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28-Jun-2008
Several Firsts at the Midwest Closed
The USTA Midwest Section is rich in tradition, and one of those long-standing traditions is this section's closed championships. Players like Aaron Krickstein, Todd Martin, Malavi Washington, Laura Granville, Amy Frazier, and Shawn Foltz have grown up competing in competed here in the past. The 2008 edition of the Midwest Closed featured two firsts: an unseeded player won the Boys 18s, and a pair of local players won their divisions.

20-Jun-2008
Jones and Liversage Win Hard Court Championships in San Diego
One of the better kept secrets in tennis is the USTA National Open Hard Court Championships in sunny San Diego, CA, held at the Balboa Tennis Club July 9-15. Not many tournaments offer the triple crown of possible prizes: USTA Pro Circuit Wild Cards, gold/silver/bronze balls, and decent prize money. These three things combine to bring in an attractive field made up of current college players, some juniors, and a strong contingent of very good local former college players still in their 20s.

19-Jun-2008
Dabrowski and Britton Conquer International Grass Court Fields
Seventeen-year-old Devin Britton was making his third attempt at a U.S. Junior International Grass Court Championship, while 16-year-old Gabriela Dabrowski was playing in her first event on the surface, but both conquered the Philadelphia heat to claim singles titles last week at the Philadelphia Cricket Club.

16-Jun-2008
Prince Hot 100 List - June
Today we release the June edition of the Prince Hot 100. The Prince Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have substantially improved their rankings over the past month.

12-Jun-2008
Prince PPI All-American Gives Top Academy Juniors a Taste of the NCAA Championships
The Prince Plugged In Academy Challenge Cup competition, in its fourth year, pits top junior academies against each other, in a team format. Last month, a select few participated in the first PPI All-American Championships held in conjunction with the NCAA Division I championships in Tulsa.

9-Jun-2008
Top Mid-Major Women's Classes
The Tennis Recruiting Network continues its rankings of mid-major recruiting classes. This article includes the Top 25 mid-major women's recruiting classes for 2008.

6-Jun-2008
Top Mid-Major Men's Classes
The Tennis Recruiting Network presents its recruiting class rankings for mid-major conferences. Today we present our Top 25 mid-major men's recruiting classes for 2008.

5-Jun-2008
May Aces
The aces for May start with the NCAA champions but don't end there. Junior achievers also made their marks last month on the Pro Circuit and ITF scene, in the U.S. and Europe.

2-Jun-2008
2008 Women's Recruiting Class Rankings - Spring Edition
Last week, TennisRecruiting.net ranked the men's recruiting classes. Today, the women have their turn. TennisRecruiting.net is proud to present its spring rankings of the Top 25 Women's Recruiting Classes. There are cats (well, Tigers, anyway) and Dawgs at the top, but take a look at the new face in the Top 10 - as well as a previously unrated class that now checks in at #15.

31-May-2008
2008 Peach State Classic
Perfect late-spring weather graced the Memorial Day weekend in metro-Atlanta for the participants in the 17th Peach State Junior Tennis Classic, a USTA Level 3 National hosted at the Racquet Club of the South in Norcross, GA.

30-May-2008
Will the Serve and Volley Ever Bounce Back?
On court, the power game is linked to the economy of energy - points end after fewer strokes and in less time. On the other hand, a game built around strategy, like the Serve and Volley game, is linked more to patience. I believe the gradual disappearance of the Serve and Volley in modern tennis can be traced back to several factors; the difficulty and time commitment required for its development, equipment advancements, improvements in the players' physical fitness, and the fans thirst for the more "glamorous" game.

29-May-2008
Devvarman and McDowell Claim NCAA Singles Crowns
The Atlantic Coast Conference swept the NCAA singles championships on Monday at the Michael D. Case Tennis Center at the University of Tulsa, with defending champion Somdev Devvarman of Virginia and Amanda McDowell of Georgia Tech posting convincing victories in the finals. Devvarman defeated Tennessee freshman JP Smith 6-3, 6-2, while McDowell downed 2005 NCAA champion Zuzana Zemenova of Baylor 6-2, 6-3.

26-May-2008
2008 Men's Recruiting Class Rankings - Spring Edition
Today we release our spring rankings of the Top 25 Men's Recruiting Classes. New commitments - including a number of Blue Chip and international players - have moved a number of teams up and down. You can still find Stanford at the top, but there are some new faces in both the Top 10 and Top 25. Take a look at the results of our most recent poll.

22-May-2008
UCLA Women and Georgia Men Capture NCAA Team Championships in Tulsa
Two teams that had endured prolonged bouts of illness and injury during the season found their form at just the right time, with the UCLA Bruins taking their first women's championship with a 4-0 win over Cal-Berkeley Tuesday afternoon and the Georgia Bulldogs successfully defending their 2007 title with a 4-2 victory over Texas Tuesday night at the Michael Case Tennis Center on the campus of the University of Tulsa.

19-May-2008
Prince Hot 100 List - May
Today we release the May edition of the Prince Hot 100. The Prince Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have substantially improved their rankings over the past month.

17-May-2008
Prince PPI Program Crowns World Team Champion in Rome
The inaugural Prince Plugged In (PPI) World Team Championships have come and gone and the first academy name is now engraved on the World Championship team trophy. Last week, Prince brought five of the world's most elite junior training academies to Rome for a week of competition, training, education and cultural exchanges - a way for academies to measure themselves against other parts of the world and determine who deserves the title "best of the best".

16-May-2008
Open Letter to Recruits
An open letter to high school tennis hopefuls seeking college scholarships from Coach Paul Torricelli, former head of men's tennis at Northwestern University.

15-May-2008
Michigan Men Advance to Sweet Sixteen with 4-2 Win Over Texas Tech
The yin and yang of Michigan's springtime weather was on full display last weekend in Ann Arbor, where the 16th ranked Wolverines hosted Western Michigan, Harvard and Texas Tech for the first two rounds of NCAA Division I team championship competition. The home team took found the silver lining in the rain clouds however, defeating Texas Tech 4-2 to advance to the Sweet Sixteen for the first time since 1988.

12-May-2008
NCAA Division III Men's Tennis Championships Preview
May is the month for college tennis championships, and not just for the larger schools in NCAA Division I. Championships for NCAA Divisions II and III - as well as NAIA, NJCAA, and CCC - also take place this month. The quality of tennis play is high in these divisions as well. Today, the author of the Division III Tennis Blog stops by with a preview of the Final 8 which starts tomorrow in Lewiston, Maine.

9-May-2008
Articles at TennisRecruiting.net
There are many great junior tennis players out there, and the Internet has a lot of great stories on them. This week, TennisRecruiting.net announces the ability for players and parents to link to third-party articles on their profile pages.

8-May-2008
A Conversation with Documentary Filmmaker Tom Pura
Tom Pura is a tennis parent, a Harvard grad and a Wall Street retiree. He is not, as he would be the first to tell you, a movie producer. But several years ago, Pura decided that if he wanted to chronicle the tennis life of his 13-year-old son TJ, it was up to him to become one. Colette Lewis talks with Pura about his resulting documentary, entitled 50,000 Balls.

7-May-2008
Fournier, St. Louis Juniors Go Deep at Interscholastics
Taylor Fournier (Leawood, Kan.), Alexandra Lehman (St. Louis) and Andrew Mellow (St. Louis) led the seven-player USTA Missouri Valley junior contingent at the USTA Interscholastic Championships - East, with each of those three reaching the semifinals or better.

5-May-2008
NCAA Tournament Roundtable
Today may be Cinco de Mayo, but the month of May is tournament time for college tennis. The first and second rounds of the NCAA Division I Tennis Championships start on Friday. We invited some of our college tennis contributors from around the country to weigh in on the Big Dance of college tennis.

2-May-2008
2008 Muterspaw Wrap
The Andre Aggasi Charitable Foundation has put on the Muterspaw Championships for eight years, and each year it gets more popular - drawing more applicants from all across the United States. Tournament champions hailed from Texas, California, Pennsylvania, and Florida.

1-May-2008
April Aces
Most of the aces this month are juniors who competed in the major California hard court events, but several others scored big on clay in Texas, Florida, Mexico and Italy.

28-Apr-2008
The Coaching Carousel
The coaching carousel spins again, this time with the break up of one of the highest profile teams on the ATP Tour, Andy Roddick and his coach, Jimmy Connors. The first question people usually ask is "What happened?". As in many cases, knee-jerk reactions, speculations, and rumors inevitably begin to pile up and ultimately bury the truth.

22-Apr-2008
Cavaliers, Tigers Take ACC Titles
The ACC men's and women's tennis championships took place this past weekend in Altamonte Springs, Fla., just north of Orlando. The Virginia men continued their recent domination of the event, winning their fourth title in five years. The women's results were more unexpected, with fourth-seeded Clemson upsetting top seed and defending national champion Georgia Tech in the semis and #2 Duke in the final.

21-Apr-2008
2008 NCAA Men's Tournament Preview
It's the best time of year again in the world of college tennis. The NCAA tournament is right around the corner, and all eyes are on the festive conference tournaments taking place. With no further adieu, here are a few notable men's tennis teams and conferences to look for during the NCAA madness.

18-Apr-2008
Sock wins Easter Bowl 16s Singles Crown
After a year and a half of troubling foot stress fractures, it appears Jack Sock is truly back to his old winning ways. The 15-year old Lincoln, Neb. native proved that point Sunday, April 13 with a hard-fought 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (4) victory over Clay Thompson (Venice, Calif.) in the Boys' 16 singles final at The Easter Bowl in Rancho Mirage, Calif.

17-Apr-2008
Oudin Earns Fifth Major ITF title, Buchanan Gets His First at Easter Bowl
Melanie Oudin and Chase Buchanan joined forty years of Easter Bowl champions last week in the desert heat of Rancho Mirage, Calif., earning titles in the second of two April ITF Grade 1 events held in the Golden State.

16-Apr-2008
NCAA Women's Tournament Bracketology
As we pass by Tax Day, the college tennis regular season is drawing to a close. Conference races are wrapping up, and post-season tournaments are coming up quickly. Marc Lucero identifies some of the D1 women's tennis teams who are "on the bubble" - identifying how they can help themselves down the stretch.

14-Apr-2008
Prince Hot 100 List - April
Today we release the April edition of the Prince Hot 100. The Prince Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have substantially improved their rankings over the past month.

10-Apr-2008
Klahn and Oudin Take ITF Grade 1 International Spring Championships in California
The clouds and chill that were prevalent all week at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California couldn't cool off two red-hot U.S. juniors, as Melanie Oudin and Bradley Klahn posted straight-set victories in the finals of last week's International Spring Championships. Number one seed Oudin topped unseeded Jacqueline Cako 6-3, 6-3. Klahn, the second seed, eased past No. 5 seed Jarmere Jenkins 6-1, 7-6 (1).

8-Apr-2008
Spring Signing Week '08: Top 100 Update
On "Signing Day Eve," TennisRecruiting.net updates the status of the Top 100 senior boys and girls in the Class of 2008. A few more have made decisions - and several plan to announce this week.

7-Apr-2008
Spring Signing Week '08: National Roundup
Signing Week has finally arrived, and we are only two days away from Signing Day itself on April 9. Take a look at our coverage schedule - and hear comments from boys and girls across the country in our National Roundup.

4-Apr-2008
Major Statement for NCAA Tennis
Novak Djokovic's second round 7-6(1), 3-6, 6-4 loss to South African Qualifier Kevin Anderson in Miami is not only a monumental upset, but also a major statement for NCAA College tennis.

3-Apr-2008
March Aces
Clay or Hard, Indoor or Out, junior and college aces found all conditions to their liking in March.

31-Mar-2008
Countdown: Boys' War Room
On Friday, we visited with the girls. Today, the top boys in the senior class talk college recruiting. Find out where the Top 100 boys are leaning, and see who your favorite school is after...

28-Mar-2008
Countdown: Girls' War Room
Many of the top girls committed during Fall Signing Week last November, but a number of top targets are still available. We talked with many recruits in the Top 100 to find out where they are in their decision process. Some have decided, some have narrowed their list, and many are still wide open.

24-Mar-2008
Countdown to Signing Day
It's that time of year... Signing Day is approaching. April 9 is the first day of the Spring Signing Period - when seniors from around the nation can sign on to play college tennis at Division I or Division II schools. As always, TennisRecruiting.net is there with a courtside seat to all the action. Today we give you a preview of our coverage schedule.

21-Mar-2008
Shankle Takes Maureen Connolly Brinker Championship
On the eve of St. Patrick's Day, Blue Chip Blair Shankle (Comfort, Texas) held off a fierce opponent in Ellie Yates (Ridgeland, Mississippi) 7-6, 6-0 to win the Maureen Connolly Brinker Girl's 14s National Championships in Dallas.

20-Mar-2008
Nevolo and Ahn Take Gold at USTA 18s Spring Nationals
For 18-year-old Dennis Nevolo, the third time in Mobile was the charm, while for 15-year-old Kristie Ahn, her first trip to the Spring 18s resulted in a national championship.

17-Mar-2008
Prince Hot 100 List - March
Today we release the March edition of the Prince Hot 100. The Prince Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have substantially improved their rankings over the past month.

14-Mar-2008
UNO is Back with New Facilities
As Burzis Kanga built the University of New Orleans tennis program into a Sun Belt championship contending program, his efforts came to a halt as Hurricane Katrina came through New Orleans. The rebuilding efforts are underway as UNO athletic director Jim Miller recently announced the return of the men's and women's tennis programs.

13-Mar-2008
Panel Discussion: Integrating with a New Team (Part 2)
Today we conclude our discussion on integrating into a college tennis team - and adjusting to college coaching. College coaches answer the question: "How does a top junior player transition quickly to a team atmosphere with less personal attention?"

10-Mar-2008
TennisRecruiting.net and Intercollegiate Tennis Association Announce Partnership
The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) and the Tennis Recruiting Network have announced a strategic partnership to help college coaches connect with future players. Effective immediately, all ITA member coaches will be eligible to receive a special rate for the Coaching Advantage service at the TennisRecruiting.net website.

6-Mar-2008
February Aces
College tennis accounts for half of February's dozen aces, but there were also juniors excelling south of the border, across the Atlantic, and in the pro ranks.

3-Mar-2008
The Return of Davenport
Davenport's back! That's good news for women's tennis, and with her commitment to play in the Fed Cup and her eyes set on the 2008 Beijing Olympics, better news for American women's tennis.

25-Feb-2008
Applying a Little Scholarship to the Tennis World: 2 Nagging Questions
Marc Lucero tackles two intriguing questions: (1) Is there a more effective way for coaches to evaluate talent? (2) Is the USTA deserving of the public's criticism that it receives for not producing champions?

21-Feb-2008
Redshirting in College Tennis
Typically associated with football players, the term redshirt is frequently applied to student-athletes who spend their first collegiate academic year attending classes, practicing and working out with the team, but not competing in games. Colette Lewis explores the issue, talking pros and cons with college coaches and players.

18-Feb-2008
Prince Hot 100 List - February
Today we release the February edition of the Prince Hot 100. The Prince Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have substantially improved their rankings over the past month.

14-Feb-2008
Georgia Tech Repeats as Women's National Indoor Champions
Neither a blizzard, a recent loss to Northwestern nor a 3-0 deficit to top seed Stanford could keep the Georgia Tech women from defending their title at the National Indoor Championships in Madison, Wis. The Yellow Jackets left the expansive icebox of the upper Midwest with the warmth of their third national team championship.

11-Feb-2008
The Power of Protein
If you asked most athletes what the most important nutrient was for performance, they would answer protein. They would be correct in giving that answer. Why is protein so vital? It builds hormones and antibodies, it is a component of enzymes, and it is also an important part of our muscle, skin, blood, organs, brain, nerves and even our genes. Laurie Wexel of HealthyTennis.com talks about this vital nutrient.

8-Feb-2008
Beat the Cheat - Part II
There will always be people who choose to cheat. Therefore we must develop skills in our youth that heighten our ability to maintain our composure in the midst of unfair competition - whether on the court or off. Developing these skills will prove invaluable to young players both in tennis - as well as in life.

7-Feb-2008
January Aces
While the rest of the country watched the ball drop in Times Square, the juniors competing in Arizona were concentrating instead on the gold balls awarded at the Winter National Championships. Those eight winners join Australian Open junior champions and Florida Futures winners as this month's aces.

4-Feb-2008
Top Women's Classes - 2008 Winter Rankings
Spring Signing Day is two months away, and coaches are busy locking up their recruits. A number of highly-ranked seniors have already made their college choice - they have made verbal commitments or signed during the Fall Signing Period. Find out which women's teams are on top at this point - with the Winter Rankings of the Top 25 Women's Recruiting Classes.

1-Feb-2008
Tournament Tennis vs. High School Tennis
As a national tournament director for the USTA, and as an advisor to high school students looking to play in college, I have seen many juniors agonize over the choice of which 'master' to follow: the USTA tournament schedule, or their high school schedule. Each has a set of regulations to follow to be eligible for play/ranking, and sometimes those rules and schedules conflict.

31-Jan-2008
Tennis Plaza Cup Crowns Champions amid Raindrops
It may have taken overtime, but eight champions emerged in four age divisions in last week's Tennis Plaza Cup, a USTA National Level 3 event in its second year in south Florida.

28-Jan-2008
Top Men's Classes - 2008 Winter Rankings
A month into the new year, now is a great time to look at the top recruiting classes so far in college tennis. There are hundreds of commitments - many from the fall signing period in November, and many more verbal commitments from the past couple of months. Our panel of voters has been busy, and today the Tennis Recruiting Network brings you an early look at the Top 25 Men's Recruiting Classes.

21-Jan-2008
Panel Discussion: Integrating with a New Team (Part 1)
College tennis is often a huge step for incoming freshmen. One big difference is in coaching. Many freshmen may not get the individual attention they were accustomed to as juniors. Some players even feel like they are lost in the shuffle. We asked our panel of former college coaches: "How does a top junior player transition quickly to a team atmosphere with less personal attention?"

18-Jan-2008
January Prince Hot 100 List
Earlier this week we released the January edition of the Prince Hot 100. The Prince Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have improved their rankings dramatically during the past month.

18-Jan-2008
TennisRecruiting.net and Prince Tennis Announce Partnership
TennisRecruiting.net announces that Prince Tennis, a recognized world-leader in tennis equipment, will be the title sponsor of the new Prince Hot 100 Rank Lists. The Prince Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis and improving their game.

17-Jan-2008
Nine Intriguing Questions for 2008
For the third year in a row, Colette Lewis publishes her annual "Intriguing Questions" article right here at TennisRecruiting.net. Take a look at nine questions she is eager to have answered in 2008.

14-Jan-2008
Beat the Cheat - Part I
Anyone who has spent more than five minutes at a junior tennis tournament knows how prevalent cheating and accusations of cheating are even at that level of play. The questions we must address as coaches and parents are: (1) What causes our youngsters to cheat? (2) How do we teach our kids to handle cheating when they are on the receiving end?

10-Jan-2008
Youth Prevails at the Copper Bowl
Spectators huddled next to the wall of the pro shop to get out of the fierce winds that arrived in time for the finals of the Copper Bowl in Tuscon. Harsh storms in the Western US did their best to disrupt the tournament schedule, but the tournament finished on time with a number of young players taking home trophies.

7-Jan-2008
December Aces
December may mean charity events and exhibitions for the pro tour, but in the junior tennis world, the final month of the year has much higher stakes. Here are 16 players who met the challenge.

4-Jan-2008
Lots of "Firsts" in the Winter Nationals
It is not unusual for families to go south to vacation in winter. Tennis families are no different. In late December many of the best US juniors congregate in Arizona for the USTA Winter Nationals. The older age groups go to the metropolitan Phoenix area, and the younger players head to Tucson.

31-Dec-2007
Choosing a College Recruiting Service
Annette Broersma provides her take on the following question: "When I look around the Internet, I quickly find a lot of different recruiting services. Which ones should I consider using?"

27-Dec-2007
Eddie Herr Champions Keys and Di Giulio Add Junior Orange Bowl Titles
Madison Keys of Boca Raton, Fla. and Joe Di Giulio of Newport Beach, Calif. were the targets of every 12-and-under player competing in the Junior Orange Bowl last week. With recent Eddie Herr championships secure, the pair once again triumphed over the international elite of their age group in Coral Gables, Fla., adding the coveted silver bowl of oranges to their trophy cases.

24-Dec-2007
Happy Holidays from TennisRecruiting.net!
TennisRecruiting.net wishes everyone the best for the Holiday Season. Today we announce the winners of our Holiday Contest.

21-Dec-2007
TennisRecruiting.net Server Upgrade
TennisRecruiting.net is upgrading both its hardware and networking infrastructure this weekend to accomodate better-than-expected growth. The website currently averages almost 200,000 visitors every month - and those visitors are viewing almost 3 million webpages. Downtime to accomodate the upgrade is scheduled overnight Friday.

17-Dec-2007
December Hot 100 List
As a winter storm engulfs much of the country, people are probably thinking more about Hot Chocolate than the Hot 100. But the Fall tennis season features many important tennis tournaments - and many juniors have been heating up the courts. Those juniors who have been performing at a high level show up on our Holiday edition of the Hot 100.

14-Dec-2007
College Tennis Fall Rewind
Final exams for the fall semester are about to come to an end, and the the fall college tennis season is now in the books. The fall season features a number of individual tournaments, and there were some interesting developments. Also, the start of the spring season is only a month away. Join us as we relive the fall - and look forward to the dual matches of '08.

13-Dec-2007
Florida Fortnight Crowns a Dozen Singles Champions from Eight Countries
The world's best juniors descend on South Florida in late November prepared for the intensive competition the Eddie Herr International in Bradenton and Orange Bowl in Miami always provide. This year, it was players from the United States who captured the most titles.

6-Dec-2007
November Aces
November began with the crowning of college indoor champions and ended with coveted Eddie Herr 12s titles, and throughout the month there were performances worth noting.

3-Dec-2007
Master the Backhand Court
If you are like most people then your forehand is more dependable and aggressive than your backhand. If your opponent attacks your backhand, there are two ways to approach the problem: either improve your backhand - or simply hit more forehands!

30-Nov-2007
TennisRecruiting.net Holiday Contest
It's the Holiday Season, and TennisRecruiting.net is giving away Recruiting Advantage memberships to a few lucky users. This article describes two contests that we are running throughout the month of December.

26-Nov-2007
Minneapolis Junior Has Plenty To Be Thankful For
Angela Wong spends much of her days driving her two children to various tennis activities in the Twin Cities. Whether it is a tournament, private lessons or a drill, Wong chauffeurs her two tennis prodigies from court to court as they continue to develop their games. Unfortunately, their tennis travels put them on the I-35W bridge at the wrong time.

22-Nov-2007
2007 Eddie Herr Provides Glimpse into the Future of Tennis
Four age divisions of both boys and girls from around the world make for an impressive array of junior tennis. And the Eddie Herr, which begins this weekend at the IMG/Bollettieri Tennis Academy in Bradenton, Florida, usually showcases a future professional star.

19-Nov-2007
November Hot 100 List
Today we release the November edition of the Hot 100. The Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have improved their rankings dramatically during the past month.

13-Nov-2007
Signing Week: National Roundup
Yesterday, we looked at the Blue Chips. Today, we hear from seniors around the country who plan to sign NLIs during Signing Week - which officially begins tomorrow. Take a look at what they had to say...

12-Nov-2007
Signing Week: Blue Chip Update
It's finally here! Signing Week has arrived, with Signing Day coming this Wednesday, November 14. We kick things off with a look at the schedule and an update on the Blue Chip boys and girls.

8-Nov-2007
Devvarman and Miseviciute Earn ITA Indoor Titles
It was the expected and the unexpected last weekend in Columbus, Ohio as No. 1 seed Somdev Devvarman of Virginia and unseeded Aurelija Miseviciute of Arkansas collected the first ITA Indoor Championships in the history of their schools.

2-Nov-2007
Panel Discussion: Junior and College Coaches (Part 2)
This is the the conclusion of a two-part panel discussion where college coaches answer the question: "What are the differences between private coaches and college coaches? Does the private coach still have a role once a player heads off to college?"

1-Nov-2007
October Aces
From junior to college to Pro Circuit events on six continents, aces were plentiful last month; the 17 pictured below all harvested trophies in October.

29-Oct-2007
Countdown: Blue Chip Boys
The Countdown to Signing Day continues with a visit to the Blue Chip boys. We talked with the top seniors from across the country to find out where they are leaning in their college recruiting process. You can find out who is still wide open - and who has already decided - right now.

26-Oct-2007
Countdown: Blue Chip Girls
With signing week just a few short weeks away, we check in with the top girls in the senior class. This year's Blue Chip recruits talked with us about their decision process. Some have made verbal commitments, most have confirmed or taken their official visits, and one is still wide open. Take a look and see where things stand...

19-Oct-2007
Countdown to Signing Day
Don't look now, but Signing Day is right around the corner. November 14th is the first day of the one-week fall signing period, the only opportunity this calendar year for seniors to sign a National Letter of Intent with a Division I or Division II school. As always, The Tennis Recruiting Network is here to keep you up to date on all the happenings.

18-Oct-2007
Oudin and Spencer Take Tulsa Titles
For top-seeded Melanie Oudin, it was the second major ITF junior title in as many months; for unseeded Wil Spencer it was the first of his junior career, but for both players, the Pan American Closed in Tulsa, Okla. was a forum for outstanding tennis.

17-Oct-2007
The Lost Art of the Drop Shot
Let's face it, today's game is all about power and hitting the tar out of the ball. For the most part, the game of tennis is now predominantly played behind the baseline. This evolution has brought many advances to the game, including the need for increased physical training, as well as requiring players to hone their mental games. However, one skill lost in this transition has been the fine art of the drop shot. If used properly, I believe that the drop shot can be more effective than ever before.

15-Oct-2007
October Hot 100 List
Today we release the October edition of the Hot 100. The Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have substantially improved their rankings over the past month.

12-Oct-2007
Conversation with John Isner
One of the best stories in American tennis over the past year is that of John Isner. Hot on the heels of leading Georgia to a national championship, Isner has had great success on the pro tour. Isner won a string of three-set matches to reach the final of the Legg Mason against Andy Roddick, and he followed that up by reaching the third round of the US Open. Isner's successes have shined a bright light on college tennis. Today, Isner takes time out to talk about his recent success.

11-Oct-2007
ITA Polo All-American Crowns Another Bulldog Champion
Georgia's Travis Helgeson may not have the height or the serve of his former teammate John Isner, but he now owns the same major college title: a singles championship at the Polo ITA All-American tournament.

5-Oct-2007
American Coaching in London
British Tennis is getting a dose of American coaching; will it change the prognosis for juniors there? The LTA recently selected Bill Mountford, USTA director of tennis at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center for six years, to oversee the LTA's Coach Relations and Competition program. Colette Lewis talks with Mountford about junior tennis in the UK.

4-Oct-2007
September Aces
All of August's aces were from the United States, but players from every corner of the world produced last month's outstanding accomplishments.

1-Oct-2007
Top Prospects for '07-'08 Season
Three Star Recruit? Or Four Star? You can find out right now, as The Tennis Recruiting Network proudly presents the 2007-08 edition of Top Prospects.

28-Sep-2007
Mike Agassi "No Quit" Championships Wrap-Up
This second year of the Mike Agassi "No Quit" Championships as a USTA Level 3 national tournament saw over 900 players from 37 states apply for the 256 available spots. Fifteen of the seventeen USTA Sections were represented this past weekend in Las Vegas. Julie Wrege scattershoots over highlights of the tournament.

24-Sep-2007
Just One Thing to Think About?
Dede Allen answers the question: "If you had to tell a player just one thing to think about during the recruiting process, what would it be?"

21-Sep-2007
2007-08 College Preview and Freshman Women to Watch
The US Open is over, student-athletes are back in school, and the leaves are just starting to change colors. At least I assume they are changing colors somewhere; the only colors we see in San Diego are green (grass), blue (the Pacific Ocean), and red (the mercury in the thermometer from the September heat waves). Anyway, what all this means for college tennis players, coaches, parents, and fans from Wazzu to The U is that the fall tennis season is upon us.

17-Sep-2007
September Hot 100 List
Today we release the September edition of the Hot 100. The Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have improved their rankings dramatically during the past month.

14-Sep-2007
2007-08 Men's College Preview
It's that time of year when tennis dreams and emotions are riding high in the afterglow of the U.S. Open. When late August arrives I can't help but relive the excitement I used to feel before heading back to school for another year of NCAA tennis. I would spend my time wondering if all the hard work over the summer would pay off, and how the new recruits would fit into our team dynamic. Let's take a look around the world of men's college tennis.

13-Sep-2007
Lessons and Observations from the 2007 US Open
Colette Lewis of ZooTennis.com has the last word on the US Open. She makes 16 observations from New York.

12-Sep-2007
Welcome to the Evolution
On today's tennis courts, you can find a wide variety in the styles of play and the personalities on the court. Every match seems to showcase something different to amaze and delight fans. The power is there, but there is a mix of speed, agility and all-court play. The game has evolved into a much more physical sport than ever before. But you need more than physical strength and stamina to be successful in today's game. Just take a look at the number one players in the world on both sides.

10-Sep-2007
US Open a Foreign Affair
Bring on the world, the U.S. Open said. They did - and the world won. But a pair of young Americans may have provided a glimpse of the future.

6-Sep-2007
August Aces
August begins with the National Junior Championships and ends midway through the Open in New York, so it's fitting that all the aces for the month call the United States home.

3-Sep-2007
Welcome, Class of 2014!
Labor Day Weekend. Class is in session, and the new sixth-graders start to walk the halls of middle school. This week's rankings at the Tennis Recruiting Network are the first of the 2007-08 season - and they also mark the arrival of the Class of 2014.

31-Aug-2007
Good Luck, Class of 2007
Every year, people congratulate their graduating seniors, wishing them well as they move on from their high school days to bigger and better things. Saying goodbye to the Class of 2007 at TennisRecruiting.net is no different. This week's rankings are the last listings for the 2006-07 year - and they are also our final rankings for the outgoing Class of 2007.

29-Aug-2007
Review Player Records for Star Ratings
In just a few weeks, TennisRecruiting.net will release its 2007-08 Top Prospect Ratings - 5 Star, 4 Star, 3 Star, etc. These ratings are based on all tournament play from September 2006 to August 2007. Players and parents should verify that information on their player records is correct before September 15th.

27-Aug-2007
Panel Discussion: Junior and College Coaches (Part 1)
Many junior tennis players work with private coaches - coaches that oversee all aspects of the players' development as athletes and tennis players. When these junior players graduate from high school, college coaches take over their development. We asked a number of college coaches about what makes their role unique - and also the role of a private coach once a player enters college.

24-Aug-2007
Does Glucosamine Really Work?
Osteoarthritis is a wear and tear disease that robs cartilage from joints. Known as a universal disease, osteoarthritis is a risk to everyone, and especially the active junior tennis player. Laurie Wexel explores the body's mechanisms for creating, maintaining, and repairing cartilage.

23-Aug-2007
Unstrung: Courier Documentary Attempts to Transcend Tennis
Jim Courier didn't want his documentary "Unstrung" to be a tennis movie. What he hoped for, after following a group of male junior players for ten months, was a film that would appeal to a wider audience, one that would focus less on the sport and more on the dynamics and drama when family and competition intertwine. Each of the film's subjects provides a glimpse of the many paths parents and children can take.

20-Aug-2007
August Hot 100 List
Today we release the August edition of the Hot 100. The Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have substantially improved their rankings over the past month.

17-Aug-2007
Weinhold Rolls to Girls 18 Nationals Title
In last year's Girls 18 Nationals, Ashley Weinhold of Spicewood, Texas was the runner up in both singles and doubles. "I'm hoping to win one more match this year," she said going into the tournament. She did just that - not dropping a set at this year's 2007 Girls 18 National Championship.

16-Aug-2007
Top Seeds Prevail in the Boys 16 and 18 Nationals
Top seeds arrive in Kalamazoo with extra pressure and expectations. They play on the main stadium courts, and they are also playing for U.S. Open wild cards. For the second year in a row, Kalamazoo's champions held up under that top-seed pressure, with 18's No. 1 Michael McClune and 16s No. 1 Tennys Sandgren capturing the most prestigious titles in U.S. junior tennis and their spots in New York.

15-Aug-2007
USTA Boys 14 National Championships
Ninth-seeded Spencer Simon of Santa Barbara, Calif., used strong forehand drives to beat No. 10 Jeremy Efferding of Lake Worth, Fla., 6-3, 6-2 Aug. 12 in the singles final of the USTA Boys 14 National Championships at McFarlin Tennis Center.

14-Aug-2007
Georgia Girls Make History in USTA Girls' 14 Final
Just a few weeks ago, on July 22nd, Grace Min (Lawrenceville, GA) and Whitney Kay (Alpharetta, GA) dueled for the championship at the Girls' 14 Clays. This past Saturday was deja vu - these same girls - seeded #1 and #2 - played for the singles championship on the nation's largest stage - the USTA Girls' 14 Nationals at the Peachtree City Tennis Center in Peachtree City, Ga.

13-Aug-2007
Gardiner tops Harron for Boys 12s Nationals title
Saying that Tyler Gardiner and Conrad Harron were both winners in the USTA Boys 12s National Championships sounds like a cop-out. But in this case, it may be the best way to frame almost a week's worth of competition.

9-Aug-2007
July Aces
It started with U.S. junior fireworks at Wimbledon and ended with a collegiate bang at the ATP event in Washington D.C. July, which also produced USTA Clay Court National Champions, was an ace-filled extravaganza.

6-Aug-2007
Campus Visits and Interviews
With the school year about to begin, rising seniors and their families are about to start taking official campus visits. Rising juniors might also be planning college visits with their families - stealing away for a weekend to check out a school and take in a football game. Dede Allen talks about the importance of the visit in the college decision process - and how to make the most of one.

3-Aug-2007
Girls' 18 Nationals Preview
Different courts, different site. Some familiar, some unaccustomed volunteers. Same directors, same returning top seeds and new, hungry players will go to California once again to compete in the Girls' 18 National Championship for the one desired US Open wild card.

2-Aug-2007
McClune and Sandgren Lead 18s and 16s Fields as Kalamazoo Marks 65th year
Michael McClune and Tennys Sandgren hope to add their names to the list of Who's Who in American Tennis by capturing championships during the 65th edition of the USTA Boys' 18 & 16 Nationals, beginning tomorrow at Kalamazoo College's Stowe Stadium and the Sorensen courts on the campus of Western Michigan University.

30-Jul-2007
Mark Riley Takes the Reins at Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo College alumnus Mark Riley ('82), head men's tennis coach at the University of Pennsylvania for the past seven seasons, was recently named men's tennis coach at his alma mater and assistant director of the 2007 USTA Boys 18s and 16s National Championships. Just a few days after his arrival on campus at Kalamazoo College, Colette Lewis sat down to talk with Riley about the new chapter in his career in tennis.

27-Jul-2007
What Really Matters?
As a tennis coach I have learned a lot by observing others both on the court and off. There is one trait in people that is difficult to define, but we all know it when we see it... a strong character. Although there is no direct link between one's level of character and one's level of ability on the tennis court. However, I can say without hesitation that there is a direct link between the level of happiness one enjoys and the quality of one's character.

26-Jul-2007
Bowles and Sandgren Survive Florida Heat to Claim Clay Court Crowns
The USTA Boys 18s and 16s National Clay Court Championships moved south this year, to Delray Beach, Florida, ending three years of the two age divisions playing together in Rockville, Maryland. The boys joined the girls 12s and the boys and girls 14s in South Florida, and players who had participated in those events knew that heat and humidity would play a big role in deciding the champions.

25-Jul-2007
Clayton Upsets Embree to Take 18s Clay Title
Memphis, Tennessee - and the Racquet Club of Memphis - have long been home to the USTA Girls' 18 National Clay Courts championships. Last week's tournament was another success. Chair umpires - and ballkids on the featured courts - made for a great environment. And there were some great upsets as well.

23-Jul-2007
Bolender comes back for Girls 16 Clay crown
Brooke Bolender, who grew up in Westlake, Ohio, combined power, savvy and the power of positive thinking to gain what she said she considered her biggest singles title. She gutted out a 2-6, 6-3, 6-1 victory July 22 over unseeded Sloane Stephens at Virginia Beach Tennis and Country Club.

20-Jul-2007
YouTube Video at TennisRecruiting.net
Everyone loves photos, but this is the 21st century - and the day of video. Today, TennisRecruiting.net announces the ability for players and parents to embed YouTube video clips on their profile pages. Players - show off your technique and point play to coaches, family, and friends.

19-Jul-2007
July Hot 100 List
This week we release the July edition of the Hot 100. The Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have improved their rankings dramatically during the past month.

16-Jul-2007
U.S. Juniors Shine at Sun-Starved Wimbledon
The 2007 Wimbledon Junior Championships were marred by rain, but a little rain could not deter Donald Young and Madison Brengle from becoming the first American boy and girl combination to reach the singles finals since 1981. Young won the boys title over Vlad Ignatic of Belarus, while Brengle fell in three sets to Urszula Radwanska of Poland.

12-Jul-2007
Twelve Tips for a Better Tournament Experience
Colette Lewis has attended quite a few tennis tournaments over the years. During that time, she has seen the good, the bad, and the ugly. Here is a list of twelve tips that players and parents should keep in mind to foster the best-possible tournament experience for everyone.

6-Jul-2007
Conversation with West Nott
One of the most popular contributors at TennisRecruiting.net is West Nott. West has something insightful to say on every tennis topic because he has done it all: competed at the junior, collegiate, and professional levels... played Davis Cup... coached both junior and college athletes... and covered tennis as a member of the media. And he is only in his mid-twenties. West took the time to talk with us about his past accomplishments.

5-Jul-2007
June Aces
June is the transition month - from clay to grass, and from school to summer vacation. Here are some of the junior and collegiate aces who took it all it stride.

29-Jun-2007
Southern California Sectionals Wrap Up
Ryan Thacher and Thien-Trang Nguyen captured the Boys and Girls 18 singles titles, respectively, at the 105th annual Southern California Jr. Sectional Championships in Fountain Valley, Calif. Renowned tennis writer Rhiannon Potkey attended the event and has a wrap up of all the action.

27-Jun-2007
Southern California Sectional: 10s Division
Julie Wrege files a report from the 10s division of the venerable Southern California Sectionals.

25-Jun-2007
Breaking Down Your Opponent (Part 2)
Last month I talked about breaking down your opponent both technically and physically. The last way to do this is mentally, which often starts before the match begins.

21-Jun-2007
Klahn and Paz Weather All Challenges to Earn Grass Courts Titles
Last week's U.S. Junior International Grass Courts Championships at the Philadelphia Cricket Club were played over six days that seemed to encompass three different seasons - cool spring rains, overcast autumn skies, and summer sun and warmth. Bradley Klahn and Gabriela Paz withstood both the climate changes and the unfamiliar surface to capture Grass Court titles.

20-Jun-2007
Recap: UC Santa Cruz, Washington and Lee Take Division III Crowns
The NCAA Division III Championships took place last month. UC Santa Cruz won the men's championship in St. Louis, while Washington and Lee brought home the women's title from Fredericksburg, Virginia.

18-Jun-2007
June Hot 100 List
Today we release the June edition of the Hot 100. The Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have substantially improved their rankings over the past month.

15-Jun-2007
Top Mid-Major Men's Classes
The Tennis Recruiting Network continues its rankings of mid-major recruiting classes. This article includes the Top 25 mid-major men's recruiting classes for 2007.

14-Jun-2007
May Aces, Part 2 - Juniors
May featured not only great college tennis, but also many impressive teenage performances on the ITF pro circuit, especially on the women's side. Here's a look at the off-campus aces for last month.

11-Jun-2007
Top Mid-Major Women's Classes
The Tennis Recruiting Network presents its recruiting class rankings for mid-major conferences. Today we present the Top 25 mid-major women's recruiting classes for 2007-08.

7-Jun-2007
May Aces, Part 1 - NCAAs
There's the 12 Days of Christmas, and for college tennis fans, May brings even better gifts, the 12 Days of the NCAAs.

4-Jun-2007
2007 Women's Recruiting Class Rankings - Spring Edition
Today, the Tennis Recruiting Network unveils the Top 25 Women's Recruiting Classes. The top 3 teams remain intact, but two new previously-unranked programs leaped into the top 10. Take a look at how the teams stack up.

1-Jun-2007
2007 Men's Recruiting Class Rankings - Spring Edition
The Tennis Recruiting Network is excited to present its spring ranking of the Top 25 Men's Recruiting Classes. Several top players have made commitments since our last rankings in January - shuffling the rankings substantially. The Florida Gators remain on top, but take a look at other teams with strong incoming classes this Fall.

1-Jun-2007
Middle Tennessee and North Carolina Earn NCAA Doubles Titles
In the NCAA Division I tournament, Middle Tennessee sent retiring coach Dale Short out in style with a men's doubles championship, while North Carolina came back to win the women's doubles title after dropping the first set 6-1.

31-May-2007
Virginia's Devvarman and Miami's Cohen Win NCAA Singles Championships
The NCAA Division I men's and women's tennis champions are both college juniors, but they are heading in different directions next year. Virginia's Somdev Devvarman will return to Charlottesville for another year, while Audra Cohen of Miami announced that she will try her hand at the pro tour.

30-May-2007
Peach State Roundup
Julie Wrege reports from the 2007 Peach State Tennis Classic, a USTA Level 3 tournament over Memorial Day in Atlanta, Ga.

29-May-2007
Breaking Down Your Opponent
There are some things that never change, whether it is on the athletic field or in life. Some people may not be as good as others, some may be better, and others are equal. But in every situation there are ways to break down your opponent.

28-May-2007
Panel Discussion: Importance of Facilities (Part 2)
This is the the conclusion of a two-part panel discussion where college coaches answer the question: "Is there an arms race for college tennis? What kinds of facilities does a tennis program need to be competitive?"

25-May-2007
Georgia Tech Women Defeat UCLA for School's First NCAA Title
Late Tuesday night, a vocal crowd in Athens, Ga., saw the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets earn their first women's tennis title - and the school's first NCAA championship in any sport. Georgia Tech won the championship with a 4-2 victory over 12th-seeded UCLA.

24-May-2007
Georgia Sweeps Illinois for Fifth NCAA Title
On a warm and breezy Tuesday afternoon in Athens, senior Matic Omerzel delivered the University of Georgia's fifth NCAA men's tennis championship, earning the final point in the top-seeded Bulldogs' 4-0 win over Illinois with a 7-6 (5), 6-2 victory over Ruben Gonzales.

21-May-2007
The Importance of College Tennis Culture
From an outsider's perspective, it might seem that collegiate tennis - like professional and recreational tennis - is an individual sport where success and failure rest solely upon the player. Nothing could be further from the truth. The success of a collegiate tennis team depends upon a successful team dynamic. In this article, Ben Belletto explores the importance of culture in college tennis.

17-May-2007
Georgia Teams Hope to Cook up Championships at Home
The University of Georgia's men's and women's teams started the 2006-2007 season in different places, but they've both ended up where they want to be - poised for a home court run at the NCAA Division I championships, which begin today at the Dan Magill Tennis Complex in Athens.

16-May-2007
May Hot 100 List
This week we release May's Hot 100 lists. The Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have substantially improved their rankings during the past month.

14-May-2007
Lynn and BYU-Hawaii take home Division II Titles
TennisRecruiting.net was on hand for the entire NCAA Division II Tennis Championships played at the 25-court Sanlando Park in Altamonte Springs, Fla. The Lynn University Knights defeated Valdosta State 5-1 for the men's title, while the BYU-Hawaii women's team won yet another championship with a victory over West Florida in the title match.

9-May-2007
NCAA Tournament Preview
For college tennis fans, this is the time. The NCAA Division I Championships kick off this weekend all around the country. The D2, D3, and NAIA championships are all underway. We invited college tennis experts from around the country to preview college tennis's "Big Dance" - find out what they have to say.

8-May-2007
USTA Boys' 18 and 16 Clays in Delray Beach
The USTA Boys' 18 and 16 Clay Court National Championships moves this year to Delray Beach, Fla. Learn about the tournament in this press release from tournament officials.

7-May-2007
Whole Wheat, or Not Whole Wheat: That is The Question!
The title might sound a little funny, but it is a very important question. The recommendation for teenagers is three to seven servings of whole-grains every day. If eating whole-grains is so important, then it makes sense to know if what you are eating is truly whole-grain or not.

4-May-2007
Gator Bowl Roundup
Julie Wrege reports from the 2007 ATP Gator Bowl Junior Tennis Championships in Jacksonville, Fla.

3-May-2007
April Aces
Most of April's outstanding performers shone under the Southern California sun at the International Spring and Easter Bowl championships. But from Budpest to Little Rock, teenagers made their elders sit up and take notice last month.

26-Apr-2007
Easter Bowl Wrap
Although the Easter Bowl celebrated its 40th birthday in 2007, there were new places and fresh faces to help with the celebration. The tournament moved to the Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa in Rancho Mirage, California, and all six singles champions collected their first ever Easter Bowl titles.

25-Apr-2007
Jackets and Cavaliers are ACC Champions
The Georgia Tech women's program won their third consecutive ACC Championship with a 4-1 victory over the Miami Hurricanes, while the University of Virginia men's team closed out an undefeated season in the ACC last Sunday with a 5-0 victory over the North Carolina Tar Heels.

23-Apr-2007
Panel Discussion: Importance of Facilities (Part 1)
Our Ask the Experts series returns with another roundtable question: In college athletics, you often hear about the "arms race" for top-of-the-line facilities. Is there an arms race for college tennis? What kinds of facilities does a tennis program need to be competitive? How much of a difference do facilities make in recruiting?

20-Apr-2007
April Hot 100 List
Earlier this week, we released the April edition of the Hot 100. The Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have substantially improved their rankings over the past month.

19-Apr-2007
Thacher and Jones Capture International Spring Championships
Studio City California's Ryan Thacher and Sacha Jones of New Zealand won titles in the 18s division of last week's International Spring Championships at the USTA West Coast Training Center in Carson, California. Fifteen-year-old Tennys Sandgren and Zoe De Bruycker won in the 16s.

16-Apr-2007
You Cannot Be Serious!
"I've gone from a poor tennis coach who does comedy, to a poor comedian who plays tennis." That's Michael Kosta's tongue-in-cheek description of the past year, when he resigned as assistant men's tennis coach at the University of Michigan to tell jokes for a living. Although at first glance that's an improbable change in occupations, Kosta believes his twenty years in tennis prepared him well.

10-Apr-2007
Spring Signing Week '07: Top 100 Update
On the day before Signing Day, TennisRecruiting.net updates you on the status of the Top 100 senior boys and girls in the Class of 2007. The vast majority have now made their decisions... come take a look.

9-Apr-2007
Spring Signing Week '07: National Roundup
Signing Day is practically upon us. Today marks the beginning of the so-called "dead period", when coaches are not allowed in-person contact with recruits. With only two days left until April 12, TennisRecruiting.net kicks off Signing Week with comments from recently-committed seniors across the nation.

5-Apr-2007
March Aces
From junior to college tennis, Colette Lewis returns with her take on the top performances in March.

3-Apr-2007
Hampton Coach Achieves Millenium Milestone
HAMPTON, Va. - One of the courts at Hampton University's Neilson-Screen Tennis Stadium needed a serious cleaning before the afternoon matches on Saturday, March 31. There were dark spots all over the green cement. From rain? Hardly. They were from the champagne that flowed after HU's Robert Screen became the fifth member of college tennis coaching's 1,000-victory club.

2-Apr-2007
Federer Crashes to Earth
Who would've guessed that Roger Federer would make an opening round exit from the Pacific Life Open at Indian Wells? I certainly wouldn't have predicted it, especially for a guy that had won 41 consecutive matches overall and three consecutive titles at Indian Wells. If you did pick this upset, you could have retired after a short trip to Las Vegas! But is this really that big of an upset?

29-Mar-2007
USTA Florida's Bobby Curtis Toasted and Roasted at Sony Ericsson Open Dinner
The Greater Miami Tennis and Education Foundation held its annual fundraising dinner in Key Biscayne on Sunday, and the honoree was Bobby Curtis, USTA Florida's coordinator of junior tennis. Colette Lewis of ZooTennis.com was onhand to listen to the stories - humorous and heartfelt.

26-Mar-2007
Countdown: Boys' War Room
As April 11 grows closer, the Countdown to Signing Day rolls on. Today we talk recruiting with the Top 100 senior boys. Learn which players have made up their minds - and the schools others are considering.

22-Mar-2007
Boyajian and Oudin Take USTA Spring National Titles in Mobile
Melanie Oudin won her first gold ball in convincing fashion, while Brennan Boyajian added to his impressive collection, earning his eighth at the USTA Spring National 18s Championships in Mobile, Alabama last week.

19-Mar-2007
March Hot 100 List
Today we release the March edition of the Hot 100. The Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have improved their rankings dramatically during the past month.

16-Mar-2007
Corwin Leaving Kalamazoo, Taking USTA Position
Timon Corwin, Tournament Director of the USTA Boys 18 and 16 National Championships in Kalamazoo and men's tennis coach at Kalamazoo College since 1994, announced last weekend that he would be leaving those positions to join the USTA Player Development staff as Senior Director for Junior and Collegiate Competition in May.

15-Mar-2007
Countdown: Girls' War Room
Our Countdown to Signing Day kicks off with a look at the Top 100 girls in the senior class. Many of these girls committed during Fall Signing Week last November, but a number of highly-regarded girls are still available. We talked with these girls to find out where they are in their decision process. Find out how your favorite school is doing...

12-Mar-2007
Countdown to Signing Day
With the NCAA basketball tournaments starting later this week, many people are scrambling around to fill out their brackets. But high school seniors and college coaches are scrambling around as well - we are less than a month away from the Spring Signing Period - when seniors can sign a National Letter of Intent to play college tennis at a Division I or Division II school. Today we preview our Countdown to Signing Day coverage.

8-Mar-2007
Boise State upends Penn at Bronco Round Robin
Unless it's a ski trip, Boise, Idaho isn't a typical spring break destination. But for the Pennsylvania men's tennis team, it has been a regular stop during head coach Mark Riley's tenure.

5-Mar-2007
Nature's Rustoleum... Carotenoids!
So far in our discussions about nutrition for the junior tennis player, we have covered the importance of basic sports nutrition and the role of Omega 3 fatty acids in controlling the inflammatory response. In this article, we are going to discuss one of the athlete's biggest needs - and worst enemies - oxygen!

1-Mar-2007
February Aces
February may be short on days, but it was long on opportunity for these college and junior tennis competitors. Colette Lewis returns with the February edition of "Aces".

28-Feb-2007
New Player Feature: Coaches' Visit Statistics
Players and parents - have you ever wondered how many people are looking at your player profile? Or which coaches are checking you out? Starting today, you can find out for yourself.

26-Feb-2007
Where Can I Find a Scholarship?
Dede Allen answers the question: "If there is so much money in college athletics, why can't I get a full scholarship?"

23-Feb-2007
College Tennis - Ready for Spring
The country is finally starting to thaw out, and none too soon. While many people are awaiting that early spring promised by the groundhog, no one is more excited than America's college tennis teams. Join Harry Cicma, host of Tennis Live Radio's College Corner, as he reviews the Indoor season and looks forward to the heart of spring.

22-Feb-2007
Georgia's Freshmen Step Up to Help Bulldogs Take National Team Indoor Championship
It's rare for a top recruiting class in college tennis to have an immediate impact. With so many seasoned upperclassmen at top programs, it may be a year or two before new recruits adjust not only to the increased strength of play at the collegiate level, but to the academic and social aspects of college life. This year's University of Georgia men's team has needed no adjustment period - helping the Bulldogs capture the school's second straight USTA/ITA National Team Indoor championship.

19-Feb-2007
February Hot 100 List
Today we release the February edition of the Hot 100. The Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have substantially improved their rankings over the past month.

16-Feb-2007
Who's Driving the Bus? Talking with Andrew Park
An undeniable love and competitive passion for the game are two intangible qualities of all great players, and Andrew Park showcases all of these qualities. Andrew exhibited championship success at every stage in his career - junior, collegiate, and professional. In short, he captured the USTA Boys' 18 Hardcourt Nationals at Kalamazoo, won a NCAA Team Championship with USC, and competed in the Main Draw of the Men's US Open.

5-Feb-2007
Top Women's Classes - Winter Rankings
Hundreds of high school seniors - including more than half of the Top 100 - have signed or verbally committed to college programs. How many of these are heading to your favorite school? The Tennis Recruiting Network brings you its preliminary Winter Rankings of the Top 25 Women's Recruiting Classes.

1-Feb-2007
January Aces
Colette Lewis of ZooTennis.com brings you her inaugural "Aces" column - a periodic column that is new to TennisRecruiting.net. Join Lewis as she reviews recent highlights from the world of junior and college tennis.

29-Jan-2007
Top Men's Classes - 2007 Winter Rankings
With the Fall Signing Period behind us, several hundred high school seniors have already announced their college choices. Some programs are even done with recruiting for 2007 - having reeled in commitments from four or more recruits. Today, the Tennis Recruiting Network brings you an early look at the Top 25 Men's Recruiting Classes.

26-Jan-2007
Panel Discussion: January Admissions (Part 2)
More coaches weigh in on the pros and cons of matriculation in January.

25-Jan-2007
Tournament Reports - Tampa Pro Circuit Futures, Florida 18s Sectional
Starting with a wild card qualifying tournament for the year's first U.S. Pro Circuit Futures event and ending with a Florida junior sectional tournament, the 28 courts at Hillsborough Community College in Tampa, Florida were rarely idle, giving the sun-warmed spectators an opportunity to compare the different stages of the game side by side.

22-Jan-2007
Panel Discussion: January Admissions (Part 1)
Ask the Experts is back with the following question: What are your feelings about January admissions? When is it a good idea? Are there situations where you would not allow it? What unique challenges do kids face when they start in January?

19-Jan-2007
Copper Bowl Roundup - The Girls
Julie Wrege files her second report from the Copper Bowl in Tucson, Arizona. Today's installment features the girls' events.

18-Jan-2007
Eight Intriguing Questions for 2007
Last week, Colette Lewis reviewed the 2006 year in tennis. Today, she presents a set of eight questions that she is eager to have answered in 2007.

17-Jan-2007
January Hot 100 List
Earlier this week we released the January edition of the Hot 100. The Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have improved their rankings dramatically during the past month.

15-Jan-2007
Copper Bowl Roundup - The Boys
The Copper Bowl is now in its 18th year and is one of the original USTA Level 3 tournaments. And the Copper Bowl truly lived up to the "National" name in 2007 - over a thousand players representing all 17 sections and 44 of the 50 states competed in Tucson.

11-Jan-2007
A Look Back at 2006
For the past two years, I've written an Intriguing Questions piece in January. Part speculation, part prediction, part plain old curiosity, the 2007 version will surface soon, but before I embark on that, I thought it might be fun to look back at how the 2006 questions were answered.

9-Jan-2007
2007 Australian Open Preview
As we look ahead to the start of the upcoming 2007 tennis season there is plenty to be excited about. At the top of everyone's list is the first Grand Slam of the year, the Australian Open. Last year's Aussie Open saw Amelie Mauresmo win her first Grand Slam. Roger Federer won his second Australian Open, and his third Grand Slam tournament in a row. This year's Open should be nothing short of spectacular!

8-Jan-2007
Fats... The Good, the Bad and the Ugly!
Not all fats are the same. Good fats - like lipids, sterols and essential fatty acids - are absolutely necessary to maintain good health. Laurie Wexel talks about fats - and their role in the diet of the tennis player.

5-Jan-2007
Winter Nationals Lives Up to Its Name
On New Year's Day in Arizona you expect chilly mornings and 60-degree days. But no one expected rain and snow to disrupt two days of play at the USTA Winter Nationals early in both Phoenix and Tucson. With only 7" of rainfall due in an entire year, the almost inch of precipitation was unforeseen. But both tournaments recovered with hard work from the directors and players, and eight USTA gold balls were awarded to the singles winners - and eight new doubles champions were also crowned.

4-Jan-2007
Tomic and Orlik Harvest Jr. Orange Bowl Titles
Colette Lewis reports from the prestigious Junior Orange Bowl tournament from Coral Gables, Florida. She provides summaries of play in both the 12s and 14s divisions.

25-Dec-2006
Happy Holidays from TennisRecruiting.net!
TennisRecruiting.net wishes everyone the best for the Holiday Season. And we have a gift for you this year... All members can enjoy some time off with free Recruiting Advantage privileges for the rest of the year!

21-Dec-2006
Moving Up With Nick Monroe
For my money, it doesn't get much better than 24 year-old Nick Monroe. Nick is the quintessential definition of perseverance and willingness to change - all rolled into one. The former UNC standout has seen progression in his game from a young age to where it is today, only 198 ranking spots shy of the top 100 ATP.

18-Dec-2006
December Hot 100 List
Today we release the December edition of the Hot 100. The Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have substantially improved their rankings over the past month.

14-Dec-2006
The Orange Bowl's 60th Anniversary Produces Many Firsts
When the late Eddie Herr organized the first Orange Bowl in 1947, it's unlikely he envisioned champions from Austria, Bulgaria and Romania sixty years later, but players from those three countries, along with one from the U.S., are celebrating victories at the prestigious international junior tournament now held at the Crandon Park Tennis Center on Key Biscayne.

11-Dec-2006
Fall Rewind with Harry Cicma
The dust has now settled on the fall college tennis season, where most college players compete as individuals in tournament play. With the start of the spring season less than a month away, today is a great time to visit with Harry Cicma, host of Tennis Live Radio's College Corner. Cicma takes time to review the fall season - and look forward to the top teams in '07.

7-Dec-2006
2006 Eddie Herr International
The Eddie Herr International is always a smorgasbord of tennis, and this year, with over 1750 players from 90 countries, it was an all-you-can-watch feast for tennis fans.

4-Dec-2006
Conversation with Ken Kigongo
Everyone in tennis seems to have an opinion about whether the top junior players should opt to play college tennis or jump straight to the professional ranks. One interesting voice in the crowd is that of Ken Kigongo - the former standout at Michigan State. I got to chat with Kigongo this summer about all things tennis - but especially his decision to get his college degree.

20-Nov-2006
November Hot 100 List
This week we release the November edition of the Hot 100. The Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have improved their rankings dramatically during the past month.

16-Nov-2006
Panel Discussion: Future of Men's Tennis
Ask the Experts is back. We asked a panel of former college coaches: "It seems like several men's tennis programs are eliminated every year. Will this reduction continue? Or worse yet, will the rate of eliminations increase? What will men's college tennis look like ten years from now?"

13-Nov-2006
Kohlloeffel and Cohen Win ITA Indoors
Ben Kohlloeffel and Audra Cohen, named Intercollegiate Tennis Association's Players of the Year in June, added even more sparkle to their tennis resumes by capturing singles titles at the ITA National Indoor Championships in Columbus, Ohio earlier this month.

7-Nov-2006
Signing Week: Girls' Roundup
Yesterday, we heard comments from several senior boys who have made verbal commitments. Today, we hear from the girls. We recently talked with a number of senior girls who plan to sign LOIs during Signing Week - which officially begins tomorrow.

7-Nov-2006
Signing Week: Blue Chip Girls Update
As Signing Day gets closer - it is now less than 24 hours away - the verbal commitments pour in faster and faster. Several of the Blue Chip girls have committed during just the past couple of weeks. Let's take a look at where these girls are in their decision process.

6-Nov-2006
Signing Week: Blue Chip Boys Update
Last month we reported on the the recruiting status of the 2006 Blue Chips. At the time, only five boys had committed, and only half had finalized their official visits. Today we update you on their progress.

6-Nov-2006
Fall Signing Week '06 - Boys' Roundup
Signing Week has finally arrived, and we are only 48 hours away from "The Big Day". Take a look at our coverage schedule - and hear comments from boys across the nation in our Boys' roundup.

31-Oct-2006
Tennis Against Breast Cancer
The 14th Annual Tennis Against Breast Cancer Tennis Challenge took place on Sunday, October 29th at Roosevelt Island Racquet Club in New York City. Davis Cup Captain Patrick McEnroe was on hand to kick off a fun day of tennis with participants and local top junior players Lindsay Clark and Laken & Carlissa King.

30-Oct-2006
Nutrition Secrets for the Junior Tennis Player
Our newest contributor, Laurie Wexel of Healthy Tennis, checks in with a discussion of nutrition for the junior tennis player. Wexel talks about appetizing ways to replace fast and fried foods with healthy alternatives.

25-Oct-2006
Recruiting Monthly Newsletter
This issue of Recruiting Monthly announces a new website service that allows you to purchase high-resolution photographs. We also announce our "Countdown to Signing Day" coverage - and we invite seniors to participate in this article series.

23-Oct-2006
College Tennis for Middle School?
Dede Allen answers the question: "I'm in middle school and I keep hearing my sister and her friends talk about college tennis. It sounds like something I'd like to do, but is it too early for me to start thinking about it?"

19-Oct-2006
Countdown: Blue Chip Boys
We continue our Countdown to Signing Day by visiting the boys. We talked with the Blue Chips from the senior class to find out where the top boys are leaning in their college recruiting process. How many have decided? Which players are still wide open?

16-Oct-2006
October Hot 100 List
Today we release the October edition of the Hot 100. The Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have substantially improved their rankings over the past month.

13-Oct-2006
Countdown: Blue Chip Girls
We lead off strong in our Countdown to Signing Day - with a look at the top girls in the senior class. This year's Blue Chip recruits talked with us about where they are in their decision process. Take a look and see where things stand...

12-Oct-2006
Tulsa's Brugues Earns School's First Championship on Home Courts
2006 has been a quiet hurricane season meteorologically speaking, but a storm named Arnau has blown through Division I college tennis. Golden Hurricane Arnau Brugues showed just what a force he is last week, when the University of Tulsa junior captured his school's first national tennis title at the Polo Ralph Lauren Intercollegiate Tennis Association's All-American Tennis Championships.

9-Oct-2006
Countdown to Signing Day
We are now less than a month away from Signing Day. November 8th is the first day of the one-week fall signing period, the only opportunity this calendar year for seniors to sign a National Letter of Intent with a Division I or Division II school. As always, The Tennis Recruiting Network is here to keep you up to date on all the happenings.

29-Sep-2006
Mike Agassi "No Quit" Roundup (Part II)
When Mike Agassi was asked about the "No Quit" tournament, he responded, "I have been around the world, and I have seen thousands of junior tournaments. I have seen their faults. I wanted to put on a tournament that would not have the problems I have seen at other events. I want this to be the best tournament out there."

28-Sep-2006
Two Local Girls Capture "No Quit" Championships
This was the first year for the Mike Agassi "No Quit" Championships as a USTA Level 3 national tournament - but you would never have known it based on the turnout. Over 600 applicants from 28 states applied for the 256 available spots. Fifteen of the seventeen USTA Sections were represented in Las Vegas.

25-Sep-2006
Conversation with Jewel Peterson
One of the most decorated players in the history of the USC tennis program is Jewel Peterson (College Park, Georgia). Peterson led USC to the NCAA quarterfinals three different times - and to four season-end rankings of #11 or higher. She was a four-time ITA All-American, a two-time Academic All-American, and she reached the semifinals of the NCAA singles championships. We caught up with Peterson last month.

18-Sep-2006
September Hot 100 List
This week we release the September edition of the Hot 100. The Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have improved their rankings dramatically during the past month.

15-Sep-2006
Happy Birthday, TennisRecruiting.net!
September 15th. That is a special day on the calendar for the Tennis Recruiting Network. Exactly one year ago today, the TennisRecruiting.net website opened its virtual doors for business. Come review significant dates from our first year.

14-Sep-2006
U.S. Boys Dominate Junior Doubles in New York
For the third straight year, a team from the United States won the U.S. Open junior boys doubles, and in 2006, that was assured even before the final was played. Jamie Hunt and Nate Schnugg defeated the young team of Jarmere Jenkins and Austin Krajicek 6-3, 6-3, in the first ever all-American boys doubles final.

13-Sep-2006
U.S. Open One for the Ages
The 2006 U.S. Open was one for the ages - all ages. America's greatest tennis tournament spent the fortnight paying tribute to the greats of the game: renaming the tennis center in Billie Jean King's honor, showcasing Andre Agassi's tear-filled goodbye and welcoming Martina Navratilova to the Court of Champions only hours after she won the mixed doubles crown, the 59th Grand Slam title of her long career.

11-Sep-2006
Panel Discussion: Balancing School and Tennis
In this installment of Ask the Experts, we ask former college coaches: "Is it possible to play college tennis while pursuing a 'challenging major,' or do you discourage and/or set off-limits certain courses of study? How does this all fit in with the spirit of the scholar-athlete?"

8-Sep-2006
2006-07 College Preview with Harry Cicma
Noone knows college tennis better than Harry Cicma. The host of Tennis Live Radio's College Corner takes time out from his busy schedule to talk about the upcoming 2006-07 season. As the academic year gets underway, find out which teams are on the way up - and which teams will contend for the title in '07.

7-Sep-2006
Litvak Almost Harvard-bound
Harvard would have to wait as New York girl Lena Litvak made her debut at the 2006 US Open Junior Championship.

4-Sep-2006
Welcome, Class of 2013!
The first week of September. School is back in session, and the fall brings a whole new crop of sixth-graders. This week's rankings at the Tennis Recruiting Network are the first of the 2006-07 season - and they also mark the arrival of the Class of 2013.

1-Sep-2006
New Pro Learns Lesson
Bob Greene took in a mid-day match yesterday in New York at Louis Armstrong Stadium Court - watching Lauren Albanese's loss to #6 seed Svetlana Kuznetsova.

31-Aug-2006
Early Action, Early Decision, and Rolling Admission
"I keep hearing about early decision, early application and rolling admission. I'm getting confused - can you explain the difference? How does signing early for athletic scholarships play into the scenario?"

30-Aug-2006
Recruiting Monthly Newsletter
This issue of Recruiting Monthly highlights our new featured photo galleries. We also announce the 2006 tournaments where we plan to shoot photographs, we review an unprecendented month of junior tennis content, and we remind players to verify their player records for our upcoming Top Prospect ratings.

25-Aug-2006
Long Day, Short Stay At U.S. Open
AP Writer Bob Greene is back at the U.S. Open in New York. Yesterday he watched 16-year-old phenom Jamie Hampton's match in the U.S. Open women's qualifying tournament.

21-Aug-2006
Girls' 16 Nationals Wrapup
Erik Boal of the Los Angeles Daily News checks in with a roundup of last week's Girls' 16 Nationals from San Diego.

18-Aug-2006
Girls' 18 Nationals Roundup
Alana Marcu returns with a wrap-up of the Girls' 18 National Championships from San Jose, California.

17-Aug-2006
Top Seeds Take Different Routes to Kalamazoo Championships
The championship match in the boys' 16s USTA Nationals in Kalamazoo, Mich. was a nearly three hour thrill-fest, with top seed Brennan Boyajian defeating Ryan Thacher 7-5, 2-6, 7-6(5) to capture the title. Donald Young won the 18 division without lifting a racquet when second seed Jesse Levine was unable to play in the final due to illness.

15-Aug-2006
Photographs at TennisRecruiting.net
Have you checked your player profile lately? Did you scroll all the way down to the bottom? There might be something new there waiting for you. Late last week we introduced photo galleries for over 1,000 players. Enjoy action shots from tournaments our photographers have captured over the past year.

14-Aug-2006
August Hot 100 List
Today we release the August edition of the Hot 100. The Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have substantially improved their rankings over the past month.

4-Aug-2006
Girls' 18 Nationals Preview
Alana Marcu previews the Girls' 18 National Championships from San Jose, California.

3-Aug-2006
Kalamazoo's U.S. Open Blue Courts Welcome Nation's Top Juniors
Now in its 64th year in Kalamazoo, Mich., the "Nats at the Zoo" have served as a proving ground for the best junior boys in the United States. Arthur Ashe, Stan Smith, Jimmy Connors, John McEnroe, Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras and Jim Courier have all competed on the Stowe Stadium courts prior to winning Grand Slam titles. Action begins Friday in the USTA Boys 18s and 16s National Championships.

28-Jul-2006
Burdette Wins USTA National Clays
Unseeded Mallory Burdette, a wild card entry, won the title at the USTA Girls 18 National Clay Court Championships with a 2-6, 6-1, 6-1 victory over 17th seed Mallory Cecil in Memphis.

27-Jul-2006
Boyajian, Venus Grab Titles, Pro Tournament Wild Cards
Bob Greene provides a summary of both the 16s and 18s events from last week's USTA National Clay Court Tennis Championships.

24-Jul-2006
Top Mid-Major Men's Classes
The Tennis Recruiting Network continues its rankings of mid-major recruiting classes. This article includes the Top 25 mid-major men's recruiting classes for 2006.

21-Jul-2006
Top Mid-Major Women's Classes
The Tennis Recruiting Network presents its first-ever recruiting class rankings for mid-major conferences. Today we present the Top 25 mid-major women's recruiting classes for 2006.

20-Jul-2006
College Freshman Orientation
With freshman year only a month away for the Class of 2006, this is the time of year when I frequently hear the question: "Is it important to attend freshman orientation?" I highly recommend it.

17-Jul-2006
July Hot 100 List
This week we release the July edition of the Hot 100. The Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have improved their rankings dramatically during the past month.

14-Jul-2006
New Pricing for Recruiting Advantage
Are you a fan of TennisRecruiting.net? Have you considered upgrading to Recruiting Advantage? Today is the right day. Upgrade now to take advantage of current pricing.

10-Jul-2006
USTA National Clay Courts Has Strong Field, Wild Card
The field at the USTA National Clay Court Championships is as strong as it has been in years. With a wild-card entry into the main draw of an ATP tournment in the offing, several young professionals and two college players have entered the 192-player field. Each is seeking to join John McEnroe, James Blake, Vitas Gerulaitis, Tim Mayotte, and Aaron Krickstein as champion of America's top junior clay court event.

7-Jul-2006
Media Poll: Top Women's Classes
Yesterday, we published a media poll of the top men's recruiting classes. Today, it's the women's turn. The Tennis Recruiting Network brings you the Top 25 Women's Recruiting Classes for 2006.

6-Jul-2006
Media Poll: Top Men's Classes
With only a few weeks left in the spring and summer signing period, the recruiting classes for the Class of 2006 are starting to solidify. Today, the Tennis Recruiting Network brings you a look at the Top 25 Men's Recruiting Classes for 2006.

29-Jun-2006
Southern California Sectionals Wrapup
Erik Boal of the Los Angeles Daily News provides a wrapup of last week's Southern California Sectionals from Los Angeles.

26-Jun-2006
Panel Discussion: Dividing Men's Scholarships
In this installment of Ask the Experts, we put the question to former men's coaches: "The NCAA only allows 4.5 scholarships for men's programs to divide among their players. What philosophy did you use when dividing these scholarships? In what instances would you award a full scholarship?"

22-Jun-2006
Grass Courts Provide History Lessons and Character Tests
Because tennis was first played on grass, there is a quaint and nostalgic feel to any event held on the surface, and the U.S. Junior International Grass Court Championships is no exception. Beginning as the Girls 18 and Under National Tournament, then evolving to a USTA surface championship, the Grass Courts has been a 32-draw Level 3 ITF event since 2004. And although the sanction has changed, the venue hasn't, with the stately Philadelphia Cricket Club serving as host for 88 years.

19-Jun-2006
June Hot 100 List
Today we release the June edition of the Hot 100. The Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have substantially improved their rankings over the past month.

12-Jun-2006
College Station Puts the "Grand" in Summer Slam
As the saying goes - they do everything big in Texas. And running a junior sectional championship is no different. With 878 juniors competing, last week's Texas Summer Grand Slam was the largest junior tournament ever conducted in the state of Texas.

5-Jun-2006
First Combined NCAA Championships a Rousing Success
When the NCAA decided to combine the men's and women's Division I team and individual championships at one site, they undertook a college version of a Grand Slam, with Davis and Fed Cups thrown in for good measure. Recognizing that the first would be the most difficult, they wisely selected Stanford and Dick Gould as hosts.

2-Jun-2006
Peach State Roundup
Players from a record twenty-nine states headed to Georgia last weekend for the Peach State Tennis Classic. The weather in "Hot-lanta" warmed up to mid-summer temperatures. Players had to be careful with two-a-day matches scheduled throughout the long Memorial Day weekend.

15-May-2006
May Hot 100 List
This week we release the May edition of the Hot 100. The Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have improved their rankings dramatically during the past month.

5-May-2006
Gator Bowl Roundup (Part II)
Julie Wrege concludes her wrap-up of the ATP Gator Bowl with a recap of the 16s, 14s, and 12s age groups.

4-May-2006
Gator Bowl Roundup
Last weekend, it was my pleasure to be able to attend a Level 3 National in northern Florida - the ATP Gator Bowl Championships. Today's article includes some history on this tournament and a look at the Boys' and Girls' 18s.

27-Apr-2006
New for 2006-07: NCAA Amateurism Clearinghouse
If you are a junior or college tennis fan, you have probably read one of the many recent articles about "professionals" participating in college sports. While you may not be following the discussion, you do need to be aware of the new NCAA Amateurism Clearinghouse. Today's article looks at the NCAA's newest clearinghouse.

24-Apr-2006
Easter Bowl Tournament Report
As one of the premier events in junior tennis, the Easter Bowl, now in its 39th year, serves as both a springboard and spring break - introducing young players in three age divisions to a wider audience, and providing tennis families with an opportunity to enjoy the warm sunshine and the snowcapped mountain scenery of Palm Springs.

17-Apr-2006
April Hot 100 List
Today we release the April edition of the Hot 100. The Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have substantially improved their rankings over the past month.

11-Apr-2006
Spring Signing Week '06: Boys' Update
Signing Day is so very, very close. TennisRecruiting.net continues its special Signing Week coverage with a look at the boys - comments from players who have made verbal commitments as well as a Top 100 update.

10-Apr-2006
Spring Signing Week '06: Girls' Update
Signing Day is beating down the door. With just two days left until April 12, TennisRecruiting.net kicks off its week-long coverage of Spring Signing Week with an update on the girls. We bring you comments from seniors who have committed - and an update on the Top 100.

7-Apr-2006
Countdown: Top Women's Classes
Spring Signing Day is less than a week away, and coaches are busy locking up their recruits. The majority of highly-ranked seniors have signed or made verbal commitments. Find out which women's teams are on top at this point.

30-Mar-2006
Countdown: Top Men's Classes
There are only a couple of weeks left before Signing Day, but many of the top recruits have already committed. Which teams have done well on the recruiting trail? Find out which men's programs have the best recruiting classes so far.

27-Mar-2006
Al Parker: A Most Amazing and Courageous Athlete
Back injuries have hampered or terminated the careers of many a great tennis player, like world champions Jack Kramer, Tony Trabert and Lew Hoad. They also impacted the winningest U.S. junior player of all time - Georgia's Middleton Albert (Al) Parker, Jr. Parker won a still-standing record of 25 USTA junior titles (13 in doubles and 12 in singles).

23-Mar-2006
Barrick and Zsilinszka Capture Spring National Championships
A toddler as National Championships go, the USTA Spring National 18s were established in 2005, when the venerable Easter Bowl switched from a USTA event to an ITF Closed tournament for 18-and-under juniors. This year's winners, both from the Southern section, featured a familiar face in Mobile and a new one: Reka Zsilinzska and Houston Barrick.

20-Mar-2006
March Hot 100 List
This week we release the March edition of the Hot 100. The Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have improved their rankings dramatically during the past month.

17-Mar-2006
Countdown: Top Targets - The Girls
Yesterday, we visited with the boys. Today, the top girls in the senior class talk college recruiting. Find out who has made up their minds - and where other girls are leaning. Take a look to see who your school is after...

16-Mar-2006
Countdown: Top Targets - The Boys
Many of the top boys committed during Fall Signing Week last November, but a number of top targets are still available. We talked with many of the higher-rated recruits from the senior class to find out where they are in their decision process. Some have decided, some have narrowed their list, and many are still wide open.

13-Mar-2006
Countdown to Signing Day
Six more weeks of winter? How about four more weeks until Signing Day! April 12 is the first day of the Spring Signing Period - when seniors can sign a National Letter of Intent to play college tennis at a Division I or Division II school. As always, TennisRecruiting.net brings you a courtside seat to all the action. Today we give you a preview of our coverage schedule.

6-Mar-2006
Panel Discussion: Official Visits
Our Ask the Experts series returns with another roundtable: "As a coach, did you have a philosophy for official visits? What did you do to set your school apart? Were there certain events that were attractive? Did you try to bring in multiple recruits at the same time?"

27-Feb-2006
What Should I Tell a Coach at a Tournament?
During the summer and fall, many coaches attend national and sectional events to evaluate recruits. Dede Allen addresses the question: "Coaches keep trying to talk to me at tournaments. I just want to concentrate on my play. What should I do?"

20-Feb-2006
February Hot 100 List
Today we release the February edition of the Hot 100. The Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have substantially improved their rankings over the past month.

13-Feb-2006
Conversation with Cary Franklin
In this month's "Where Are They Now?" article, we catch up with former University of Illinois standout Cary Franklin. As a junior player in the mid-90's, Franklin climbed as high as #30 in the Boys 18s, winning the doubles event at the USTA International Grasscourts with partner Eddie Coates. Franklin played his college tennis at Illinois, where he was a three-time All-American.

30-Jan-2006
Taking a Year Off After High School
Resident recruiting expert Dede Allen answers the question, "Is there an NCAA rule about taking time off after high school graduation?"

23-Jan-2006
Panel Discussion: What Makes a Good Recruit? (Part 2)
This is the the conclusion of a two-part panel discussion where college coaches answer the question: "How do you evaluate recruits?"

16-Jan-2006
January Hot 100 List
Today we release the January edition of the Hot 100. The Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have improved their rankings dramatically during the past month.

13-Jan-2006
Copper Bowl Roundup
I ended my nine-day trip to Arizona in Tucson with a visit to the Copper Bowl tennis tournament.

12-Jan-2006
Eight Intriguing Questions for 2006
For most people, this is the time of year for resolutions, but for tennis fans and pundits, it's the time to peer into the fresh new year with anticipation and predictions. Here are eight of the questions I'm eager to have answered in 2006.

9-Jan-2006
Panel Discussion: What Makes a Good Recruit? (Part 1)
Across all college sports today, coaches place tremendous emphasis on recruiting top talent. But in tennis recruiting, what does that "recruiting top talent" really mean? We put this question to a number of former college coaches, and we got some pretty interesting responses.

6-Jan-2006
Early Round Match at the Copper Bowl
During our trip to Arizona for the Winter Nationals and Copper Bowl, I did not get to watch as much tennis as I would have liked. But I did catch a fascinating early-round match in the 14s division at the Copper Bowl that I want to tell you about.

5-Jan-2006
Winter Nationals in the Desert
The Arizona desert cities of Tucson and Phoenix hosted the USTA Winter Nationals last week. The weather during the entire week could not have been better - which was a welcome change from 2004 when monsoon-like rains arrived just in time for the Winter Nationals.

2-Jan-2006
Conversation with Erin Burdette
In this month's Where Are They Now? article, we catch up with Stanford University standout Erin Burdette. During her junior career, Burdette was ranked as high as #1 in the USTA standings, finishing her career in the top 10. Burdette went on to garner All-American honors four times at Stanford - where she won NCAA championships in both doubles and the team competition.

26-Dec-2005
Happy Holidays from TennisRecruiting.net!
TennisRecruiting.net wishes everyone the best for the holiday season. And we have a gift for you this year... All members can enjoy the holidays with free Recruiting Advantage privileges for the rest of the year!

19-Dec-2005
December Hot 100 List
Today we release the December edition of the Hot 100. The Hot 100 features 100 boys and 100 girls who have been playing outstanding tennis. These players have improved their rankings dramatically during the past month.

16-Dec-2005
Double The Fun: Heinser and Plotkin Team to Win Orange Bowl
In junior tennis, keeping abreast of who is playing doubles with whom is nearly impossible. Another tournament, another partner is the motto of many young players; even a title doesn't keep them from swapping partners if the mood strikes.

12-Dec-2005
Recruiting Vocabulary Test
Dede answers the question: When I'm at tournaments or talking to my friends, I keep hearing terms that I think I should probably be familiar with. Can you help me out here?

8-Dec-2005
Eddie Herr Affirms Global Reach of Tennis
Colette Lewis of ZooTennis.com comments on last week's Eddie Herr International Junior Tennis Championships at the IMG/Bollettieri Sports Academy in Bradenton, Florida.

5-Dec-2005
Kristy Frilling at the Eddie Herr
Kristy Frilling (Sidney, OH) is a sophomore who had a great run in the Girls' 18 event at last week's Eddie Herr International. I had a chance to sit down and talk with this Blue Chip prospect about her experiences at these Championships.

28-Nov-2005
Recipe for Excitement? Seven Points and No-Ad
Certainly one of the greatest things ever to happen in tennis was the invention of the tie-breaker and no-ad scoring systems that prevent sets from lasting almost forever. Two true tennis "blue-bloods" were responsible for these improvements: the late James Van Alen (Newport, RI) and Frank Van Rensselaer (King of Prussia, PA).