Event Guide June 14-18, 2020
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome from the USTA ...... 4
2020 Combine - Contacts and General Information ...... 5-8
The Collegiate Pathway ...... 9
Player Schedule ...... 10-12
College Coach Schedule ...... 13
Format & Scoring ...... 14-16
Fitness Testing ...... 17
Learn From the Best On Court & Monday Festivities ...... 18
Racquet Education ...... 19
USTA National Campus ...... 20-21
Tennis Services ...... 22
Travel - Arrival, Departure, Airport, Luggage ...... 23
Travel - Directions, Transportation ...... 24
Travel - Hotels ...... 25
Tournament Desk ...... 25
Recruiting Videos from BirdsEyeSports ...... 26
Rundown for Participants & Coaches ...... 27
Special Guests ...... 28-29
NCAA Compliance - Division I...... 30
NCAA Compliance - Division II...... 31
NCAA Compliance - Division III, JUCO ...... 32
Local Eats ...... 33-35
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WELCOME!
Dear Participants and Coaches,
It is exciting to welcome you to the fourth annual USTA All-American College Combine presented by adidas held at the Home of American Tennis, the USTA National Campus in Orlando.
More than 120 players competed in each of the previous three events. Every participant competes in fitness testing and multiple matches, with individual results being sent to players and college coaches following the event.
A total of 117 players (at 102 different colleges) who competed in previous Combines are now on college tennis rosters, have signed a National Letter of Intent (NLI) or have given a verbal commitment, while most of the participants are still working hard in the junior ranks.
Each year, we utilize player and parent feedback to enhance the Combine. For the 2020 event, we are bringing back the optional doubles day on Sunday, June 14 (college coaches typically start arriving on Monday). Due to its popularity, we are also expanding the on-court sessions with college coaches which will take place on two days this year. And since college tennis is focused on the team dynamic, we will be forming singles teams this year.
In advance of your travel to Orlando, we would like to share with you some important information for both players and coaches. Should you have any questions regarding the enclosed materials or about the facility, please locate our contact information on the next page.
We wish you safe travels and we hope you have a memorable experience at the USTA National Campus.
Brian Ormiston, Scott Treibly, Kristina Ward Tournament Directors
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COMBINE INFORMATION - 1
Tournament Directors Brian Ormiston - Cell: (407) 725-8113; Email: [email protected] Scott Treibly - Cell: (941) 704-7016; Email: [email protected] Kristina Ward - Email: [email protected]
Recruiting Information Visit USTA.com/College for more on college tennis opportunities including a link to the important NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete.
General Information The 2020 USTA All-American College Combine presented by adidas from June 14-18 is an opportunity for American junior boys and girls of all levels who have the goal of playing college tennis in mind. It will allow them to showcase their athleticism and tennis skills for college coaches from all over the country and all levels. Players are not required to arrive on Sunday, June 14. This day is reserved for any players interested in doubles matches and/or who are looking for practice courts. Check-in is available both June 14 and June 15. Results from fitness tests and match play will be sent to college coaches.
Schedule and Check-In See the Schedule section of this guide for a complete rundown of events. There are two check-in opportunities for players: o Sunday, June 14, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. o Monday, June 15, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. o On June 15, on-court sessions start at 9 a.m. Players interested in doubles matches on June 14 may sign up for doubles on-site by 2 p.m. Matches begin at 3 p.m.
Cost and Registration Registration with UTR opens on Friday, March 6, and closes at the end of Monday, June 8. A wait list may be available. $325 per participant. Register at https://www.myutr.com/events/18209 Prior to June 9, a full refund of the registration fee will be offered for any player who needs to withdraw. After June 9, no refunds will be offered.
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COMBINE INFORMATION - 2
Format See the Event Format section of this guide for complete details on singles and doubles and how players will be assigned. Players will be on a singles team with three teammates, and each player will compete in three singles matches against another team.
Who is Eligible to Participate? USTA members with high school graduation years of 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024.
Recruiting Videos BirdsEyeSports has the ability to provide players with video packages to assist in their recruitment. These include videos of their matches, ground-level footage, interviews and skill sessions. Cost is $250 per participant when registering online before the event begins, or $350 on-site. Videos will be sent to you within approximately a month of completion of the Combine. Registration for a recruiting video package takes place on the UTR registration page.
adidas Player Lounge When the adidas Player Lounge is open, stop by to learn all about adidas products and for some possible goodies. Those on the adiplayer team are also encouraged to stop by during the Combine.
Attire and Numbers You will be provided a shirt at check-in to wear during Fitness Testing on June 15. Please wear your own attire during match play. You will receive bibs at check-in that you are asked to wear on the BACK of your shirts during all matches so you can be easily identified.
College Coaches All head and assistant coaches from every level across the country are invited to attend. Colleges who cannot attend will have the ability to watch all matches on the USTANationalCampus.com live streaming feeds, and will receive results as well.
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Communication During the event, check your phone and inbox for communications and USTA updates. Phone and email lists will be generated based on the information players provide during the registration process. If you feel that you are not getting updates, please email [email protected] to verify that your information is on file, or to provide an additional phone number or email address.
ITA Summer Circuit After the Combine, the National Campus hosts an ITA Summer Circuit event from June 20-22. This event is open to everyone. For more information, visit ITATennis.com.
Medical and Hydration The USTA will provide athletic medicine personnel throughout the event. It is recommended from the staff that players arrive ready to perform at their maximum potential both on and off the court. It is important that players continuously hydrate before, during and after the Combine.
NCAA Rules – Compliance Reminders Not all college coaches are permitted to speak to all Combine players. There are different rules at the Division I, II and III levels, and some of these key NCAA bylaws can be found in the back of this guide. The USTA contracts with several coaches to assist at the Combine. These coaches are permitted to speak to players. Should college coaches have any specific inquiries about NCAA rules and regulations, please consult the NCAA compliance director at their respective institution to ensure adherence and compliance.
Officials Roving officials will be on hand for singles matches June 16-18.
Practices and Hitting Partners If you plan to practice before June 14, visit USTANationalCampus.com to book a court. Practice courts will be open on a first-come, first-serve basis on June 14 and June 15. Check in at the TA Desk if you need to find a hitting partner.
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COMBINE INFORMATION - 4
Schedule and Group Release Date The match schedule and group assignments will be released on approximately June 13.
Special Guests Players will have the honor of hearing from some of the leading voices in tennis, including college coaches, administrators and USTA Player Development staff. Once most of the guests are confirmed, they will be listed in this event guide.
Stand-By Players and Withdrawals The USTA National Campus High Performance Team will serve as stand-by players in case there is a withdrawal during match play. This may allow a Combine player who might lose a match due to the withdrawal of an opponent to still have the opportunity to play. Results against stand-by players will count for UTR and team results. If a stand-by player is not available to serve as an opponent, any scheduled matches will go down as a win by walkover for those players who are still active.
Surfaces Hard Courts - The top 64 boys and top 64 girls players based on UTR. Clay Courts – Players ranked No. 65-96 in the boys and girls fields based on UTR. Some players will experience both surfaces, please bring shoes for both.
UTR All matches will count toward the players’ UTR ratings. UTR ratings as of June 10 will be used to determine group assignments.
Wait List If the boys and/or girls registrations are full, a wait list may be available. If there is a withdrawal during registration, a player will be selected from the wait list.
Weather Expect to experience afternoon temps in the high 80s & low 90s in Florida summers. Inclement weather may force the schedule and format to be adjusted.
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THE COLLEGIATE PATHWAY
Previous Participants As of February 2020, 117 participants from the previous three Combines have since joined a college tennis program, signed an NLI or given a verbal commitment. A list of those schools is below. Several Combine players including most from the last two years are still in juniors. o Abilene Christian o Georgetown o Quinnipiac o Abraham Baldwin o Georgia Southern o RPI o Anderson o Georgia Tech o Rhodes o Arkansas St. o Hamilton o Rider o Ashland o Illinois o Rollins o Auburn o Incarnate Word o Saint Louis o Auburn at o Keiser o Samford Montgomery o LSU o Santa Clara o Ave Maria o Lake Forest o Sewanee o Babson o LeTourneau o Siena o Bates o Lynn o South Alabama o Bellarmine o Marion Military o So. New Hampshire o Belmont o Mars Hill o Southern Wesleyan o Belmont Abbey o Mercer o Southwestern (TX) o Berry o Midway o St. Francis (NY) o Boston College o Millsaps o St. Pete College o Chattanooga o Missouri St. o St. Thomas (MN) o Christopher Newport o Monmouth o Stetson o Claremont-Mudd- o Montana o Swarthmore Scripps (CMD) o Montevallo o Texas o Clark Atlanta o Morgan State o Toledo o Coast Guard o Navy o Towson o College of the Desert o New Orleans o Tusculum o Cumberland o Nichols o UAB o Davidson o North Carolina o UCLA o Davis & Elkins o North Carolina A&T o Vanderbilt o Dayton o NW Missouri St. o Villanova o Duquesne o Notre Dame o Virginia o Duke o Oberlin o Virginia Tech o Eastern Illinois o Oglethorpe o Washington & Lee o Emory Oxford o Ohio State o Washington St. Louis o Florida o Point o West Virginia o Florida Atlantic o Princeton o Xavier (La.) o Florida Southern o Providence o Xavier (Ohio) o Furman o Quincy Previous players also competed in recent US Open Juniors, Wimbledon Juniors and French Open Juniors.
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PLAYER SCHEDULE - 1
Sunday, June 14 (OPTIONAL) Time Event Location 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM Check-In Tournament Admin Bldg.
12:00 PM – 7:00 PM Practice Courts Available Team USA & Clay Courts
2:00 PM Doubles Sign-Up Deadline Tournament Admin Bldg.
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM Doubles Match Play Team USA & Clay Courts
Monday, June 15 Time Event Location 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Check-In Tournament Admin Bldg.
8:00 AM – 9:00 PM Practice Courts Available Team USA & Clay Courts
8:30 AM – 1:00 PM adidas Player Lounge Tournament Admin Bldg.
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Learn from the Best On-Court Team USA Hard Courts -Players will experience 30-minute rotations with college coaches
11:15 AM – 12:30 PM Welcome Reception and Lunch Championship Court #1 & -After a quick intro on Court #1, players & parents Tournament Admin Bldg. head to the TA Building for complimentary lunch
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Fitness Testing and Player Education Sessions Indoor Courts -Bring your racquet -Parents can watch the on-court sessions -Group photo at 1:10 p.m. -Six rotations feature: stretching, fitness tests, careers in tennis, recruiting education, on-court tips, and nutrition/strength and conditioning
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Player Party Net Post Grill - Outside
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Parents Information Session Net Post Grill – Inside
*SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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Tuesday, June 16 Time Event Location 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Learn from the Best On-Court Team USA Hard Courts -Players will experience 30-minute rotations with college coaches
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Lunch On Your Own
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Boys Singles Matches Team USA & Clay Courts
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM USTA Junior Competitive Structure Changes - GIRLS Welcome Center Classroom 2 -For girls players and parents, space is limited
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM Racquet Education Session #1 Welcome Center Classroom 1 -Pick one session based on your match schedule, as they will take place at 3 p.m., 4:30 p.m. & 6 p.m. -Sessions last approximately 45 minutes
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM USTA Junior Competitive Structure Changes - BOYS Welcome Center Classroom 2 -For boys players and parents, space is limited
4:30 PM – 7:30 PM Girls Singles Matches Team USA & Clay Courts
4:30 PM – 5:15 PM Racquet Education Session #2 Welcome Center Classroom 1 -Pick one session based on your match schedule, as they will take place at 3 p.m., 4:30 p.m. & 6 p.m. -Sessions last approximately 45 minutes
6:00 PM – 6:45 PM Racquet Education Session #3 Welcome Center Classroom 1 -Pick one session based on your match schedule, as they will take place at 3 p.m., 4:30 p.m. & 6 p.m. -Sessions last approximately 45 minutes
*SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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PLAYER SCHEDULE - 3
Wednesday, June 17 Time Event Location 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Boys Singles Matches Team USA & Clay Courts
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Lunch On Your Own
TBA Education Session TBA Welcome Center Classroom 2
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Girls Singles Matches Team USA & Clay Courts
Sign-Ups Racquet Education Sessions – On Court Clay Court #1 -Sign up for a 30-minute session during the Tuesday Racquet Education classroom sessions
Thursday, June 18 Time Event Location 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM Boys Singles Matches Team USA & Clay Courts
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Girls Singles Matches Team USA & Clay Courts
*SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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COLLEGE COACH SCHEDULE
Sunday, June 16 (OPTIONAL FOR PLAYERS) Time Event Location 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM Check-In Tournament Admin Bldg. 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM Doubles Match Play Team USA & Clay Courts
Monday, June 15 Time Event Location 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Check-In Tournament Admin Bldg. 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Learn from the Best On-Court Team USA Hard Courts -Players will experience 30-minute rotations with college coaches working the event 11:15 AM – 12:30 PM Lunch On Your Own 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM USTA Player Development Coaching Education Indoor Courts 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Fitness Testing and Player Education Sessions Indoor Courts
Tuesday, June 16 Time Event Location 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Learn from the Best On-Court Team USA Hard Courts -Players will experience 30-minute rotations with college coaches working the event 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Lunch On Your Own 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Boys Singles Matches Team USA & Clay Courts 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM Racquet Education Sessions Welcome Center Classroom -Coaches invited to attend one session -Sessions last approximately 45 minutes 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM Girls Singles Matches Team USA & Clay Courts
Wednesday, June 17 Time Event Location 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Boys Singles Matches Team USA & Clay Courts 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Lunch On Your Own 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Girls Singles Matches Team USA & Clay Courts
Thursday, June 18 Time Event Location 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM Boys Singles Matches Team USA & Clay Courts 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Girls Singles Matches Team USA & Clay Courts *SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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EVENT FORMAT - SINGLES - 1
Assigning Players to Their Teams Players are broken up into eight-player pods – A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L. Each pod has two teams of four players for a maximum of 96 in the boys field and 96 in the girls field. Players are assigned to their teams based on UTR as of June 10. The player with the highest UTR will be No. 1, second-highest UTR will be No. 2, and so on. Pod A has No. 1-8, Pod B has 9-16, Pod C has 17-24 and so on. In Pod A, the first team will consist of UTR players ranked 1, 3, 5, 7, and the second team will consist of UTR players ranked 2, 4, 6, 8. Pods B-L will be arranged in this fashion. In each Pod, the first team will compete against the second team. Each player will have a singles match on June 16, 17 and 18 against an opponent from the opposite team. The winning team in each Pod will receive USTA All-American College Combine presented by adidas trophies.
Determining the Winning Teams The winning team in each Pod will be determined by: 1) Combined overall record among team members, 2) If tied, combined number of sets won among team members (10-point breakers do not count), 3) If tied, combined number of games won among team members (10-point breakers do not count), 4) If tied, highest average placement in fitness testing among team members, 5) If tied, highest average UTR rating among team members.
Scoring for Singles Matches Matches are best of three sets to six with a 10-point breaker for third sets (win by two). No-AD scoring. Play the let rule – so if a serve hits the net and lands in, it is a let. Players receive five minutes of warm-up time before each match. Private coaches are not permitted to be on court with junior players. Report scores to the Tournament Desk after each match.
Matches Affected By Weather If there is inclement weather on either June 16 or June 17, check your texts and emails for updates and if there will be any additions or changes to the schedule.
*FORMAT AND SCORING SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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EVENT FORMAT - SINGLES - 2
Pod Breakdown Here is a breakdown of Combine Pods and Teams. The player with the highest UTR is assigned the No. 1 position, the second-highest No. 2, and so on.
*FORMAT AND SCORING SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Pod A Pod G Team 1 (A1) – No. 1, 3, 5, 7 Team 1 (G1) – No. 49, 51, 53, 55 Team 2 (A2) – No. 2, 4, 6, 8 Team 2 (G2) – No. 50, 52, 54, 56
Pod B Pod H Team 1 (B1) – No. 9, 11, 13, 15 Team 1 (H1) – No. 57, 59, 61, 63 Team 2 (B2) – No. 10, 12, 14, 16 Team 2 (H2) – No. 58, 60, 62, 64
Pod C Pod I Team 1 (C1) – No. 17, 19, 21, 23 Team 1 (E1) – No. 65, 67, 69, 71 Team 2 (C2) – No. 18, 20, 22, 24 Team 2 (E2) – No. 66, 68, 70, 72
Pod D Pod J Team 1 (D1) – No. 25, 27, 29, 31 Team 1 (F1) – No. 73, 75, 77, 79 Team 2 (D2) – No. 26, 28, 30, 32 Team 2 (F2) – No. 74, 76, 78, 80
Pod E Pod K Team 1 (E1) – No. 33, 35, 37, 39 Team 1 (G1) – No. 81, 83, 85, 87 Team 2 (E2) – No. 34, 36, 38, 40 Team 2 (G2) – No. 82, 84, 86, 88
Pod F Pod L Team 1 (F1) – No. 41, 43, 45, 47 Team 1 (H1) – No. 89, 91, 93, 95 Team 2 (F2) – No. 42, 44, 46, 48 Team 2 (H2) – No. 90, 92, 94, 96
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EVENT FORMAT - DOUBLES - 1
Information Doubles matches will take place on Sunday, June 14, from 3-7 p.m. It is not required for players to participate in doubles. Interested players should sign-up for doubles on-site on June 14 by 2 p.m. College coaches are invited to watch doubles, but there is no guarantee coaches will be arriving on Sunday.
Format Will depend on the number of participants and doubles teams, however the staff will do everything possible to give players at least two matches. Doubles scores will be recorded and count toward UTR.
Scoring Doubles matches will be one standard six-game set. No-AD scoring. Play the let rule – so if a serve hits the net and lands in, it is a let. Players receive five minutes of warm-up time before each match
*FORMAT AND SCORING SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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FITNESS TESTING
Click - Seven Tips to Stand Out in the College Combine – From Dr. Mark Kovacs Video – Expert Analysis of USTA Combine Fitness Testing
Education Session for Coaches Before fitness tests on June 15, coaches are invited to listen to USTA Player Development strength and condition staff, who will explain the importance of working on the drills and a robust S&C program (exact program curriculum may change slightly). This session will run from 12-12:45 p.m. on the indoor courts.
Fitness Tests* 20-yard dash Vertical jump Horizontal jump Medicine ball forehand Medicine ball backhand Spider agility 30-second first step endurance test
Additional Stations* Fitness tests are one of six stations. These other five stations include: dynamic stretching, tips from college coaches, recruiting education, nutrition and careers in tennis. In all, Monday afternoon will run from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Due to space limitations, only stations that are on the courts are available for viewing.
Fitness Scoring* Fitness testing: the average finish from all 7 tests will be scored for each player. All participants will be ranked based on the results of their fitness tests. If a player finished 4th, 16th, 1st, 3rd, 1st, 21st and 17th in the fitness tests, their average placement would be 9.00 (63/7). If there is a tie, it will be broken by comparing finishes with only those players tied with. If a tie exists after that, it will come down to how many events won, how many top-10 finishes, then highest UTR. Winner of the fitness testing will be recognized in recaps and emails to college coaches.
Results Individual results will be sent out following the event to players and college coaches. This will allow players to analyze how they compare with the rest of the field, and what they may need to work on the most. *FORMAT AND SCORING SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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LEARN FROM THE BEST ON COURT
Learn from the Best on Monday and Tuesday College coaches will lead instructional sessions for all players on the mornings of Monday, June 15, and Tuesday, June 16. This is a great opportunity to get on court and train with some of the leaders in college tennis. Players will rotate through 30-minute stations to work on skills such as volleys, serves, groundstrokes and more. Confirmed coaches will be listed in this guide in the near future.
MONDAY FESTIVITIES
Welcome Reception On Monday, June 15, starting at approximately 11:15 a.m. following the on-court drills, everyone is encouraged to join USTA staff on Team USA hard court #1 for a welcome reception and complimentary lunch.
Education Session On Monday, June 15, from 5:30-6:30 p.m., the USTA invites all parents to a Parents Information Session at the USTA Welcome Center Net Post Grill. Food and beverages will be available.
This session provides education and answers into the process of finding a college that’s right for their son or daughter. Among the guest speakers: USTA staff College coaches Rollins College Associate Director of Admissions and former college tennis player Elissa Jovita
Player Party While parents are attending the Information Session on June 15, players can take part in a player party from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
*SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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RACQUET EDUCATION
On Tuesday, all players, parents and coaches are invited to attend a racquet education session led by “Stringer to the Stars” Roman Prokes.
Tuesday, June 16 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM - Session 1: Racquet Education with Roman Prokes 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM - Session 2: Racquet Education with Roman Prokes 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM - Session 3: Racquet Education with Roman Prokes
Location: Welcome Center 2nd Floor Classroom. Learn about stringing and racquet customization. Players as well as parents are encouraged to attend one of these sessions to learn more about the importance of racquet and equipment choices. No sign up necessary.
Wednesday, June 17 Morning/Afternoon - On-Court Racquet Education with Roman Prokes
Location: Har-Tru Clay Court #1 Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the session you would like to attend. Sign-ups occur during Tuesday’s Racquet Education sessions. Walk-ups may be allowed.
*SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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USTA NATIONAL CAMPUS - 1
Contact Information USTA National Campus 10000 USTA Blvd. Orlando, FL 32827 (407) 675-2500 www.USTANationalCampus.com
Social Media Social Handles: @USTA Hashtag: #USTACombine
About the Campus The USTA National Campus is the largest tennis facility in the world. It is located on 64 acres and divided into dedicated areas that focus on the complete tennis pathway.
The cutting-edge center features a total of 100 courts (32 Plexicushion hard courts, 32 Har-Tru green clay courts, 16 Nemours family zone courts, 8 DecoTurf acrylic cushion courts, 6 European Terre Davis red clay courts and 6 ReBound Ace indoor courts) along with two stadium courts.
PlaySight is the official live streaming and court analytics partner of the campus, as there are 26 PlaySight SmartCourts, while all 82 tournament courts offer live streaming.
For the College Combine, match play will be live streamed on USTANationalCampus.com.
The collegiate complex provides seating for 1,200 fans and can host two college dual-matches simultaneously. Meanwhile, the adidas Performance Center is the home of USTA Player Development. This area features 20 courts, an indoor facility and a player lodge. It also houses the athletic training area that includes a strength and conditioning complex, a 350-foot ProTraxx sprint track, a sand pit, indoor and outdoor workout areas and hot/cold soaking tubs.
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On-Site Dining NET POST GRILL The Net Post Grill is the centerpiece of the campus’ dining operations. It features the widest array of food options on campus, including a variety of grill favorites, international fare and healthy options. Hours of operation during the Combine are TBD.
Please Refrain From Bringing outside food and beverage in coolers larger than 13 gallons Swimming or fishing in ponds Smoking/e-cigarettes
Prohibited Items Video recording devices Pets (except service animals) Weapons of any kind or objects that appear to be weapons Unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) Skateboards, scooters, hover boards, roller blades and bicycles Any other items as determined by USTA that may be potentially harmful or disruptive *Patrons shall at all times wear appropriate tennis attire on court (including shirts and tennis shoes)
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TENNIS SERVICES
Tennis Related Services PRO SHOP The USTA National Campus Pro Shop features the newest products from adidas, Wilson, HEAD, Babolat and more. It carries a wide assortment of National Campus merchandise. Powered by the nationally-recognized distributor Fromuth Tennis, the showroom is open until 8 p.m. nightly.
RACQUET BAR The Racquet Bar is a full-service stringing hub. It has a staff of experienced stringers and customer service associates whose goal is to enhance your playing experience. During the College Combine, your racquets are their top priority and if needed, stringers will be coming in early and leaving late to get your racquets done. Rush service and on-court delivery can be accommodated, but it is recommended to give advance notice. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Cost for stringing is $20/frame. Contact – Sean Prokes, Racquet Bar Manager, [email protected], (407) 675- 2506. Racquet customization becomes increasingly important as tennis becomes more competitive. A small edge can have major results. o To learn more about this service, visit the Racquet Bar in the Welcome Center or sign up for one of their free sessions during the Combine.
LOCKER ROOMS Men’s and women’s locker rooms are located on the west side of the Welcome Center, and can also be accessed through the Pro Shop.
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TRAVEL (AIR)
2020 USTA All-American College Combine presented by adidas ARRIVAL Check-in at the USTA National Campus Tournament Administration Desk is Sunday, June 14, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Monday, June 15, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Players who are arriving June 14 are welcome to check in this day, even if they are not competing in doubles.
DEPARTURE The Combine will conclude Thursday, June 18, at approximately 2 p.m. If there are questions concerning the schedule and booking flights home, please contact [email protected].
Air ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 1 Jeff Fuqua Blvd, Orlando, FL 32827 www.OrlandoAirports.net Located less than 10 miles from the USTA National Campus
Luggage TO THE AIRPORT Bags, Inc. provides guests the ability to head directly to the airport gate without the hassle of checking in luggage. Visit www.maketraveleasier.com/usta for more information.
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TRAVEL (GROUND)
Directions To USTA National Campus FROM THE AIRPORT – TOLL ROUTE (APPROXIMATELY 13 MINUTES) Begin route on Jeff Fuqua Blvd Follow signs for South Exit / SR-417 After approximately 3 miles, keep left to SR-417 N / Orlando / Daytona Beach After 2 miles, keep right for Exit 19: Lake Nona Blvd From exit, turn left onto Lake Nona Blvd After 1.4 miles, turn left onto Wellspring Drive After 0.5 miles, turn right onto USTA Blvd
FROM THE AIRPORT – NON-TOLL ROUTE (APPROXIMATELY 16 MINUTES) Begin North on Jeff Fuqua Blvd After 1 mile, keep right for Exit 1A: SR-528 E After 2.5 miles, keep right for Exit 13: Narcoossee Road From exit, turn right onto Narcoossee Road After 3.4 miles, turn right onto Lake Nona Blvd After 2 miles, turn right onto Wellspring Drive After 0.5 miles, turn right onto USTA Blvd
Transportation PEGASUS TRANSPORTATION Pegasus Transportation is the preferred bus/van transportation provider for the USTA National Campus. They offer a wide variety of services including airport shuttles. For more information or to book transportation, please email [email protected] or call (407) 812-8812. Reference “USTA” to receive discounted rates.
RENTAL CARS The USTA provides a 5% discount off lowest available rates thanks to a relationship with Enterprise/Alamo/National. Book online: https://partners.rentalcar.com/usta
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TRAVEL (HOTELS)
For more information on booking an official USTA hotel in Orlando, visit https://ustatravel.com.
The hotels below are the closest to the USTA National Campus, and located about a five-minute drive away. The links below are to book using our special group rates for the Combine.
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT - ORLANDO - LAKE NONA Booking Link Supply is limited so please reserve right away. Deadline is MAY 14. 6955 Lake Nona Blvd, Orlando, FL 32827 (407) 856-9165
RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT - ORLANDO - LAKE NONA Booking Link Supply is limited so please reserve right away. Deadline is MAY 14. 6955 Lake Nona Blvd, Orlando, FL 32827 (407) 888-9974
TOURNAMENT DESK
Location The Tournament Desk is located on ground level in the breezeway of the Tournament Administration Building between the Hard Courts and the Har-Tru Clay Courts.
Reporting Scores After each match, report scores to the Tournament Desk.
Resources The Tournament Desk will have updated schedules and information throughout the combine. TV monitors will also have continuous updates as well as a scoreboard.
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RECRUITING VIDEOS
The USTA is working with BirdsEyeSports to provide players with the opportunity to purchase recruiting video packages for the 2020 USTA All-American College Combine presented by adidas.
2020 Recruiting Video Package Cost: $250 when registering online, or $350 on-site. Players Receive: o Full video of all of their matches. o Edited 5-7 minute video that showcases: . Ground-level footage of matches to provide a closer look at footwork, skills and athleticism. . Head shots. . Player interview(s). . Skills sessions. Videos will be provided to the players soon after the event.
To register, visit the Combine’s main registration page on UTR: https://www.myutr.com/events/18209
For more information on BirdsEyeSports, visit BirdsEyeSports.com.
To contact BirdsEyeSports directly: Ben Talbott, President Phone: (203) 291-9077 Email: [email protected]
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RUNDOWN FOR PARTICIPANTS
CHECK-IN Sunday, June 14, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. OR Monday, June 15, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Tournament Administration Desk. Practice courts are available each day. Players who are not registered for doubles may still check in June 14.
GIFT Each participant receives a gift bag at check in.
MEAL VOUCHER Each participant receives a meal voucher at check-in that they can use for one meal during the Combine at the Net Post Grill.
BALLS Tennis balls will be provided by the USTA for all matches.
PLAYER CHECKLIST Register at https://www.myutr.com/events/18209. Register with BirdsEye Sports on the UTR registration page if you’re interested in purchasing a Recruiting Video Package Book travel Book hotel Pack appropriate attire and tennis equipment (some players will be on hard and clay courts)
RUNDOWN FOR COACHES
COACH CHECKLIST Register with USTA (registration site sent to coaches) If you are working the event, please get a detailed itinerary from USTA staff Book travel Book hotel
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USTA PD COACHING EDUCATION
On Monday, June 15, at 12 p.m., USTA Player Development invites all coaches to attend special Coaching Education session during the Combine. For USPTA and PTR educational credits, please see staff at the session. Here are some of the guests coaches will hear from:
SATOSHI OCHI
Satoshi Ochi is the head strength and conditioning coach with USTA Player Development and is based at the National Campus. Prior to joining the USTA, Ochi was the head strength and conditioning coach at Creighton University where he was also an instructor for the exercise science department. He received his master’s degree in exercise science from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Prior to that, Ochi received his bachelor’s in exercise science at Creighton and played tennis for the Bluejays.
Ochi holds the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Registered Coach with Distinction (RSCC*D) and Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certifications. He also completed a strength and conditioning internship at the Olympic Training Center, and was a nominee of the 2001 NSCA College Strength and Conditioning of the Year. In addition to his role with the USTA, Ochi serves on the Advisory Board of the International Tennis Performance Association (iTPA).
CRAIG ACKER
Craig Acker attained his bachelor’s degree in exercise science with a fitness emphasis from the University of Wisconsin – LaCrosse in 1996 where he played quarterback and helped his team to the 1992 D-III national title. He then went to Florida State where he worked on the strength and conditioning staff while earning his master’s degree in exercise physiology in 2001. Acker started helping Titus Sports Academy and was the company’s first full-time hire as a performance coach in 2002. He held the positions of fitness director, director of operations and managing partner at Titus from 2002-15. He then joined Spectrum, a private training business in Orlando before joining the USTA as an assistant strength and conditioning coach in 2016.
Acker holds the credentials of Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (National Strength and Conditioning Association), Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Certified (Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association), Certified Tennis Performance Specialist (ITPA), United States Weightlifting Club Coach (USAW), National Association of Speed and Explosion (NASE) certified, United States Track and Field (USATF) Level I certified, Certified Personal Trainer (American Council on Exercise) and Functional Movement Screen (FMS) certified.
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FITNESS TESTS AND SPECIAL GUESTS Hear from some of the leading voices in tennis at this year’s Combine.
Coaches and guests will be added here in the near future.
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NCAA COMPLIANCE D-I
(Pertinent NCAA Division I Bylaws are listed below. For more information, visit NCAA.org)
NCAA Division I Bylaw 13.1.1.1 Time Period for Off-Campus Contacts – General Rule Off-campus recruiting contacts shall not be made with an individual (or his or her relatives or legal guardians) before August 1 at the beginning of his or her junior year in high school. U.S. service academy exceptions to this provision are set forth in Bylaw 13.16.1.
NCAA Division I Bylaw 13.1.3.1 Time Period for Telephone Calls – General Rule Telephone calls to an individual (or his or her relatives or legal guardians) may not be made before June 15 at the conclusion of his or her sophomore year in high school. Thereafter, an institution may make telephone calls to the prospective student-athlete at its discretion.
NCAA Division I Bylaw 13.1.6.2 Contact with Prospective Student-Athletes Involved in Practice or Competition Recruiting contact may not be made with a prospective student-athlete at any site prior to any athletics competition (including a noninstitutional, private camp or clinic) in which the prospective student-athlete is a participant on a day of competition. Contact may occur after the prospective student-athlete’s competition concludes for the day and (they have been) released by the appropriate authority. (Please consult the NCAA manual for a full description of this bylaw)
NCAA Division I Bylaw 13.1.7.11 Evaluations in Individual Sports An institution’s coach who is attending a practice or event in which prospective student-athletes from multiple institutions participate in drills (e.g., combine) or competition in an individual sport on a specific day shall use an evaluation only for those participants whom the coach observes engaging in practice or competition. The evaluation is not counted for a particular prospective student-athlete if a contact is made with that prospective student-athlete during the same day.
NCAA Division I Bylaw 13.4.1 Recruiting Materials and Electronic Correspondence – General Rule An institution shall not provide recruiting materials, including general correspondence related to athletics, or send electronic correspondence to an individual (or his or her parents or legal guardians) until June 15 at the conclusion of his or her sophomore year in high school.
NCAA Division I Bylaw 13.5.1 Transportation General Restrictions An institution may not provide transportation to a prospective student-athlete other than on an official paid visit or on an unofficial visit.
NCAA Division I Bylaw 13.17.13 Recruiting Periods (Tennis) There are no specified recruiting periods in sports for which no recruiting calendars have been established, except for the Monday through Thursday of the week that includes the fall or spring signing of the National Letter of Intent (dead and quiet periods).
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NCAA COMPLIANCE D-II
(Pertinent NCAA Division II Bylaws are listed below. For more information, visit NCAA.org)
NCAA Division II Bylaw 13.1.1.1 Contacts and Evaluations for High School Prospective Student-Athletes In-person, off-campus recruiting contacts and telephone calls shall not be made with a prospective student-athlete or a prospective student-athlete’s relatives or legal guardians before June 15 immediately preceding the prospective student-athlete’s junior year in high school.
NCAA Division II Bylaw 13.1.3.1 Time Period for Telephone Calls – General Rule Telephone calls to a prospective student-athlete [or the prospective student-athlete’s relatives or legal guardians(s)] shall not be made before June 15 immediately preceding the prospective student-athlete’s junior year in high school; thereafter, there shall by no limit on the number of telephone calls made by the institutional staff members to a prospective student-athlete [or the prospective student-athlete’s relatives or legal guardian(s)].
NCAA Division II Bylaw 13.1.6.1 Contact Restrictions at a Practice or Competition Site Recruiting contact may not be made with a prospective student-athlete before any athletics competition in which the prospective student-athlete is a participant during the day or days of competition. Contact shall not be made after the competition until the prospective student-athlete is released by the appropriate institutional authority and departs the dressing and meeting facility. Contact shall not be made with the prospective student-athlete involved in competition that requires more than one day of participation until after the prospective student-athlete’s final contest is completed and he or she is released by the appropriate institutional authority and leaves the dressing and meeting facility. Contact with the prospective student-athlete’s parents or legal guardians at the site of competition is permissible during a contact period following June 15 immediately preceding the prospective student- athlete’s junior year in high school. (Please consult the NCAA manual for a full description of this bylaw)
NCAA Division II Bylaw 13.4.1 Printed Recruiting Materials An institution may not provide athletically related recruiting materials (including electronic mail and facsimiles) to a prospective student-athlete [or the prospective student-athlete’s relatives or legal guardian(s) and coaches] before June 15 immediately preceding the prospective student-athlete’s junior year in high school.
NCAA Division II Bylaw 13.5.1 Transportation General Restrictions (In summary) An institution may not provide transportation to a prospective student-athlete other than on an official paid visit or on an unofficial visit.
NCAA Division II Bylaw 13.17.4 Recruiting Periods (Tennis) There are no specified contact and evaluation periods for tennis except for the period 48 hours before 7 a.m. on the date for signing the National Letter of Intent.
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NCAA COMPLIANCE D-III
(Pertinent NCAA Division III Bylaws are listed below. For more information, visit NCAA.org)
NCAA Division III Bylaw 13.1.1.1 High School Prospective Student-Athletes In-person, off-campus recruiting contacts shall not be made with a prospective student-athlete or the prospective student-athlete’s relatives or guardian(s) until the prospective student-athlete has completed his or her sophomore year in high school. U.S. service academy exceptions to this provision are set forth in Bylaw 13.16.1.
NCAA Division III Bylaw 13.1.3 Telephone Calls to Prospective Student-Athletes An institution may permit a student-athlete, a staff member, or a representative of athletics interests to telephone a prospective student-athlete at the institution’s expense at any time, provided the call is only for the purpose of recruitment and is with full knowledge of the athletics department.
NCAA Division III Bylaw 13.1.5 Evaluations There are no restrictions on the number or timing of evaluations.
NCAA Division III Bylaw 13.4.1 Recruiting Materials – General Regulations Institutions are permitted to provide to prospective student-athletes, prospective student-athlete’s relatives [or guardian(s)], and to coaches of prospective student-athletes any official academic, admissions, athletics and student-services publications or electronic media published or produced by the institution.
NCAA Division III Bylaw 13.5.1 Transportation – General Restrictions An institution may not provide transportation to a prospective student-athlete other than on the official paid visit or on an unofficial visit.
JUCO COMPLIANCE
JUCO Bylaw 3.C.1 Off-Campus Recruiting Locations Athletic department staff may visit a prospect at any location for recruiting purposes.
JUCO Bylaw 3.C.2 Off-Campus Recruiting Expenditure of Funds Staff member may only expend funds necessary for his/her own expenses and may not expend funds or provide benefits to the recruit or the recruit’s representatives.
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LOCAL EATS There are several more options on Narcoossee Road in the Lake Nona area. Publix Supermarket, Walgreens and CVS also are within a 10-minute drive from the campus. (* - Next to Courtyard and Residence Inn)
310 Nona Cask & Larder 12-minute drive from campus 9-minute drive from campus 10783 Narcoossee Rd. 1 Jeff Fuqua Blvd. Orlando, FL 32832 Orlando, FL 32827 (407) 203-1120 (407) 204-3296
407 Cafe Chicken Salad Chick 9-minute drive from campus 11-minute drive from campus 9161 Narcoossee Rd. #108 9470 Narcoossee Rd. Orlando, FL 32827 Orlando, FL 32827 (407) 658-6733 (407) 271-8236
Arby’s Chili’s Grill & Bar 9-minute drive from campus 12-minute drive from campus 8132 Lee Vista Blvd 11942 Narcoossee Rd. Orlando, FL 32829 Orlando, FL 32832 (407) 275-4477 (407) 986-9393
Bolay-Lake Nona Chipotle Mexican Grill 13-minute drive from campus 11-minute drive from campus 12711 Narcoossee Rd #120 12278 Narcoossee Rd. Lake Nona Region, FL 32832 Orlando, FL 32832 (407) 627-1990 (407) 313-2375
Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine* Chroma Modern Bar + Kitchen* 4-minute drive from campus 4-minute drive from campus 6900 Tavistock Lakes Blvd. 6967 Lake Nona Blvd. Orlando, FL 32827 Orlando, FL 32827 (407) 313-2506 (407) 955-4340
Burger King Culver’s 4-minute drive from campus 13-minute drive from campus 10201 Narcoossee Rd. 11978 Narcoossee Rd. Orlando, FL 32832 Orlando, FL 32832 (407) 384-0979 (407) 420-7140
Canvas Restaurant & Market Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 8-minute drive from campus 11-minute drive from campus 13615 Sachs Ave. 9368 Narcoossee Rd Ste 101 Orlando, FL 32827 Orlando, FL 32827 (407) 313-7800 (407) 401-8285
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LOCAL EATS There are several more options on Narcoossee Road in the Lake Nona area. Publix Supermarket, Walgreens and CVS also are within a 10-minute drive from the campus. (* - Next to Courtyard and Residence Inn)
Dunkin Donuts Mito Sushi & Grill 11-minute drive from campus 8-minute drive from campus 9985 Tagore Pl Ste 1 9430 Narcoossee Rd Orlando, FL 32827 Orlando, FL 32827 (407) 203-2844 (407) 930-2930
Firehouse Subs Nona Blue Modern Tavern 11-minute drive from campus 10-minute drive from campus 9971 Tagore Pl #103 9685 Lake Nona Village Pl. Orlando, FL 32827 Orlando, FL 32827 (407) 313 2248 (407) 313-0027
Giovanni’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria Nona Social Bar & Kitchen 8-minute drive from campus 14-minute drive from campus 10663 Narcoossee Rd. 9145 Narcoossee Rd Orlando, FL 32832 Orlando, FL 32827 (407) 930-6397 (407) 674-7818
Graffiti Junktion Burger Bar Nona Sushi 12-minute drive from campus 12-minute drive from campus 9344 Narcoossee Rd. 10743 Narcoossee Rd Orlando, FL 32827 Orlando, FL 32832 (407) 203-1232 (407) 381-7777
Green Leaf’s Outback Steakhouse 7-minute drive from campus 8-minute drive from campus 7004 Tavistock Lakes Blvd Ste 148 10749 Narcoossee Rd. Orlando, FL 32827 Orlando, FL 32832 (407) 507-2576 (407) 243-6068
Jersey Mike’s Subs Panda Express 11-minute drive from campus 14-minute drive from campus 12278 Narcoossee Rd. Suite 103 9985 Tagore Pl #105 Orlando, FL 32832 Orlando, FL 32832 (407) 313-0932 (407) 313-2237
Mr. K’s Chinese & Sushi Panera Bread 10-minute drive from campus 10-minute drive from campus 10395 Narcoossee Rd 9607 Lake Nona Village Pl. Orlando, FL 32832 Orlando, FL 32827 (407) 273-9966 (407) 674-6973
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LOCAL EATS There are several more options on Narcoossee Road in the Lake Nona area. Publix Supermarket, Walgreens and CVS also are within a 10-minute drive from the campus. (* - Next to Courtyard and Residence Inn)
Park Pizza & Brewing Company* Sus Hi Eatstation 10-minute drive from campus 12-minute drive from campus 6941 Lake Nona Blvd Suite 100 9680 Narcoossee Rd. Suite102 Orlando, FL 32827 Orlando, FL 32832 (407) 955-4472 (407) 286-1866
PDQ Restaurant Sweet Mama’s Restaurant 12-minute drive from campus 12-minute drive from campus 11906 Narcoossee Rd. 10743 Narcoossee Rd. Orlando, FL 32832 Orlando, FL 32832 (407) 956-4127 (407) 282-7737
Pig Floyd’s Urban Barbakoa Tijuana Flats 8-minute drive from campus 13-minute drive from campus 9680 Narcoossee Rd. Suite 103 9161 Narcoossee Rd. #110 Orlando, FL 32827 Orlando, FL 32827 (407) 730-7376 (407) 249-5323
Pollo Tropical Tropical Smoothie Cafe 8-minute drive from campus 15-minute drive from campus 9993 Tagore Pl. 12278 Narcoossee Rd. Orlando, FL 32832 Orlando, FL 32832 (407) 477-4772 (407) 203-8721
Rise Pies Urban Hibachi Sushi and Grill 14-minute drive from campus 12-minute drive from campus 9971 Tagore Pl 11954 Narcoossee Rd. Orlando, FL 32832 Orlando, FL 32832 (321) 313-1988 (407) 776-3799
Starbucks Wendy’s 11-minute drive from campus 17-minute drive from campus 12278 Narcoossee Rd. Suite 101 12242 Narcoossee Rd. Orlando, FL 32827 Orlando, FL 32832 (321) 247-0334 (407) 313-8355
Subway Zaxby’s 10-minute drive from campus 9-minute drive from campus 13848 Narcoossee Rd. 7061 Narcoossee Rd. Orlando, FL 32832 Orlando, FL 32832 (407) 583-6491 (407) 273-6330
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