Overview
The National Training Squad – Futures (NTS-Futures) program caters for the best 8, 9, and 10 year old juniors in Hong Kong. The Futures program underpins the NTS 12U program. Players are prepared for both green ball tennis (Novice tournaments) and Junior Series events.
The program has a lower coach player ratio and includes extra fitness training and individual attention for each player. Players are monitored and assessed throughout the year.
Selection
To enrol in the NTS-Futures, players MUST pass an assessment conducted by the HKCTA coaches; assessing technical, tactical and physical components of the player’s game. Formal NTS-Futures Assessment Days will be conducted for players aged 9 to 10. Results and rankings from the Junior Novice Competition will also be taken into consideration.
2025-2026 Selection Criteria NTS U10 Annual Assessment (uploaded on 17th March 2025)
2025/2026 Assessment for players aged 10 or under
Selection Date
15th June 2025 (Sunday)
*Fall back day on 1st July 2025 (Sunday)
*only applicable to cancellation on 15th June due to inclement weather or other unexpected circumstances
Selection Criteria
All players must and comply with all the following criteria.
- Players are born in 2016 or 2017
- Players who have a place in the Hong Kong National Junior 12 & Under Rankings as of June 2025 and with at least 0.1 ranking point
- Comply with HKCTA codes of conduct
- Commit to the minimum number of training days, and tournaments
- Players who do not attend the Assessment Day will not be considered for selection.
- Do not attend if you do not intend to accept a place
Assessment Content
Players will be assessed by HKCTA coaches across technical, tactical and physical components* of the game
* Physical components including:
– Speed, agility and change of direction (performed on tennis court)
– Lower body strength
– Balance, stability and coordination
– Hand-eye coordination and reaction time
Assessment invitation
Assessment invitation will send out by email after the Hong Kong National Junior 12 & Under Rankings of June 2025 is announced.
The HKCTA has absolute right and discretion to amend the above criteria
Updated on 5th March 2025
2025-2026 Selection Criteria_NTS U10_Mid-Term Assessment (To be announced)
If you have questions regarding the player list, you are required to send in your written appeal (Email: info@tennishk.org) within 2 weeks from the date the list is released.
Timetable & Activities
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Coaches
Hong Kong (NTS Futures-HK)
Allen Xu
Angela Lau
Kowloon (NTS Futures-KLN)
Andy Lau
Kwong Lap Bun
New Territories East (NTS Futures-NTE)
Alvin Yip
Michael Tam
Nut Liu
New Territories West (NTS Futures-NTW)
Leo LIU
Ray Lam
Contact
Mr. Healthy Chan
Ms. Charling Cheung
