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ON THE RISE TENNIS ACADEMY
Prepare for High School Tennis
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FREE HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS GUIDE
Prepare for tennis tryouts
Get your free guide with practical tennis tips, skill-building advice & a simple preparation plan to help you feel confident on the court.
ABOUT THE GUIDE
Everything You Need To Prepare For Tennis Tryouts
High school tennis tryouts are about more than hitting the ball. You need strong fundamentals, match awareness, fitness, and the right mindset. This guide walks you through what to expect, what to practice, and how to prepare so you can make the most of your tryout opportunity.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Your Complete Guide To Tennis Tryout Preparation
Build Your Preparation Timeline
Follow a practical 4–6 week, 2–3 week & final-week preparation plan.
Strengthen Your Tennis Skills
Focus on groundstrokes, serving, returning, footwork, volleys, and overheads.
Improve Your Tennis Fitness
Develop movement, agility, endurance, strength, and mobility.
Develop Strategy & Mindset
Learn point patterns, between-point routines, and how to respond after mistakes.
Get Ready For Tryout Day
Use a practical checklist to organize your equipment and prepare for the big day.
MEET YOUR GUIDE
Brandon Sieh
MEET YOUR GUIDE Hey, I'm Brandon Sieh, founder of On The Rise Tennis Academy. My goal is to make your tennis journey easier to understand, one step at a time. For over 20 years, I've been helping tennis players of different ages and ability levels develop their skills and reach their goals. I believe that becoming a better tennis player starts with strong fundamentals, consistent practice, and the right mindset. I've created this guide to help aspiring high school players understand how to prepare for tryouts, develop their game, and approach competition with confidence.
Is This Guide Right For You?
Aspiring High School Players
Getting ready to try out for your school tennis team? Start with the fundamentals.
Players Looking To Improve
Want to strengthen your consistency, fitness & match skills? Build a more focused practice routine.
First-Time Tryout Players
Not sure what to expect? Understand the preparation process and what coaches may evaluate.
What Beginners Are Saying
Real progress starts with the right guidance.
I always wanted to learn tennis but felt a little intimidated as a complete beginner. Having simple explanations of the basics made getting started feel much easier.
This guide makes tennis feel less complicated. I especially liked the breakdown of the different strokes and the four-week practice plan. It's a great starting point!
I wish I had something like this when I first started learning tennis! The explanations are easy to follow, and it helped me understand the game and what to focus on during practice.
Your High School Tennis Journey Starts Here!
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