2026 Strength & Conditioning Fellowship

(Usta) United States Tennis Association • Orlando, FL

105d

About The Position

The 2026 Strength & Conditioning Fellowship will provide hands-on opportunities for the next generation of strength and conditioning professionals in high performance and tennis-specific strength and conditioning. The fellowship aims to train the next generation of leaders specialized in tennis athletes and player development, while also offering opportunities for independent research on current topics in strength & conditioning, player development, coaching, or related topics. The fellowship will last up to 18 weeks from February to June, with a stipend of $13,500 plus approved travel expenses. Mentoring will be provided by USTA Player Development Strength and Conditioning staff, and fellows will have hands-on opportunities to learn how to run testing, set up training sessions, and get involved in special projects designed to further develop their skills and knowledge. They will apply their learnings for tennis-specific strength and conditioning sessions for select players training at the National Campus under a supervised coaching role. Completion of online seminars, workshops, and skills training will help develop frameworks for coaching competitive youth and professional tennis players, along with the completion of the iTPA CTPS (Certified Tennis Performance Specialist) program. There will also be opportunities for professional engagement with mental skills specialists and national level performance coaches, as well as additional on-site development opportunities at other USTAPD training centers and regional centers. Potential travel to Training Centers in Carson, CA, Regional Training Centers, and various tournaments is also included.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in exercise science or related field (degree earned in last five years) OR Graduate student in Exercise science or related field.
• CSCS certification.
• High level of personal fitness and professionalism.
• Ability to provide references upon request.
• US citizenship or lawful permanent residence in the United States.
• Safe Play Approved throughout the duration of the fellowship.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on training in strength and conditioning for tennis athletes.
• Conduct independent research on topics related to strength & conditioning and player development.
• Run testing and set up training sessions.
• Participate in special projects to develop skills and knowledge.
• Apply learnings in tennis-specific strength and conditioning sessions.
• Complete online seminars, workshops, and skills training.
• Engage with mental skills specialists and national level performance coaches.
• Participate in additional on-site development opportunities.

Benefits

• Stipend of $13,500 plus approved travel expenses.
• Mentoring by USTA Player Development Strength and Conditioning staff.
• Hands-on learning opportunities.
• Completion of iTPA CTPS program.
• Opportunities for professional engagement.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
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• Education Level: Bachelor's degree