Leagues and Tournaments

Here at Tennis Mastermind we are interested growing tennis in our Katy community and surrounding areas. One of the best ways to see how you are improving is to play against people at a similar playing level. Playing matches regularly will also allow you to see what part of your game you need to work on the most.

On this page you will find information on how to join an adult or junior league and also learn of the latest  local tournaments available in the area for all ages. ( Tournament information to come soon )

If you are interested in joining a men’s or women’s tennis league and playing a match at least once a week, please enter your information below and we will get back to you shortly.

We will determine how many players we have at each level and send out a separate email informing you that a competitive group has been created. TMA will manage the group and send out a match schedule with instructions on where and how to enter your scores.

General Characteristics of Various NTRP Playing Levels (From the USTA website)

1.5
You have limited experience and are working primarily on getting the ball in play.

2.0
You lack court experience and your strokes need developing.  You are familiar with the basic positions for singles and doubles play.

2.5
You are learning to judge where the ball is going, although your court coverage is limited.  You can sustain a short rally of slow pace with other players of the same ability.

3.0
You are fairly consistent when hitting medium-paced shots, but are not comfortable with all strokes and lack execution when trying for directional control, depth, or power. Your most common doubles formation is one-up, one-back.

3.5
You have achieved improved stroke dependability with directional control on moderate shots, but need to develop depth and variety. You exhibit more aggressive net play, have improved court coverage and are developing teamwork in doubles.

4.0
You have dependable strokes, including directional control and depth on both forehand and backhand sides on moderate-paced shots.  You can use lobs, overheads, approach shots and volleys with some success and occasionally force errors when serving. Rallies may be lost due to impatience. Teamwork in doubles is evident.

4.5
You have developed your use of power and spin and can handle pace. You have sound footwork, can control depth of shots, and attempt to vary game plan according to your opponents.  You can hit first serves with power and accuracy and place the second serve.  You tend to overhit on difficult shots. Aggressive net play is common in doubles.

5.0
You have good shot anticipation and frequently have an outstanding shot or attribute around which a game may be structured.  You can regularly hit winners or force errors off of short balls and can put away volleys.  You can successfully execute lobs, drop shots, half volleys, overhead smashes, and have good depth and spin on most second serves.

5.5
You have mastered power and/or consistency as a major weapon. You can vary strategies and styles of play in a competitive situation and hit dependable shots in a stress situation.

6.0 to 7.0
You have had intensive training for national tournament competition at the junior and collegiate levels and have obtained a sectional and/or national ranking.

How does the NTRP compare to the traditional terms of beginner, advanced beginner, intermediate, etc., or the frequently used letter a, b, c. aa, bb, aaa, etc.?

The NTRP was designed to standardize the classification of player ability.  There is so much ambiguity associated with these systems that translation is difficult. In various parts of the country for example “A” or “Advanced” is the top level of play, while in other places “AAA” is the best. In general terms, a D player would be a 2.5 and below; a C player would be a 2.6 – 3.5; a B player would be 3.6 – 4.5; and an A player would be 4.6 – 5.5; an open player would be 5.6 and above.

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