Join us for our Junior Competition Webinar, which will include valuable information for 2021, including the youth progression of a junior tennis player, commonly asked questions on… Read more “Join us for our Middle States Junior Competition Webinar”
Win Matches with the Right Mindset
With Seth Walrath, USTA Middle States’ Junior Development Program Coordinator What separates the top tennis players from the rest of the pack? It’s usually not technique or… Read more “Win Matches with the Right Mindset”
Leaning on Experience
5.0 National Champions When the 2019 USTA League Tennis season started, Ellah Nze knew she had a strong team. But this good? It was hard to say.… Read more “Leaning on Experience”
Backyard Tennis
How a tennis fanatic turned his backyard into a tennis oasis. Love tennis, but don’t have many courts near your home? This was Mark Abel’s situation 15… Read more “Backyard Tennis”
Sixteen Years & Counting
Tournament Director – Sally Gibson Sally Gibson keeps things fun. It doesn’t mean she takes her job lightly. The Tennis Coordinator at Oxford Club of Pittsburgh, Gibson… Read more “Sixteen Years & Counting”
Knocking Down Milestones
Over and over again, Ann Li is outdoing herself. The 20-year-old from Philadelphia had an incredible start to 2020. She qualified for her first WTA main draw… Read more “Knocking Down Milestones”
Coaching Future Leaders: Rose Weinstein
Rose Weinstein’s athletic resume spans pages, and includes a few unforgettable lines: Dozens of years and hundreds of wins as a high school coach. Years of service… Read more “Coaching Future Leaders: Rose Weinstein”
Frontline Worker: Bill Baumer
While playing our game is on hold, members of the tennis community are coming together to fight COVID-19. As we continue to fight the spread of the… Read more “Frontline Worker: Bill Baumer”
For More than Himself: Connor Bruce
Connor Bruce doesn’t listen to noise. So if there was ever any pressure to skip out on the Peters Township High School team to focus more on… Read more “For More than Himself: Connor Bruce”
Tennis At Home
Take a look at how our USTA Middle States community is staying active with tennis at home.
Tennis, Music and Culture
Lauren Steinert’s impressive talents go far beyond the tennis court. While she was crushing school records on Moravian’s tennis team, Steinert studied vocal performance and developed a passion for ethnomusicology, the study of music of different cultures. Take a look at Lauren’s journey.
Graduating Senior Spotlight: Sydney Nye
Like most graduating seniors, Penn State Harrisburg’s Sydney Nye was disappointed to learn that the college tennis season was canceled. Still, she’s not letting that stand in… Read more “Graduating Senior Spotlight: Sydney Nye”
128 Teams and Counting: Mel Eckhaus
Play USTA League Tennis? If so, you know Mel Eckhaus (center in photo). Even if you don’t recognize the name, you’ve surely crossed paths. Eckhaus, from the… Read more “128 Teams and Counting: Mel Eckhaus”
100 Years of History: Oakmont Tennis Club
It’s a beautiful drive through Allentown, Pa. Large, historic homes line the streets. People cross through the neighborhoods on their walks to work and to school. Churches,… Read more “100 Years of History: Oakmont Tennis Club”
College Spotlight: Stephanie Yanosov
Stephanie Yanosov Hometown: Cherry Hill, NJ School: Quinnipiac University Major: Criminal Justice What is your favorite part about playing? My favorite part of the game is to… Read more “College Spotlight: Stephanie Yanosov “
NetPLAY Magazine Links
Looking for something you saw in NetPLAY? Look no further! Page 5 – Email Us Page 6 – Volunteer Today! Page 6 – Board of… Read more “NetPLAY Magazine Links”
Shots from All Angles
A conversation with Ronit Yurovsky Assistant Coach, Penn State University Women’s Tennis Ronit Yurovsky first gained name recognition while playing tournaments in Pittsburgh, Pa. Back then, the… Read more “Shots from All Angles”
Leader through Sportsmanship
2019 Middle States Hall of Fame Inductee – Shari Bucklin-Webber Shari Bucklin-Webber frequently talks to her players about sportsmanship, dedication and teamwork. Perhaps as well as anyone… Read more “Leader through Sportsmanship”
Building Tennis
2019 Middle States Hall of Fame Inductee – Virgil Christian Virgil Christian has assisted with the development of more than 400 tennis facilities and park and recreation… Read more “Building Tennis”
Join a Team! Upcoming USTA Adult Leagues
Love team play? Looking to compete with friends? USTA League Tennis is the country’s largest adult competitive tennis league with more than 300,000 players. It’s a great way… Read more “Join a Team! Upcoming USTA Adult Leagues”
2019 Koser Jewelers Tennis Challenge Recap
There is something magical in that Lancaster County air for Dover Delaware native Madison Brengle. The Koser Jewelers $60,000 Challenge was hosted in Landisville, Pa. in mid-August,… Read more “2019 Koser Jewelers Tennis Challenge Recap”
Captain Spotlight: Marisa Grotell
Looking for tennis commitment? Meet Marisa Grotell, from Collegeville, Pa. Grotell is on hand at the USTA Middle States 18 and Over Section Championships, cheering on the… Read more “Captain Spotlight: Marisa Grotell”
Coco Gauff’s Remarkable Wimbledon Run
Cori “Coco” Gauff’s standout run came to an end on Monday after losing in straight sets against Romania’s Simona Halep. The 15-year-old Gauff made a name for… Read more “Coco Gauff’s Remarkable Wimbledon Run”
Arconada Dominates 9th Annual Sea Colony Tournament
American Usue Maitane Arconada dominates ninth annual Sea Colony Tournament in Bethany Beach Delaware. It was quite the week in Delaware for Usue Maitane Arconada. The young… Read more “Arconada Dominates 9th Annual Sea Colony Tournament”
Two Weeks, Two Titles for Alison Riske
Pittsburgh native Alison Riske, No. 49 in the world, is making the Steel City proud winning both the Surbiton Trophy Tournament and the Libema Open back to… Read more “Two Weeks, Two Titles for Alison Riske”
Local Teams Compete in Liberty Bell Bash
Several junior tennis teams from Pennsylvania and Delaware gathered in Philadelphia on Saturday, May 18 for the annual USTA Middle States Liberty Bell Bash. Taking place at… Read more “Local Teams Compete in Liberty Bell Bash”
2018 Central Pennsylvania Tennis District Award Ceremony
On Sunday afternoon, the Central Pennsylvania District honored the 2018 recipients of the USTA Middle States and Central Pennsylvania District awards. The 2018 Middle States Premier Providers… Read more “2018 Central Pennsylvania Tennis District Award Ceremony”
The Places Tennis Takes You…
Hotel Alpaca Forget the fancy hotel lobby and the crowded pool. One group competing in USTA Zonals last summer chose the road less traveled. It led them… Read more “The Places Tennis Takes You…”
The School of Tennis: COR Tennis
There are few as involved with school tennis as Larry Zerbe and City of Reading (COR) Tennis. Zerbe and the COR team are highly involved with camps,… Read more “The School of Tennis: COR Tennis”
All Smiles in Cheltenham
Cheltenham Youth Tennis (CYT) has only been running youth tennis programming for about a year and a half. But that hasn’t stopped the coaches and organizers from… Read more “All Smiles in Cheltenham”
Love All Around: Helena Lynn
Helena Lynn doesn’t talk much about herself. When asked about her most memorable tennis accomplishments, she talks about her partner and doubles teammate. When asked what she’s… Read more “Love All Around: Helena Lynn”
Pipkin Family Honored with USTA Family of the Year Award
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) recently announced the Pipkin family (Landisville, Pa.) as the recipient of the Ralph W. Westcott USTA Family of the Year Award.… Read more “Pipkin Family Honored with USTA Family of the Year Award”
Junior Spotlight: Noah Sicouri
Age: 11 years old Years Playing Tennis: 8 years School: Welsh Vally Middle School (Lower Merion School District) Favorite aspect of tennis: The competition and competitiveness of the sport. Future Tennis… Read more “Junior Spotlight: Noah Sicouri”
2018 Philadelphia Tennis District Awards Ceremony
On Sunday afternoon, the USTA MS Philadelphia District honored the 2018 recipients of Middle States and Philadelphia District awards. The 2018 Middle States Premier Providers were also… Read more “2018 Philadelphia Tennis District Awards Ceremony”
Welcome to the 2019 USTA Tennis Season
Our Tennis Community It may seem like tennis season is just beginning, but our work at the USTA has been in full swing since January 1. We… Read more “Welcome to the 2019 USTA Tennis Season”
A Season for the Record Books
Only a few years ago, Kathi Rees couldn’t imagine herself as a tennis coach. Let alone, a state championship-winning tennis coach. A lot has changed in the… Read more “A Season for the Record Books”
Now Closed: Nominations for 2019 Middle States Hall of Fame
The Middle States Hall of Fame Nomination Period has closed. Please continue to check back for more information. The United States Tennis Association (USTA) Middle States Section… Read more “Now Closed: Nominations for 2019 Middle States Hall of Fame”
Building Teams, Growing Tennis
Junior Team Tennis in USTA Middle States Why wait until high school to join a tennis team? USTA Junior Team Tennis (JTT) brings together boys and girls,… Read more “Building Teams, Growing Tennis”
College Spotlight: Bryan Szayna
College? Stevens Institute of Technology Major? Mechanical Engineer Year? Sophomore Best memory as a Junior player? I’ll always remember my 16s Zonals trips. The team atmosphere made… Read more “College Spotlight: Bryan Szayna”
Riske, Brady Advance to Australian Open Semis
Update: Riske and Brady lost their semi-final match, but finished the week out as one of the Open’s most memorable storylines. — — Looking for a good night… Read more “Riske, Brady Advance to Australian Open Semis”
Never-Ending Fight: Gino Carosella and ALS
Six days per week. Seven or eight lessons each day. Seven or eight players per lesson. That has been Gino Carosella teaching schedule for the last 29… Read more “Never-Ending Fight: Gino Carosella and ALS”
2018 USTA Middle States Awards
USTA Middle States Award recipients were chosen through a representation of USTA Middle States volunteers and staff, working together to compile nominations from each of the six… Read more “2018 USTA Middle States Awards”
College Spotlight: Alexandra Vo
College: Stonehill College Major: Environmental Engineering Hometown: Washington Crossing, Pa. Year: Junior Best tennis memory: “From a team perspective, the best memory would be of winning the… Read more “College Spotlight: Alexandra Vo”
Gold Balls for Middle States Players at Winter Nats
Last week, several of Middle States’ top-ranked juniors competed in Orlando, Fla. at the USTA National Winter Championships. You can find a replay of the boys and… Read more “Gold Balls for Middle States Players at Winter Nats”
Riske advances to Final in China, Will enter WTA Top 50
Pittsburgh native Alison Riske is starting 2019 in a big way. Riske, ranked No. 62 in the world entering last week, made an impressive run at the… Read more “Riske advances to Final in China, Will enter WTA Top 50”
Middle States Welcomes New Staff Member, Lance Martin
USTA Middle States recently welcomed Lance Martin as Manager of Adult Leagues. A Pennsylvania native, Lance comes to Middle States from USTA Intermountain, where he served as District… Read more “Middle States Welcomes New Staff Member, Lance Martin”
Middle States brings home three Intersectional Titles
With nearly a century of history, “Cup” or “Intersectional” competition brings sections together against one another, meaning a Middle States team will compete against other USTA Sections… Read more “Middle States brings home three Intersectional Titles”
Andy Murray makes surprise visit to Philadelphia
Tennis, pumpkin bread and…Andy Murray? One day in October, a group of local players experienced just that. Homa Tavangar (far right) and a group of tennis friends… Read more “Andy Murray makes surprise visit to Philadelphia”
2018 Fall Version NetPLAY Magazine
The 2018 Fall Version of NetPLAY Magazine highlights news, events and accomplishments in the tennis world, throughout Middle States and beyond.
Our mission to promote and develop the growth of tennis is on full display in the newest edition!
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Middle States 2018 Pro Circuit Recap
This summer USTA Middle States hosted three pro circuit events, the ResortQuest Pro Women’s Open at Sea Colony, the 2018 $15k Men’s Futures of Pittsburgh, and the… Read more “Middle States 2018 Pro Circuit Recap”
Middle States Committees
Leadership – Be part of our team. About USTA Middle States Volunteer Structure Committee Charges Volunteer Committee Application Committee Chairs – Roles & Responsibilities Committee Members –… Read more “Middle States Committees”
Junior Team Tennis Coordinators
Junior Team Tennis league coordinators can help you find a place for your child to play. Or, if you have general questions about Junior Team Tennis, contact… Read more “Junior Team Tennis Coordinators”
A Different View
Coach long enough, and tennis starts to look different. Coach as long as Arvind Aravindhan, and you see a completely different game. For more than 30 years,… Read more “A Different View”
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