Calling all future Federers
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- October
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Could you be the next Roger Federer? Or Serena Williams?
Or do you at least play well enough to gain a spot on the college tennis team.
The United States Tennis Association’s Eastern Section will host annual College Showcase Day on Nov. 8 to give students in the area a chance to learn about the wide range of opportunities in college tennis.
More than 50 college tennis coaches are expected to attend.
Every year hundreds of nationally ranked high school tennis players are recruited to play for the top college teams, receiving generous scholarships and the potential of becoming professional tennis players. But for the thousands of other high school tennis players, there are many chances to play in college that go unnoticed.
“There are hundreds of colleges out there that are looking for tennis players to join their teams,” said DA Abrams, executive director of the United States Tennis Association Eastern Section. “And while some schools cannot offer athletic scholarships, they often provide financial aid for these students, who enhance campus life and represent their schools at matches across the country.”
The showcase will be held at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens and include a Round Robin tournament for high school seniors.
Last year, coaches from more than 50 colleges participated in the Showcase, from Division I universities like Seton Hall, to Division III colleges like Vassar. More than 120 high school juniors and seniors attended.
Coaches and high school students can register at http://eastern.usta.com.
More information: Julie Bliss, director of player development/junior competition at 914-697-2229 or bliss@eastern.usta.com.



















