2026 USTA Fellowship Program in Performance Analytics

Why Become a Fellow with the USTA

The USTA Player Development (USTA PD) Performance Analytics team is committed to leveraging world-class technology platforms analysts and education to become the global leader in tennis performance analytics. Our mission is to support coaches and performance staff by collecting visualizing and interpreting data to deliver actionable insights that address key questions about player performance. This stipend-based fellowship provides an opportunity for college students recent graduates or graduate students to gain hands-on professional experience in Performance Analytics within a high-performance sports environment.

About the Fellowship

The USTA Fellowship in Performance Analytics is designed to train the next generation of leaders in performance analytics and related fields. The program takes an integrative approach emphasizing the application of video analysis technology and data analytics to enhance athletic performance. Building on USTA PDs extensive expertise this fellowship provides significant hands-on training and opportunities for independent research in performance analytics experiences that are typically unavailable at the entry level. Fellows will be immersed in Player & Coach Development through weekly meetings with USTA staff and coaches as well as through the exploration of current topics in American tennis.

• Fellowship Dates: January 12 2026 March 27 2026 (11 weeks)
• Location: USTA National Campus Orlando FL
• Compensation: $10000 stipend plus travel expenses
• Housing: Not provided
• Opportunity for independent research on current topics in analytics player development or coaching
• Online seminars workshops and skill-building sessions in analytics
• Development of a professional portfolio of project work
• Hands-on application of analytics theory to real-world performance data
• Professional engagement with USTA Performance Team staff (Analytics Strength & Conditioning Mental Skills Medical)

Who You Are

• Currently entering junior or senior year of college a recent graduate or a current/recent graduate student interested in analytics
• Preferably a Florida resident or currently living near the USTA National Campus in Orlando
• Flexible hybrid schedule may be considered for students currently enrolled in school
• Former high school or collegiate varsity tennis player or possess demonstrable knowledge and experience in tennis and/or performance analytics
• Able to maintain a high level of professionalism throughout the fellowship
• Able to provide professional references upon request
• Must be Safe Play approved for the duration of the fellowship which includes:
  • Completing a criminal background screen
  • Acknowledging the USTA Safe Play Policy
  • Completing SafeSport training

What We Offer

• $10000 stipend
• Paid travel expenses
• Unique exposure to the USTAs high-performance environment
• Mentorship and networking with industry professionals
• Opportunity to build a strong foundation in performance analytics and player development

Come One Come All

We strongly encourage you to apply if youre interested; wed love to learn how you can serve our team with your unique experience!

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