[teaser title=”10 and Under – Youth Progression” button_title=”Learn More” button_link=”https://www.usta.com/en/home/play/play-as-a-member/midwest/YouthProgression.html” new_tab=”yes”]The Youth Progression system ensures that players under the age of 11 are using the appropriate ball, racquet, and court size for their level of play. Within this system, players will have the opportunity to experience appropriate levels of competition at each stage of the USTA/Midwest Junior Tennis Pathway. The rules and regulations put in place will allow players to progress through the different stages at a pace most suitable to the player based on his or her competency, age, participation in competitive play, and results in competition. The minimum age for Youth Progression is 7 years old.[/teaser]

[teaser title=”Entry Level Tournaments – 11 Years and Older” button_title=”Learn More” button_link=”https://www.usta.com/en/home/play/programs-for-everyone/midwest/SingleDayShowdown.html” new_tab=”yes”]A Single Day Showdown is the perfect tournament structure for junior tennis players who want more match play but don’t have all weekend. These tournaments provide the perfect balance of competition and fun for players, while providing great flexibility for tournament directors and an attractive option for today’s busy tennis families.[/teaser]

[teaser title=”USTA Tournament Structure – Which Events to Play” button_title=”Learn More” button_link=”http://www.evansvilletennis.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/The-USTA-tournament-structure.pdf” new_tab=”yes”]For the parents who are new to the world of Junior Tennis.[/teaser]

[teaser title=”Balancing Act” button_title=”Learn More” button_link=”http://www.evansvilletennis.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/30-30-30-model.pdf”]Scheduling the right tournaments, and balancing the winning vs losing can be difficult. We all want our kids to succeed and win, but experiencing losing can be just as beneficial in the long run.

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[teaser title=”Midwest Elevated Tournament Schedule” button_title=”View Schedule” button_link=”https://www.evansvilletennis.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/2019-MW-Tournament-Schedule.pdf” new_tab=”yes”]Looking at the year long tournament schedule is a great way to prepare for the out of town weekends. Coaches will frequently travel with players competing in elevated tournaments. Ask an ETC pro if they are available to take one, a small group or a large group to a tournament.[/teaser]

[teaser title=”How USTA Rankings Work” button_title=”Learn More” button_link=”http://s3.amazonaws.com/ustaassets/assets/640/15/2017_ppr_tables_10.26.16.pdf” new_tab=”yes”]Whether you are pursuing your first USTA Ranking, or wanting to improve it, there are a few things to know. Ranking points are awarded based on the what round you are in when you finish the tournament. The better the finish, the more points you earn typically. The level of tournament also plays an important role. For instance, finishing 2nd place in a Midwest Level 4 is a great achievement but it does not award as many points as finishing 8th in a Midwest Level 2.[/teaser]

[teaser title=”Universal Tennis Rating” button_title=”Learn More” button_link=”https://myutr.com/”]Universal Tennis Rating is another organization that rates players based on their skill level. This is different than a ranking. UTR as it is known, uses a complex algorithm to accurately rate a players playing ability. This system bases a players rating by the outcome and the score of the match played.  Age and gender do not play a role in the rating, simply the result of the match. This system allows players to find players of all ages and gender to play with.[/teaser]

[teaser title=”Elevated Tournament Selection Process” button_title=”Learn More” button_link=”http://s3.amazonaws.com/ustaassets/assets/640/15/2017_tournament_rankings_ratings_system.pdf” new_tab=”yes”]Elevated tournaments tend to draw a lot of players which means some players will be selected to play, while others will be put on the alternate list. USTA Midwest tournaments currently use a “hybrid” system to select its competitors.  The “hybrid” system uses both USTA rankings and a players Universal Tennis Rating[/teaser]