Best Seats – Exclusive US Open Tickets
If you have always wanted to experience the best seats in the house at the 2018 US Open Tennis Championships, now is your chance. Exclusive Courtside Box Seats (Section 17 Row H) 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 […]
Interested in College Tennis? Join us for College Day
Access to college coaches, information, and opportunities is not always the easiest to seek out. For local tennis players in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, Middle States College Day provides answers to […]
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 […]
Award Spotlight: Anna Osadchy
When Anna Osadchy first arrived at Rowan University, it was a tough transition. Thankfully, she found Tennis On Campus. “When I was a freshman, I had a hard time adjusting from home […]
USTA Middle States Accepting 2017 Hall of Fame Nominations
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) Middle States Section is now accepting nominations for the 2017 Middle States Hall of Fame. Since its inception in 1994, 103 of tennis’ most influential players, […]
Award Spotlight: Cindy Mable
Cindy Mable has been involved in tennis for many years. First she was a player, but then, when injury kept her off the court, she became a USTA Official. But it was […]
A Day to Remember
Photo: (From left to right) Philadelphia-area teaching professional Jarrod Grant, 11-time Grand Slam Winner Lisa Raymond, and Bob Strimel Written by Bob Strimel I decided to work on my birthday. That’s no revelation […]
Junior Guidebook Links and Info
Links from the 2017 Middle States Junior Guidebook View the 10 and Under Youth Progression Apply for a Level 8 Tournament Apply for a DR – Level 7 Tournament Learn more information […]
2017 Australian Open: How to Watch
The new year is upon us, and that means one thing: It’s time for the year’s first major. The 2017 Australian Open is set to begin, and we know you won’t want […]
2016 USTA Middle States Awards Announced
USTA Middle States this week released its list of 2016 award recipients, recognizing tennis leaders in 16 categories from across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. Award recipients were chosen through a representation […]
Paying it Forward
If you ask Ed McQuillin about tennis, he’ll tell you how much the game has given him. He’ll talk about what it’s meant to his career and his family. He’ll share his […]
Winter Tennis: A Survival Guide
It’s cold. It’s dark. Winter, frankly, can be tough on our tennis games. But it doesn’t have to be. After a long season of sprints and slides during tournament and league play, […]
Local Juniors Impress at National Events
Multiple junior players from Pennsylvania and New Jersey impressed at various USTA National Selection Tournaments last weekend, with players finishing top-2. Leading the charge from the USTA Middle States Section was a […]
All for Community
The Wheelchair Tournament of Delaware has grown to become a staple of the tennis community. Every fall, players from all over the east coast travel to Delaware to compete in the tournament. […]
Always on the Move
If you see Marcy Bruce, you better keep your feet moving. Bruce, a teaching pro in Pittsburgh, coaches players of all ages and skill levels. Her true passion, though, is Cardio Tennis. […]
All-Inclusive Coach
Michael Horowits’ class had been over for more than 10 minutes. But one by one, kids continued to walk through his classroom door at Central High School in Philadelphia. One student asked […]
Once an Athlete, Always an Athlete
Brandon Holiday has always been a standout athlete. He was involved with several sports as a kid – tennis, baseball and martial arts. When he arrived at the University of Maryland, Eastern […]
USTA Tennis Moms Campaign – Susan Fuster-Marin
During the month of May, the USTA is paying tribute to tennis moms. We want to give thanks to mothers who support their children reaching their goals at every level of the game. […]
AMD Awards Celebration – June 23
Join us! The USTA Middle States Allegheny Mountain District is celebrating an incredible 2017 with an awards celebration at Mt. Lebanon Tennis Center on June 23. Enjoy food and beverage, and relax […]
Join a Spring League Team Today!
Summer is finally coming! USTA League tennis is underway and you can still join a spring team. Contact your coordinator. Calling players of all ages – 18-39, 40 & Over, 55 & […]
