Tennis and education in the United States

If you are going to play college tennis in the United States, you are in for quite a shock. They do not do ‘quiet, please’ in the tennis stadiums over there. The timid atmosphere we have during games is drowned out by loud spectators and teammates go crazy during games in the United States. So as a college tennis athlete, do not be afraid to tell the crowd to call down when you need to serve, they are used to it.

Up until I was a junior at Georgia, I felt that when all was said and done, I'd at least have a college degree to fall back on when tennis was finished

John Isner, University of Georgia & 15 times ATP winner

The structure of tennis in the United States

For loads of athletes, college tennis forms the base of their professional career. There are over a thousand colleges and universities offering scholarships to talented tennis players looking to combine their tennis and education in the United States. If you are presented with such an opportunity, you will notice a very rapid development as a person and a player, whatever your goals are. And while you are playing tennis and passing your classes, you are also building strong connections with athletes that have the same ambitions, and who turn out to become lifelong friends. Add to that the amazing degree, and you have a fantastic foundation for your career.

Are you ready to play tennis and study in the USA?

The world of college tennis is completely different than what we are used to in the Netherlands. You are not playing as an individual, but you are performing for your team and the name of the university. This shared ambition leads to a strong team spirit. Together as a team you will try and reach the pinnacle of college tennis, the nationals. Here, the best 64 teams in the country battle to become America’s number one.

Facts and figures

63 % tennis athletes from outside the USA

130 game win streak record University of Miami

5000 seats stadium University of Georgia

21 National Titles University Southern California

Claim the spotlight in the sports crazy America!

As a college tennis athlete you are absorbed in the sporting environment on a daily basis. You practice, travel and play games on an elite level. And in between all these sessions and games, you have access to the best facilities and specialists that make sure you maintain and improve your condition levels.

Besides the busy sports schedule, your study is demanding as well. As a student-athlete you will need great discipline for starters. Together with your academic advisors and coaches you will be developing your own schedule, which allows you to perform on the court and in the classroom.

The right match with the university, because each talent is different

Your ambitions might differ from your teammates. Perhaps your ceiling is higher than those around you, while others are already satisfied with living the American way of life. Whatever your reason to go to the United States may be, we will make sure to find the right match, that fits your athletic and academic background.

Close contact with your parents

To find the right match we look at your ambitions and capabilities, as well as what college coaches in the United States are searching for. On a daily basis we are in touch with coaches who are looking to add exciting talent to their roster. We rate universities based on their academic and athletic performance. During this complex process we are close to the action to make sure the right choices are made. Naturally, we will be in close contact with you and your parents. Due to this diligent and concerned approach KingsTalent has built a strong reputation in the United States, which has led to us receiving more requests from coaches than we could ever live up to!

Are you ready for your next step?
KingsTalent guides you!

Have you made your choice? Then we will follow you closely in the USA. Not literally, of course, but we keep in close contact together and do not want to miss anything of your sporting achievements. In fact, if you want, we will report extensively on your adventures. The contacts with your home front also remain strong. Within a few days you will know whether you qualify for your life-changing experience.