How-Tos
Now that there are over 7 years of articles here, to make it easier to find information on ParentingAces, I figured I’d assemble everything having to do with the how-tos of junior tennis in one place and arrange them into the following categories:
Coaching, Training, & Learning
With some of the pieces, the Comments may be more helpful than the article itself, so be sure to read through them, too. Just click on the titles below to go directly to the articles. In addition, there are several podcasts on the Radio Show page that address the how-tos of our sport – you can scroll through them and listen here. Hope you find this helpful!
How to register for USTA tournaments – a video guide to using TennisLink
How player selections are made for the National Hardcourts
How wildcards are selected for national tournaments
How to understand where your tournament fees go
How ITF Junior Tournaments work
How to navigate the USTA website
How to pack when you have to fly to a tournament
How to find alternatives to USTA junior tournaments
How to play when you’re facing a friend
How to sign up for a USTA tournament
How to understand TennisRecruiting.net
How to understand USTA rankings
How to understand Universal Tennis Ratings (UTR)
Coaching, Training, & Learning
How to learn the rules of tennis
How to prepare for training in another country
How to learn from watching pro matches
How to know it’s time to change coaches
How to find a qualified fitness trainer
How to find summer tennis camps
How to choose a junior coach (Part 1)
How to choose a junior coach (Part 2)
How to choose a junior coach (Part 3)
How to advocate for your junior player
How to decide whether to homeschool
How to choose between Home School & Traditional School
How to maintain a positive relationship with your child
Stan Smith’s Tennis Parent Quiz
How to build a fence mount for your video camera
How to edit and share player video
How to choose the proper equipment for your child
How to navigate the college recruiting process
How to behave on court when college coaches are watching