Junior US National Team

US Junior Padel Team – 2025 USA Junior Team Planning 

We are excited to begin the journey toward the 2025 World Junior Padel Championship. Below  is the full program for this year, including tryouts, tournaments, and training expectations. Please  read carefully and make note of important dates. 

Events & Timeline 

March 1st – Future Stars of Padel: Youth Rating Day 

• Location: Padel X, Miami 
• Purpose: Open to players aged 13 and above. Players will have the opportunity to  receive their World Padel Rating, meet US team coaches, and play with other players  their age. 
• Powered by: USPA and WPR
  
  

April 18-20th – FIP Event & Tryout 

• Location: Chicago
• Purpose: Players attending the event will have the opportunity to do the tryout for the  US Junior Team and meet US team coaches.
  
  

Tryout Schedule: 

• U14 Tryouts – Male and Female:
  • Date & Time: Friday, April 18th, 6:00 – 8:30 PM
  • Location: Padel Clube, 939 Tower Rd, Mundelein, IL 60060
    
    

• U16 & U18 Tryouts – Male and Female:
  • Date & Time: Saturday, April 19th, 1:00 – 3:30 PM
  • Location: Padel Clube, 939 Tower Rd, Mundelein, IL 60060
    
    

Tryout Format & Coaching Process 

During the tryouts, the US Junior Team coaches will conduct a structured evaluation focusing on  the following key areas: 

1. Introduction & Expectations
   • Players will be introduced to the US Junior Team coaching staff and team delegate. • Coaches will outline the selection process, expectations, and the qualities they are  looking for in potential team members.
   • Explanation of how performance, attitude, and commitment factor into the selection  process.
     
     

2. Match Play & Game Analysis
   • Players will be grouped to compete in matches against each other.
   • Coaches will observe and analyze each player’s game, focusing on:
     • Technical skills – Stroke technique, consistency, and shot variety.
     • Tactical awareness – Court positioning, decision-making, and point construction. o Physical attributes – Speed, endurance, footwork, and overall fitness. o Mental strength – Attitude, resilience, communication with a partner, and ability  to handle pressure.
       
       

3. Feedback & Next Steps
   • Coaches will provide brief individual feedback to players based on their performance. • Players will receive insights on areas to improve and guidance on how to strengthen their  chances of making the team.
   • Explanation of the selection timeline and next steps in the process. 
     
     

May 1st – US Junior Team Applications Open

• Application period: 4 weeks (closes June 1st). 
• Requirements: Players must register via the USPA link and submit:
  • 7-8 minutes of all strokes (forehand, backhand, bandejas, smash, volleys, etc). o 7-8 minutes of an uncut match play. 
    
    

May 10-11th (TBC) – USPA Junior Tournament & Tryout 

• Location: Padel X, 141 NE 13th Terrace, Miami, Florida, 33132. 
• Purpose: USPA tournament for junior players and a tryout in Miami for the US Junior Team. 
  
  

Tryout Schedule – Sunday, May 11th 

• 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM → U14 (Male and Female) 
• 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM → U16 & U18 (Male and Female) 
  
  

May (TBD) – Final Tryout in Texas 

• Location: City will be selected based on player distribution between Houston, San  Antonio and Austin.  
• Purpose: Last US junior team tryout opportunity before team selection. 
  
  

Note: This tryout may not take place depending on how many Texas-based players  participate in the Chicago and Miami tryouts and how many potential team members we  identify in the state.

End of June – Final Team Selection 

• Coaches will finalize the selected players for the U14, U16 and U18 female and male  players. 
   

Early July – Player Notification & Commitment Letter 

• Selected players will be notified and required to sign a commitment letter confirming  their participation in the World Championship for 2025. 
  
  

Summer Training & Monitoring 

• Players must submit practice and fitness videos to coaches since they are selected until  the week of the event – World Championship.
• A training document with specific padel exercises and fitness routines will be shared in  July to help out the players follow a padel routine.

• Additional: Team practices and meetings at Padel X during the summer, to prepare the  players. 
  
  

September ( Date TBD) – USPA Tournament & Team Meeting in Miami 

• Location: Miami, Padel X.  
• Purpose: USPA Tournament for all junior players and make the US team players compete before the World Championship. 
• US team meeting weekend: Take advantage of the tournament to bring the entire US  team together for a weekend of meeting, training, and team-building. 
• Zoom meetings per category will also be held to discuss expectations, answer questions,  and mentally prepare for the competition. 
  
  

October – Post-Tournament Performance Review 

• Players will receive a performance evaluation document highlighting strengths and  areas for improvement for the following year. 
  
  

Next Steps 

1. Mark the calendar with the key dates above. 
2. Be prepared for the application window in May by recording the video submissions in  advance. 
3. Stay in touch with coaches and ensure the padel training remains consistent throughout  the year.
   
   

For any questions, feel free to reach out to the coaching team. Let’s make 2025 a successful year  for US junior padel! 

Best regards, 

Lorena Rouillon and Jaume Rouillon