The ITF is here to develop and grow tennis around the globe, working with Regional and National Associations to identify rising talent and build new and better facilities. And we're here to support players on every step of their development, from playground to podium
We focus our funding across six pillars that cover all areas of development: Performance, Participation, Coaching, Facilities, Events and Administration & Resources. 2019 saw a 12% increase in the amount we spent on development to over $11.3 million. More than half of this figure was funded by the ITF, with the remainder contributed by the Grand Slam Player Development Programme (GSPDP), Olympic Solidarity, the International Tennis Hall of Fame and the Kazakhstan Tennis Federation. The GSPDP is administered by the ITF on behalf of the Grand Slam® Board
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We operate three regional training centres that offer state-of-the-art tennis facilities. Located in Morocco, Kenya and Fiji, the centres are intensive training hubs for the most talented players in their respective regions. Focussing on the complete athlete, the training centres offer personalised programmes in schooling, competition and athletic development. ITF and Olympic Solidarity scholarships are awarded to the most promising players
Watch videoOur aim is to get more people involved in tennis, whatever their age, gender, playing standard and physical ability. At the same time, we work to develop talented players, especially from under-resourced and under-represented countries. The ITF gives them the opportunities, structure, knowledge, and expertise so they can compete nationally, regionally and, ultimately, internationally
We work with National Associations to help them put in place projects to develop the next generation of players. Our Development Officers are on the ground to help our associations do this, increasing opportunities for people to play and helping develop their most talented players. Each ITF member National Association is assessed for its eligibility to benefit from these projects
What is my National Association eligible for?Our strategy means we look to create opportunities all over the world. To make this a reality, we fund a range of international and regional projects. The six Regional Associations run some regional development projects for us, and our development department manages international projects, including: Grand Slam® Player Grant Programme, ITF Junior Player Grant Programme, International 18 & Under GSDF Teams 2020, ITF Recognition of National Training Centres, ITF Facility Grant Programme, ITF Digitalisation Grant Programme, ITF Subscription Rebate Programme, GSDF/ITF Professional Tournament Grants and the Junior Tennis Initiative (JTI)
The ITF is committed to helping and supporting talented players as they develop their game
We start by identifying the best up-and-coming players, then put them on our Performance Pathway. At a national level, through the Junior Tennis Initiative (JTI), our programmes develop 14 & under players. The most talented players from developing nations are selected to join Grand Slam Player Development Programme teams – we also give them financial support
Our 10 full-time Development Officers work around the world to help focus the ITF’s strategy to meet National Associations’ needs. Working with the Associations, they evaluate and monitor how funds and resources are used. On the ground on a day-to-day basis, they work to bring the right programmes and training to both players and coaches. They also play an important role in identifying talent and co-ordinating regional competitions
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