Tennis Recruitment
Your Guide to a Tennis Scholarship in the USA
Use your profile to demonstrate consistency, mental toughness, and adaptability.
Build relationships early, showing genuine interest in their program and readiness to contribute.
Strong academics show discipline and balance, traits coaches value highly.
You'll also need to follow a recruiting timeline, starting from year 9.
What Coaches Look For
"Thanks to Crimson, I'm now playing on Emory's Tennis Team." - Sophie
Top Tennis Programs
Record-breaking D1 program with 20 NCAA women's championships and multiple men's titles. Notable for producing tennis stars like John McEnroe and producing over 200 All-Americans.
A competitive Division I program in the Pac-12 conference offering excellent academic opportunities alongside high-level tennis. Features state-of-the-art facilities including both indoor and outdoor courts at altitude.
Elite D1 program with multiple national championships in both men's and women's tennis. Famous for producing numerous professional players and Olympic medalists.
Has emerged as a tennis powerhouse in recent years, winning multiple national championships and known for excellent player development.
Tennis Programs in Action
"I received over 40 Division 1 offers and ultimately chose the University of Colorado, Boulder, because of its incredible tennis program and campus culture. The personalised strategy and unwavering support from my Crimson Athletic Strategist made all the difference."
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Still Have a Question?
Email coaches with your UTR, rankings, tournament history, academic details, and a link to your highlight video. Our consulting services will help you establish direct connections.
Yes! Many programs recruit international athletes. Be prepared with your UTR score, tournament resume, and video footage.
Show rally points, serves, volleys, and match play in 3-5 minutes. Use high-quality footage from recent matches and practice.
Coaches value UTR scores, tournament consistency, fitness, attitude, and doubles skills. International players need to show adaptability to U.S. college schedules.
Not necessarily. Performance and results matter most, but structured training and guidance from a coach familiar with college pathways can help.
Men's programs offer 4.5 scholarships per team; women's programs offer up to 8. Scholarships are often divided, but full scholarships are possible for top players.
Meet academic GPA/test requirements and register with the NCAA Eligibility Center. Amateur status is crucial—prize money and professional play can affect eligibility.
Division I programs typically recruit players with ITF junior rankings, UTR scores of 11+ for men and 9+ for women, and national-level tournament success. Division II and III programs may recruit players with UTR scores ranging from 7 to 10.
ITF Junior Circuit, USTA National tournaments, European Tennis Federation events, and national championships are key.
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The Recruit's Journey
All student-athletes must evaluate their candidacy against their college goals. Identify gaps in your profile, and start buidlling your gameplan. For some candidates, the plan will revolve all about sport recruitment (athlete-first). For others, we take a comprehensive and combined approach to US college admissions, working on both academic and athletic fronts (scholar-athlete).
Map out key recruitment deadlines, showcase events and application milestones up to three or four years out. Strategic timing is crucial - great recruits take time to ensure quality across video creation, testing, interviews, and visits.
Navigate NCAA eligibility while building an academic profile that appeals to your target schools. Smart course selection, standardized test planning, and understanding school-specific pre-requisites can make the key difference in recruitment.
Develop a compelling athletic narrative through carefully selected footage, performance metrics, and achievement highlights. Presentation matters - coaches receive hundreds of profiles, and often don't know international systems.
Execute a targeted outreach strategy that gets noticed by the right programs. Timing, communication, and understanding each program's needs are essential. Building meaningful connections takes time and consistency.
College soccer has changed to the point where serious programs need to see you in real-life. So, maximize every interaction - from showcase events to campus visits and coach meetings. These moments determine your outcomes.
Balance athletic fit, academic opportunity, and program culture to make an informed decision. Consider playing time potential, scholarship, and development. Your choice shapes not just four years, but your future.
With offers in hand, you can select your best-fit college. Most recruits apply in the early round and sign the National Letter of Intent.
Typically, you’ll receive a final decision by December of your application year!
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UC Berkeley • Rugby
"We had eight schools come back to us overnight after my player profile was sent out to coaches - and that was places I never would have dreamed of, like Harvard, Columbia, Brown, Dartmouth and obviously Berkeley."
