Fellowship in Tennis Coaching and Leadership Program

2026 Fellowship in Tennis Coaching and Leadership Program

Be among the first 25 applicants.

We are Tennis! The USTA (United States Tennis Association Incorporated) is the national governing body for the sport of tennis and the leader in promoting and developing the sport’s growth at every level in the United States, from local communities to the crown jewel of the professional game, the US Open.

The 2026 USTA Fellowship in Tennis Coaching & Leadership program will train the next generation of tennis coaches. The Fellowship provides aspiring professionals with a unique, immersive, and accelerated training opportunity. The program is structured to deliver significant experiential and leadership training while concurrently pursuing the USTA Coaching Professional Coach certification. The USTA seeks to identify up to 16 candidates for this accelerated 12‑week Program, which will begin on May 18 and conclude on August 7, 2026.

Duration: 12 weeks (May 18 – August 7, 2026)

Locations: USTA National Campus (Orlando, FL), Midtown Athletic Club (Chicago, IL), and Denver Tennis Park (Denver, CO). Site selection is not guaranteed.

• Practical and experiential opportunity to apply coaching theory.
• Mentoring by USTA Coaching Senior Coach Developers, Facility Directors, Head Professionals and subject matter experts.
• Professional engagement with various USTA staff including National Campus Head Professionals, mental skills specialists, strength and conditioning coaches, pro‑shop staff, and USTA Player Development coaches.
• Leadership skills development.
• Concurrent pursuit of completion of USTA Coaching Professional Coach certification, which includes:
  • Online courses.
  • Portfolio assignments & assessments.
  • On‑court micro coaching.

• Have a minimum of 2 years of coaching experience.
• Pursuing a career as a tennis professional.
• NTRP rating of 4.0 or higher.
• Maintain a high level of personal professionalism and fitness.
• Must complete all Level 1 Certified or attend the USTA Coaching Fundamentals Workshop.
• Must be Safe Play approved throughout the duration of the fellowship, including completing a criminal background screen, acknowledgment of the USTA Safe Play policy, and Safe Sport training.

• Stipend: $12,000 in total per fellow.
• Housing and other expenses are not provided.
• Although this is a Fellowship and is not a position of employment, applicants should currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis for the duration of the Fellowship.

If you are passionate about tennis coaching, aspire to develop leadership skills, and meet the specified criteria, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. The fellowship promises to be a transformative experience, shaping the future leaders of tennis coaching.

USTA is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals, regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, family status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.