Week Agenda
Arrive to Miami, FL
Travel to Orlando, FL
Training Session
Recreation
Training Session
Visits to UCF & Rollins College
Training Session
Visit to USF
Women:
Training Session
Visit to the U. of Miami
Men:
Showcase
Showcase (All)
Men:
Training Session
Visit to the U. of Miami
Women:
Showcase
Departure
ARRIVAL
Our staff will greet players arriving at Miami International Airport, and transport them to the official tour hotel in Miami. A welcome dinner and introductory meeting will take place for all players. They will be introduced to the staff, learn about the trip details, itinerary and very important rules. Every player will receive a Tour Player Package.
ORLANDO
After an early breakfast we are on our way to Orlando, where high level training session will take place at a high performance tennis academy in preparation to the college tennis showcase. It will include match play and player evaluations by USP.
We will stop by an important shopping center and Tennis Store and finish the day at Disney Springs to have Dinner and lots of fun.
UCF AND ROLLINS COLLEGE
This will be one of our busiest days of the tour, as we will be visiting two college campuses (UCF and Rollins). Ranked among the best engineering schools in the country, The University of Central Florida has the largest campus enrollment in the country with over 63,000 students. The UCF Knights are members of the AAC Conference, ranked by the ITA 33 (men).
Rollins College is a private university with approximately 2,500 students. Ranked # 2 in the country as the Best Regional Universities - South by US News. It competes in the NCAA II ranked #24 (Men) and #29 (Women) by ITA. During both visits players will tour the campuses, meet with admissions counselors and have the opportunity to speak to the tennis coaches.
A high level training session will take place at a high performance tennis academy in preparation to the college tennis showcase.
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
After an early breakfast we are on our way to Tampa to visit the University of South Florida, founded in 1956, USF was the first independent state school planned and developed in the 20th century. In just over 50 years, USF has blossomed into one of Florida’s major universities, with around 42,000 students across its Tampa campus as well as its campuses in St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee. USF offers more than 180 undergraduate majors and graduate degree programs. USF's athletic teams, known as the Bulls, participate in 13 intercollegiate sports in the NCAA I. Their tennis teams are currently ranked #23 in the Nation for Men.
During the visit, we will tour the campus, have a presentation from admission and financial aid representatives and spend some time with their tennis coaches. A high level training session will take place at a high performance tennis academy in preparation to the college tennis showcase.
SHOWCASE
The College Tennis Showcase is a full day of match play in front of guest college coaches from across the country. Each player will have a chance to play points in a court rotation, with different partners and opponents. Also, singles and doubles short matches will take place that will also count towards their UTR rating.
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
One of the top 50 best national universities ranked by US News. UM competes in the NCAA I intercollegiate athletics. The campus tour will be conducted by a college representative who will provide all information and answer questions. It will also include a talk with the college coach on the life of a college tennis player. Later that day, players will participate in a two hour training session and we will still have time to squeeze in a tour to the city and enjoy a nice dinner.
SHOWCASE (ALL)
In the second day of the showcase, players will continue to compete in match play, which will give the coaches even more opportunities to evaluate and meet with players. Each coach will have players information available through their online dashboard and be able to easily communicate with them after the showcase. Players will also have the opportunity to interact with each coach during the Networking Session.
SHOWCASE
The College Tennis Showcase is a full day of match play in front of guest college coaches from across the country. Each player will have a chance to play points in a court rotation, with different partners and opponents. Also, singles and doubles short matches will take place that will also count towards their UTR rating. The day will end with a Dinner Event to wrap up the tour and give all players final recommendations.
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
One of the top 50 best national universities ranked by US News. UM competes in the NCAA I intercollegiate athletics. The campus tour will be conducted by a college representative who will provide all information and answer questions. It will also include a talk with the college coach on the life of a college tennis player. Later that day, players will participate in a two hour training session. The day will end with a Dinner Event to wrap up the tour and give all players final recommendations.
RETURN HOME
After a tremendous and productive week, the tour comes to an end. All players will be transported from the hotel to The Miami International Airport. Tour staff will make sure every player has boarded their flight back home.
A College Tennis Assessment will be prepared and posted in each player's online Dashboard so parents can review our feedback on the player's potential and level as a college recruit. A list of recommendations will be presented. Also, players will be able to communicate with all showcase and tour coaches through their dashboard.
Note:
Showcase with Boarding players will arrive Tuesday, November 28. Our staff will greet players arriving at Miami International Airport, and transport them to the official tour hotel in Miami. A welcome dinner will take place, they will be introduced to the staff, learn the itinerary and very important rules. The program will continue as described from Wednesday (Nov 29) to Saturday (Dec 02).
Showcase Only players will participate in the recruiting event only.
Men: Wednesday Nov 29 - Thursday Nov 30
Women: Thursday Nov 30 - Friday Dec 01