Category: Tournaments

Maryland sits in one of the densest junior tennis corridors in America — the D.C.–Baltimore metroplex, with Northern Virginia and Pennsylvania a short drive away. Competition is deep, the calendar is packed, and your player will never have to look far for a good draw. The challenge isn't finding tennis; it's navigating it wisely. Here's…

Maine junior tennis is not for the faint of heart — it's for families who love the game enough to play it through long winters and short summers. The scene is tiny, tight-knit, and wonderfully supportive. Maine kids who stick with tennis develop genuine grit. Here's your guide to the Pine Tree State pathway. Your…

Louisiana junior tennis has soul — a warm, social scene where tournaments feel like gatherings and kids genuinely enjoy competing. The heat and humidity are real opponents, but so is the hospitality. Here's how Louisiana families navigate the junior pathway, from first L7 to Southern sectionals. Your USTA Section: Southern Louisiana is part of the…

Kentucky sits at a junior tennis crossroads — Southern section structure, Midwest neighbors, and a homegrown scene centered on Louisville and Lexington that punches above its weight. It's a state where your kid can develop quietly and then surprise people at sectionals. Here's the parent's guide to making it happen. Your USTA Section: Southern Kentucky…

Kansas junior tennis is defined by wide-open spaces and a workmanlike tennis culture — kids here learn to compete in the wind, travel for their tennis, and appreciate every match. The Missouri Valley section gives Kansas players a strong regional structure to climb. Here's what parents should know. Your USTA Section: Missouri Valley Kansas belongs…

Iowa junior tennis is proof that you don't need a mega-market to raise a good player — you need a supportive community, honest competition, and parents who keep it fun. The in-state scene is small and friendly, and the Missouri Valley section opens up a whole region of opportunity. Here's how Iowa families make it…

Indiana junior tennis flies a little under the radar — and that's good news for your family. The scene is well-organized, the competition is honest, and your kid can develop without the fishbowl pressure of bigger markets. With Chicago, Cincinnati, and Louisville all within reach, you'll never lack for strong events. Here's the parent's playbook.…

Illinois is the heavyweight of Midwest junior tennis. Chicago's massive junior scene, a long and serious indoor season, and deep draws at every level make this one of the most competitive states in the region. The opportunity is enormous — as long as you help your kid navigate the depth without drowning in it. Your…

Idaho junior tennis comes with a quirk most states don't have: the state is split between two USTA sections. Once you know which side of the line you're on, though, the pathway is straightforward — and Idaho's junior scene rewards families who are willing to travel a little for the right competition. Here's the guide.…

Junior tennis in Hawaii is paradise with a logistical twist: gorgeous year-round weather and a tight, supportive tennis ohana — paired with the reality that every big-stage opportunity involves a plane ticket. Hawaiian junior players grow up tough, adaptable, and grateful for the game. Here's how to navigate the island pathway. Your USTA Section: Hawaii…