December 11th to 13th, 2026 – College Tennis Showcase, Houston, Texas
From December 11th to 13th, 2026, head to Houston, Texas, for a new edition of the College Tennis Showcase. Over three days, young players will have the opportunity to play in front of American college coaches, boost their UTR ranking, and make real progress in their US college recruitment journey.
From February 11th to 22nd, 2027, ProcessUS Consulting and the French Touch Academy are organizing a California tennis camp for young players who want to discover American college tennis. The group will depart from Paris Charles-de-Gaulle and arrive in San Diego.
Tennis Showcase USA: Houston College Tennis Showcase 2026
From December 11th to 13th, 2026, head to Houston, Texas, for a new edition of the College Tennis Showcase. Over three days, young players will have the opportunity to play in front of American college coaches, boost their UTR ranking, and make real progress in their US college recruitment journey.
This Tennis Showcase USA will take place on the courts of Giammalva Elite Tennis Academy, founded by former ATP professional player Sammy Giammalva. The event is designed for players looking to join an American university and potentially earn an NCAA or NAIA sports scholarship.
The Houston College Tennis Showcase 2026 brings together young tennis players over three days who want to get noticed directly by U.S. college recruitment staff.
The goal of this Tennis Showcase U.S.A is to let players show their level under real competitive conditions, while meeting college coaches who may be recruiting new student-athletes for their teams.
Are you a high-potential young tennis player ? Do you want to understand exactly how U.S. college tennis recruitment works ? Are you looking for a chance to play directly in front of American coaches ? The Houston Showcase was built for exactly that.
Goals of the Tennis Showcase USA
🎯 Scouting : let American college coaches watch young talent directly on court.
🚀 Opportunities : give every player several chances to show their level in front of college recruiters.
📈 UTR progress : play matches that count toward your UTR ranking, one of the main indicators used by American coaches during recruitment.
Why take part in the Tennis Showcase USA in Houston ?
The format of the Houston College Tennis Showcase is designed to give participants maximum visibility with American college programs.
play several singles matches counted toward your UTR ranking ;
meet college coaches from NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, and NAIA programs ;
talk directly with coaches about their programs and recruiting needs ;
get individual guidance from ProcessUS Consulting ;
play at the facilities of Giammalva Elite Tennis Academy in Houston ;
better understand the options for American college sports scholarships.
One of the main benefits of the Tennis Showcase USA is the chance to meet college coaches directly and talk with them about their program, expectations, and recruiting process.
Participants will be able to ask questions about American college life, the daily routine of a student-athlete, the expected level of play, academics, and scholarship opportunities.
open conversations with the coaches present;
dedicated player conference;
overview of how US college recruitment works;
individual meetings with select coaches;
a detailed profile of each registered player shared with participating coaches.
ProcessUS Consulting, US college placement specialists
Since 2023, ProcessUS Consulting has supported young athletes with their journey to joining an American university. The team searches for the college programs best suited to each candidate’s athletic, academic, and personal profile.
10+ years of experience · 170+ athletes placed · 800+ universities in our network
Parents are also welcome throughout the Showcase to ask questions and better understand how recruitment, admissions, and NCAA and NAIA sports scholarships work.
Co-organizers of the Houston College Tennis Showcase
ProcessUS Consulting
ProcessUS Consulting is an agency specializing in placing athletes at American universities, operating in both France and the United States, with particular expertise in college tennis recruitment and NCAA tennis scholarships.
Giammalva Elite Tennis Academy
Founded in 2000 by former ATP professional player Sammy Giammalva, Giammalva Elite Tennis Academy is based in Houston, Texas. It has 20 courts and runs a well-known tennis-academics program in the region.
The College Tennis Showcase at Houston, Texas is powered by UTR Sports.
Practical information: Tennis Showcase USA in Houston
The Houston College Tennis Showcase takes place at the Giammalva Elite Tennis Academy facilities, in northwest Houston, Texas.
Players train in a high-level environment, with 20 tennis courts and facilities suited to competition. The site is also close to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Registration for the Houston College Tennis Showcase 2026
The Houston Tennis Showcase U.S.A offers three days of competition and meetings with American college coaches for players looking to move forward with their academic and tennis goals in the United States.
Frequently asked questions about the Tennis Showcase USA
Who can take part in the Houston College Tennis Showcase 2026 ?
The Showcase is aimed primarily at tennis players aged 15 to 19 who want to be recruited by an American university and pursue a path combining academics with high-level tennis.
What UTR ranking is required to participate ?
The minimum ranking required is 7.00 UTR for boys and 4.00 UTR for girls. For a specific profile or a different age range, please contact the team directly.
Do Showcase matches count toward UTR ranking ?
Yes, the singles matches held during the Houston College Tennis Showcase are set up to count toward UTR ranking.
Do I need to already speak fluent English to take part ?
No. Fluent English is not required. The ProcessUS Consulting team can help players prepare for their conversations with coaches and better understand the American college process.
Can parents attend the Showcase ?
Yes. Parents are welcome throughout the event. They can follow the Showcase, ask questions, and better understand the different steps of college recruitment and sports scholarships.
How do I register for the Houston College Tennis Showcase 2026 ?
Registration is done through the UTR website. You can also contact the ProcessUS Consulting team or Giammalva Elite Tennis Academy directly for more information.
Reserve your spot for the College Tennis Showcase USA
From December 11th to 13th, 2026, come play in Houston in front of American college coaches and discover firsthand the opportunities offered by college tennis in the United States.
Tennis Showcase 2026 in Cap d’Agde: 34 players facing 10 American universities
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the College Tennis Showcase, organized by ProcessUS Consulting
and the French Touch Academy, took place at the
Centre International de Tennis du Cap d’Agde,
3 Avenue de la Vigne,
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France.
Over three days, 34 players from around the world played matches in front of coaches representing 10 American universities, in a format designed to reproduce the real conditions of NCAA recruiting.
A tennis showcase is a sports recruiting event that brings together, over a few days, young players and American university coaches who come specifically to watch them play in match conditions.
Unlike a traditional tournament, the goal isn’t just to win: it’s above all to demonstrate one’s level, room for improvement, and potential to recruiters who ultimately decide on the awarding of college sports scholarships.
What sets a Showcase apart from a traditional tournament
The direct presence of NCAA coaches: unlike a sanctioned tournament, recruiters are there in person, not just informed of a result afterward.
A game format modeled on the American system: singles and doubles, often in short sets, to multiply the observable situations in a short amount of time.
Multi-criteria evaluation: the match result matters less than the technical, tactical, physical, and mental quality shown during play.
Direct exchanges with families: conferences and one-on-one meetings allow concrete questions about student-athlete life and coach expectations.
College Tennis Showcase 2026: a look back at three days in Cap d’Agde
A program built around play and guidance
Following the model of American recruiting methods, players were observed through several lenses: their technical qualities, tactical intelligence, physical condition, and mental toughness in match situations.
These criteria match those used day-to-day by American college coaches, who rely heavily on the UTR (Universal Tennis Rating) ranking to compare players coming from different national systems.
Beyond the matches, the event also featured a conference dedicated to the requirements of the American university system, as well as one-on-one meetings between families and coaches.
This one-to-one meeting format allows each player to get personalized feedback, but also to ask concrete questions about the academic pace, campus life, and scholarship conditions.
Ten American universities present at the Showcase
Among the schools that sent coaches to watch the players during this edition were:
Arizona State University
Ole Miss (University of Mississippi)
Pepperdine University
Purdue University
Northwestern University
University of Wyoming
Cal Poly
Loyola Marymount University
Boise State University
Alabama State University
The diversity of these programs, spanning several NCAA divisions and conferences, gives the players present a broad view of the opportunities available, from major Division I programs to more accessible universities depending on each player’s level.
Why take part in a Tennis Showcase when aiming for the NCAA?
For a young player considering a career as a student-athlete, a showcase offers several advantages that are hard to get any other way.
Direct, grouped visibility: meeting several coaches in a single trip, rather than reaching out to each university individually.
Objective evaluation through UTR: measuring yourself against American standards rather than only a national ranking, which often carries little weight in the eyes of an NCAA coach.
Real, concrete feedback: conversations with coaches and former players who went through the NCAA system help clarify sometimes complex decisions.
Usable video content: filmed matches can then be sent to coaches who weren’t able to attend, widening the pool of potentially interested recruiters.
It’s this combination of visibility, objective evaluation, and guidance that explains the growing success of these events in France and Europe in recent years.
🎓 ProcessUS supports you toward the next Showcase
Being at the right showcase, at the right time, with a properly prepared profile: that’s exactly what ProcessUS builds with every athlete it supports. Our tennis department tracks the calendar of upcoming events and prepares players in advance, from UTR ranking to first contact with coaches.
📍 ProcessUS Consulting – Cap d’Agde, Hérault, Occitanie
🎾 Tennis: Antoine Le Doré +33 6 61 93 88 99 | Nathan Schwartz +33 6 95 42 24 32
FAQ: your questions about the Tennis Showcase
What is a Tennis Showcase?
A tennis showcase is a recruiting event where young players compete in matches in front of American university coaches, with the goal of being noticed and, eventually, earning an athletic scholarship to study and play tennis in the United States.
Who can take part in the College Tennis Showcase?
Showcases are generally aimed at teenage or young adult players with a study-and-tennis project in the USA. The exact criteria (age, ranking, UTR level) vary depending on the organizer and the edition.
Do you need a UTR ranking to register for a Showcase?
The UTR ranking is the reference tool used by American coaches to evaluate a player, regardless of their home country. It’s not always required to register, but it remains an important asset for being taken seriously by recruiters.
How do coaches evaluate players during a Showcase?
Coaches observe players’ technical, tactical, physical, and mental qualities in match situations. These observations are often supplemented by videos, UTR data, and direct conversations with the player and their family.
When will the next edition of the Tennis Showcase take place?
The dates of the next edition will be announced by ProcessUS Consulting and the French Touch Academy. Interested families or players can contact us directly to be informed first when registration opens.
A key step in your path toward the NCAA
With 34 players and ten American universities brought together over three days, the College Tennis Showcase 2026 in Cap d’Agde confirms the central role these events play in building a tennis-and-studies project in the United States. For a player considering this path, taking part remains one of the most direct ways to understand what American coaches expect and to position yourself concretely in a college recruiting process, provided you arrive prepared, with a profile and a UTR ranking that speak for you before the first point is even played.
🎓 Your profile deserves an evaluation before the next Showcase
ProcessUS offers a free evaluation of your level and where you stand against NCAA standards.
