2027 Strength & Conditioning Fellowship

USTA National Headquarters•Orlando, FL

1d•$13,500•Hybrid

About The Position

The 2027 Strength & Conditioning Fellowship is an up to 18-week program from February to June, providing hands-on experience in high performance and tennis-specific strength and conditioning. Fellows will be mentored by USA Tennis Strength and Conditioning staff and gain practical skills in running testing, setting up training sessions, and applying learnings for tennis-specific strength and conditioning with select players. The program includes online seminars, workshops, skills training, and the completion of the iTPA CTPS program. Fellows will also have opportunities for professional engagement with mental skills specialists and national level performance coaches, developing skills in leadership, player relations, and media relations. Additional on-site development opportunities may be available at other USTAPD training centers and regional centers, with potential travel to various locations.

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.
Maintain a high level of personal fitness and professionalism.
Provide references upon request.
US citizens or individuals lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence.
Safe Play Approved throughout the duration of the fellowship which includes completing a criminal background screen, acknowledgment of the USTA Safe Play Policy, and completing SafeSport training.

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on opportunity for the next generation of strength and conditioning professionals in high performance and tennis-specific strength and conditioning.
Train the next generation of leaders in strength and conditioning specialized in tennis athletes and player development.
Provide an opportunity for independent research on current topics in strength & conditioning, player development, coaching or related topic.
Run testing and set up training sessions.
Involvement in special projects designed to further develop their skills and knowledge.
Apply learnings for tennis-specific strength and conditioning sessions for select players training at the National Campus under a supervised coaching role.
Complete online seminars, workshops, and skills training to develop the frameworks for coaching competitive youth and professional tennis players.
Complete iTPA CTPS (Certified Tennis Performance Specialist) program.
Engage with mental skills specialists and national level performance coaches.
Develop skills in leadership, player relations, and media relations.
Participate in additional on-site development opportunities at other USTAPD training centers as well as regional centers.
Potentially travel to Training Centers in Carson, CA, Regional Training Centers and various tournaments.