To get started with the Net Generation App, please follow the steps below:
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Confirm you're Safe Play approved.
- Reference this article to learn How to Check Your Safe Play Status.
- If you're not Safe Play approved, this article explains How to Become Safe Play Approved.
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Download the Net Generation App. The Net Generation App can be downloaded directly from the App Store or on Google Play.
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Complete your USTA Coach Profile.
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Certification Type
- PTR and RSPA Certified Coaches who would like access to the certified coach resources and the skill level assessment tool need to complete their coach profile on USTA.com and enter their RSPA and/or PTR certification number to gain access.
- RSPA coaches must have a certification type of Certified Professional or Certified Instructor and be in good standing with their RSPA membership.
- PTR coaches must have a certification type of Level 1 or Level 2 and be in good standing with their PTR membership.
- PTR and RSPA Certified Coaches who would like access to the certified coach resources and the skill level assessment tool need to complete their coach profile on USTA.com and enter their RSPA and/or PTR certification number to gain access.
Accessing the Coaching Resources
Once the previous steps listed above have been completed, you can open the Net Generation App and sign in to access the coaching resources.
On the Choose an Experience screen, click Provider. After you've selected the Provider experience, you can view the various coaching resources and tabs which are explained below.
Coaching Resources
Explore Tab | Connections Tab | Tools Tab | Learn Tab |
From the Explore tab, you can access various pre-built lesson plans, videos, and skill exercises for your players. | In the Connections tab, you can manage player and parent connections on the Net Generation App. If you need help connecting with players and parents, please refer to the How to Share your Coach Profile guide. | From the Tools tab, you can build coaching or community plans and quickly evaluate your players. If you need help building coach guides, please refer to the How to Build Coach Plans article. | In the Learn tab, you can review additional resources to help host large group games, stretching exercises, summer camp play plans and more. |
Please note: The following certifications are required to access the contents of the Net Generation App.
Coach: SafePlay approved AND possess PTR and/or RSPA certification.
Community: SafePlay approved status.