Youth Progression 411

Youth Progression 411

How does Youth Progression work? USTA Colorado will track both participation (stars) and achievement (trophies) for players (ages 7-10) who compete in sanctioned tournaments or in Junior Team Tennis. Players and parents can easily track progress through the pathway by logging on to the Player Profile Page. Access the Player Profile Page by clicking the…

Youth Progression FAQs
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Youth Progression FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions/FAQs   Why is there a Youth Progression Pathway? The pathway ensures young players, ages 7-10 years old, compete at appropriate levels of play as they progress through competitive stages based on age, participation and achievement. The following are a few examples of the importance of Youth Tennis Progression for our young players:…

Colorado squads dominate 40 & Over Sectionals
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Colorado squads dominate 40 & Over Sectionals

Congratulations to all Intermountain teams who have won their respective divisions of the 2017 Adult 40 & Over League Sectional Championships held in Denver, Colorado, Sept. 15-17, 2017. Colorado dominated the event, sweeping the women’s divisions and capturing two of the four men’s events. All teams now qualify to advance to their respective National Championships in…

HighFIVE: Anastassiya Zherdeva

HighFIVE: Anastassiya Zherdeva

The following HighFIVE profile appears in the 2017 Summer issue of Colorado Tennis newspaper. Anastassiya Zherdeva It was the call of the Rocky Mountains that brought the TGA 2016 Coach of the Year, Anastassiya Zherdeva, to Colorado. Born in Kazakhstan (where the mountains are just as tall but rise from sea level) and stepping onto a court…

HighFIVE: Dave Adams
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HighFIVE: Dave Adams

The following HighFIVE profile appears in the 2017 Summer issue of Colorado Tennis newspaper. Dave Adams The road to coaching success has been an interesting one for Dave Adams, head coach for the boys and girls team at Cheyenne Mountain. His love for the game started as a young boy growing up in rural Wisconsin, at a…

Amazon, Sprouts team up to keep you on the court

Amazon, Sprouts team up to keep you on the court

Spend more time on the court thanks to Free Grocery Delivery from Sprouts via Amazon Prime Now USTA Colorado partners, Sprouts Farmers Market, is giving you a good excuse to spend more time on the court working on your game. Amazon Prime members in Denver receive free two-hour delivery from Sprouts from 8 am to…

HighFIVE: Philip Pak
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HighFIVE: Philip Pak

The following HighFIVE profile appears in the 2017 Summer issue of Colorado Tennis newspaper.     Philip Pak It’s always interesting to meet new people succeeding at tennis and adding to their win columns. But it’s truly special to meet a 10-year-old, wise beyond his years, who’s already figured out that winning in life is a much…

Job Opening at USTA Colorado
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Job Opening at USTA Colorado

USTA Colorado is accepting applications for a League Coordinator. This position within our League Department will work to further develop some already strong and growing adult and junior league programs in Colorado. This coordinator position combines broad oversight elements statewide with detailed implementation components in the metro-Denver area and provides an opportunity for the individual…

HighFIVE: Lucy Lu
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HighFIVE: Lucy Lu

The following HighFIVE profile appears in the 2017 Summer issue of Colorado Tennis newspaper.   Lucy Lu There’s something unique about incoming Niwot High School freshman, Lucy Lu. You’ll undoubtedly see it in her aggressive and uncommon style of play, sporting both a powerful two-handed forehand and backhand. But you’ll also see it in her…

Youth Tennis On-Court Workshop September 22
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Youth Tennis On-Court Workshop September 22

A Coach Youth Tennis workshop is being hosted by the I Have a Dream Foundation of Boulder County at the East Boulder Community Center tennis courts on Friday, September 22 from 9am-12:30pm. This FREE on-court, hands-on workshop is open to all who are interested. Pre-registration is highly encouraged using EventBrite. Don’t miss this learning opportunity…