-American Champions in Damp and Chilly Tulsa
The weather in Oklahoma felt more like December than October, but for Eugenie Bouchard and Sekou Bangoura Jr. there were no gifts, nothing to suggest a festive holiday. Instead, there were long days waiting for an indoor court, grueling matches and frustrating moments. Yet both handled every challenge last week, claiming their first ITF Grade 1 titles at the University of Tulsa's Michael D. Case Tennis Center.

19-Oct-2009
Prince Hot 100 List - October '09
Today we release the October edition of the Prince Hot 100. The Prince 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-Oct-2009
USTA Eastern Section to Hold 23rd Annual College Showcase Day
On Nov. 8, the United States Tennis Association Eastern Section will host its 23rd Annual College Showcase Day, giving students from across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut a chance to learn about the wide range of opportunities in college tennis. The showcase will be held at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens and include a Round Robin tournament for high school seniors.

16-Oct-2009
Countdown: Blue Chip Girls
With signing week just a few short weeks away, we check in with the top girls in the senior class. This year's Blue Chip recruits talked with us about their decision process. Some have made verbal commitments, some have confirmed or taken their official visits, and several are still wide open. Take a look and see where things stand...

15-Oct-2009
Smith Claims Two Titles for Volunteers at D'Novo ITA All-American Championships
The weather was damp and cool in Tulsa last weekend, but the dreary conditions didn't faze Tennessee junior JP Smith, who became the first player to sweep the singles and doubles titles at the All-American Championships since Harvard's James Blake accomplished that feat in 1998.

12-Oct-2009
Countdown to Signing Day
We are now less than a month away from Signing Day. November 11th is the first day of the one-week fall signing period, the only opportunity this calendar year for seniors to sign a National Letter of Intent with a Division I or Division II school. As always, The Tennis Recruiting Network is here to keep you up to date on all the happenings.

9-Oct-2009
WTA Tour Player Julie Ditty Looks Back on Vanderbilt With Fond Memories
If you are going to miss your induction into your alma mater's Hall of Fame, competing in the US Open certainly qualifies as a valid excuse. Former Vanderbilt star and current WTA Tour player Julie Ditty was competing in the main draw of the women's doubles event at the US Open during her scheduled induction ceremony, so Ditty's family accepted the award on her behalf.

5-Oct-2009
Top Prospects for '09-'10 Season
Three Star Recruit? Or Four Star? You can find out right now, as The Tennis Recruiting Network proudly presents the 2009-10 edition of Top Prospects.

2-Oct-2009
What's your Mental Game Plan?
Tennis players of all levels are used to the concept of 'practice makes perfect'. In this search of perfection athletes will spend a great deal of time, blood, sweat and tears pounding the ball on the court and sometimes also in the gym. However, many of these players are missing the most important muscle of all. The six inches between your ears! This is probably good news to those of you who do take your mental game seriously. Your opponents are giving you an edge!

1-Oct-2009
September Aces
The year's final major supplied our junior aces, but current and former collegians also claimed the spotlight, excelling in competition from Gainesville and Waco to Manila and Johannesburg, and nearly everywhere in between.

28-Sep-2009
The Perfect Athlete
When I think about the perfect athletes throughout history, a few names come to mind. Jordan. Gretzky. Nicklaus. Palmer. Oh... and Tiger, even though he missed the cut and collapsed at the two most recent majors. History's perfect tennis player? I plead the fifth.

25-Sep-2009
Managing Energy to Perform at Your Best
Seth Kaplan of Elite Performance Coaching talks about strategies to reduce stress and recover energy so that junior tennis players have the energy resources to compete at the highest levels - and perform at their best.

18-Sep-2009
Prince Hot 100 List - September '09
This week we release the September edition of the Prince Hot 100. The Prince 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-Sep-2009
Notes and Observations on 2009 U.S. Open
The final junior slam of the year is now history, and with Great Britain's Heather Watson and Australia's Bernard Tomic capturing the girls and boys titles, that makes eight different players claiming the championships this year. This year's US Open provided plenty of drama and surprises - here are a dozen impressions.

14-Sep-2009
Down, but Not Necessarily Out
Coming back from a serious injury is never an easy thing to do, especially if your career depends on the health of your body. Rehabilitation takes commitment, hard work, perseverance, and, most of all, patience. Nick Bollettieri discusses inspiring comeback stories from injury.

10-Sep-2009
How to be the Ideal College Tennis Parent
College coaches are loathe to say anything to insult parents. After all, parents have made many sacrifices to support their children through junior tennis. However, in candid conversations away from the office, there have been comments we can learn from reflecting their opinions about American players and their parents. A common topic is that of the American Tennis Parent.

7-Sep-2009
Would I have Coached Rafael Nadal Differently to Prevent Injuries?
Since the French Open, I have been asked by the media, fans, friends, and just about everyone else whom I've encountered about Rafael Nadal. They all want to know if I would have coached him any differently as a youngster and as a professional to prevent injuries. I can honestly and definitively say, "Absolutely not!"

4-Sep-2009
US Open Junior Preview
India's Yuki Bhambri and France's Kristina Mladenovic will be the top seeds in this year's U.S. Open Junior Championships, but they're better off reflecting on their previous Junior Grand Slam titles than on the past history of No. 1 seeds in the year's final major.

3-Sep-2009
August Aces
The aces of August include the eight USTA national junior champions, three girls who couldn't play the nationals but captured a coveted team title that same week, an award-winning coach and three competitors who excelled on the ITF circuit.

2-Sep-2009
Review Records for 2009-10 Top Prospects
TennisRecruiting.net has been busy checking and re-checking its data to come up with its long-awaited Top Prospects for 2009-10. We have been hard at work calculating the Blue Chips, Five Stars, Four Stars, and so on. Players and parents - make sure that your tournament record is accurate. Find out how...

1-Sep-2009
Questions and Answers with Mallory Cecil
For Mallory Cecil, it's already been a year of nearly unbelievable accomplishments, yet she still has time to add another chapter or two. As a first-semester freshman at Duke University, Cecil helped the team win the NCAA women's title in May and followed it by winning the NCAA women's singles championship without dropping a set less than a week later.

31-Aug-2009
Welcome, Class of 2016!
Today is the last day of August, and it's also the last day before the new sixth-graders formally join the ranks of TennisRecruiting.net. This week's rankings at the Tennis Recruiting Network are the first of the 2009-10 season - and they also mark the arrival of the Class of 2016.

28-Aug-2009
Best Wishes, Class of 2009
Every year, people congratulate their graduating seniors, wishing them well as they move on from their high school days to bigger and better things. Saying goodbye to the Class of 2009 at TennisRecruiting.net is no different. This week's rankings are the last listings for the 2008-09 year - and they are also our final rankings for the outgoing Class of 2009.

27-Aug-2009
Where Are They Now? Paul Goldstein
Few Kalamazoo competitors are remembered as fondly as Paul Goldstein, who won three consecutive singles titles at the USTA Boys Nationals, winning the 16s in 1992, and the 18s in 1993 and 1994. Add a doubles title with Scott Humphries in 1994, and his sportsmanship award in 1992, and it's little wonder Goldstein was welcomed like an old friend when he returned to Kalamazoo several weeks ago for the professional exhibition that opens the event.

25-Aug-2009
Video Conversation with Andy Brandi
Former University of Florida Women's coach Andy Brandi discusses his experiences with recruiting - and what junior players should be doing right now to get ahead. Brandi coached at UF for 17 years and holds an amazing record of 460-43. He was the fastest coach to reach the 400 career win mark, doing so in just 435 matches. Brandi's Gators have 14 national indoor championships and 3 NCAA championships. He is now a coach at the Harold Solomon institute in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

24-Aug-2009
Questions and Answers with Fairfield Coach Ed Paige
Fairfield University coach Ed Paige has been involved with the sport of tennis for thirty years as a player, coach, and writer. He has been the editor of World Tennis magazine and Tennis USA. He has also been involved with junior tennis, and his sons Nolan (16) and Sayer (12) are nationally-ranked juniors. James Hill talks with Coach Paige about the benefits of attending a traditional high school.

21-Aug-2009
McHale Sweeps Final Girls' 18 Nationals in Berkeley
After eight days of unusually warm sunshine, the Girls' 18 Nationals ended with the first sweep in nine years. Third-seeded Christina McHale was the victor and her ride to the winners' circle wasn't even very bumpy.

21-Aug-2009
Lauren Davis defends 16s crown, extends win streak to 39
Lauren Davis has a shelf-load of trophies at home, including the fourth USTA gold ball that she earned at the 2009 Girls 16s National Hardcourt Championships this week. But trophies are not what drive Lauren to play tennis. She loves to compete more than anything else. This year, the Ohio native returned to San Diego to defend her title and earn another shot at the U.S. Open wild card that goes to the winner.

20-Aug-2009
Buchanan and Austin Add Their Names to List of Kalamazoo Champions, Earn Invitations to US Open
Chase Buchanan marched along a very direct path to the 18s National title at Kalamazoo College's Stowe Stadium, Gonzales Austin took a more winding road in capturing the 16s championship, but both reached their ultimate destination: Flushing Meadow, New York and the US Open.

19-Aug-2009
Albo Goes Three Sets to Claim 14s Title
Jake Albo of Plantation, Fla., is now the proud owner of a USTA gold ball. Albo, the No. 6 seed at the USTA Boys 14 National Championships, won the coveted prize with a 1-6, 6-3, 6-2 hard-fought singles victory over No. 4 Gregory Garcia of Poway, Calif., at McFarlin Tennis Center.

19-Aug-2009
Carter Earns Title in Girls' 14 Nationals
Two broken strings didn't decide who won the USTA Girls 14 Nationals, but it was certainly a turning point. Christina Makarova of San Diego led Hayley Carter of Hilton Head, S.C., broke strings in all of her rackets when leading in the first set, and Carter won all but one of the remaining games to win the match 7-5, 6-1.

18-Aug-2009
Wiersholm Prevails in All-Washington Marathon Finals
A mere 20 days after Henrik Wiersholm flew home with the doubles gold ball from the 2009 National Claycourt Championships, he added another two: both singles and doubles gold from the Boys 12s National Hardcourt Championships in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Blue-chip recruit and third-seed Henrik defeated fellow Washington state native and sixth-seed Spencer Furman 7-5, 5-7, 7-6, in a match that lasted almost four hours.

18-Aug-2009
Hance Perseveres in Girls' 12s Final
Kenadi Hance was the higher seed in the singles final of USTA Girls 12 National Championships on Friday. But history - and the first set - told another story. Hance had never beaten her opponent, sixth-seeded Carolyn Xie of San Diego. And Xie was the champion of the Southern California sectionals, where Hance had placed third. After a poor start, Hance finally solved her singles nemesis, and doubles partner, defeating Xie 2-6, 6-3, 6-0.

17-Aug-2009
Prince Hot 100 List - August '09
This week we release the August edition of the Prince Hot 100. The Prince 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-Aug-2009
Championship Week Roundup
Last week, the best American juniors were competing for gold balls at the USTA National Championships all across the country. National titles were awarded for both boys and girls in all four age divisions. TennisRecruiting.net announces its Championship Week coverage - with photo galleries and articles that celebrate the best of the best in junior tennis.

11-Aug-2009
Video Conversation with David Roditi
David Roditi joined the ATP tour in May, 1996 and achieved a career high doubles ranking of 41. During David's Pro career, he served as a member of the ATP Tour Players Council. He has reached the finals of four ATP Tour Doubles events and has represented Mexico in the Davis Cup. David was a three-time All-American at Texas Christian University (TCU) who was runner-up in the NCAA Doubles Championships in 1995 and finished third in 1996.

10-Aug-2009
The Bollettieri Development System
In the early stages of my career, I realized that if I worked longer and harder than anyone else and surrounded myself with loyal, committed people, I could be somebody. I realized that if I learned from my defeats and had the support of my friends, I could make an impact on children. This has been my life's work, and it has paved the way for what has become the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy at IMG Academies.

7-Aug-2009
Major Surprises at the Girls' 18 Nationals Not Likely
While there are always upsets along the way, the end is not usually far from the seeding at the USTA Girls' 18 National Championships, and this year doesn't look to be much different. Look for one of the top seeds - Kristie Ahn, Gail Brodsky, Christina McHale, and Lauren Embree - to go the distance next week in Berkeley.

6-Aug-2009
Alex Domijan and Jack Sock Top Seeds for USTA Boys 18 and 16 National Championships in Kalamazoo
For generations, Kalamazoo has welcomed the nation's top junior boys, who converge on the courts of Kalamazoo College and Western Michigan University not only for a chance to compete against the best in a pressure-packed setting, but also for the festival of junior tennis the tournament has become. This year, the tournament's 67th, top seeds Alex Domijan and Jack Sock are expected to assume starring roles.

5-Aug-2009
July Aces
The majority of July's aces come from the USTA Clay Court National Championships, but beginning with the Wimbledon junior championships and ending on the U.S. hard courts, there were other performances during the month that put international juniors and U.S. collegians in the spotlight too.

5-Aug-2009
TennisRecruiting.net Summer Contest Results
TennisRecruiting.net is excited to announce the winners of its Summer Contest sponsored by IMG/Bollettieri Academies.

4-Aug-2009
Video Conversation with Lou Belkin
Lou Belken is an Arizona State University coaching legend. With more than 26 successful seasons under his belt, he holds an overall record of 312-309. Belken has guided his Sun Devils teams to NCAA post season berths in 14 of the past 20 years, including five berths in the NCAA Sweet 16 and one quarterfinal appearance. He has trained and produced 14 All-American players and 28 All-Pacific 10 selections.

3-Aug-2009
Conversation with Devin Britton
A year ago, Devin Britton was a Blue Chip senior in the Class of 2009. After heading to Ole Miss in January to play the college dual season, Britton is now the reigning NCAA singles champion - and he recently made the decision to turn pro. Harry Cicma of NBC News caught up with Britton to reflect on his recent past and look forward to the U.S. Open.

1-Aug-2009
TennisRecruiting.net and Babolat Announce Partnership
TennisRecruiting.net is proud to announce that Babolat, the first company to have specialized in racquet sports and the world leader in the production of natural gut strings, will be the presenting sponsor of the Girls' College Recruiting Lists this fall. The Girls' College Recruiting Lists - presented by Babolat - rank U.S. high school and middle school girls by graduation year using a time-tested head-to-head ranking system.

31-Jul-2009
Sock, Fratangelo Win Titles at The Beach
As match point had been sealed, Jack Sock pumped his fist in a vociferous manner as he came to the net and shook hands with Sekou Bangoura. He had good reason. Sock successfully controlled the match with an overpowering serve won the boys' 18s division at the USTA Clay Court National Championship in Delray Beach, Fla. Afterwards, top-seeded Bjorn Fratangelo defeated Jack Withrow for the title in the 16s division.

30-Jul-2009
Unseeded Hardebeck Captures Clay Court Title in First Girls 18s National Championship
Fourteen-year-old Krista Hardebeck faced all sorts of challenges in her first National Championships in the 18s division. From an unfamiliar surface, to bad weather, to an early round third-set tiebreaker, she survived them all, and with a 6-2, 6-3 win over No. 17 seed Gabriella De Simone in the final, which was played indoors at the Tunica National Tennis Club due to rain, Hardebeck made sure her first USTA ball was a gold one.

29-Jul-2009
McPhillips dominates at the Girls 16 Clays
Second-seeded Kyle McPhillips of Willoughby, Ohio won all seven of her matches at the USTA Girls 16 National Clay Court Championships in Virginia Beach in straight sets, capping a week of dominance with a 6-2, 6-2 triumph over No. 3 Ashley Dai of Temple City, Calif. Sonny Dearth, who was on hand to take in the victory, wraps up the final days of the tournament.

28-Jul-2009
Juniors Make Splash for New York Buzz
In a league that serves as a "Who's Who" of tennis each July, the WTT's New York Buzz could have been overlooked for what they weren't. No Hall of Famers or former No. 1s strengthened their roster. No journeymen or comeback kids were on their team. Playing against some of the most decorated professionals to ever play the game, New York had no pros. But look no further for the future of American tennis than the Albany-based Buzz.

27-Jul-2009
Panel Discussion: Challenging Players (Part 2)
More coaches weigh in on the question: "What do college tennis coaches do to challenge and develop players of different abilities?"

24-Jul-2009
Prince Hot 100 List - July '09
This week we release the July edition of the Prince Hot 100. The Prince 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.

23-Jul-2009
The Man Behind the Texas College Tennis Blog
Last spring, tennis bloggers welcomed a new website and a new voice in college tennis world. During its first year of existence, the Texas College Tennis blog had neither a name nor face attached to it. But at the NCAAs in College Station, I met its creator, and he agreed to answer the many questions I had about his connection with college tennis in Texas and his decision to start a blog dedicated to it.

22-Jul-2009
TennisRecruiting.net Summer Contest
July is the heart of both the tennis season and recruiting season. Things can get pretty serious - but TennisRecruiting.net and IMG/Bollettieri Academies offer a break from the heat with our Summer Contest. Learn about great prizes we are awarding at the end of the month.

21-Jul-2009
Video Conversation with Jerry Noyce
Jerry Noyce played varsity tennis at the University of Minnesota (UM) and coached the varsity men's tennis team for 15 years. As co-founder of the UM Baseline Club, Jerry was instrumental in endowing all men's tennis scholarships at UM and securing significant contributions to construct an on campus tennis facility. As a tennis professional, Jerry coached playing professionals David Wheaton and Ann Henricksson. Here he discusses what coaches look for in their recruits.

20-Jul-2009
Visualization: Envisioning Success
Visualization is a mental preparation technique in which you create positive performance images in your mind before practice and competition. Integrating visualization as part of your pre-performance routine can help you to perform at your very best.

17-Jul-2009
College Tennis: Myths versus Realities
Sue Hansen, founder of SCCAC, takes on some of the college recruiting myths that she frequently encounters in her role as a private college athletic consultant: 1) matriculation eligibility rules, and 2) home schooling as it relates to recruiting.

16-Jul-2009
Athletic DNA Launches Clothing Line with Juniors in Mind
When facing global sports apparel and shoe giants like Nike and Adidas, how does a small startup hope to have an impact? For Athletic DNA, a new Seattle-based company, the answer is simple: focus on tennis, and start where the sport starts - in the juniors.

14-Jul-2009
Video Conversation with Dick Leach
USC legend Dick Leach led the Trojans for 23 years, capturing three NCAA championships (1991, '93 and '94). His teams advanced to the NCAA semifinals eight times and to the quarters three times. He has an overall record of 529-133 for an unbelievable 0.799 winning percentage. Here, Coach Leach talks about what coaches look for in their recruits.

13-Jul-2009
What if I Don't get a Scholarship Offer from my First Choice?
Dede Allen addresses the question: "I'm afraid that I might not get a scholarship offer from my first choice - what should I do?" Allen stresses the importance of researching multiple options and alternatives - and encourages players to be proactive.

8-Jul-2009
Summer Session
The summer offseason is upon us. Maybe you played #7 on your college team last year... or you just missed qualifying for the Regionals by one spot. How can you make the most of your summer tennis regimen in order to jump into the line up or achieve that national ranking? Here are a few key elements for success.

6-Jul-2009
Returning Serve
It is a common phenomenon in the game of tennis for players to spend the majority of their time and energy focusing on their serve. Although I am not disputing the importance of a great serve, I like to have my students practice and place more emphasis on developing a great return of serve. The best professional players instantly put pressure on the server with great return of serves. Let's delve a little deeper into this crucial part of the game.

3-Jul-2009
Liversage Prevails in Open Hard Court Championships
People like to say that tennis is the sport of a lifetime. Anyone who was at the Balboa Tennis Club June 8-14 would definitely testify to that as an eclectic cast of characters descended upon San Diego to compete in the USTA National Open Hard Court Championships. For the second straight year, Thomas Liversage found himself in a third set in the championship match, only this time he was facing a much younger player - rising high school senior, Zach Leslie.

3-Jul-2009
Southern California Sectionals Wrapup
At the 107th annual Southern California Jr. Sectional Championships in Fountain Valley, third-seeded Daniel Kosakowski edged No. 4 Zachary Leslie to win the Boys' 18s title 6-7, 7-6, 7-5, while top-seeded Pamela Montez downed Sarah Lee 6-4, 6-2 to capture the Girls' 18s championship.

2-Jul-2009
June Aces
June is the month when red clay gives way to green grass as the tennis surface du jour. Here's a baker's dozen aces who have excelled in Paris, London, and even on hard courts in the U.S.

29-Jun-2009
Recruiting Terms and Calendar for 2009-10
July 1st marks the beginning of another recruiting year. Recruiting expert Dede Allen reviews important dates on the calendar for all ages - and she also has a primer on basic recruiting terms.

22-Jun-2009
Goal Setting: A Path to Success
One of the best motivating factors for athletes, as they strive for excellence in sport, is to set performance goals. Setting meaningful goals promotes effort and enhances energy by giving you something to shoot for. Seth Kaplan talks about how to define good goals - and then attain them.

19-Jun-2009
Top Mid-Major Women's Classes
The Tennis Recruiting Network presents its recruiting class rankings for mid-major conferences. Today we present our Top 25 mid-major women's recruiting classes for 2009.

18-Jun-2009
International Grass Courts Veteran Sarmiento and Rookie Davis Claim Titles in Philadelphia
Last week in Philadelphia, Raymond Sarmiento made his third appearance at the ITF Grade 3 International Grass Court Championships and swept both the singles and doubles titles. On the girls' side, fifteen-year-old qualifier Lauren Davis earned the title in only her third ITF-sanctioned event.

15-Jun-2009
Prince Hot 100 List - June '09
Today we release the June edition of the Prince Hot 100. The Prince 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.

12-Jun-2009
Top Mid-Major Men's Classes
Recruiting class rankings are one of the most popular features at TennisRecruiting.net. Today, we present our ranking of the Top 25 mid-major men's recruiting classes for 2009.

11-Jun-2009
Harvard Law or Decatur Futures?
When Blake Strode was growing up, he had two ambitious and unrelated dream careers: pro tennis and law. Both are still vying for his time. He finished his collegiate tennis career at Arkansas ranked #13 in singles and reached the semifinals of last month's NCAA championships. He graduated with a 3.97 grade point average and has been admitted to Harvard Law School. Colette Lewis caught up with Strode at the NCAA Championships and talked with him about his future.

8-Jun-2009
The Recruiting Process - Is It Ever Too Early?
Dede Allen takes on the question: "I'm a junior in high school, is it too early to start the recruiting process?" She advises kids to take care of business in the classroom - and to start organizing their options.

4-Jun-2009
May Aces
The NCAA Division I Championships in College Station Texas produced the majority of May's dozen aces, but several young pros and juniors also excelled last month, on both the red and green versions of clay.

1-Jun-2009
2009 Women's Recruiting Class Rankings - Spring Edition
The Tennis Recruiting Network returns with another set of recruiting class rankings. Today we present the spring rankings of the Top 25 Women's Recruiting Classes for the Class of 2009. There is a lot to take in... a change at #1, three different teams earning first-place votes, and a previously unranked program moving into the Top 10. Take a look right away.

29-May-2009
Williams College Repeats as 2009 NCAA Division III National Champs
Big things happen when Williams and Emory square off in the NCAA Division III Women's Championships. The past three times these teams have met, the winner has gone on to claim the title. The result was no different in 2009. After defeating Emory 5-0 in the semifinals, Williams went on and upended top-seeded Amherst College 5-2 for their second consecutive championship and fourth all time.

28-May-2009
Freshmen Britton and Cecil Earn NCAA Singles Titles
Two American teenagers with less than five months of college tennis experience stayed cool under pressure in the Texas heat and humidity Monday, leaving the George Mitchell Tennis Center on the Texas A&M campus with three NCAA championship trophies between them.

25-May-2009
2009 Men's Recruiting Class Rankings - Spring Edition
Today we release our spring rankings of the Top 25 Men's Recruiting Classes. New commitments - including a number of Blue Chip and international players - have made for dramatic moves both up and down the rankings. Find out which team - one that did not even appear in our winter rankings - challenged Stanford for the top spot.

22-May-2009
Nadal Does It, Why Can't I?
Rafael Nadal is an incredible player; his physical make-up, movement, tenacity, and "will to win" have ensured his spot in either the #1 or #2 spot in the world.Nadal's game is an extremely "physical" one, which includes his heavy top-spin forehand hit with a full western grip. People love to emulate the top players, so if Nadal hits with a full western grip then they want to, too! But, before you make this game style decision, let's examine the western grip a little closer.

21-May-2009
Duke Women and Southern Cal Men Claim NCAA Titles in College Station
It was the first for the Duke women, and either the fifth or the 17th for the Southern Californian men, but regardless of the number, NCAA championships are always the highlight of a collegiate career. Duke claimed theirs with a 4-0 blanking of California-Berkeley Tuesday evening, while USC downed Ohio State 4-1 in the afternoon contest at the George Mitchell Tennis Center on the campus of Texas A&M University.

19-May-2009
NCAA Division III Men's Tennis Preview
The NCAA Division I team championships are just wrapping up, but the Division III championships start off today. Today, the author of the Division III Tennis Blog stops by with a preview of the Final 8 which starts today in Claremont, Calif.

18-May-2009
Prince Hot 100 List - May '09
Today we release the May edition of the Prince Hot 100. The Prince 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-May-2009
When and How to Send a Video to Coaches
College coaches are always pleased when a student-athlete has done his or her homework. One of the first things most coaches will ask is "do you have a video?" Uness you are staying close to home, coaches may not have seen you play extensively. The college placement video is, therefore, very critical. Here are some tips as to when to create your video and what should be in it.

11-May-2009
Ranking Redux, Part II
Marc Lucero takes a another look inside the junior rankings and how they correlate with performance in college.

9-May-2009
Composure Under Pressure
To gain the mental edge for positive performance, athletes must have the ability to keep their composure in pressure situations. The ability to stay calm, composed, and focused in a fifth set tie-breaker can be the difference between winning and losing. Coping with pressure in those tight situations is difficult, but through mental skills training, athletes can use pressure to their advantage and perform at a high level when the stakes are high.

8-May-2009
NCAA Tournament Roundtable - Part II
Today is the day. The NCAA Division I Championships kick off this weekend all around the country with regional action. The D2, D3, and NAIA championships are all underway. Our college tennis contributors preview college tennis' "Big Dance" - find out what they have to say.

7-May-2009
April Aces
Most of April's aces distinguished themselves in the California junior events, but the always geographically diverse tennis schedule produced notable performances in India, Morocco and Cary, North Carolina too.

4-May-2009
NCAA Tournament Roundtable - Part I
March Madness? How about May Madness! May is tournament time for college tennis. This weekend, the 64 men's and women's teams in the NCAA Division I Tennis Championships will see first- and second-round action. The Sweet 16 for both genders will then head to College Station, Texas to compete for the national title. Today, our college tennis contributors talk about college tennis' Big Dance.

30-Apr-2009
Buckeyes Subdue Illini Again for Fourth Consecutive Big Ten Men's Title
For the sixth straight year the Big Ten Men's Conference Championship came down to Ohio State and Illinois. The first of those two finals, in 2004 and 2005, went to the Fighting Illini, but the past three had belonged to the Buckeyes, and the country's third-ranked team was a decided favorite in Sunday's contest, held at the University of Michigan Varsity Tennis Center in Ann Arbor.

28-Apr-2009
Pop Culture in College Tennis
The end of April. This is one of the most intense periods on the college tennis calendar - with conference tournaments just wrapping up, and the national championships just on the horizon. Marc Lucero keeps things light with a pop culture grid featuring several top college tennis players.

27-Apr-2009
Bears Once Again Roar in Big 12
For the third straight year, the Baylor Bears took home both the men's and women's titles at the Big 12 Tennis Championships. The Texas Longhorns were the challengers in both matches at the Headington Family Tennis Center in Norman, Oklahoma. The Baylor women won by a comfortable score of 4-1, while the Texas men pushed Baylor to the limit in a 4-3 decision.

24-Apr-2009
USTA National Campus Championship - A Firsthand Experience
Jason Franks and the Western Washington Vikings traveled to Surprise, Arizona this past weekend for the USTA National Campus Championships. Franks jotted down a diary during his stay, and he shares those thoughts with us today.

23-Apr-2009
King and McHale Win 2009 Easter Bowl ITF Titles
It was cool; it was hot; it was breezy; it was calm; it was dramatic; it was routine. The 2009 Easter Bowl had a bit of everything last week at the Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa in Rancho Mirage, California. And when the last ball had been struck Sunday, there were both veterans and rookies earning the coveted spring titles.

22-Apr-2009
Duke University Captures Title At 2009 USTA National Campus Championship
Duke University beat the University of Wisconsin - Madison 26-21 in Saturday's championship match at the 2009 USTA National Campus Championship at the Surprise Tennis and Racquet Complex. This was the first championship match for either squad and Duke University's first national title.

20-Apr-2009
Notre Dame, South Florida Are Best of BIG EAST
This past weekend, the 2009 BIG EAST Tennis Championships took place on the home courts of the University of South Florida in Tampa. The women's bracket held true-to-form, with #1 Notre Dame facing #2 DePaul for the title, but a surprise men's championship match featured the hometown #3 South Florida Bulls against the #5 DePaul Blue Demons.

20-Apr-2009
Prince Hot 100 List - April '09
Today we release the April edition of the Prince Hot 100. The Prince 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-Apr-2009
Conversation with Syracuse Coach Luke Jensen
One of the most famous coaches in the NCAA is Syracuse head coach Luke Jensen. Jensen, who won the 1993 French Open doubles title with his brother Murphy, is now in his third season as head coach of the Orange. Harry Cicma of NBC News caught up with Jensen during Signing Week.

16-Apr-2009
Frank and Stephens Claim International Spring Championships
Mitchell Frank and Sloane Stephens came into the International Spring Championships seeded ninth, but after a week of outstanding tennis, they emerged with their first ITF Grade 1 titles And as an added bonus, the two 16-year-olds enhanced their positions in the ITF World Junior rankings for the upcoming Junior Slams in Paris and London.

13-Apr-2009
An Inside Look at Tennis On Campus: Western Washington
Western Washington University, located in Bellingham, Wash., just twenty minutes from the Canadian border, is home to one of the oldest and most talented Tennis On Campus club teams in the nation. The Vikings are the only team to have attended all nine of the USTA Tennis On Campus National Championship tournaments. Jason Franks, former president of the team, reflects on his experience.

11-Apr-2009
USTA Tennis On Campus Names UC Davis Club Of The Year
The USTA announced that the University of California, Davis has been awarded the inaugural Club of the Year Award for the 2008-2009 Tennis On Campus season. The USTA Tennis On Campus program will present the University of California, Davis the Club of the Year award during the 2009 USTA National Campus Championship on April 16-18.

7-Apr-2009
Spring Signing Week '09: Top 100 Update
At T-minus-One days and counting before Signing Day, TennisRecruiting.net brings you another look at the Top 100 boys and girls who had yet to commit. A few more in the Class of 2009 have made decisions - and several more plan to announce this week.

6-Apr-2009
Spring Signing Week '09: National Roundup
Signing Week gets started with our national roundup. Take a look at comments from boys and girls who have made verbal commitments to colleges all across the country.

2-Apr-2009
March Aces
The March aces are mostly of the junior variety, but add a couple of pros and a college star, and it's a spring bouquet of tennis excellence.

30-Mar-2009
Countdown: Boys' War Room
Next week is Signing Week. We get you ready with special features all week long. Today, we take a look at the Top 100 senior boys. Our chart shows who is going where - and which schools made the cut.

27-Mar-2009
Countdown: Girls' War Room
The Countdown to Signing Day continues with a look at the Top 100 girls in the senior class. The vast majority of these girls have already made written or verbal commitments, but college coaches are still after these highly-regarded young women. Find out which girls are still open, which have narrowed their lists, and which have made commitments...

26-Mar-2009
Tennessee Beats Alabama to Win Blue Gray Tennis Classic
It has a tradition spanning 60 years, but Blue Gray Tennis Classic chairman Paul Winn had no hesitation in putting this year's tournament at the pinnacle. "It's probably the best weather we've ever had, the best crowd we've ever had and the best support," an enthusiastic Winn said of the annual invitational event that brings 16 top Division I men's teams to Montgomery, Ala. In the championship match, the Tennessee Volunteers defeated Alabama 4-2.

25-Mar-2009
Saba and Capra Capture USTA 18s Spring National Championships
As the rain of the first few days gave way to brilliant sun and ideal playing conditions last week, the USTA 18s Spring National Championships in Mobile, Ala. produced an expected winner, in girls top seed Beatrice Capra, and a surprise one, in boys No. 11 seed Frederick Saba.

16-Mar-2009
Prince Hot 100 List - March '09
Today we release the March edition of the Prince Hot 100. The Prince 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.

13-Mar-2009
Countdown to Signing Day
Don't look now, but we are less than a month away from the beginning of the Spring Signing Period. April 8th is the first day in 2009 when high school seniors will be able to sign their National Letters of Intent - making formal commitments to college tennis programs. As always, TennisRecruiting.net brings you a courtside seat to all the action. Take a look as we preview our special coverage... in the Countdown to Signing Day!

12-Mar-2009
One Step at a Time
Chris Woodruff talks with Colette Lewis about the importance of succeeding at one level before moving to the next.

10-Mar-2009
Furman Coach Sets Record
Furman men's tennis coach Paul Scarpa surpassed a milestone on Friday afternoon, becoming the sport's winningest coach in NCAA Division I history with his 820th victory.

9-Mar-2009
Monica Seles - Two Handed Wonder
Monica Seles holds a special spot in this coach's heart. Her competitive spirit was second-to-none, she is genuinely kind, and her professional accomplishments are numerous and impressive. She will be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2009. Bollettieri reflects on Seles' game - and her contributions to the sport.

5-Mar-2009
February Aces
This February's honors go not only to the 14-and-under "Small Aces" crowned in France, but also to Intercollegiate Tennis Association Team Indoor stars and high-profile juniors making their mark in the pro ranks.

2-Mar-2009
Interview with "The Big Bozz"
Last week I got to spend a couple days with "The Big Bozz" - former Illini and NCAA Champion Amer Delic - at beautiful Amelia National Country Club in Amelia Island, Fla. A couple days of training, golf, and family time, helped the big guy recharge the batteries and get the body to a higher tennis fitness level.

27-Feb-2009
Building Confidence for Elite Tennis Performance
There are a variety of mental skills that are associated with elite performance including motivation, concentration, perseverance, and resiliency. One mental skill stands out from the rest: confidence. Confidence is an internal belief that you can execute at a high level in all situations. Here are three tools you can use to increase your confidence and enhance your tennis game.

23-Feb-2009
1998 NCAA Champion Vanessa Webb
Vanessa Webb constantly looked for challenges as a young tennis player: she was the NCAA women's singles champion in 1998, and she won ten titles on the ITF women's circuit en route to a Top-100 ranking. That same drive has led to success in the boardroom - where the Duke and Wharton graduate already has a number of accomplishments in international business. McCarton Ackerman caught up with Webb to reflect on her tennis career and current endeavors.

20-Feb-2009
Prince Hot 100 List - February '09
This week we release the February edition of the Prince Hot 100. The Prince 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-Feb-2009
Virginia Claims Second Consecutive ITA Men's Team Indoor Championship
The University of Virginia put an end to a long losing streak against the University of Georgia, and in the process defended their ITA Men's Team Indoor title posting 4-1 victory over the No. 3 ranked Bulldogs Monday at the Midtown Tennis Club in Chicago, Ill.

16-Feb-2009
Introducing Tennis On Campus
The USTA's Tennis On Campus program is designed to provide college students with opportunities for team camaraderie, social networking, and rivaled competition through tennis without the rigors of a varsity program. Perfect for athletes who have chosen not to make the jump from high school to college varsity, Tennis On Campus offers co-ed team-based play, regional and national championship competition, and helps students maintain active and healthy lifestyles through their college years.

13-Feb-2009
In a Perfect World: College TennisDay Schedule
With college football season just having wrapped up, the idea struck me that it would be an incredible opportunity for college tennis to put the spotlight on one dual match every weekend in the same way that ESPN's College GameDay does every week during the college football season. Maybe we can call it College TennisDay and do live pre-game show from the courts. Let's take a look at the premier matchups throughout the season for the College TennisDay roadshow!

12-Feb-2009
USTA Junior Team Defeats University of Miami Men in Exhibition
No one knew what to expect - not the USTA, not its young players, not the University of Miami team or its coach. It was uncharted territory when a veritable all-star team of juniors met a top Division I men's program in the standard college dual match format last week. So perhaps the juniors' 6-1 win over the 23rd ranked and injury-riddled Hurricanes couldn't really be considered a surprise.

6-Feb-2009
Top Women's Classes - 2009 Winter Rankings
More than three hundred senior girls - including over 80 in the Top 100 - have already signed or verbally committed to college programs. With so many commitments, out Winter Recruiting Class rankings could not be more timely. The Tennis Recruiting Network presents its Top 25 Women's Recruiting Classes for the Class of 2009.

5-Feb-2009
January Aces
The month opened with eight gold balls being presented to the USTA Winter National champions and closed with the awarding of Australian Open junior championship trophies accompanied by stuffed wombats. But regardless of the prize, these 15 aces kicked off 2009 with impressive performances.

2-Feb-2009
Parental Involvement
A scratch of the head, an eye-roll after a double fault, a painful wince - children are amazingly perceptive and acutely aware of their parents' reactions to their performance on the court. Nick Bollettieri talks about the role of the parent with the tennis-playing junior, and how parents can help children be happy, healthy, and successful both in life and on the court.

30-Jan-2009
Top Men's Classes - 2009 Winter Rankings
The end of January is right at the midway point between the fall and spring signing periods. High school seniors across the country made formal commitments in November, and dozens more make verbal commitments every week. With more than 600 commitments in the books, this is a great time to take stock of how programs are doing. Today, the Tennis Recruiting Network and its panel of voters brings you its take on the Top 25 Men's College Tennis Recruiting Classes.

26-Jan-2009
Conversation with Noah Gardner
This article is not about a current All-American, a top 150 ATP player, or a national champion. It is rather about a player whose heart epitomizes what NCAA College tennis is all about. Noah Gardner is a senior captain on the Brown University men's tennis team. In my opinion, Noah, has represented every aspect of perseverance that makes a successful collegiate athlete.

22-Jan-2009
Laurente and Fratangelo Earn Tennis Plaza Cup Championships
The 2009 Tennis Plaza Cup, a USTA Level 3 event in its third year on the national junior schedule, saw considerably more sunshine than the 2008 version, and it shone brightly on two young unseeded champions in the 18s division, played on the green clay courts of Coral Gables, Florida's Salvadore Park.

19-Jan-2009
Prince Hot 100 List - January '09
Today we release the January edition of the Prince Hot 100. The Prince 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.

12-Jan-2009
Ranking Redux
Marc Lucero takes a look inside the junior rankings - and how they correlate with performance in college.

8-Jan-2009
Eight Intriguing Questions for 2009
Another year, another "Intriguing Questions" article from Colette Lewis. Lewis takes a moment to ask eight questions for the coming year.

5-Jan-2009
Courier: "The Grinder"
Jim Courier's career can be summed up in just a few words: hard work, guts, and passion! He has had to work for everything that has come to him in life, but the fruits of his labor have produced four Grand Slam titles, a #1 ranking in the world, and membership on the victorious 1992 Davis Cup Team.

3-Jan-2009
Sock and Yee Each Win Two Crowns at Winter Nationals
Arizona welcomed the players just after Christmas with some very cold weather, but the chill could not cool off the eventual champions in the USTA Winter National Championships.

2-Jan-2009
December Aces
December's junior swing produces aces galore, as young players from around the globe descend on Florida, dreaming of capturing Eddie Herr and Orange Bowl titles. This year 15 different competitors earned those prestigious titles to end 2008 on a high note.

1-Jan-2009
Rock N' Roll and College Tennis
People always complain about tennis not being TV-friendly. Coach Ed Krass - founder and director of the College Tennis Exposure Camp - is setting out to change all that. Krass will help Brown and Boston University host the first-ever "Rock N' Roll" college tennis dual match in the history of the NCAA on January 24 in Providence, R.I, when the Bears men's team hosts the Terriers.

31-Dec-2008
Survey Award Winners
TennisRecruiting.net wishes everyone a Safe and Happy New Year in 2009. Today we announce the winners of our Holiday Contest.

29-Dec-2008
Richmond Wins 14s Junior Orange Bowl Title
The Junior Orange Bowl has always been proud of its international stature, and in 2008, the Coral Gables, Florida-based event for the 12s and 14s age groups showcased Korea as a country on the rise.

26-Dec-2008
The Legs Feed the Wolf
"The legs feed the wolf, gentlemen!" Herb Brooks hollered to his team. As coach of the U.S. hockey team competing at the 1982 Olympic Games, Brooks meant it for ice play, but the phrase holds true for tennis, too. Paul Pisani talks training basics for tennis players.

22-Dec-2008
Conversation with Jesse Medvene-Collins
Jesse Medvene-Collins is an assistant coach for both the men's and women's tennis teams at the University of Redlands. As a player at Redlands, Medvene-Collins was part of a team that won four straight SCIAC Championships and a third place finish at the NCAA Championships. Ross Greenstein of Scholarship for Athletes sits down to talk with Medvene-Collins about all things college tennis.

18-Dec-2008
Color the Orange Bowl Red, White and Blue
The success of U.S. juniors continued at the Dunlop Orange Bowl last week, where Americans captured six of the eight titles contested at the prestigious international tournament.

15-Dec-2008
Prince Hot 100 List - December
Today we release the December edition of the Prince Hot 100. The Prince 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-Dec-2008
U.S. Players Dominate at 2008 Eddie Herr
The Eddie Herr International is a virtual United Nations of junior tennis, but this year it was the United States dominating the competition, taking four of the eight singles titles, including victories in both the boys and girls 18s championships - the first time in history that a country has swept both titles in the same year.

8-Dec-2008
Training for Perfection Can Be a Real Problem!
Most coaches, parents, and athletes are often in disbelief when I tell them that they are heading towards failure when they train for Perfection. The answer? Train for Excellence.

5-Dec-2008
Conversation with Bryant University's Ron Gendron
After a successful run in Division 2, the Bryant University Bulldogs are in their first year competing at the Division 1 level. I recently spoke with Bryant Head Coach Ron Gendron about the excitement surrounding his tennis program.

4-Dec-2008
November Aces
November marks the end of the fall season for college players and the final U.S. Pro Circuit events of the year. The junior tennis carousel never stops, so here are last month's aces from those three sectors and other parts of the globe too.

1-Dec-2008
Making a College Recruiting Video
Most kids who want to play college tennis will need to send prospective coaches a DVD that shows off their game. Often, coaches will see the DVD before ever meeting the player face-to-face, so it's important to put your best foot forward when creating your recruiting video. Adam Sieminski of FuzzyYellowBalls.com tells you how to make the most of your recruiting DVD.

28-Nov-2008
Eddie Herr: The Junior Tennis World Converges on Bradenton
Sixteen different tournaments - boys and girls, 12s, 14s, 16s and 18s, singles and doubles - all taking place simultaneously on one piece of very famous property, the IMG/Nick Bolliettieri Tennis Academy, puts the Eddie Herr near the top of junior tennis competitions.

27-Nov-2008
De Simone Repeats as San Diego CIF Singles Champion
The fall means girls high school tennis in Southern California, and the San Diego Section of the California Interscholastic Federation held its singles championships from November 17-21 at the Barnes Tennis Center. Gabi De Simone, a Blue Chip sophomore at Cathedral Catholic High School and defending champion, won her second CIF singles championship 2-6, 6-1, 7-6 (9-7) over Lacey Smyth, a Blue Chip junior at San Marcos High School.

24-Nov-2008
Jelena's Climb to the Top
Even though it happened and lasted for just one week, Jelena Jankovic's journey to reach the top of the tennis world was achieved! As anyone who has ever successfully climbed a mountain unattainable by the vast majority of their peers, her sense of triumph and euphoria was both deserved and hard-earned. Jelena made it to the top through sheer hard work and determination.

21-Nov-2008
Conversation with Dr. Mark Kovacs
Dr. Mark Kovacs, Manager of Sport Science for the USTA, is definitely an expert when it comes to the training of successful athletes. Prior to becoming a leader within the USTA, Dr. Kovacs was an Assistant Professor of Exercise Science and Wellness at Jacksonville State University. Dr. Kovacs has focused his research on the game of tennis.

20-Nov-2008
Prince Hot 100 List - November
This week we release the November edition of the Prince Hot 100. The Prince 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-Nov-2008
Miseviciute Repeats, Koniecko Wins Battle of the Buckeyes at ITA Indoor
Arkansas's Aurelija Miseviciute handled the pressure of defending her ITA Indoor title, downing Clemson's Ani Mijacika for the second straight year, this time by a 1-6, 7-5, 6-4 score, while Ohio State's Bryan Koniecko survived a different kind of tension, winning his first national title by defeating teammate Justin Kronauge 6-2, 5-7, 6-3.

11-Nov-2008
Fall Signing Week '08: National Roundup
Signing Week is now underway, and tomorrow seniors can start signing their National Letters of Intent. Today, we hear comments from boys and girls across the country in our National Roundup.

10-Nov-2008
Signing Week: Blue Chip Update
With Signing Day arriving on Wednesday, we take one last look at the Blue Chip boys and girls. There are updates on several players, and several Blue Chips are announcing their college choices this week - right here at TennisRecruiting.net.

6-Nov-2008
One-Day Showdown at Michigan State
No umpires, no T-shirts, no trophies, no ranking points. Sound like something new in junior tennis competition? It is. Called Campus Match Play One-Day Tennis Showdowns, the initiative was created by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association and USTA to provide both college and junior players an opportunity to interact in a low-cost, highly concentrated day of competition on college campuses across the country.

5-Nov-2008
Conversation with Roland Thornqvist
Roland Thornqvist is entering his 7th season as head coach for the Gators at University of Florida in Gainesville. This year will mark his 12th overall year in coaching tennis. Ross Greenstein of Scholarship For Athletes talks all things tennis with Coach Thornqvist.

30-Oct-2008
October Aces
The month isn't even complete and already October's aces are as abundant as campaign advertisements. Here are 16 achievers who get my vote this month.

24-Oct-2008
Countdown: Blue Chip Boys
Last Friday, we visited with the senior Blue Chip girls to find out how they are doing in the college recruiting process. Today, the boys get their turn. How many have decided? Which players are still wide open? And are any of them leaning towards your favorite school? Find out now...

23-Oct-2008
Welcome Wins for Domijan and Capra at ITF Pan-American Closed
Alex Domijan and Beatrice Capra boosted their ITF world junior rankings into the top 100 last week in Tulsa, capturing the Pan-American B1 Closed titles. 11th-seeded Domijan defeated No. 4 seed Ryan Lipman 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 for the boys' title, while Capra scored a 7-6(2), 6-2 victory over No. 1 seed Pamela Montez in the girls' final.

20-Oct-2008
Prince Hot 100 List - October
Today we release the October edition of the Prince Hot 100. The Prince 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-Oct-2008
Countdown: Blue Chip Girls
We wrap up our first week of the Countdown to Signing Day with a look at the top girls in the senior class. This year's Blue Chip recruits talked with us about where they are in their decision processes. It's still early, but many of the girls are starting to narrow in. Take a look and see where things stand...

16-Oct-2008
LSU's Venus Defeats Oklahoma State's Nedovyesov to Capture D'Novo All-American Title
The SEC has a reputation for outstanding football teams, but on a breezy Sunday morning in Tulsa, it was tennis adding to the conference glory, with Louisiana State's Michael Venus taking the singles crown and Ole Miss's Jonas Berg and Bram ten Berge capturing the doubles title at the D'Novo ITA All-American Championships at the Michael D. Case Tennis Center on the campus of the University of Tulsa.

13-Oct-2008
Countdown to Signing Day
Fall is arguably the height of the college tennis recruiting season. And if you have to circle one day on the calendar, that day would be November 12 - better known as Signing Day. November 12 is the first day of the one-week fall signing period - and the only opportunity this calendar year for seniors to formally commit to a Division I or Division II school. As always, The Tennis Recruiting Network is here to keep you up to date...

9-Oct-2008
A Look at the Grips Program
Southern California junior development coaches Craig Cignarelli and Aaron Fox recognized a need for more structure and objectivity in their teaching methods, which led them to create the Grips Program. Colette Lewis explains the reasons for the program's popularity with players, parents and coaches.

6-Oct-2008
Racket-Head Speed: What is it and how do I get more of it?
The term racket-head speed is thrown around by tennis commentators, coaches, spectators and players all the time. Generating this speed consistently is the solution to a more powerful game. The faster you can get your racket moving through the zone when making contact with the ball, generally the more power you will have. Let's talk about how to generate more racket-head speed without sacrificing control...

3-Oct-2008
Talking with UNC-W Coach Jennifer Garrity
People often measure the quality of a coach by the amount of success her team achieves. This is a little skewed because not all coaches start with players of equal caliber. A better metric is measuring how much players on her team improve. The UNC Wilmington women's team is one such program. Head Coach Jenny Garrity has quietly turned this program around from one that was well under 0.500 to one that has had six winning seasons in a row.

2-Oct-2008
September Aces
September began with an unexpectedly strong showing by Americans at the U.S. Open junior championships and ended with the 16-and-under teams capturing the Junior Davis Cup and Junior Fed Cup. So it's no surprise that most of last month's dozen aces are either from the U.S. or have strong connections here.

26-Sep-2008
How Thin is Too Thin for a Competitive Female Athlete?
Recently, I have seen an increase in referrals concerning weight management and diet. It may come as a surprise to parents that food restriction and injuries are often related, and result from a combination of factors known as the Female Athlete Triad.

25-Sep-2008
Zsilinszka's Vietnam Experience
Reka Zsilinszka, a sophomore on the Duke tennis team, spent three weeks this summer in Vietnam, as an ambassador for the newly created Coach For College Program. Today, Zsilinszka provides this photo album of her experience there.

23-Sep-2008
USTA Announces Campus Showdowns
The USTA is teaming with the ITA to promote Campus Showdowns on college campuses throughout the United States. Campus Showdowns are one-day, short-format tournaments open to juniors, college players, professionals, and adults.

22-Sep-2008
Conversation with Gordie Ernst
Ross Greenstein, CEO of Scholarship For Athletes, will be interviewing men's and women's tennis coaches from schools all across the country. In this first installment, Ross sits down with Gordie Ernst, men's and women's tennis coach at Georgetown University.

19-Sep-2008
Harry's Quick Take on College Tennis
The leaves here in New England are beginning to change to the colors of the fall. The students are beginning to fill the streets around my homes of College Hill in Providence, Rhode Island and Northern New Jersey. That can only mean one thing... the NCAA Fall season is about to arrive!

15-Sep-2008
Prince Hot 100 List - September
Today we release the September edition of the Prince Hot 100. The Prince 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-Sep-2008
Americans Thrive in New York
The US Open Junior Championships proved to be a coming out party for the two Americans finalists, with Coco Vandeweghe capturing the title with a 7-6(3), 6-1 victory over Gabriela Paz of Venezuela and Devin Britton reaching the end of his magical run, suffering a 6-4, 6-3 defeat to Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov.

8-Sep-2008
When Do I Take the Split Step?
Nick Bollettieri takes a look at the serve-and-volley, identifying what the best players do to get to the net effectively.

4-Sep-2008
August Aces
August is the month when the U.S. Open gets the country's sports fans talking tennis. It's also the month when USTA national champions are crowned, and the aces below, whether 12 or 18 years old, are all hoping to someday make their names on the blue courts of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center

28-Aug-2008
US Open Junior Preview
The year's final Junior Grand Slam has no Rafael Nadal looming over the field, but in the boys event, all three 2008 major winners will be in Flushing Meadows, hoping to secure a second title and front-runner status for the honor of finishing the year as the ITF Junior World Champion.

25-Aug-2008
Playing Not To Lose: Recipe for Disaster
In this ultra-competitive world of athletics, one of the more critical psychological myths to dispel is: Playing Not to Lose. What often seems like a safe and sound way to prepare an athlete for success is more often a recipe for disastrous disappointment. Here's why...

22-Aug-2008
Market Value and its Importance in Tennis Recruiting
In recruiting, knowing your market value means knowing exactly where you stand in the eyes of the coaches at the schools you are considering. All coaches recruit more players than they have spots available, so knowing how you compare to the competition is essential.

18-Aug-2008
Prince Hot 100 List - August
Today we release the August edition of the Prince Hot 100. The Prince 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-Aug-2008
Top-seeded Brodsky Takes USTA Girls 18s Title
With few upsets, injuries, and withdrawals, this year's competition at the Girls' 18 National Championships proved to have one of the strongest depths of field USTA has seen in a while. Top-seeded Gail Brodsky won the title with a 7-5, 6-1 victory over Coco Vandeweghe.

15-Aug-2008
Papa on the Summit of the Boys' 12s
The city of Edmond, Oklahoma was originally named Summit because it lies at the highest point on the once-critical Santa Fe railroad line. That old name seems appropriate today - Edmond's Spencer Papa reached the highest point in junior tennis last week when he won two gold balls - both singles and doubles - in the USTA Boys' 12 Nationals in North Little Rock, Arkansas.

14-Aug-2008
Krajicek and Cox Head to New York with Kalamazoo Titles
For Boys 18s champion Austin Krajicek, a semester of college tennis played an important role in preparing for the physical and mental rigors of Kalamazoo. For 16s champion Jordan Cox, a change in attitude between the quarterfinals and the semifinals resulted in an impressive ability to regroup when adversity struck.

13-Aug-2008
Girls 16s Wrap-up
The word of the week at the USTA Girls 16s Nationals in San Diego was upset. The semifinals only featured one of the top four seeds, and the finals saw #12 seed Lauren Davis defeat #11 Monica Turewicz by a score of 6-2, 6-1.

12-Aug-2008
USTA Boys 14 Nationals Championships Wrap-up
The web site of John Richmond's hometown of Pawleys Island displays a motto for the South Carolina resort - "Arrogantly Shabby." But Richmond's performance last week was neither arrogant nor shabby at San Antonio's McFarlin Tennis Center. The left-hander captured the singles title of the USTA Boys 14 National Championships with a convincing 6-1, 6-2 victory over Reo Asami of Irvine, Calif.

8-Aug-2008
Training Talk with Paul Pisani
What do Ashley Harkleroad, Amer Delic, Robby Ginepri, Sam Querrey, and Justin Gimelstob have in common? They all have worked with fitness trainer Paul Pisani. Pisani has developed a niche working with up-and-coming American players, helping them reach their fitness and tennis potential. Marc Lucero chatted with Pisani about his strategies and experiences.

7-Aug-2008
July Aces
The aces of July are many, from the Wimbledon Junior winners to Challenger victors, with the eight Clay Court champions and other Pro Circuit and Tour standouts in between.

4-Aug-2008
Max Mirnyi - A Tall Tale of Success
Max Mirnyi has been training at the Academy for seventeen years, and he's left a footprint here at least the size of our 300 acres. The 6'5" Belarusian has been such a fixture here at the Academy for so long that he is considered family. Young players all look up to him (literally and figuratively) when he shows up to practice. Veteran players, coaches, staff, all respect and admire his talents and his character. But, I can remember when Max wasn't so tall or recognizable.

1-Aug-2008
Strong Field Heads to Berkeley for the Girls' 18 Nationals
For the second consecutive year, The Berkeley Tennis Club invites 192 of the nation's best teenage tennis players to compete for the title of Girls' 18 National Hard Court Champion. This year, the seeds are not only at the top of the USTA rankings - several of them also have Top-500 Sony Ericsson WTA rankings.

31-Jul-2008
Kalamazoo Welcomes Stellar Field for 2008 National Championships
Texans Ryan Harrison and Harry Fowler hope to follow in the footsteps of last year's No. 1 seeds Michael McClune and Tennys Sandgren in fighting off all challengers for titles at the USTA Boys 18 and 16 National Championships, which begin tomorrow in Kalamazoo, Mich.

28-Jul-2008
Three Steps to Tennis Success
The competitive level of college tennis in the United States is extremely high, and recruiting process has become ultra-competitive. What does that mean for you? Simple. Whether you're ranked top ten or top 1000, you're going to need a game plan to find the school that will be the best fit for you. Here are three questions you should ask to help you navigate the recruiting process and choose a school that is the best fit for you academically, socially, and athletically.

25-Jul-2008
King, Pasha Take Clay Titles in Delray Beach
Evan King was seeded #6 in the Boys 18s. In the 16s, Nathan Pasha was not seeded at all. Both boys took home titles from the USTA Clay Court Championships in Delray Beach, Fla. last week.

24-Jul-2008
Embree Downs Capra for Clay Court Title
Lauren Embree was in a position many players would envy, having reached the finals of the 2007 Clay Courts, the 2008 Spring Championships and 2008 Easter Bowl. But the 17-year-old from Marco Island, Fla. had settled for second place until Sunday, when she defeated top seed Beatrice Capra 6-4, 6-2 to claim the USTA Girls 18s Clay Court Championship at the Racquet Club of Memphis.

23-Jul-2008
Niu victorious in surprise final at the Girls 16 Clays
Playing a long way from her home in Portland, Ore., ninth-seeded Belinda Niu shocked herself by sliding to seven victories in seven days to gain the crown at steamy Virginia Beach Tennis and Country Club. She capped her stay with a 6-2, 6-4 victory over an even more surprising finalist, co-17th seed Nicole Melichar of Stuart, Fla., in a matchup of 14-year-olds.

21-Jul-2008
Panel Discussion: Challenging Players (Part 1)
College tennis teams are composed of individuals with different ability levels. Some players may have professional tennis aspirations, others walk on to the program, and there are obviously levels in between. We asked several college coaches: "What do college coaches do to challenge and develop players of different abilities?"

17-Jul-2008
Duke Tennis Players Travel to Vietnam to Assist in Providing Sports Education Opportunities
Duke's Reka Zsilinszka and Amanda Granson's summer is revolving around a memorable adventure - a trek to Vietnam as pioneers of the newly organized Coach for College program.

14-Jul-2008
Prince Hot 100 List - July
Today we release the July edition of the Prince Hot 100. The Prince 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.

12-Jul-2008
USTA Southwest Wins Zonals in Alabama
USTA Southwest juniors put in one of the Section's best team results in quite awhile recently, winning the USTA Boys/Girls 14 Southwest Zone Team Championships at the Westgate Tennis Center in Dothan, Ala., July 6-10.

7-Jul-2008
Playing For Time - The Importance Of Expectations For Recruits
When trying to find a college that will be a perfect fit, there are many academic, social, and athletic factors that must be considered. One of the most important factors is playing time. Playing time can make - or break - your collegiate tennis career. The goal is to know what you want and what to expect from your program.

5-Jul-2008
Southwest Juniors at the USTA National Opens
Phoenix-area juniors Alexandra Letzt, Garret Dunn, and Andy Nguyen recently picked up titles from USTA National Open events held the week of June 28-July 2. Letzt won the Girls 12 singles crown in Omaha, Neb., and Dunn and Nguyen paired up to win the Boys' 18's doubles crown in Denver, Colo.

4-Jul-2008
'Boom Boom' Becker: A Serve Built on Confidence
I've been bombarded with questions about service technique, asked to analyze serve motions down to the quiver of a single cell, begged relentlessly for that "miracle" tip that will send the ball 140mph over the net and in the corner of the service box - No matter what the magazines print in bold on their covers, no such miracle exists. A good serve is a confident serve, and confidence is the payoff of having a whole lot of self-discipline.

3-Jul-2008
June Aces
June marks the transition from clay to grass for the sport's top players, but the dozen junior and college players that are last month's aces have also displayed their prowess on those natural, and very different surfaces.

30-Jun-2008
Recruiting Terms and Calendar for 2008-09
Tomorrow - July 1st - marks the beginning of another recruiting year. Once again, recruiting expert Dede Allen reviews important dates on the recruiting calendar for all ages - and she also has a primer on basic recruiting terms.

28-Jun-2008
Several Firsts at the Midwest Closed
The USTA Midwest Section is rich in tradition, and one of those long-standing traditions is this section's closed championships. Players like Aaron Krickstein, Todd Martin, Malavi Washington, Laura Granville, Amy Frazier, and Shawn Foltz have grown up competing in competed here in the past. The 2008 edition of the Midwest Closed featured two firsts: an unseeded player won the Boys 18s, and a pair of local players won their divisions.

20-Jun-2008
Jones and Liversage Win Hard Court Championships in San Diego
One of the better kept secrets in tennis is the USTA National Open Hard Court Championships in sunny San Diego, CA, held at the Balboa Tennis Club July 9-15. Not many tournaments offer the triple crown of possible prizes: USTA Pro Circuit Wild Cards, gold/silver/bronze balls, and decent prize money. These three things combine to bring in an attractive field made up of current college players, some juniors, and a strong contingent of very good local former college players still in their 20s.

19-Jun-2008
Dabrowski and Britton Conquer International Grass Court Fields
Seventeen-year-old Devin Britton was making his third attempt at a U.S. Junior International Grass Court Championship, while 16-year-old Gabriela Dabrowski was playing in her first event on the surface, but both conquered the Philadelphia heat to claim singles titles last week at the Philadelphia Cricket Club.

16-Jun-2008
Prince Hot 100 List - June
Today we release the June edition of the Prince Hot 100. The Prince 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.

12-Jun-2008
Prince PPI All-American Gives Top Academy Juniors a Taste of the NCAA Championships
The Prince Plugged In Academy Challenge Cup competition, in its fourth year, pits top junior academies against each other, in a team format. Last month, a select few participated in the first PPI All-American Championships held in conjunction with the NCAA Division I championships in Tulsa.

9-Jun-2008
Top Mid-Major Women's Classes
The Tennis Recruiting Network continues its rankings of mid-major recruiting classes. This article includes the Top 25 mid-major women's recruiting classes for 2008.

6-Jun-2008
Top Mid-Major Men's Classes
The Tennis Recruiting Network presents its recruiting class rankings for mid-major conferences. Today we present our Top 25 mid-major men's recruiting classes for 2008.

5-Jun-2008
May Aces
The aces for May start with the NCAA champions but don't end there. Junior achievers also made their marks last month on the Pro Circuit and ITF scene, in the U.S. and Europe.

2-Jun-2008
2008 Women's Recruiting Class Rankings - Spring Edition
Last week, TennisRecruiting.net ranked the men's recruiting classes. Today, the women have their turn. TennisRecruiting.net is proud to present its spring rankings of the Top 25 Women's Recruiting Classes. There are cats (well, Tigers, anyway) and Dawgs at the top, but take a look at the new face in the Top 10 - as well as a previously unrated class that now checks in at #15.

31-May-2008
2008 Peach State Classic
Perfect late-spring weather graced the Memorial Day weekend in metro-Atlanta for the participants in the 17th Peach State Junior Tennis Classic, a USTA Level 3 National hosted at the Racquet Club of the South in Norcross, GA.

30-May-2008
Will the Serve and Volley Ever Bounce Back?
On court, the power game is linked to the economy of energy - points end after fewer strokes and in less time. On the other hand, a game built around strategy, like the Serve and Volley game, is linked more to patience. I believe the gradual disappearance of the Serve and Volley in modern tennis can be traced back to several factors; the difficulty and time commitment required for its development, equipment advancements, improvements in the players' physical fitness, and the fans thirst for the more "glamorous" game.

29-May-2008
Devvarman and McDowell Claim NCAA Singles Crowns
The Atlantic Coast Conference swept the NCAA singles championships on Monday at the Michael D. Case Tennis Center at the University of Tulsa, with defending champion Somdev Devvarman of Virginia and Amanda McDowell of Georgia Tech posting convincing victories in the finals. Devvarman defeated Tennessee freshman JP Smith 6-3, 6-2, while McDowell downed 2005 NCAA champion Zuzana Zemenova of Baylor 6-2, 6-3.

26-May-2008
2008 Men's Recruiting Class Rankings - Spring Edition
Today we release our spring rankings of the Top 25 Men's Recruiting Classes. New commitments - including a number of Blue Chip and international players - have moved a number of teams up and down. You can still find Stanford at the top, but there are some new faces in both the Top 10 and Top 25. Take a look at the results of our most recent poll.

22-May-2008
UCLA Women and Georgia Men Capture NCAA Team Championships in Tulsa
Two teams that had endured prolonged bouts of illness and injury during the season found their form at just the right time, with the UCLA Bruins taking their first women's championship with a 4-0 win over Cal-Berkeley Tuesday afternoon and the Georgia Bulldogs successfully defending their 2007 title with a 4-2 victory over Texas Tuesday night at the Michael Case Tennis Center on the campus of the University of Tulsa.

19-May-2008
Prince Hot 100 List - May
Today we release the May edition of the Prince Hot 100. The Prince 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-2008
Prince PPI Program Crowns World Team Champion in Rome
The inaugural Prince Plugged In (PPI) World Team Championships have come and gone and the first academy name is now engraved on the World Championship team trophy. Last week, Prince brought five of the world's most elite junior training academies to Rome for a week of competition, training, education and cultural exchanges - a way for academies to measure themselves against other parts of the world and determine who deserves the title "best of the best".

16-May-2008
Open Letter to Recruits
An open letter to high school tennis hopefuls seeking college scholarships from Coach Paul Torricelli, former head of men's tennis at Northwestern University.

15-May-2008
Michigan Men Advance to Sweet Sixteen with 4-2 Win Over Texas Tech
The yin and yang of Michigan's springtime weather was on full display last weekend in Ann Arbor, where the 16th ranked Wolverines hosted Western Michigan, Harvard and Texas Tech for the first two rounds of NCAA Division I team championship competition. The home team took found the silver lining in the rain clouds however, defeating Texas Tech 4-2 to advance to the Sweet Sixteen for the first time since 1988.

12-May-2008
NCAA Division III Men's Tennis Championships Preview
May is the month for college tennis championships, and not just for the larger schools in NCAA Division I. Championships for NCAA Divisions II and III - as well as NAIA, NJCAA, and CCC - also take place this month. The quality of tennis play is high in these divisions as well. Today, the author of the Division III Tennis Blog stops by with a preview of the Final 8 which starts tomorrow in Lewiston, Maine.

9-May-2008
Articles at TennisRecruiting.net
There are many great junior tennis players out there, and the Internet has a lot of great stories on them. This week, TennisRecruiting.net announces the ability for players and parents to link to third-party articles on their profile pages.

8-May-2008
A Conversation with Documentary Filmmaker Tom Pura
Tom Pura is a tennis parent, a Harvard grad and a Wall Street retiree. He is not, as he would be the first to tell you, a movie producer. But several years ago, Pura decided that if he wanted to chronicle the tennis life of his 13-year-old son TJ, it was up to him to become one. Colette Lewis talks with Pura about his resulting documentary, entitled 50,000 Balls.

7-May-2008
Fournier, St. Louis Juniors Go Deep at Interscholastics
Taylor Fournier (Leawood, Kan.), Alexandra Lehman (St. Louis) and Andrew Mellow (St. Louis) led the seven-player USTA Missouri Valley junior contingent at the USTA Interscholastic Championships - East, with each of those three reaching the semifinals or better.

5-May-2008
NCAA Tournament Roundtable
Today may be Cinco de Mayo, but the month of May is tournament time for college tennis. The first and second rounds of the NCAA Division I Tennis Championships start on Friday. We invited some of our college tennis contributors from around the country to weigh in on the Big Dance of college tennis.

2-May-2008
2008 Muterspaw Wrap
The Andre Aggasi Charitable Foundation has put on the Muterspaw Championships for eight years, and each year it gets more popular - drawing more applicants from all across the United States. Tournament champions hailed from Texas, California, Pennsylvania, and Florida.

1-May-2008
April Aces
Most of the aces this month are juniors who competed in the major California hard court events, but several others scored big on clay in Texas, Florida, Mexico and Italy.

28-Apr-2008
The Coaching Carousel
The coaching carousel spins again, this time with the break up of one of the highest profile teams on the ATP Tour, Andy Roddick and his coach, Jimmy Connors. The first question people usually ask is "What happened?". As in many cases, knee-jerk reactions, speculations, and rumors inevitably begin to pile up and ultimately bury the truth.

22-Apr-2008
Cavaliers, Tigers Take ACC Titles
The ACC men's and women's tennis championships took place this past weekend in Altamonte Springs, Fla., just north of Orlando. The Virginia men continued their recent domination of the event, winning their fourth title in five years. The women's results were more unexpected, with fourth-seeded Clemson upsetting top seed and defending national champion Georgia Tech in the semis and #2 Duke in the final.

21-Apr-2008
2008 NCAA Men's Tournament Preview
It's the best time of year again in the world of college tennis. The NCAA tournament is right around the corner, and all eyes are on the festive conference tournaments taking place. With no further adieu, here are a few notable men's tennis teams and conferences to look for during the NCAA madness.

18-Apr-2008
Sock wins Easter Bowl 16s Singles Crown
After a year and a half of troubling foot stress fractures, it appears Jack Sock is truly back to his old winning ways. The 15-year old Lincoln, Neb. native proved that point Sunday, April 13 with a hard-fought 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (4) victory over Clay Thompson (Venice, Calif.) in the Boys' 16 singles final at The Easter Bowl in Rancho Mirage, Calif.

17-Apr-2008
Oudin Earns Fifth Major ITF title, Buchanan Gets His First at Easter Bowl
Melanie Oudin and Chase Buchanan joined forty years of Easter Bowl champions last week in the desert heat of Rancho Mirage, Calif., earning titles in the second of two April ITF Grade 1 events held in the Golden State.

16-Apr-2008
NCAA Women's Tournament Bracketology
As we pass by Tax Day, the college tennis regular season is drawing to a close. Conference races are wrapping up, and post-season tournaments are coming up quickly. Marc Lucero identifies some of the D1 women's tennis teams who are "on the bubble" - identifying how they can help themselves down the stretch.

14-Apr-2008
Prince Hot 100 List - April
Today we release the April edition of the Prince Hot 100. The Prince 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.

10-Apr-2008
Klahn and Oudin Take ITF Grade 1 International Spring Championships in California
The clouds and chill that were prevalent all week at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California couldn't cool off two red-hot U.S. juniors, as Melanie Oudin and Bradley Klahn posted straight-set victories in the finals of last week's International Spring Championships. Number one seed Oudin topped unseeded Jacqueline Cako 6-3, 6-3. Klahn, the second seed, eased past No. 5 seed Jarmere Jenkins 6-1, 7-6 (1).

8-Apr-2008
Spring Signing Week '08: Top 100 Update
On "Signing Day Eve," TennisRecruiting.net updates the status of the Top 100 senior boys and girls in the Class of 2008. A few more have made decisions - and several plan to announce this week.

7-Apr-2008
Spring Signing Week '08: National Roundup
Signing Week has finally arrived, and we are only two days away from Signing Day itself on April 9. Take a look at our coverage schedule - and hear comments from boys and girls across the country in our National Roundup.

4-Apr-2008
Major Statement for NCAA Tennis
Novak Djokovic's second round 7-6(1), 3-6, 6-4 loss to South African Qualifier Kevin Anderson in Miami is not only a monumental upset, but also a major statement for NCAA College tennis.

3-Apr-2008
March Aces
Clay or Hard, Indoor or Out, junior and college aces found all conditions to their liking in March.

31-Mar-2008
Countdown: Boys' War Room
On Friday, we visited with the girls. Today, the top boys in the senior class talk college recruiting. Find out where the Top 100 boys are leaning, and see who your favorite school is after...

28-Mar-2008
Countdown: Girls' War Room
Many of the top girls committed during Fall Signing Week last November, but a number of top targets are still available. We talked with many recruits in the Top 100 to find out where they are in their decision process. Some have decided, some have narrowed their list, and many are still wide open.

24-Mar-2008
Countdown to Signing Day
It's that time of year... Signing Day is approaching. April 9 is the first day of the Spring Signing Period - when seniors from around the nation can sign on to play college tennis at Division I or Division II schools. As always, TennisRecruiting.net is there with a courtside seat to all the action. Today we give you a preview of our coverage schedule.

21-Mar-2008
Shankle Takes Maureen Connolly Brinker Championship
On the eve of St. Patrick's Day, Blue Chip Blair Shankle (Comfort, Texas) held off a fierce opponent in Ellie Yates (Ridgeland, Mississippi) 7-6, 6-0 to win the Maureen Connolly Brinker Girl's 14s National Championships in Dallas.

20-Mar-2008
Nevolo and Ahn Take Gold at USTA 18s Spring Nationals
For 18-year-old Dennis Nevolo, the third time in Mobile was the charm, while for 15-year-old Kristie Ahn, her first trip to the Spring 18s resulted in a national championship.

17-Mar-2008
Prince Hot 100 List - March
Today we release the March edition of the Prince Hot 100. The Prince 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.

14-Mar-2008
UNO is Back with New Facilities
As Burzis Kanga built the University of New Orleans tennis program into a Sun Belt championship contending program, his efforts came to a halt as Hurricane Katrina came through New Orleans. The rebuilding efforts are underway as UNO athletic director Jim Miller recently announced the return of the men's and women's tennis programs.

13-Mar-2008
Panel Discussion: Integrating with a New Team (Part 2)
Today we conclude our discussion on integrating into a college tennis team - and adjusting to college coaching. College coaches answer the question: "How does a top junior player transition quickly to a team atmosphere with less personal attention?"

10-Mar-2008
TennisRecruiting.net and Intercollegiate Tennis Association Announce Partnership
The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) and the Tennis Recruiting Network have announced a strategic partnership to help college coaches connect with future players. Effective immediately, all ITA member coaches will be eligible to receive a special rate for the Coaching Advantage service at the TennisRecruiting.net website.

6-Mar-2008
February Aces
College tennis accounts for half of February's dozen aces, but there were also juniors excelling south of the border, across the Atlantic, and in the pro ranks.

3-Mar-2008
The Return of Davenport
Davenport's back! That's good news for women's tennis, and with her commitment to play in the Fed Cup and her eyes set on the 2008 Beijing Olympics, better news for American women's tennis.

25-Feb-2008
Applying a Little Scholarship to the Tennis World: 2 Nagging Questions
Marc Lucero tackles two intriguing questions: (1) Is there a more effective way for coaches to evaluate talent? (2) Is the USTA deserving of the public's criticism that it receives for not producing champions?

21-Feb-2008
Redshirting in College Tennis
Typically associated with football players, the term redshirt is frequently applied to student-athletes who spend their first collegiate academic year attending classes, practicing and working out with the team, but not competing in games. Colette Lewis explores the issue, talking pros and cons with college coaches and players.

18-Feb-2008
Prince Hot 100 List - February
Today we release the February edition of the Prince Hot 100. The Prince 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.

14-Feb-2008
Georgia Tech Repeats as Women's National Indoor Champions
Neither a blizzard, a recent loss to Northwestern nor a 3-0 deficit to top seed Stanford could keep the Georgia Tech women from defending their title at the National Indoor Championships in Madison, Wis. The Yellow Jackets left the expansive icebox of the upper Midwest with the warmth of their third national team championship.

11-Feb-2008
The Power of Protein
If you asked most athletes what the most important nutrient was for performance, they would answer protein. They would be correct in giving that answer. Why is protein so vital? It builds hormones and antibodies, it is a component of enzymes, and it is also an important part of our muscle, skin, blood, organs, brain, nerves and even our genes. Laurie Wexel of HealthyTennis.com talks about this vital nutrient.

8-Feb-2008
Beat the Cheat - Part II
There will always be people who choose to cheat. Therefore we must develop skills in our youth that heighten our ability to maintain our composure in the midst of unfair competition - whether on the court or off. Developing these skills will prove invaluable to young players both in tennis - as well as in life.

7-Feb-2008
January Aces
While the rest of the country watched the ball drop in Times Square, the juniors competing in Arizona were concentrating instead on the gold balls awarded at the Winter National Championships. Those eight winners join Australian Open junior champions and Florida Futures winners as this month's aces.

4-Feb-2008
Top Women's Classes - 2008 Winter Rankings
Spring Signing Day is two months away, and coaches are busy locking up their recruits. A number of highly-ranked seniors have already made their college choice - they have made verbal commitments or signed during the Fall Signing Period. Find out which women's teams are on top at this point - with the Winter Rankings of the Top 25 Women's Recruiting Classes.

1-Feb-2008
Tournament Tennis vs. High School Tennis
As a national tournament director for the USTA, and as an advisor to high school students looking to play in college, I have seen many juniors agonize over the choice of which 'master' to follow: the USTA tournament schedule, or their high school schedule. Each has a set of regulations to follow to be eligible for play/ranking, and sometimes those rules and schedules conflict.

31-Jan-2008
Tennis Plaza Cup Crowns Champions amid Raindrops
It may have taken overtime, but eight champions emerged in four age divisions in last week's Tennis Plaza Cup, a USTA National Level 3 event in its second year in south Florida.

28-Jan-2008
Top Men's Classes - 2008 Winter Rankings
A month into the new year, now is a great time to look at the top recruiting classes so far in college tennis. There are hundreds of commitments - many from the fall signing period in November, and many more verbal commitments from the past couple of months. Our panel of voters has been busy, and today the Tennis Recruiting Network brings you an early look at the Top 25 Men's Recruiting Classes.

21-Jan-2008
Panel Discussion: Integrating with a New Team (Part 1)
College tennis is often a huge step for incoming freshmen. One big difference is in coaching. Many freshmen may not get the individual attention they were accustomed to as juniors. Some players even feel like they are lost in the shuffle. We asked our panel of former college coaches: "How does a top junior player transition quickly to a team atmosphere with less personal attention?"

18-Jan-2008
January Prince Hot 100 List
Earlier this week we released the January edition of the Prince Hot 100. The Prince Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have improved their rankings dramatically during the past month.

18-Jan-2008
TennisRecruiting.net and Prince Tennis Announce Partnership
TennisRecruiting.net announces that Prince Tennis, a recognized world-leader in tennis equipment, will be the title sponsor of the new Prince Hot 100 Rank Lists. The Prince Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis and improving their game.

17-Jan-2008
Nine Intriguing Questions for 2008
For the third year in a row, Colette Lewis publishes her annual "Intriguing Questions" article right here at TennisRecruiting.net. Take a look at nine questions she is eager to have answered in 2008.

14-Jan-2008
Beat the Cheat - Part I
Anyone who has spent more than five minutes at a junior tennis tournament knows how prevalent cheating and accusations of cheating are even at that level of play. The questions we must address as coaches and parents are: (1) What causes our youngsters to cheat? (2) How do we teach our kids to handle cheating when they are on the receiving end?

10-Jan-2008
Youth Prevails at the Copper Bowl
Spectators huddled next to the wall of the pro shop to get out of the fierce winds that arrived in time for the finals of the Copper Bowl in Tuscon. Harsh storms in the Western US did their best to disrupt the tournament schedule, but the tournament finished on time with a number of young players taking home trophies.

7-Jan-2008
December Aces
December may mean charity events and exhibitions for the pro tour, but in the junior tennis world, the final month of the year has much higher stakes. Here are 16 players who met the challenge.

4-Jan-2008
Lots of "Firsts" in the Winter Nationals
It is not unusual for families to go south to vacation in winter. Tennis families are no different. In late December many of the best US juniors congregate in Arizona for the USTA Winter Nationals. The older age groups go to the metropolitan Phoenix area, and the younger players head to Tucson.

31-Dec-2007
Choosing a College Recruiting Service
Annette Broersma provides her take on the following question: "When I look around the Internet, I quickly find a lot of different recruiting services. Which ones should I consider using?"

27-Dec-2007
Eddie Herr Champions Keys and Di Giulio Add Junior Orange Bowl Titles
Madison Keys of Boca Raton, Fla. and Joe Di Giulio of Newport Beach, Calif. were the targets of every 12-and-under player competing in the Junior Orange Bowl last week. With recent Eddie Herr championships secure, the pair once again triumphed over the international elite of their age group in Coral Gables, Fla., adding the coveted silver bowl of oranges to their trophy cases.

21-Dec-2007
TennisRecruiting.net Server Upgrade
TennisRecruiting.net is upgrading both its hardware and networking infrastructure this weekend to accomodate better-than-expected growth. The website currently averages almost 200,000 visitors every month - and those visitors are viewing almost 3 million webpages. Downtime to accomodate the upgrade is scheduled overnight Friday.

17-Dec-2007
December Hot 100 List
As a winter storm engulfs much of the country, people are probably thinking more about Hot Chocolate than the Hot 100. But the Fall tennis season features many important tennis tournaments - and many juniors have been heating up the courts. Those juniors who have been performing at a high level show up on our Holiday edition of the Hot 100.

14-Dec-2007
College Tennis Fall Rewind
Final exams for the fall semester are about to come to an end, and the the fall college tennis season is now in the books. The fall season features a number of individual tournaments, and there were some interesting developments. Also, the start of the spring season is only a month away. Join us as we relive the fall - and look forward to the dual matches of '08.

13-Dec-2007
Florida Fortnight Crowns a Dozen Singles Champions from Eight Countries
The world's best juniors descend on South Florida in late November prepared for the intensive competition the Eddie Herr International in Bradenton and Orange Bowl in Miami always provide. This year, it was players from the United States who captured the most titles.

6-Dec-2007
November Aces
November began with the crowning of college indoor champions and ended with coveted Eddie Herr 12s titles, and throughout the month there were performances worth noting.

3-Dec-2007
Master the Backhand Court
If you are like most people then your forehand is more dependable and aggressive than your backhand. If your opponent attacks your backhand, there are two ways to approach the problem: either improve your backhand - or simply hit more forehands!

30-Nov-2007
TennisRecruiting.net Holiday Contest
It's the Holiday Season, and TennisRecruiting.net is giving away Recruiting Advantage memberships to a few lucky users. This article describes two contests that we are running throughout the month of December.

26-Nov-2007
Minneapolis Junior Has Plenty To Be Thankful For
Angela Wong spends much of her days driving her two children to various tennis activities in the Twin Cities. Whether it is a tournament, private lessons or a drill, Wong chauffeurs her two tennis prodigies from court to court as they continue to develop their games. Unfortunately, their tennis travels put them on the I-35W bridge at the wrong time.

22-Nov-2007
2007 Eddie Herr Provides Glimpse into the Future of Tennis
Four age divisions of both boys and girls from around the world make for an impressive array of junior tennis. And the Eddie Herr, which begins this weekend at the IMG/Bollettieri Tennis Academy in Bradenton, Florida, usually showcases a future professional star.

19-Nov-2007
November Hot 100 List
Today we release the November edition of the Hot 100. The Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have improved their rankings dramatically during the past month.

13-Nov-2007
Signing Week: National Roundup
Yesterday, we looked at the Blue Chips. Today, we hear from seniors around the country who plan to sign NLIs during Signing Week - which officially begins tomorrow. Take a look at what they had to say...

12-Nov-2007
Signing Week: Blue Chip Update
It's finally here! Signing Week has arrived, with Signing Day coming this Wednesday, November 14. We kick things off with a look at the schedule and an update on the Blue Chip boys and girls.

8-Nov-2007
Devvarman and Miseviciute Earn ITA Indoor Titles
It was the expected and the unexpected last weekend in Columbus, Ohio as No. 1 seed Somdev Devvarman of Virginia and unseeded Aurelija Miseviciute of Arkansas collected the first ITA Indoor Championships in the history of their schools.

2-Nov-2007
Panel Discussion: Junior and College Coaches (Part 2)
This is the the conclusion of a two-part panel discussion where college coaches answer the question: "What are the differences between private coaches and college coaches? Does the private coach still have a role once a player heads off to college?"

1-Nov-2007
October Aces
From junior to college to Pro Circuit events on six continents, aces were plentiful last month; the 17 pictured below all harvested trophies in October.

29-Oct-2007
Countdown: Blue Chip Boys
The Countdown to Signing Day continues with a visit to the Blue Chip boys. We talked with the top seniors from across the country to find out where they are leaning in their college recruiting process. You can find out who is still wide open - and who has already decided - right now.

26-Oct-2007
Countdown: Blue Chip Girls
With signing week just a few short weeks away, we check in with the top girls in the senior class. This year's Blue Chip recruits talked with us about their decision process. Some have made verbal commitments, most have confirmed or taken their official visits, and one is still wide open. Take a look and see where things stand...

19-Oct-2007
Countdown to Signing Day
Don't look now, but Signing Day is right around the corner. November 14th is the first day of the one-week fall signing period, the only opportunity this calendar year for seniors to sign a National Letter of Intent with a Division I or Division II school. As always, The Tennis Recruiting Network is here to keep you up to date on all the happenings.

18-Oct-2007
Oudin and Spencer Take Tulsa Titles
For top-seeded Melanie Oudin, it was the second major ITF junior title in as many months; for unseeded Wil Spencer it was the first of his junior career, but for both players, the Pan American Closed in Tulsa, Okla. was a forum for outstanding tennis.

17-Oct-2007
The Lost Art of the Drop Shot
Let's face it, today's game is all about power and hitting the tar out of the ball. For the most part, the game of tennis is now predominantly played behind the baseline. This evolution has brought many advances to the game, including the need for increased physical training, as well as requiring players to hone their mental games. However, one skill lost in this transition has been the fine art of the drop shot. If used properly, I believe that the drop shot can be more effective than ever before.

15-Oct-2007
October Hot 100 List
Today we release the October edition of the Hot 100. The 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.

12-Oct-2007
Conversation with John Isner
One of the best stories in American tennis over the past year is that of John Isner. Hot on the heels of leading Georgia to a national championship, Isner has had great success on the pro tour. Isner won a string of three-set matches to reach the final of the Legg Mason against Andy Roddick, and he followed that up by reaching the third round of the US Open. Isner's successes have shined a bright light on college tennis. Today, Isner takes time out to talk about his recent success.

11-Oct-2007
ITA Polo All-American Crowns Another Bulldog Champion
Georgia's Travis Helgeson may not have the height or the serve of his former teammate John Isner, but he now owns the same major college title: a singles championship at the Polo ITA All-American tournament.

5-Oct-2007
American Coaching in London
British Tennis is getting a dose of American coaching; will it change the prognosis for juniors there? The LTA recently selected Bill Mountford, USTA director of tennis at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center for six years, to oversee the LTA's Coach Relations and Competition program. Colette Lewis talks with Mountford about junior tennis in the UK.

4-Oct-2007
September Aces
All of August's aces were from the United States, but players from every corner of the world produced last month's outstanding accomplishments.

28-Sep-2007
Mike Agassi "No Quit" Championships Wrap-Up
This second year of the Mike Agassi "No Quit" Championships as a USTA Level 3 national tournament saw over 900 players from 37 states apply for the 256 available spots. Fifteen of the seventeen USTA Sections were represented this past weekend in Las Vegas. Julie Wrege scattershoots over highlights of the tournament.

24-Sep-2007
Just One Thing to Think About?
Dede Allen answers the question: "If you had to tell a player just one thing to think about during the recruiting process, what would it be?"

21-Sep-2007
2007-08 College Preview and Freshman Women to Watch
The US Open is over, student-athletes are back in school, and the leaves are just starting to change colors. At least I assume they are changing colors somewhere; the only colors we see in San Diego are green (grass), blue (the Pacific Ocean), and red (the mercury in the thermometer from the September heat waves). Anyway, what all this means for college tennis players, coaches, parents, and fans from Wazzu to The U is that the fall tennis season is upon us.

17-Sep-2007
September Hot 100 List
Today we release the September edition of the Hot 100. The Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have improved their rankings dramatically during the past month.

14-Sep-2007
2007-08 Men's College Preview
It's that time of year when tennis dreams and emotions are riding high in the afterglow of the U.S. Open. When late August arrives I can't help but relive the excitement I used to feel before heading back to school for another year of NCAA tennis. I would spend my time wondering if all the hard work over the summer would pay off, and how the new recruits would fit into our team dynamic. Let's take a look around the world of men's college tennis.

13-Sep-2007
Lessons and Observations from the 2007 US Open
Colette Lewis of ZooTennis.com has the last word on the US Open. She makes 16 observations from New York.

12-Sep-2007
Welcome to the Evolution
On today's tennis courts, you can find a wide variety in the styles of play and the personalities on the court. Every match seems to showcase something different to amaze and delight fans. The power is there, but there is a mix of speed, agility and all-court play. The game has evolved into a much more physical sport than ever before. But you need more than physical strength and stamina to be successful in today's game. Just take a look at the number one players in the world on both sides.

10-Sep-2007
US Open a Foreign Affair
Bring on the world, the U.S. Open said. They did - and the world won. But a pair of young Americans may have provided a glimpse of the future.

6-Sep-2007
August Aces
August begins with the National Junior Championships and ends midway through the Open in New York, so it's fitting that all the aces for the month call the United States home.

3-Sep-2007
Welcome, Class of 2014!
Labor Day Weekend. Class is in session, and the new sixth-graders start to walk the halls of middle school. This week's rankings at the Tennis Recruiting Network are the first of the 2007-08 season - and they also mark the arrival of the Class of 2014.

29-Aug-2007
Review Player Records for Star Ratings
In just a few weeks, TennisRecruiting.net will release its 2007-08 Top Prospect Ratings - 5 Star, 4 Star, 3 Star, etc. These ratings are based on all tournament play from September 2006 to August 2007. Players and parents should verify that information on their player records is correct before September 15th.

27-Aug-2007
Panel Discussion: Junior and College Coaches (Part 1)
Many junior tennis players work with private coaches - coaches that oversee all aspects of the players' development as athletes and tennis players. When these junior players graduate from high school, college coaches take over their development. We asked a number of college coaches about what makes their role unique - and also the role of a private coach once a player enters college.

24-Aug-2007
Does Glucosamine Really Work?
Osteoarthritis is a wear and tear disease that robs cartilage from joints. Known as a universal disease, osteoarthritis is a risk to everyone, and especially the active junior tennis player. Laurie Wexel explores the body's mechanisms for creating, maintaining, and repairing cartilage.

23-Aug-2007
Unstrung: Courier Documentary Attempts to Transcend Tennis
Jim Courier didn't want his documentary "Unstrung" to be a tennis movie. What he hoped for, after following a group of male junior players for ten months, was a film that would appeal to a wider audience, one that would focus less on the sport and more on the dynamics and drama when family and competition intertwine. Each of the film's subjects provides a glimpse of the many paths parents and children can take.

20-Aug-2007
August Hot 100 List
Today we release the August edition of the Hot 100. The 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-Aug-2007
Weinhold Rolls to Girls 18 Nationals Title
In last year's Girls 18 Nationals, Ashley Weinhold of Spicewood, Texas was the runner up in both singles and doubles. "I'm hoping to win one more match this year," she said going into the tournament. She did just that - not dropping a set at this year's 2007 Girls 18 National Championship.

16-Aug-2007
Top Seeds Prevail in the Boys 16 and 18 Nationals
Top seeds arrive in Kalamazoo with extra pressure and expectations. They play on the main stadium courts, and they are also playing for U.S. Open wild cards. For the second year in a row, Kalamazoo's champions held up under that top-seed pressure, with 18's No. 1 Michael McClune and 16s No. 1 Tennys Sandgren capturing the most prestigious titles in U.S. junior tennis and their spots in New York.

15-Aug-2007
USTA Boys 14 National Championships
Ninth-seeded Spencer Simon of Santa Barbara, Calif., used strong forehand drives to beat No. 10 Jeremy Efferding of Lake Worth, Fla., 6-3, 6-2 Aug. 12 in the singles final of the USTA Boys 14 National Championships at McFarlin Tennis Center.

14-Aug-2007
Georgia Girls Make History in USTA Girls' 14 Final
Just a few weeks ago, on July 22nd, Grace Min (Lawrenceville, GA) and Whitney Kay (Alpharetta, GA) dueled for the championship at the Girls' 14 Clays. This past Saturday was deja vu - these same girls - seeded #1 and #2 - played for the singles championship on the nation's largest stage - the USTA Girls' 14 Nationals at the Peachtree City Tennis Center in Peachtree City, Ga.

13-Aug-2007
Gardiner tops Harron for Boys 12s Nationals title
Saying that Tyler Gardiner and Conrad Harron were both winners in the USTA Boys 12s National Championships sounds like a cop-out. But in this case, it may be the best way to frame almost a week's worth of competition.

9-Aug-2007
July Aces
It started with U.S. junior fireworks at Wimbledon and ended with a collegiate bang at the ATP event in Washington D.C. July, which also produced USTA Clay Court National Champions, was an ace-filled extravaganza.

6-Aug-2007
Campus Visits and Interviews
With the school year about to begin, rising seniors and their families are about to start taking official campus visits. Rising juniors might also be planning college visits with their families - stealing away for a weekend to check out a school and take in a football game. Dede Allen talks about the importance of the visit in the college decision process - and how to make the most of one.

3-Aug-2007
Girls' 18 Nationals Preview
Different courts, different site. Some familiar, some unaccustomed volunteers. Same directors, same returning top seeds and new, hungry players will go to California once again to compete in the Girls' 18 National Championship for the one desired US Open wild card.

2-Aug-2007
McClune and Sandgren Lead 18s and 16s Fields as Kalamazoo Marks 65th year
Michael McClune and Tennys Sandgren hope to add their names to the list of Who's Who in American Tennis by capturing championships during the 65th edition of the USTA Boys' 18 & 16 Nationals, beginning tomorrow at Kalamazoo College's Stowe Stadium and the Sorensen courts on the campus of Western Michigan University.

30-Jul-2007
Mark Riley Takes the Reins at Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo College alumnus Mark Riley ('82), head men's tennis coach at the University of Pennsylvania for the past seven seasons, was recently named men's tennis coach at his alma mater and assistant director of the 2007 USTA Boys 18s and 16s National Championships. Just a few days after his arrival on campus at Kalamazoo College, Colette Lewis sat down to talk with Riley about the new chapter in his career in tennis.

27-Jul-2007
What Really Matters?
As a tennis coach I have learned a lot by observing others both on the court and off. There is one trait in people that is difficult to define, but we all know it when we see it... a strong character. Although there is no direct link between one's level of character and one's level of ability on the tennis court. However, I can say without hesitation that there is a direct link between the level of happiness one enjoys and the quality of one's character.

26-Jul-2007
Bowles and Sandgren Survive Florida Heat to Claim Clay Court Crowns
The USTA Boys 18s and 16s National Clay Court Championships moved south this year, to Delray Beach, Florida, ending three years of the two age divisions playing together in Rockville, Maryland. The boys joined the girls 12s and the boys and girls 14s in South Florida, and players who had participated in those events knew that heat and humidity would play a big role in deciding the champions.

25-Jul-2007
Clayton Upsets Embree to Take 18s Clay Title
Memphis, Tennessee - and the Racquet Club of Memphis - have long been home to the USTA Girls' 18 National Clay Courts championships. Last week's tournament was another success. Chair umpires - and ballkids on the featured courts - made for a great environment. And there were some great upsets as well.

23-Jul-2007
Bolender comes back for Girls 16 Clay crown
Brooke Bolender, who grew up in Westlake, Ohio, combined power, savvy and the power of positive thinking to gain what she said she considered her biggest singles title. She gutted out a 2-6, 6-3, 6-1 victory July 22 over unseeded Sloane Stephens at Virginia Beach Tennis and Country Club.

20-Jul-2007
YouTube Video at TennisRecruiting.net
Everyone loves photos, but this is the 21st century - and the day of video. Today, TennisRecruiting.net announces the ability for players and parents to embed YouTube video clips on their profile pages. Players - show off your technique and point play to coaches, family, and friends.

19-Jul-2007
July Hot 100 List
This week we release the July edition of the Hot 100. The Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have improved their rankings dramatically during the past month.

16-Jul-2007
U.S. Juniors Shine at Sun-Starved Wimbledon
The 2007 Wimbledon Junior Championships were marred by rain, but a little rain could not deter Donald Young and Madison Brengle from becoming the first American boy and girl combination to reach the singles finals since 1981. Young won the boys title over Vlad Ignatic of Belarus, while Brengle fell in three sets to Urszula Radwanska of Poland.

12-Jul-2007
Twelve Tips for a Better Tournament Experience
Colette Lewis has attended quite a few tennis tournaments over the years. During that time, she has seen the good, the bad, and the ugly. Here is a list of twelve tips that players and parents should keep in mind to foster the best-possible tournament experience for everyone.

6-Jul-2007
Conversation with West Nott
One of the most popular contributors at TennisRecruiting.net is West Nott. West has something insightful to say on every tennis topic because he has done it all: competed at the junior, collegiate, and professional levels... played Davis Cup... coached both junior and college athletes... and covered tennis as a member of the media. And he is only in his mid-twenties. West took the time to talk with us about his past accomplishments.

5-Jul-2007
June Aces
June is the transition month - from clay to grass, and from school to summer vacation. Here are some of the junior and collegiate aces who took it all it stride.

29-Jun-2007
Southern California Sectionals Wrap Up
Ryan Thacher and Thien-Trang Nguyen captured the Boys and Girls 18 singles titles, respectively, at the 105th annual Southern California Jr. Sectional Championships in Fountain Valley, Calif. Renowned tennis writer Rhiannon Potkey attended the event and has a wrap up of all the action.

27-Jun-2007
Southern California Sectional: 10s Division
Julie Wrege files a report from the 10s division of the venerable Southern California Sectionals.

25-Jun-2007
Breaking Down Your Opponent (Part 2)
Last month I talked about breaking down your opponent both technically and physically. The last way to do this is mentally, which often starts before the match begins.

21-Jun-2007
Klahn and Paz Weather All Challenges to Earn Grass Courts Titles
Last week's U.S. Junior International Grass Courts Championships at the Philadelphia Cricket Club were played over six days that seemed to encompass three different seasons - cool spring rains, overcast autumn skies, and summer sun and warmth. Bradley Klahn and Gabriela Paz withstood both the climate changes and the unfamiliar surface to capture Grass Court titles.

20-Jun-2007
Recap: UC Santa Cruz, Washington and Lee Take Division III Crowns
The NCAA Division III Championships took place last month. UC Santa Cruz won the men's championship in St. Louis, while Washington and Lee brought home the women's title from Fredericksburg, Virginia.

18-Jun-2007
June Hot 100 List
Today we release the June edition of the Hot 100. The 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-Jun-2007
Top Mid-Major Men's Classes
The Tennis Recruiting Network continues its rankings of mid-major recruiting classes. This article includes the Top 25 mid-major men's recruiting classes for 2007.

14-Jun-2007
May Aces, Part 2 - Juniors
May featured not only great college tennis, but also many impressive teenage performances on the ITF pro circuit, especially on the women's side. Here's a look at the off-campus aces for last month.

11-Jun-2007
Top Mid-Major Women's Classes
The Tennis Recruiting Network presents its recruiting class rankings for mid-major conferences. Today we present the Top 25 mid-major women's recruiting classes for 2007-08.

7-Jun-2007
May Aces, Part 1 - NCAAs
There's the 12 Days of Christmas, and for college tennis fans, May brings even better gifts, the 12 Days of the NCAAs.

4-Jun-2007
2007 Women's Recruiting Class Rankings - Spring Edition
Today, the Tennis Recruiting Network unveils the Top 25 Women's Recruiting Classes. The top 3 teams remain intact, but two new previously-unranked programs leaped into the top 10. Take a look at how the teams stack up.

1-Jun-2007
2007 Men's Recruiting Class Rankings - Spring Edition
The Tennis Recruiting Network is excited to present its spring ranking of the Top 25 Men's Recruiting Classes. Several top players have made commitments since our last rankings in January - shuffling the rankings substantially. The Florida Gators remain on top, but take a look at other teams with strong incoming classes this Fall.

1-Jun-2007
Middle Tennessee and North Carolina Earn NCAA Doubles Titles
In the NCAA Division I tournament, Middle Tennessee sent retiring coach Dale Short out in style with a men's doubles championship, while North Carolina came back to win the women's doubles title after dropping the first set 6-1.

31-May-2007
Virginia's Devvarman and Miami's Cohen Win NCAA Singles Championships
The NCAA Division I men's and women's tennis champions are both college juniors, but they are heading in different directions next year. Virginia's Somdev Devvarman will return to Charlottesville for another year, while Audra Cohen of Miami announced that she will try her hand at the pro tour.

30-May-2007
Peach State Roundup
Julie Wrege reports from the 2007 Peach State Tennis Classic, a USTA Level 3 tournament over Memorial Day in Atlanta, Ga.

29-May-2007
Breaking Down Your Opponent
There are some things that never change, whether it is on the athletic field or in life. Some people may not be as good as others, some may be better, and others are equal. But in every situation there are ways to break down your opponent.

28-May-2007
Panel Discussion: Importance of Facilities (Part 2)
This is the the conclusion of a two-part panel discussion where college coaches answer the question: "Is there an arms race for college tennis? What kinds of facilities does a tennis program need to be competitive?"

25-May-2007
Georgia Tech Women Defeat UCLA for School's First NCAA Title
Late Tuesday night, a vocal crowd in Athens, Ga., saw the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets earn their first women's tennis title - and the school's first NCAA championship in any sport. Georgia Tech won the championship with a 4-2 victory over 12th-seeded UCLA.

24-May-2007
Georgia Sweeps Illinois for Fifth NCAA Title
On a warm and breezy Tuesday afternoon in Athens, senior Matic Omerzel delivered the University of Georgia's fifth NCAA men's tennis championship, earning the final point in the top-seeded Bulldogs' 4-0 win over Illinois with a 7-6 (5), 6-2 victory over Ruben Gonzales.

21-May-2007
The Importance of College Tennis Culture
From an outsider's perspective, it might seem that collegiate tennis - like professional and recreational tennis - is an individual sport where success and failure rest solely upon the player. Nothing could be further from the truth. The success of a collegiate tennis team depends upon a successful team dynamic. In this article, Ben Belletto explores the importance of culture in college tennis.

17-May-2007
Georgia Teams Hope to Cook up Championships at Home
The University of Georgia's men's and women's teams started the 2006-2007 season in different places, but they've both ended up where they want to be - poised for a home court run at the NCAA Division I championships, which begin today at the Dan Magill Tennis Complex in Athens.

16-May-2007
May Hot 100 List
This week we release May's Hot 100 lists. The Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have substantially improved their rankings during the past month.

14-May-2007
Lynn and BYU-Hawaii take home Division II Titles
TennisRecruiting.net was on hand for the entire NCAA Division II Tennis Championships played at the 25-court Sanlando Park in Altamonte Springs, Fla. The Lynn University Knights defeated Valdosta State 5-1 for the men's title, while the BYU-Hawaii women's team won yet another championship with a victory over West Florida in the title match.

9-May-2007
NCAA Tournament Preview
For college tennis fans, this is the time. The NCAA Division I Championships kick off this weekend all around the country. The D2, D3, and NAIA championships are all underway. We invited college tennis experts from around the country to preview college tennis's "Big Dance" - find out what they have to say.

8-May-2007
USTA Boys' 18 and 16 Clays in Delray Beach
The USTA Boys' 18 and 16 Clay Court National Championships moves this year to Delray Beach, Fla. Learn about the tournament in this press release from tournament officials.

7-May-2007
Whole Wheat, or Not Whole Wheat: That is The Question!
The title might sound a little funny, but it is a very important question. The recommendation for teenagers is three to seven servings of whole-grains every day. If eating whole-grains is so important, then it makes sense to know if what you are eating is truly whole-grain or not.

4-May-2007
Gator Bowl Roundup
Julie Wrege reports from the 2007 ATP Gator Bowl Junior Tennis Championships in Jacksonville, Fla.

3-May-2007
April Aces
Most of April's outstanding performers shone under the Southern California sun at the International Spring and Easter Bowl championships. But from Budpest to Little Rock, teenagers made their elders sit up and take notice last month.

26-Apr-2007
Easter Bowl Wrap
Although the Easter Bowl celebrated its 40th birthday in 2007, there were new places and fresh faces to help with the celebration. The tournament moved to the Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa in Rancho Mirage, California, and all six singles champions collected their first ever Easter Bowl titles.

25-Apr-2007
Jackets and Cavaliers are ACC Champions
The Georgia Tech women's program won their third consecutive ACC Championship with a 4-1 victory over the Miami Hurricanes, while the University of Virginia men's team closed out an undefeated season in the ACC last Sunday with a 5-0 victory over the North Carolina Tar Heels.

23-Apr-2007
Panel Discussion: Importance of Facilities (Part 1)
Our Ask the Experts series returns with another roundtable question: In college athletics, you often hear about the "arms race" for top-of-the-line facilities. Is there an arms race for college tennis? What kinds of facilities does a tennis program need to be competitive? How much of a difference do facilities make in recruiting?

20-Apr-2007
April Hot 100 List
Earlier this week, we released the April edition of the Hot 100. The 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-Apr-2007
Thacher and Jones Capture International Spring Championships
Studio City California's Ryan Thacher and Sacha Jones of New Zealand won titles in the 18s division of last week's International Spring Championships at the USTA West Coast Training Center in Carson, California. Fifteen-year-old Tennys Sandgren and Zoe De Bruycker won in the 16s.

16-Apr-2007
You Cannot Be Serious!
"I've gone from a poor tennis coach who does comedy, to a poor comedian who plays tennis." That's Michael Kosta's tongue-in-cheek description of the past year, when he resigned as assistant men's tennis coach at the University of Michigan to tell jokes for a living. Although at first glance that's an improbable change in occupations, Kosta believes his twenty years in tennis prepared him well.

10-Apr-2007
Spring Signing Week '07: Top 100 Update
On the day before Signing Day, TennisRecruiting.net updates you on the status of the Top 100 senior boys and girls in the Class of 2007. The vast majority have now made their decisions... come take a look.

9-Apr-2007
Spring Signing Week '07: National Roundup
Signing Day is practically upon us. Today marks the beginning of the so-called "dead period", when coaches are not allowed in-person contact with recruits. With only two days left until April 12, TennisRecruiting.net kicks off Signing Week with comments from recently-committed seniors across the nation.

5-Apr-2007
March Aces
From junior to college tennis, Colette Lewis returns with her take on the top performances in March.

3-Apr-2007
Hampton Coach Achieves Millenium Milestone
HAMPTON, Va. - One of the courts at Hampton University's Neilson-Screen Tennis Stadium needed a serious cleaning before the afternoon matches on Saturday, March 31. There were dark spots all over the green cement. From rain? Hardly. They were from the champagne that flowed after HU's Robert Screen became the fifth member of college tennis coaching's 1,000-victory club.

2-Apr-2007
Federer Crashes to Earth
Who would've guessed that Roger Federer would make an opening round exit from the Pacific Life Open at Indian Wells? I certainly wouldn't have predicted it, especially for a guy that had won 41 consecutive matches overall and three consecutive titles at Indian Wells. If you did pick this upset, you could have retired after a short trip to Las Vegas! But is this really that big of an upset?

29-Mar-2007
USTA Florida's Bobby Curtis Toasted and Roasted at Sony Ericsson Open Dinner
The Greater Miami Tennis and Education Foundation held its annual fundraising dinner in Key Biscayne on Sunday, and the honoree was Bobby Curtis, USTA Florida's coordinator of junior tennis. Colette Lewis of ZooTennis.com was onhand to listen to the stories - humorous and heartfelt.

26-Mar-2007
Countdown: Boys' War Room
As April 11 grows closer, the Countdown to Signing Day rolls on. Today we talk recruiting with the Top 100 senior boys. Learn which players have made up their minds - and the schools others are considering.

22-Mar-2007
Boyajian and Oudin Take USTA Spring National Titles in Mobile
Melanie Oudin won her first gold ball in convincing fashion, while Brennan Boyajian added to his impressive collection, earning his eighth at the USTA Spring National 18s Championships in Mobile, Alabama last week.

19-Mar-2007
March Hot 100 List
Today we release the March edition of the Hot 100. The Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have improved their rankings dramatically during the past month.

16-Mar-2007
Corwin Leaving Kalamazoo, Taking USTA Position
Timon Corwin, Tournament Director of the USTA Boys 18 and 16 National Championships in Kalamazoo and men's tennis coach at Kalamazoo College since 1994, announced last weekend that he would be leaving those positions to join the USTA Player Development staff as Senior Director for Junior and Collegiate Competition in May.

15-Mar-2007
Countdown: Girls' War Room
Our Countdown to Signing Day kicks off with a look at the Top 100 girls in the senior class. Many of these girls committed during Fall Signing Week last November, but a number of highly-regarded girls are still available. We talked with these girls to find out where they are in their decision process. Find out how your favorite school is doing...

12-Mar-2007
Countdown to Signing Day
With the NCAA basketball tournaments starting later this week, many people are scrambling around to fill out their brackets. But high school seniors and college coaches are scrambling around as well - we are less than a month away from the Spring Signing Period - when seniors can sign a National Letter of Intent to play college tennis at a Division I or Division II school. Today we preview our Countdown to Signing Day coverage.

8-Mar-2007
Boise State upends Penn at Bronco Round Robin
Unless it's a ski trip, Boise, Idaho isn't a typical spring break destination. But for the Pennsylvania men's tennis team, it has been a regular stop during head coach Mark Riley's tenure.

5-Mar-2007
Nature's Rustoleum... Carotenoids!
So far in our discussions about nutrition for the junior tennis player, we have covered the importance of basic sports nutrition and the role of Omega 3 fatty acids in controlling the inflammatory response. In this article, we are going to discuss one of the athlete's biggest needs - and worst enemies - oxygen!

1-Mar-2007
February Aces
February may be short on days, but it was long on opportunity for these college and junior tennis competitors. Colette Lewis returns with the February edition of "Aces".

28-Feb-2007
New Player Feature: Coaches' Visit Statistics
Players and parents - have you ever wondered how many people are looking at your player profile? Or which coaches are checking you out? Starting today, you can find out for yourself.

26-Feb-2007
Where Can I Find a Scholarship?
Dede Allen answers the question: "If there is so much money in college athletics, why can't I get a full scholarship?"

23-Feb-2007
College Tennis - Ready for Spring
The country is finally starting to thaw out, and none too soon. While many people are awaiting that early spring promised by the groundhog, no one is more excited than America's college tennis teams. Join Harry Cicma, host of Tennis Live Radio's College Corner, as he reviews the Indoor season and looks forward to the heart of spring.

22-Feb-2007
Georgia's Freshmen Step Up to Help Bulldogs Take National Team Indoor Championship
It's rare for a top recruiting class in college tennis to have an immediate impact. With so many seasoned upperclassmen at top programs, it may be a year or two before new recruits adjust not only to the increased strength of play at the collegiate level, but to the academic and social aspects of college life. This year's University of Georgia men's team has needed no adjustment period - helping the Bulldogs capture the school's second straight USTA/ITA National Team Indoor championship.

19-Feb-2007
February Hot 100 List
Today we release the February edition of the Hot 100. The 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-2007
Who's Driving the Bus? Talking with Andrew Park
An undeniable love and competitive passion for the game are two intangible qualities of all great players, and Andrew Park showcases all of these qualities. Andrew exhibited championship success at every stage in his career - junior, collegiate, and professional. In short, he captured the USTA Boys' 18 Hardcourt Nationals at Kalamazoo, won a NCAA Team Championship with USC, and competed in the Main Draw of the Men's US Open.

5-Feb-2007
Top Women's Classes - Winter Rankings
Hundreds of high school seniors - including more than half of the Top 100 - have signed or verbally committed to college programs. How many of these are heading to your favorite school? The Tennis Recruiting Network brings you its preliminary Winter Rankings of the Top 25 Women's Recruiting Classes.

1-Feb-2007
January Aces
Colette Lewis of ZooTennis.com brings you her inaugural "Aces" column - a periodic column that is new to TennisRecruiting.net. Join Lewis as she reviews recent highlights from the world of junior and college tennis.

29-Jan-2007
Top Men's Classes - 2007 Winter Rankings
With the Fall Signing Period behind us, several hundred high school seniors have already announced their college choices. Some programs are even done with recruiting for 2007 - having reeled in commitments from four or more recruits. Today, the Tennis Recruiting Network brings you an early look at the Top 25 Men's Recruiting Classes.

26-Jan-2007
Panel Discussion: January Admissions (Part 2)
More coaches weigh in on the pros and cons of matriculation in January.

25-Jan-2007
Tournament Reports - Tampa Pro Circuit Futures, Florida 18s Sectional
Starting with a wild card qualifying tournament for the year's first U.S. Pro Circuit Futures event and ending with a Florida junior sectional tournament, the 28 courts at Hillsborough Community College in Tampa, Florida were rarely idle, giving the sun-warmed spectators an opportunity to compare the different stages of the game side by side.

22-Jan-2007
Panel Discussion: January Admissions (Part 1)
Ask the Experts is back with the following question: What are your feelings about January admissions? When is it a good idea? Are there situations where you would not allow it? What unique challenges do kids face when they start in January?

19-Jan-2007
Copper Bowl Roundup - The Girls
Julie Wrege files her second report from the Copper Bowl in Tucson, Arizona. Today's installment features the girls' events.

18-Jan-2007
Eight Intriguing Questions for 2007
Last week, Colette Lewis reviewed the 2006 year in tennis. Today, she presents a set of eight questions that she is eager to have answered in 2007.

17-Jan-2007
January Hot 100 List
Earlier this week we released the January edition of the Hot 100. The Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have improved their rankings dramatically during the past month.

15-Jan-2007
Copper Bowl Roundup - The Boys
The Copper Bowl is now in its 18th year and is one of the original USTA Level 3 tournaments. And the Copper Bowl truly lived up to the "National" name in 2007 - over a thousand players representing all 17 sections and 44 of the 50 states competed in Tucson.

11-Jan-2007
A Look Back at 2006
For the past two years, I've written an Intriguing Questions piece in January. Part speculation, part prediction, part plain old curiosity, the 2007 version will surface soon, but before I embark on that, I thought it might be fun to look back at how the 2006 questions were answered.

9-Jan-2007
2007 Australian Open Preview
As we look ahead to the start of the upcoming 2007 tennis season there is plenty to be excited about. At the top of everyone's list is the first Grand Slam of the year, the Australian Open. Last year's Aussie Open saw Amelie Mauresmo win her first Grand Slam. Roger Federer won his second Australian Open, and his third Grand Slam tournament in a row. This year's Open should be nothing short of spectacular!

8-Jan-2007
Fats... The Good, the Bad and the Ugly!
Not all fats are the same. Good fats - like lipids, sterols and essential fatty acids - are absolutely necessary to maintain good health. Laurie Wexel talks about fats - and their role in the diet of the tennis player.

5-Jan-2007
Winter Nationals Lives Up to Its Name
On New Year's Day in Arizona you expect chilly mornings and 60-degree days. But no one expected rain and snow to disrupt two days of play at the USTA Winter Nationals early in both Phoenix and Tucson. With only 7" of rainfall due in an entire year, the almost inch of precipitation was unforeseen. But both tournaments recovered with hard work from the directors and players, and eight USTA gold balls were awarded to the singles winners - and eight new doubles champions were also crowned.

4-Jan-2007
Tomic and Orlik Harvest Jr. Orange Bowl Titles
Colette Lewis reports from the prestigious Junior Orange Bowl tournament from Coral Gables, Florida. She provides summaries of play in both the 12s and 14s divisions.

21-Dec-2006
Moving Up With Nick Monroe
For my money, it doesn't get much better than 24 year-old Nick Monroe. Nick is the quintessential definition of perseverance and willingness to change - all rolled into one. The former UNC standout has seen progression in his game from a young age to where it is today, only 198 ranking spots shy of the top 100 ATP.

18-Dec-2006
December Hot 100 List
Today we release the December edition of the Hot 100. The 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.

14-Dec-2006
The Orange Bowl's 60th Anniversary Produces Many Firsts
When the late Eddie Herr organized the first Orange Bowl in 1947, it's unlikely he envisioned champions from Austria, Bulgaria and Romania sixty years later, but players from those three countries, along with one from the U.S., are celebrating victories at the prestigious international junior tournament now held at the Crandon Park Tennis Center on Key Biscayne.

11-Dec-2006
Fall Rewind with Harry Cicma
The dust has now settled on the fall college tennis season, where most college players compete as individuals in tournament play. With the start of the spring season less than a month away, today is a great time to visit with Harry Cicma, host of Tennis Live Radio's College Corner. Cicma takes time to review the fall season - and look forward to the top teams in '07.

7-Dec-2006
2006 Eddie Herr International
The Eddie Herr International is always a smorgasbord of tennis, and this year, with over 1750 players from 90 countries, it was an all-you-can-watch feast for tennis fans.

4-Dec-2006
Conversation with Ken Kigongo
Everyone in tennis seems to have an opinion about whether the top junior players should opt to play college tennis or jump straight to the professional ranks. One interesting voice in the crowd is that of Ken Kigongo - the former standout at Michigan State. I got to chat with Kigongo this summer about all things tennis - but especially his decision to get his college degree.

20-Nov-2006
November Hot 100 List
This week we release the November edition of the Hot 100. The Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have improved their rankings dramatically during the past month.

16-Nov-2006
Panel Discussion: Future of Men's Tennis
Ask the Experts is back. We asked a panel of former college coaches: "It seems like several men's tennis programs are eliminated every year. Will this reduction continue? Or worse yet, will the rate of eliminations increase? What will men's college tennis look like ten years from now?"

13-Nov-2006
Kohlloeffel and Cohen Win ITA Indoors
Ben Kohlloeffel and Audra Cohen, named Intercollegiate Tennis Association's Players of the Year in June, added even more sparkle to their tennis resumes by capturing singles titles at the ITA National Indoor Championships in Columbus, Ohio earlier this month.

7-Nov-2006
Signing Week: Girls' Roundup
Yesterday, we heard comments from several senior boys who have made verbal commitments. Today, we hear from the girls. We recently talked with a number of senior girls who plan to sign LOIs during Signing Week - which officially begins tomorrow.

7-Nov-2006
Signing Week: Blue Chip Girls Update
As Signing Day gets closer - it is now less than 24 hours away - the verbal commitments pour in faster and faster. Several of the Blue Chip girls have committed during just the past couple of weeks. Let's take a look at where these girls are in their decision process.

6-Nov-2006
Signing Week: Blue Chip Boys Update
Last month we reported on the the recruiting status of the 2006 Blue Chips. At the time, only five boys had committed, and only half had finalized their official visits. Today we update you on their progress.

6-Nov-2006
Fall Signing Week '06 - Boys' Roundup
Signing Week has finally arrived, and we are only 48 hours away from "The Big Day". Take a look at our coverage schedule - and hear comments from boys across the nation in our Boys' roundup.

2-Nov-2006
USTA Campus Kids' Days Schedule
The USTA is working with college coaches to find ways to expose college varsity tennis to more junior players. The USTA has announced a new program called Campus Kids' Days.

1-Nov-2006
USTA/ITA Campus Showdown Schedule
The USTA is teaming with the ITA to promote Campus Showdowns on college campuses throughout the United States. Find a Showdown in your area - or at a college of interest.

31-Oct-2006
Tennis Against Breast Cancer
The 14th Annual Tennis Against Breast Cancer Tennis Challenge took place on Sunday, October 29th at Roosevelt Island Racquet Club in New York City. Davis Cup Captain Patrick McEnroe was on hand to kick off a fun day of tennis with participants and local top junior players Lindsay Clark and Laken & Carlissa King.

30-Oct-2006
Nutrition Secrets for the Junior Tennis Player
Our newest contributor, Laurie Wexel of Healthy Tennis, checks in with a discussion of nutrition for the junior tennis player. Wexel talks about appetizing ways to replace fast and fried foods with healthy alternatives.

25-Oct-2006
Recruiting Monthly Newsletter
This issue of Recruiting Monthly announces a new website service that allows you to purchase high-resolution photographs. We also announce our "Countdown to Signing Day" coverage - and we invite seniors to participate in this article series.

23-Oct-2006
College Tennis for Middle School?
Dede Allen answers the question: "I'm in middle school and I keep hearing my sister and her friends talk about college tennis. It sounds like something I'd like to do, but is it too early for me to start thinking about it?"

19-Oct-2006
Countdown: Blue Chip Boys
We continue our Countdown to Signing Day by visiting the boys. We talked with the Blue Chips from the senior class to find out where the top boys are leaning in their college recruiting process. How many have decided? Which players are still wide open?

16-Oct-2006
October Hot 100 List
Today we release the October edition of the Hot 100. The 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.

13-Oct-2006
Countdown: Blue Chip Girls
We lead off strong in our Countdown to Signing Day - with a look at the top girls in the senior class. This year's Blue Chip recruits talked with us about where they are in their decision process. Take a look and see where things stand...

12-Oct-2006
Tulsa's Brugues Earns School's First Championship on Home Courts
2006 has been a quiet hurricane season meteorologically speaking, but a storm named Arnau has blown through Division I college tennis. Golden Hurricane Arnau Brugues showed just what a force he is last week, when the University of Tulsa junior captured his school's first national tennis title at the Polo Ralph Lauren Intercollegiate Tennis Association's All-American Tennis Championships.

9-Oct-2006
Countdown to Signing Day
We are now less than a month away from Signing Day. November 8th is the first day of the one-week fall signing period, the only opportunity this calendar year for seniors to sign a National Letter of Intent with a Division I or Division II school. As always, The Tennis Recruiting Network is here to keep you up to date on all the happenings.

29-Sep-2006
Mike Agassi "No Quit" Roundup (Part II)
When Mike Agassi was asked about the "No Quit" tournament, he responded, "I have been around the world, and I have seen thousands of junior tournaments. I have seen their faults. I wanted to put on a tournament that would not have the problems I have seen at other events. I want this to be the best tournament out there."

28-Sep-2006
Two Local Girls Capture "No Quit" Championships
This was the first year for the Mike Agassi "No Quit" Championships as a USTA Level 3 national tournament - but you would never have known it based on the turnout. Over 600 applicants from 28 states applied for the 256 available spots. Fifteen of the seventeen USTA Sections were represented in Las Vegas.

25-Sep-2006
Conversation with Jewel Peterson
One of the most decorated players in the history of the USC tennis program is Jewel Peterson (College Park, Georgia). Peterson led USC to the NCAA quarterfinals three different times - and to four season-end rankings of #11 or higher. She was a four-time ITA All-American, a two-time Academic All-American, and she reached the semifinals of the NCAA singles championships. We caught up with Peterson last month.

18-Sep-2006
September Hot 100 List
This week we release the September edition of the Hot 100. The Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have improved their rankings dramatically during the past month.

15-Sep-2006
Happy Birthday, TennisRecruiting.net!
September 15th. That is a special day on the calendar for the Tennis Recruiting Network. Exactly one year ago today, the TennisRecruiting.net website opened its virtual doors for business. Come review significant dates from our first year.

14-Sep-2006
U.S. Boys Dominate Junior Doubles in New York
For the third straight year, a team from the United States won the U.S. Open junior boys doubles, and in 2006, that was assured even before the final was played. Jamie Hunt and Nate Schnugg defeated the young team of Jarmere Jenkins and Austin Krajicek 6-3, 6-3, in the first ever all-American boys doubles final.

13-Sep-2006
U.S. Open One for the Ages
The 2006 U.S. Open was one for the ages - all ages. America's greatest tennis tournament spent the fortnight paying tribute to the greats of the game: renaming the tennis center in Billie Jean King's honor, showcasing Andre Agassi's tear-filled goodbye and welcoming Martina Navratilova to the Court of Champions only hours after she won the mixed doubles crown, the 59th Grand Slam title of her long career.

11-Sep-2006
Panel Discussion: Balancing School and Tennis
In this installment of Ask the Experts, we ask former college coaches: "Is it possible to play college tennis while pursuing a 'challenging major,' or do you discourage and/or set off-limits certain courses of study? How does this all fit in with the spirit of the scholar-athlete?"

8-Sep-2006
2006-07 College Preview with Harry Cicma
Noone knows college tennis better than Harry Cicma. The host of Tennis Live Radio's College Corner takes time out from his busy schedule to talk about the upcoming 2006-07 season. As the academic year gets underway, find out which teams are on the way up - and which teams will contend for the title in '07.

7-Sep-2006
Litvak Almost Harvard-bound
Harvard would have to wait as New York girl Lena Litvak made her debut at the 2006 US Open Junior Championship.

4-Sep-2006
Welcome, Class of 2013!
The first week of September. School is back in session, and the fall brings a whole new crop of sixth-graders. This week's rankings at the Tennis Recruiting Network are the first of the 2006-07 season - and they also mark the arrival of the Class of 2013.

1-Sep-2006
New Pro Learns Lesson
Bob Greene took in a mid-day match yesterday in New York at Louis Armstrong Stadium Court - watching Lauren Albanese's loss to #6 seed Svetlana Kuznetsova.

31-Aug-2006
Early Action, Early Decision, and Rolling Admission
"I keep hearing about early decision, early application and rolling admission. I'm getting confused - can you explain the difference? How does signing early for athletic scholarships play into the scenario?"

30-Aug-2006
Recruiting Monthly Newsletter
This issue of Recruiting Monthly highlights our new featured photo galleries. We also announce the 2006 tournaments where we plan to shoot photographs, we review an unprecendented month of junior tennis content, and we remind players to verify their player records for our upcoming Top Prospect ratings.

25-Aug-2006
Long Day, Short Stay At U.S. Open
AP Writer Bob Greene is back at the U.S. Open in New York. Yesterday he watched 16-year-old phenom Jamie Hampton's match in the U.S. Open women's qualifying tournament.

21-Aug-2006
Girls' 16 Nationals Wrapup
Erik Boal of the Los Angeles Daily News checks in with a roundup of last week's Girls' 16 Nationals from San Diego.

18-Aug-2006
Girls' 18 Nationals Roundup
Alana Marcu returns with a wrap-up of the Girls' 18 National Championships from San Jose, California.

17-Aug-2006
Top Seeds Take Different Routes to Kalamazoo Championships
The championship match in the boys' 16s USTA Nationals in Kalamazoo, Mich. was a nearly three hour thrill-fest, with top seed Brennan Boyajian defeating Ryan Thacher 7-5, 2-6, 7-6(5) to capture the title. Donald Young won the 18 division without lifting a racquet when second seed Jesse Levine was unable to play in the final due to illness.

15-Aug-2006
Photographs at TennisRecruiting.net
Have you checked your player profile lately? Did you scroll all the way down to the bottom? There might be something new there waiting for you. Late last week we introduced photo galleries for over 1,000 players. Enjoy action shots from tournaments our photographers have captured over the past year.

14-Aug-2006
August Hot 100 List
Today we release the August edition of the Hot 100. The 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.

4-Aug-2006
Girls' 18 Nationals Preview
Alana Marcu previews the Girls' 18 National Championships from San Jose, California.

3-Aug-2006
Kalamazoo's U.S. Open Blue Courts Welcome Nation's Top Juniors
Now in its 64th year in Kalamazoo, Mich., the "Nats at the Zoo" have served as a proving ground for the best junior boys in the United States. Arthur Ashe, Stan Smith, Jimmy Connors, John McEnroe, Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras and Jim Courier have all competed on the Stowe Stadium courts prior to winning Grand Slam titles. Action begins Friday in the USTA Boys 18s and 16s National Championships.

28-Jul-2006
Burdette Wins USTA National Clays
Unseeded Mallory Burdette, a wild card entry, won the title at the USTA Girls 18 National Clay Court Championships with a 2-6, 6-1, 6-1 victory over 17th seed Mallory Cecil in Memphis.

27-Jul-2006
Boyajian, Venus Grab Titles, Pro Tournament Wild Cards
Bob Greene provides a summary of both the 16s and 18s events from last week's USTA National Clay Court Tennis Championships.

24-Jul-2006
Top Mid-Major Men's Classes
The Tennis Recruiting Network continues its rankings of mid-major recruiting classes. This article includes the Top 25 mid-major men's recruiting classes for 2006.

21-Jul-2006
Top Mid-Major Women's Classes
The Tennis Recruiting Network presents its first-ever recruiting class rankings for mid-major conferences. Today we present the Top 25 mid-major women's recruiting classes for 2006.

20-Jul-2006
College Freshman Orientation
With freshman year only a month away for the Class of 2006, this is the time of year when I frequently hear the question: "Is it important to attend freshman orientation?" I highly recommend it.

17-Jul-2006
July Hot 100 List
This week we release the July edition of the Hot 100. The Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have improved their rankings dramatically during the past month.

14-Jul-2006
New Pricing for Recruiting Advantage
Are you a fan of TennisRecruiting.net? Have you considered upgrading to Recruiting Advantage? Today is the right day. Upgrade now to take advantage of current pricing.

10-Jul-2006
USTA National Clay Courts Has Strong Field, Wild Card
The field at the USTA National Clay Court Championships is as strong as it has been in years. With a wild-card entry into the main draw of an ATP tournment in the offing, several young professionals and two college players have entered the 192-player field. Each is seeking to join John McEnroe, James Blake, Vitas Gerulaitis, Tim Mayotte, and Aaron Krickstein as champion of America's top junior clay court event.

7-Jul-2006
Media Poll: Top Women's Classes
Yesterday, we published a media poll of the top men's recruiting classes. Today, it's the women's turn. The Tennis Recruiting Network brings you the Top 25 Women's Recruiting Classes for 2006.

6-Jul-2006
Media Poll: Top Men's Classes
With only a few weeks left in the spring and summer signing period, the recruiting classes for the Class of 2006 are starting to solidify. Today, the Tennis Recruiting Network brings you a look at the Top 25 Men's Recruiting Classes for 2006.

29-Jun-2006
Southern California Sectionals Wrapup
Erik Boal of the Los Angeles Daily News provides a wrapup of last week's Southern California Sectionals from Los Angeles.

26-Jun-2006
Panel Discussion: Dividing Men's Scholarships
In this installment of Ask the Experts, we put the question to former men's coaches: "The NCAA only allows 4.5 scholarships for men's programs to divide among their players. What philosophy did you use when dividing these scholarships? In what instances would you award a full scholarship?"

22-Jun-2006
Grass Courts Provide History Lessons and Character Tests
Because tennis was first played on grass, there is a quaint and nostalgic feel to any event held on the surface, and the U.S. Junior International Grass Court Championships is no exception. Beginning as the Girls 18 and Under National Tournament, then evolving to a USTA surface championship, the Grass Courts has been a 32-draw Level 3 ITF event since 2004. And although the sanction has changed, the venue hasn't, with the stately Philadelphia Cricket Club serving as host for 88 years.

19-Jun-2006
June Hot 100 List
Today we release the June edition of the Hot 100. The 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.

12-Jun-2006
College Station Puts the "Grand" in Summer Slam
As the saying goes - they do everything big in Texas. And running a junior sectional championship is no different. With 878 juniors competing, last week's Texas Summer Grand Slam was the largest junior tournament ever conducted in the state of Texas.

5-Jun-2006
First Combined NCAA Championships a Rousing Success
When the NCAA decided to combine the men's and women's Division I team and individual championships at one site, they undertook a college version of a Grand Slam, with Davis and Fed Cups thrown in for good measure. Recognizing that the first would be the most difficult, they wisely selected Stanford and Dick Gould as hosts.

2-Jun-2006
Peach State Roundup
Players from a record twenty-nine states headed to Georgia last weekend for the Peach State Tennis Classic. The weather in "Hot-lanta" warmed up to mid-summer temperatures. Players had to be careful with two-a-day matches scheduled throughout the long Memorial Day weekend.

15-May-2006
May Hot 100 List
This week we release the May edition of the Hot 100. The Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have improved their rankings dramatically during the past month.

5-May-2006
Gator Bowl Roundup (Part II)
Julie Wrege concludes her wrap-up of the ATP Gator Bowl with a recap of the 16s, 14s, and 12s age groups.

4-May-2006
Gator Bowl Roundup
Last weekend, it was my pleasure to be able to attend a Level 3 National in northern Florida - the ATP Gator Bowl Championships. Today's article includes some history on this tournament and a look at the Boys' and Girls' 18s.

27-Apr-2006
New for 2006-07: NCAA Amateurism Clearinghouse
If you are a junior or college tennis fan, you have probably read one of the many recent articles about "professionals" participating in college sports. While you may not be following the discussion, you do need to be aware of the new NCAA Amateurism Clearinghouse. Today's article looks at the NCAA's newest clearinghouse.

24-Apr-2006
Easter Bowl Tournament Report
As one of the premier events in junior tennis, the Easter Bowl, now in its 39th year, serves as both a springboard and spring break - introducing young players in three age divisions to a wider audience, and providing tennis families with an opportunity to enjoy the warm sunshine and the snowcapped mountain scenery of Palm Springs.

17-Apr-2006
April Hot 100 List
Today we release the April edition of the Hot 100. The 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-Apr-2006
Spring Signing Week '06: Boys' Update
Signing Day is so very, very close. TennisRecruiting.net continues its special Signing Week coverage with a look at the boys - comments from players who have made verbal commitments as well as a Top 100 update.

10-Apr-2006
Spring Signing Week '06: Girls' Update
Signing Day is beating down the door. With just two days left until April 12, TennisRecruiting.net kicks off its week-long coverage of Spring Signing Week with an update on the girls. We bring you comments from seniors who have committed - and an update on the Top 100.

7-Apr-2006
Countdown: Top Women's Classes
Spring Signing Day is less than a week away, and coaches are busy locking up their recruits. The majority of highly-ranked seniors have signed or made verbal commitments. Find out which women's teams are on top at this point.

30-Mar-2006
Countdown: Top Men's Classes
There are only a couple of weeks left before Signing Day, but many of the top recruits have already committed. Which teams have done well on the recruiting trail? Find out which men's programs have the best recruiting classes so far.

27-Mar-2006
Al Parker: A Most Amazing and Courageous Athlete
Back injuries have hampered or terminated the careers of many a great tennis player, like world champions Jack Kramer, Tony Trabert and Lew Hoad. They also impacted the winningest U.S. junior player of all time - Georgia's Middleton Albert (Al) Parker, Jr. Parker won a still-standing record of 25 USTA junior titles (13 in doubles and 12 in singles).

23-Mar-2006
Barrick and Zsilinszka Capture Spring National Championships
A toddler as National Championships go, the USTA Spring National 18s were established in 2005, when the venerable Easter Bowl switched from a USTA event to an ITF Closed tournament for 18-and-under juniors. This year's winners, both from the Southern section, featured a familiar face in Mobile and a new one: Reka Zsilinzska and Houston Barrick.

20-Mar-2006
March Hot 100 List
This week we release the March edition of the Hot 100. The Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have improved their rankings dramatically during the past month.

17-Mar-2006
Countdown: Top Targets - The Girls
Yesterday, we visited with the boys. Today, the top girls in the senior class talk college recruiting. Find out who has made up their minds - and where other girls are leaning. Take a look to see who your school is after...

16-Mar-2006
Countdown: Top Targets - The Boys
Many of the top boys committed during Fall Signing Week last November, but a number of top targets are still available. We talked with many of the higher-rated recruits from the senior class to find out where they are in their decision process. Some have decided, some have narrowed their list, and many are still wide open.

13-Mar-2006
Countdown to Signing Day
Six more weeks of winter? How about four more weeks until Signing Day! April 12 is the first day of the Spring Signing Period - when seniors can sign a National Letter of Intent to play college tennis at a Division I or Division II school. As always, TennisRecruiting.net brings you a courtside seat to all the action. Today we give you a preview of our coverage schedule.

6-Mar-2006
Panel Discussion: Official Visits
Our Ask the Experts series returns with another roundtable: "As a coach, did you have a philosophy for official visits? What did you do to set your school apart? Were there certain events that were attractive? Did you try to bring in multiple recruits at the same time?"

27-Feb-2006
What Should I Tell a Coach at a Tournament?
During the summer and fall, many coaches attend national and sectional events to evaluate recruits. Dede Allen addresses the question: "Coaches keep trying to talk to me at tournaments. I just want to concentrate on my play. What should I do?"

20-Feb-2006
February Hot 100 List
Today we release the February edition of the Hot 100. The 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.

13-Feb-2006
Conversation with Cary Franklin
In this month's "Where Are They Now?" article, we catch up with former University of Illinois standout Cary Franklin. As a junior player in the mid-90's, Franklin climbed as high as #30 in the Boys 18s, winning the doubles event at the USTA International Grasscourts with partner Eddie Coates. Franklin played his college tennis at Illinois, where he was a three-time All-American.

30-Jan-2006
Taking a Year Off After High School
Resident recruiting expert Dede Allen answers the question, "Is there an NCAA rule about taking time off after high school graduation?"

23-Jan-2006
Panel Discussion: What Makes a Good Recruit? (Part 2)
This is the the conclusion of a two-part panel discussion where college coaches answer the question: "How do you evaluate recruits?"

16-Jan-2006
January Hot 100 List
Today we release the January edition of the Hot 100. The Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have improved their rankings dramatically during the past month.

13-Jan-2006
Copper Bowl Roundup
I ended my nine-day trip to Arizona in Tucson with a visit to the Copper Bowl tennis tournament.

12-Jan-2006
Eight Intriguing Questions for 2006
For most people, this is the time of year for resolutions, but for tennis fans and pundits, it's the time to peer into the fresh new year with anticipation and predictions. Here are eight of the questions I'm eager to have answered in 2006.

9-Jan-2006
Panel Discussion: What Makes a Good Recruit? (Part 1)
Across all college sports today, coaches place tremendous emphasis on recruiting top talent. But in tennis recruiting, what does that "recruiting top talent" really mean? We put this question to a number of former college coaches, and we got some pretty interesting responses.

6-Jan-2006
Early Round Match at the Copper Bowl
During our trip to Arizona for the Winter Nationals and Copper Bowl, I did not get to watch as much tennis as I would have liked. But I did catch a fascinating early-round match in the 14s division at the Copper Bowl that I want to tell you about.

5-Jan-2006
Winter Nationals in the Desert
The Arizona desert cities of Tucson and Phoenix hosted the USTA Winter Nationals last week. The weather during the entire week could not have been better - which was a welcome change from 2004 when monsoon-like rains arrived just in time for the Winter Nationals.

2-Jan-2006
Conversation with Erin Burdette
In this month's Where Are They Now? article, we catch up with Stanford University standout Erin Burdette. During her junior career, Burdette was ranked as high as #1 in the USTA standings, finishing her career in the top 10. Burdette went on to garner All-American honors four times at Stanford - where she won NCAA championships in both doubles and the team competition.

26-Dec-2005
Happy Holidays from TennisRecruiting.net!
TennisRecruiting.net wishes everyone the best for the holiday season. And we have a gift for you this year... All members can enjoy the holidays with free Recruiting Advantage privileges for the rest of the year!

19-Dec-2005
December Hot 100 List
Today we release the December edition of the Hot 100. The Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have improved their rankings dramatically during the past month.

16-Dec-2005
Double The Fun: Heinser and Plotkin Team to Win Orange Bowl
In junior tennis, keeping abreast of who is playing doubles with whom is nearly impossible. Another tournament, another partner is the motto of many young players; even a title doesn't keep them from swapping partners if the mood strikes.

12-Dec-2005
Recruiting Vocabulary Test
Dede answers the question: When I'm at tournaments or talking to my friends, I keep hearing terms that I think I should probably be familiar with. Can you help me out here?

8-Dec-2005
Eddie Herr Affirms Global Reach of Tennis
Colette Lewis of ZooTennis.com comments on last week's Eddie Herr International Junior Tennis Championships at the IMG/Bollettieri Sports Academy in Bradenton, Florida.

5-Dec-2005
Kristy Frilling at the Eddie Herr
Kristy Frilling (Sidney, OH) is a sophomore who had a great run in the Girls' 18 event at last week's Eddie Herr International. I had a chance to sit down and talk with this Blue Chip prospect about her experiences at these Championships.

28-Nov-2005
Recipe for Excitement? Seven Points and No-Ad
Certainly one of the greatest things ever to happen in tennis was the invention of the tie-breaker and no-ad scoring systems that prevent sets from lasting almost forever. Two true tennis "blue-bloods" were responsible for these improvements: the late James Van Alen (Newport, RI) and Frank Van Rensselaer (King of Prussia, PA).

21-Nov-2005
New at TennisRecruiting.net: College Webpages
Do you have a favorite college team? Interested in all the recruiting news? TennisRecruiting.net has a web page just for you...

14-Nov-2005
November Hot 100 List
Today we release the November edition of the Hot 100. The Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have improved their rankings dramatically during the past month.

8-Nov-2005
Blue Chip Update
Last month we took an early look at the 2006 Blue Chips and their recruiting status. At that time, many of them were in the midst of their official visits, and only a few had reached a decision. Today we update you on their progress. Some schools have done extremely well, landing more than one of the top targets.

7-Nov-2005
Fall Signing Week '05
Signing Day is practically upon us. Today marks the beginning of the so-called "dead period", when coaches are not allowed in-person contact with recruits. With only two days left until November 9, TennisRecruiting.net brings you up to date with all the happenings around Signing Week.

31-Oct-2005
How Can I Get a Coach to "Find" Me?
In a perfect world, every college coach would know who you are, and many coaches would pursue you diligently. Unfortunately, that is NOT the case for the majority of tennis players. However, there are many opportunities available. So how can you come into focus on the coaches' recruiting radar? For starters, you have to let them know that you are out there. Be proactive - communication is the key!

24-Oct-2005
Conversation with Don Schroer
Schroer shares his thoughts on recruiting in NCAA Division III, changes in Division III through the years, and the importance of character.

17-Oct-2005
October Hot 100 List
Today we release the October edition of the Hot 100. The Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have improved their rankings dramatically during the past month.

14-Oct-2005
Blue Chip Roundup - The Boys
Yesterday, the girls had their say. Today we hear from the boys. We talked with the Blue Chips from the senior class to find out where the top boys are leaning in their college recruiting process. Who has decided? Who is still wide open?

13-Oct-2005
Blue Chip Roundup - The Girls
With signing week just a few short weeks away, we check in with the top girls in the senior class. This year's Blue Chip recruits talked with us about their decision process. Some have made verbal commitments, most have confirmed or taken their official visits, and one is still wide open. Take a look and see where things stand...

10-Oct-2005
Countdown to Signing Day
Don't look now, but signing week is right around the corner. November 9th is the first day of the one-week fall signing period - and it marks the only opportunity this calendar year for seniors to sign a National Letter of Intent with a Division I or Division II school. TennisRecruiting.net brings you a courtside seat to all the action.

30-Sep-2005
TennisRecruiting.net Donates to Red Cross
TennisRecruiting.net announces that from September 30 through October 31, 50% of all revenues generated from Recruiting Advantage memberships will be donated to the American Red Cross to provide aid to hurricane victims.

20-Sep-2005
TennisRecruiting.net Breaks One Thousand Users
When we sent out our first emails advertising TennisRecruiting.net on September 15, our goal was to gain one thousand members before the end of the month. We achieved that goal in less than two business days.

19-Sep-2005
September Hot 100 List
Today we release the September edition of the Hot 100. The Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have improved their rankings dramatically during the past month.

17-Sep-2005
U.S. Open Roundup
Who's No. 1? Just check out the final weekend of the two-week extravaganza at Flushing Meadows in New York City.

15-Sep-2005
TennisRecruiting.net - Ready to Roll!
Today is a big day for TennisRecruiting.net. Over the past six weeks, we have been working out the many kinks inherent to a new website, and we think we are now ready for the world.

5-Sep-2005
Welcome, Class of 2012
Ah, September. There is something about tradition. The weather gets cooler, the leaves change color, and a new season begins at TennisRecruiting.net. This week's rankings are the first of the 2005-06 season, and they also mark the arrival of the Class of 2012.

29-Aug-2005
Conversation with Dan Magill
Magill speaks candidly about the biggest change he has seen in college tennis over the years - the influx of foreign players.

22-Aug-2005
This Week - The TennisRPI
Although the College Recruiting Lists get all the attention, TennisRecruiting.net provides a second set of weekly rankings: the TennisRPI. Come by TennisRecruiting.net every Thursday and Friday to check out the latest TennisRPI rankings for boys and girls, respectively.

15-Aug-2005
Inaugural Hot 100
The Hot 100 features players like Hush who have been improving their game and playing outstanding tennis. Each month, we generate lists of 100 boys and 100 girls who have shown the most improvement during the previous four weeks.

11-Aug-2005
Conversation with Lesley Joseph
Our first conversation is with 23-year-old Lesley Joseph who attended the University of Georgia from 1999 to 2003. As a junior, Joseph attained rankings of #2 (USTA Boys 16s), #5 (USTA Boys 18s), and Top 50 (ITF). He is currently playing tennis professionally on the ATP Circuit.

8-Aug-2005
TennisRecruiting.net Top Prospects
Blue Chip? Or Five Star? You can find out right now, as TennisRecruiting.net proudly presents the 2004-05 edition of Top Prospects...

1-Aug-2005
Inaugural College Recruiting Lists
One of the most popular features at TennisRecruiting.net is the College Recruiting Lists. These lists show rankings for junior U.S. tennis players - from recent graduates to rising 7th graders. Thousands of kids can find out how they stack up against their classmates. These lists will be updated each week for boys (Tuesday) and girls (Wednesday).

21-Jul-2005
Advice on Seeking Sponsorship
Many junior tennis players have questions about sponsorship opportunities – a topic that can be very confusing. There are a variety of levels of sponsorships from a wide variety of companies. Here are some things to think about when looking into sponsorship.