Training Courses

2026 Cardio Tennis Training Course Schedule

Los Angeles, CA July 26th

Indianapolis, IN: July 28th

Pittsburgh, PA: Aug 2nd

Fairfield, CT: Aug 16th

Cortland, NY: Aug 18th

Key Biscayne, FL: Sept 12th (English and Spanish)

Denver, CO: Sept 19th

Atlanta, GA: Oct 3rd

Join USTA Coaching

Register for a live Cardio course and earn the Cardio Tennis Badge.

Visit USTACoaching.com to start your Cardio Tennis Education journey and register for live courses. The Cardio Tennis Badge includes on-line education (2 hours) plus the live Cardio Tennis Training Course (8 hours).

If you are not a USTAcoaching member please go to USTACoaching.com, scroll down to join at the Baseline membership to see available courses in your area. (If you are not a Baseline member you will not see the full calendar of live Cardio courses).
If you find a Cardio course you would like to attend upgrade to the Rally membership ($49)
You will need to upgrade to Rally to complete the first three modules of the on-line Cardio Tennis Course
Once you have completed the three modules (1 hour) you can register for the live course

If you have any questions or concerns about this process email cardiotennis@usta.com

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The 8 hour agenda

Segment	Duration
1) Welcome and Overview	15 minutes
2) Cardio Tennis Warm-up	10 minutes
3) Warm-up Review: Peer Teaching	30 minutes
4) Demo “side to side”	15 minutes
5) Key concepts and equipment	15 minutes
6) Heart Rate Monitoring	10 minutes
7) Condensed workout	35–40 minutes
8) Review and Discuss workout	10–12 minutes
9) Agility Ladder and Cardio Blasts	30 minutes
10) Drills and Feeding Techniques	60 minutes
11) Games	90 minutes
12) Triples	25–30 minutes
13) Cool Down	40 minutes
14) Q&A, Wrap-up	15 minutes

Purpose of the Cardio Tennis Training Course

The 8-hour Cardio Tennis Training Course provides tennis and fitness professionals with the foundational knowledge, structure, and practical skills necessary to confidently deliver a successful Cardio Tennis program.

Upon Completion of This Course, Participants Will Be Able To:

Differentiate Cardio Tennis as a group fitness workout, not a traditional tennis lesson/clinic.
Explain the purpose, philosophy, and benefits of Cardio Tennis.
Identify required equipment, understand the 4-segment format, and apply proper time management (“time hacks”).
Articulate and deliver the sport-specific warm-up progression.
Demonstrate and lead Cardio Tennis drills and games.
Explain and apply the purpose of the agility ladder, including choreography, rhythm, safety, and skill development.
Define and deliver Cardio Blasts, including appropriate modifications and progressions.
Understand basic heart rate training principles, including the 5 training zones and technology options.

Participants Will Gain Practical Experience In:

Delivering a complete 60-minute Cardio Tennis workout
Coaching athletes of varying tennis and fitness levels
Applying modifications and progressions appropriately
Managing unique numbers on the court
The recommended grab-and-feed technique
Three balls across/ball feeding
2-bounce rule and the do-over