Long-Term Athlete Development
STA Tennis Pathway
Programs & Competition Opportunities At Each Stage
The STA Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) pathway provides a clear tennis development journey for players at every stage of growth. Click on each stage to view the programs and competition opportunities available.
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STA
First Contact & Development
Every tennis player starts here. Learning the basics, having fun and building a love for the game.
Age Range
Training Hours
Competition Exposure
WTN Benchmark
Typical Player WTN is based on the 25th to 75th percentile (middle 50%) of the WTNs of players who participated in the competition over the past two years.
It serves as a guide to the typical player level and is not an eligibility requirement.
It serves as a guide to the typical player level and is not an eligibility requirement.
Age ranges, training hours, competition exposure, and WTN ranges are general guidelines.
Player progression may vary based on readiness, development, commitment, match experience, and coaching recommendations.
High Performance
For players with the drive to compete at the highest levels. A progressive pathway towards national and international success.
Tennis For Life
Tennis is a sport for life. Play for enjoyment, fitness, connection and lifelong participation at every age and stage.
Age Range
Training Hours
Competition Exposure
WTN Benchmark
Typical Player WTN is based on the 25th to 75th percentile (middle 50%) of the WTNs of players who participated in the competition over the past two years.
WTN ranges are indicative benchmarks only. Professional player WTNs may not be publicly available and should not be treated as official eligibility criteria.
WTN ranges are indicative benchmarks only. Professional player WTNs may not be publicly available and should not be treated as official eligibility criteria.
Age ranges, training hours, competition exposure, and WTN ranges are general guidelines.
Player progression may vary based on readiness, development, commitment, match experience, and coaching recommendations.
