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 rolesScouting opponents with dynamic ratings and win dataPairing doubles teams by similar skill and compatible stylesHow much they played leading up to NationalsBuilding trust through fixed partnerships and repsReading opponents' patterns in singles and doublesHow one team came back from 1-5 downMaking in-match adjustments that changed momentumHow to handle a team that hits hard and poaches a lotTargeting weaker opponents without forcing errorsHandling pressure in semifinalsBeing down a Championship point and still winningRoadmap 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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