Category: Tournaments

Georgia is one of the strongest junior tennis states in the South — deep talent around Atlanta, a proud clay-court tradition, and a tournament calendar with something for every level. Whether your kid is picking up a racquet in Savannah or grinding in the metro Atlanta junior scene, here's your roadmap. Your USTA Section: Southern…

Florida is junior tennis's year-round proving ground. No other state combines this much sunshine, this many tournaments, and this much depth of competition. Kids who grow up in the Florida junior system learn to compete — because every weekend, someone good shows up. Here's how to navigate it without losing your mind (or your kid's…

Delaware may be small, but its junior tennis players have a secret advantage: some of the best competition on the East Coast sits within an hour's drive in every direction. The First State's tournament scene is intimate and friendly — and the surrounding region supplies all the depth you'll ever need. Here's how to make…

Connecticut junior tennis is a tale of two seasons: a short, glorious outdoor summer and a long indoor stretch where the real development happens. The scene is compact, competitive, and well-organized — and with New York and Massachusetts next door, your player will never lack for strong competition. Here's the parent's guide. Your USTA Section:…

Colorado junior tennis has a flavor all its own: mile-high altitude, a serious indoor season, and a mountain-town-meets-metro tournament circuit. Kids who grow up playing here develop adaptable games and hardy mindsets. Here's what parents need to know to navigate it well. Your USTA Section: Intermountain Colorado belongs to the USTA Intermountain Section, which covers…

California is junior tennis's biggest stage — more players, more tournaments, and more depth than anywhere else in the country. That's thrilling and intimidating in equal measure. The key thing to understand: California is split into two USTA sections, and your section determines your rankings, sectionals, and calendar. Here's the full picture. Your USTA Sections:…

Arkansas is a hidden gem for junior tennis families. The scene is welcoming, the competition is honest, and your kid can develop at their own pace without getting swallowed by mega-draws. The trade-off is a smaller in-state pool, which just means thinking regionally from the start. Here's how it works. Your USTA Section: Southern Arkansas…

Arizona is one of the best states in America to raise a junior tennis player. Year-round sunshine, a deep pool of competition, and a tournament calendar that barely sleeps — the desert is a genuine junior tennis hotbed. That also means the fields run deep and the learning curve is real. Here's your parent's roadmap.…

Tennis in Alaska takes a special kind of dedication — and that's exactly why Alaskan junior players tend to be tough, resourceful, and genuinely in love with the game. The tournament path here looks different than in the Lower 48: it's indoor, it's seasonal, and it rewards families who plan ahead. Here's how to navigate…

If your kid just caught the tennis bug in Alabama, you're in a good spot to start. The junior tournament scene here is friendly, affordable, and big enough to keep things interesting without the cutthroat pressure you hear about in other states. Here's how to get your young player from their first local event to…