COLLEGE COACHES
Coach Registration
We are excited to welcome college coaches to the USTA Billie Jean King Girls’ 16s & 18s National Championships, August 1-10, 2025 at Barnes Tennis Center. Please follow the instructions below. Please note a few important details:
#1 – If you are attending the tournament and would like a printed badge, please be sure to register by JULY 23, 2025 via the online form or by mail.
#2 – If you are attending the tournament, but do not want a printed list, simply complete the online registration form.
#3 – You MUST BE SAFE PLAY APPROVED to attend as a College Coach.
#4 – Please note the earlier times for badge pick up and instructions for pick up if you arrive on Saturday, August 2 after 12:00 PM.
We kindly request that all coaches who will be on-site at the tournament to register. The Registration Form also includes signing up for the Recruitment Forum on Saturday.
Players will receive a list of all coaches in attendance. We also collect player profiles for the players who wish to share their information with the on-site college coaches. These profiles will be shared with all registered coaches.
Safe Play
Safe Play is the USTA’s comprehensive athlete safety program consisting of education, screening, reporting tools and policies for appropriate conduct in tennis. The USTA works with the U.S. Center for SafeSport and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee to develop Safe Play policies, procedures and educational resources to support the USTA Safe Play program.
Adults who have regular contact with or authority over minor athletes in USTA programs, events, or tournaments must be in compliance with Safe Play requirements. This includes undergoing background checks and completing education on preventing misconduct in sports. Because college coaches attend to recruit and are in contact with minors, they are required to be Safe Play approved.
You MUST be Safe Play Approved through the end of the Tournament. This includes completing SafeSport training, acknowledging the USTA Safe Play Policy which includes reporting requirements, and a criminal background check. Please complete this process ASAP by visiting www.usta.com/safeplay and selecting “Get Approved.” PLEASE NOTE: SAFESPORT TRAINING IS 90 MINUTES LONG AND FULL APPROVAL CAN TAKE UP TO 5 DAYS.
At check-in, you will be asked to show confirmation of your Safe Play Approval on your phone. If you are approved, you will receive a wristband you must wear everyday indicating your approval. Any coach who is not Safe Play Approved will have to pay to attend. You will be considered a standard spectator and prohibited from any form of contact with players.
If you are not approved by registration dates, please show proof of your in-progress background check and completed Safe Play training. You must return to pick up your official wristband when approved.
Should you have any questions, please reach out to safeplay@usta.com.
College Coaches Tennis Recruitment Forum
We want to invite all college coaches to attend and participate in the 2025 College Tennis Recruitment Forum on Saturday, August 2nd from 12:30-3:30 PM PDT for a personal opportunity to meet the country’s best players, their families, and junior coaches. Tables and seating will be available both indoors and on the patio for registered college coaches to connect with players, parents, and private coaches.
Register for the Event
– Registration for reserved table and Panera boxed lunch: $25
– Registration deadline: Monday, July 21st
– Please complete the Registration Form
– Event Address: Barnes Tennis Center, 4490 Point Loma Blvd. San Diego, CA
Contact: Marianne Werdel, mariannewerdel@gmail.com, 858-472-6585
ITA College Coaches’ Meeting & Dinner
We will be hosting an ITA Meeting and Dinner for all college coaches on Monday, August 4th starting at 6:30 PM. Pizza, salads, and beverages will be served.
College Coaches’ Hotel
Please use the hotel links to make reservations.
At the end of our tournament, we will be sending all participating coaches a Google Form survey. We appreciate your feedback on our event, so we can host an even better USTA Girls’ National Championships in 2027. Thank you for being a part of our BJK National Championships, and we hope you have a great stay in San Diego.
