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 years. “I’m not sure how […]
2018 USTA Middle States Awards Announced
USTA Middle States recently released its list of 2018 award recipients, recognizing tennis leaders in 14 categories from across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. Award recipients were chosen through a representation of […]
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 NE-10 Conference Championships (considering that […]
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 girls finals here. Action on […]
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 Shenzhen Open in China, advancing […]
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 League Coordinator since 2014. There, […]
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 from around the country. The […]
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 had gotten together for a […]
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 […]
Mercer County Park Commission Earns National Tennis Award
The USTA recently announced that the Mercer County Park Commission Tennis Facility in West Windsor, N.J., is one of 24 winners in the 37th annual USTA Facility Awards program, which recognizes excellence in […]
Join a Team! Upcoming USTA Adult Leagues
Love team play? USTA League is the country’s largest recreational tennis league with more than 300,000 players nationwide competing on teams while meeting new people and getting physically active. There are plenty of USTA Middle States […]
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 Koser Jewelers $60,000 Tennis Challenge. […]
League Championships and Updates
USTA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS WEBPAGE 2018 Middle States USTA League Section Championships Schedule and Info (PDFs may be difficult to view if using Google Chrome Browser) Division Date Location Schedules/Results 18/55 & Over […]
Best Seats – Exclusive US Open Tickets
The 2018 US Open Tennis Championships Results *Check back in Spring of 2019 for best seats to next years US OPEN* If you have always wanted to experience the best seats in […]
Local Players Competing at Wimbledon
Several players local to USTA Middle States traveled thousands of miles to Wimbledon this week, where they’re competing for the grass court championship. Main draw action began Monday, July 2 at the […]
Bring Tennis to your Park and Rec
Interested in bringing tennis to your Park and Rec program? You don’t need established programming, or even tennis courts, to bring tennis to your community. Between grants, facility assistance, trainings, scholarships and […]
Shvets, Siniakowicz Named to USTA Junior Leadership Team
Brianna Shvets and Robert Siniakowicz have been named to the third annual USTA Junior Leadership Team, which recognizes America’s finest junior tennis players who exhibit leadership, sportsmanship and character on and off […]
Net Generation at the iRun4Life Kids Only 3K
Nearly 700 kids in grades K-6 came together on Sunday, May 20 at Central Park in Doylestown, Pa. for the annual iRun4 Life Kids Only 3K, the flagship event of non-profit youth […]
NIKE TENNIS CAMPS – Serious. Fun.
2018 Middle States NIKE Tennis Camps Hitting balls, over and over, off the garage door: that is how Max Spodik was introduced to the game of tennis by his father at the […]
Love Tennis? Love to Volunteer? Opportunities for you.
In March and April, the USTA Middle States (USTA MS) Nominating Committee and the six District Nominating Committees accepted applications for the 2019-20 SECTION Board of Directors and/or DISTRICT Councils. We wish […]
Catching up with Slippery Rock’s Lacey Cohen
At the age of 8 years old, Lacey Cohen decided that tennis was going to be her sport of choice. Cohen began participating in group lessons while her mother played tennis and […]
Catching up with W&M’s Charlotte Madson
Throughout most of her childhood, Charlotte Madson played tennis solely for fun. Living just two minutes away from local tennis courts, she would hit with her father and older sister from time […]
Junior Tournament Spotlight: Brianna Shvets
A lot has changed in the 13 years since Brianna Shvets first picked up a tennis racquet. What hasn’t changed is her love for the game. The 17-year-old from New Jersey can […]
Free League Registration for Middle States Captains
Great news for captains in Middle States: Beginning with 2018 spring adult leagues, your league registration is free. USTA League team captains in Middle States will receive a free registration when he/she […]
Summer Internship with USTA Middle States
View the full internship opportunity and find out how to apply! Summer 2018 Application deadline: February 20, 2018 If you are a college student looking to help promote and develop the growth […]
Ben Zislis Named Executive Director of USTA Middle States
The United States Tennis Association Middle States Section (USTA Middle States), the volunteer-based, not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting tennis opportunities for juniors and adults of all abilities and cultural backgrounds, announced today […]
Philly Gold Cup Tunes up Juniors
A nearly 60-year-old tennis tradition is continuing in Philadelphia this winter, and it’s giving local players, coaches and club owners alike something to smile about. Gold Cup, a junior tennis program that […]
Local YMCA Honored As 2017 USTA Facility Award Winner
The USTA announced that the Upper Main Line YMCA in Berwyn, Pa., is one of 12 winners in the 36th annual USTA Facility Awards program, which recognizes excellence in the construction and/or […]
Middle States Adds Four to Prestigious Tennis Hall of Fame
Four standout tennis advocates with Philadelphia Area ties were inducted into the Middle States Hall of Fame on Thursday, Oct. 19th. The group includes D.A. Abrams (Philadelphia/New York), Connie Ebert (Abington, Pa.), Jeff Harrison […]
Player Spotlight: Cassandra Noray
Cassandra Noray’s list of achievements on the tennis court is lengthy. A great high school career. Success at the collegiate level as a top player at Alvernia University. One of the COR […]
Frog Hollow Racquet Club – Net Generation Experience
A 5 a.m. wake up for 8-12 year olds normally doesn’t make for the easiest morning. On the morning of August 31st, though, the kids had plenty of energy. Frog Hollow Racquet […]
Local Stars Competing at 2017 US Open
Bjorn Fratangelo Singles Match : Against Ivo Karlović Tuesday, August 29th @ 11 a.m Jennifer Brady Singles Match : Against Andrea Petkovic Tuesday, August 29th @ 11 a.m Doubles Match (Partner Alison […]
Results: 18 & Over Section Championships
The USTA Middle States 18 & Over Section Championships took place at Mercer County Tennis Center from August 18-20. The weekend was filled with tennis of all levels competing for one common […]
Growing Together: Six Years of USTA Team Tennis
How long have the Carlisle Court Crushers been on the same team? For Meg Ulrich, daughter of coach Marybeth Ulrich, it feels like she has been apart of the team her […]
NJTL Trenton Student Wins National Essay Contest
In 350 words or less, students had to answer the following question to be eligible to win the NJTL National Essay contest. The question they had to answer? In addition to tennis, […]
Middle States Hall of Fame
OCTOBER 19, 2017 @ RIVERCREST GOLF CLUB 100 Golf Club Dr, Phoenixville, PA 19460 About 2017 Inductees Partnership Opportunities About the Hall of Fame Established in 1994, the Middle States […]
A View from the Trainer’s Table
Dana Kephart has learned dozens of lessons in her time as an athletic trainer. One of the big ones? No day is ever the same. “As a trainer I’m always doing or […]
Join Today – Adult Fall and Winter Leagues
There are plenty of USTA Middle States league opportunities in your area. Find a league that works for you and join today! Allegheny Mountain District : More Information/Registration – Katie Rogers – […]
A Family Tradition
Sports teams typically call themselves family because of the long hours spent together, practicing and competing. When the Devlin sisters say it, they mean it. Katherine, Maureen, and Anne Marie Devlin grew […]
Making a Comeback
When injuries forced Prim Siripipat off the court in 2001, the Duke star wasn’t quite ready for it. Sixteen years later, she’s beginning a tennis comeback. “I just missed the game,” she […]
Adult Tournaments in Middle States
USTA League season may be winding down, but there are still plenty of opportunities to play. There are an array of adult and senior tournaments offered through the USTA, whether it’s a […]
Central PA Tournament Provides for Underprivileged Children
The seventh-annual 2017 Conrad Weiser Hits for Hope Tennis Tournament took place in Robesonia, Pa. from June 17-25th 2017. And while tennis was certainly front-and-center, it wasn’t the most important part of […]
Perrone, Kukharchuk Earn Spots in MS Pro Circuit Events
For the first time, USTA Middle States last weekend hosted Wild Card Weekend — an event that provided wild card entry into both a men’s and women’s USTA Pro Circuit tournaments in […]
Rose Collins Wins USTA Pro Circuit Event at Sea Colony
Entering the tournament No. 194 in the world, Danielle Rose Collins did what she needed to do last week to move up in the rankings. As the top seed in the ResortQuest […]
Daniel Makes a Move at NCAAs
University of Pennsylvania’s Kana Daniel is fighting her way to the top. As the only Ivy League player in this year’s ITA singles rankings, Daniel defeated Aldila Sutjiai on Wednesday morning. Sutjiai […]
Spergel Shows Strength, Determination On and Off Court
It’s not the type of news any young person should have to hear: “You have cancer.” But when Chloe Spergel heard that exact news, the then 16-year-old decided it was no time […]
Some Tennis Spin on National Puppy Day
It’s the cutest day of the year. Right? #NationalPuppyDay is upon us on March 23, and it’s a reminder of all the pets out there who love tennis as much as we […]
TSR Spotlight: Lori Schwartz
USTA Middle States is divided into six geographical regions. Within each region, a Tennis Service Representative (TSR) is responsible for coordinating tennis among adults, juniors and facilities. They travel to various facilities […]
Middle States Announces 2017 Premier Providers
In an effort to recognize tennis providers that best represent and provide well-rounded tennis programming for all ages, USTA Middle States has released its list of Premier Providers for 2017. Thirty-six facilities […]
Award Spotlight: Melissa Jackson
Melissa Jackson was already a USTA League Tennis player when she decided to become an official in 2001. “I was tired of not knowing the rules and having people make them up […]
Announcing the 2019 Middle States Open Tournament
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) Middle States Section will host its inaugural Middle States Open Tournament June 20-24, replacing the Middle States-run Wildcard Weekend, which ran the past two summers. The […]
Tri-Level Championships
The Tri-Level Section Invitational will be held at Hershey Racquet Club, January 25-27, 2019. The winning teams will advance to the National Invitational that is held in conjunction with the BNP Paribas […]
Off and Running: The New Jersey District Council
The first USTA Middle States District Council meeting was held this past week, taking place January 8 in New Jersey. The Council assigned new positions and planned the district’s support of growing […]
Up-and-Coming Middle States Players in the Pros
A look through some of the up-and-coming Middle States players competing in the Pro Ranks. Sam Shropshire Philadelphia, Pa. Shropshire is approaching the 900 spot in the world ranking for singles as […]
