USTA Training Center West
Carson, United States
What's new at USTA Training Center West
6 of today's pros grew up on these courts.
- Stefan Dostanic #295 ATP, came at 16
- Aidan Mayo #336 ATP
- Thea Frodin #482 WTA
- Andrew Johnson #724 ATP
- Ashley Lahey #847 WTA
- Brandon Holt #1287 ATP
Also trained here as adults:
- Taylor Fritz #14 ATP, came at 18
The USTA's national training centre for the West, at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California, with 15 hard and 4 clay courts. Training here is by USTA invitation, based on results and coach review.
How to get in
The paths the federation publishes on Oct 15, 2026.
- Starter camps for 10 and under (Development Camps): kids 10 and under, open to all
- Sectional Camps: juniors 12 and under, by invitation
- Regional Camps: juniors 12 and under, by invitation
- National Camps (in Orlando): juniors 13 and under, by invitation
- Junior phase: national coach and training weeks: juniors 14 to 18, by invitation
- Collegiate phase: college players, by invitation
- Early Pro phase: adults turning pro, by invitation
Deals and codes
- Excellence Grants by results: USD 3,000, then USD 4,000, then USD 5,000 (up to USD 12,000 in 2026); apply by Dec 15, 2026
- Development Grants: up to USD 5K a quarter for 'on track' rankings, up to USD 2.5K for 'nearly on track'
- USD 1,250 grant for reaching a Junior Grand Slam singles main draw (not the US Open)
The facts
- Hard courts: 15 (plus 4 Har-Tru clay courts at the centre)
- More courts nearby: 12 (at Cal State Dominguez Hills, within walking distance)
- Sports park: 125 acres (Dignity Health Sports Park, an Official U.S. Olympic Training Site)
- Excellence Grants up to: USD 12,000 (in 2026, paid by results, not a fee)
- Development Grants up to: USD 5K (a quarter for players ranked 'on track')
- Junior Slam grant: USD 1,250 (for a Junior Grand Slam singles main draw)
- Boarding: Not mentioned
- School on site: Not mentioned
- From age: Camps under 10, squads 14+
- Adults: Only college and pro players
- Visits: Invite only, no trials
- Locations: One centre in Carson, California
- How to get in: By invitation: camps from 12 and under on ranking and coach review; from 14, USA Tennis picks players for the Junior phase
- Visits and trials: No visits or trials stated; places are by invitation
Coaches
- David Nainkin, Men's team lead, Carson
- Morisa Yang, Women's national coach, Carson
- Brandon Talsma, Strength and conditioning coach, Carson
- Brooke Austin, Pathway and family services director, national
Tournaments they host
- USTA International Spring Championships. ITF junior Grade 1, 16s and 18s, each spring; last usta.com report 2019
Where it is
Dignity Health Sports Park, 18400 Avalon Blvd, Carson, CA 90746.
Nearest airport: Long Beach (LGB), 11 km
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