How to Win USTA Nationals: Roster Building, Partnerships, Preparation, Strategy, & Team Chemistry

A few months ago, I trained a Dallas 3.0 team as they prepared for USTA Nationals. They won nationals a few weeks later, going 6-0. This podcast is a conversation with that team.

They went from wildcards in the city playoffs, with some doubts on if they should even be there, to 2025 National Champions. They used data-driven scouting, heavy match play, a team-first mindset, and strategy.

If you're a league player or USTA captain, this episode is a must-listen.

• Setting clear expectations for roster and roles
• Scouting opponents with dynamic ratings and win data
• Pairing doubles teams by similar skill and compatible styles
• How much they played leading up to Nationals
• Building trust through fixed partnerships and reps
• Reading opponents' patterns in singles and doubles
• How one team came back from 1-5 down
• Making in-match adjustments that changed momentum
• How to handle a team that hits hard and poaches a lot
• Targeting weaker opponents without forcing errors
• Handling pressure in semifinals
• Being down a Championship point and still winning
• Roadmap and mindset for moving up to 3.5

Links:

• Join me for the Indian Wells Rally Trip in 2026 (Use coupon TENNISTRIBE)
• The training presentation before Nationals

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