College Tennis Recruitment Consulting

Expert consultants Tim Donovan and David Donn provide the personal assistance allowing you to find the college that best suits your unique goals and preferences.

Playing college tennis is one of the most rewarding experiences a player can have.

The fun and camaraderie, the skills and lessons learned from coaches and teammates, and the pride in representing your school in competition are some of the exciting rewards of college tennis. Yet finding a college that suits the student athlete’s academic and athletic goals can be incredibly time consuming and frustrating. A thorough search and an informed final decision can make for an ideal college tennis experience for the student-athlete.

If you want to find the right college tennis program and avoid the aggravation and uncertainty typically involved in the process, we can help. Donovan Tennis Strategies provides the personal assistance that allows you to find the institution that best fits your unique goals and preferences. Our objective is to help you gain an advantage in the recruiting process by providing you with the inside knowledge and resources necessary to achieve your goals.

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How it Works

Watch the video below to learn more about the tennis recruiting consulting process.

Our Packages

Recruiting Advantage Package

Our core college tennis recruiting package is designed to give families everything they need to navigate the process with confidence.

The package includes:

In-depth interview with student athlete and parent(s)

We obtain all relevant tennis and academic information and goals. We explain the process, the timeline and facilitate the entire process.

Professional letter and player profile

We help you make a strong first impression with a well-organized letter and player profile containing everything coaches need.

Tennis highlight video guidance

We advise on what coaches want to see in a recruiting video and how to present it effectively.

Target school list generation

We cut through the noise and focus your search on the programs most likely to be a genuine fit academically and athletically.

Scholarship assistance

We help families understand scholarship possibilities, financial aid differences, and how to evaluate offers.

Advocacy with college coaches

We prepare you to make a strong impression on coaches. We’ll provide insights and suggest thoughtful questions that will give you the information necessary to assess schools and tennis programs. In addition, we interact on your behalf with the coaches of your targeted schools.

Access to DTS Online Recruiting Navigator

Keep track of the many moving pieces of the recruiting process with our unique, personalized Recruiting Navigator which provides a centralized online location to track progress, ensuring an organized search.

Premium & Elite Packages

Looking for a more comprehensive package? Our Premium and Elite packages offer additional services to fully develop the athletic and academic potential of the student/athlete.

Packages start as early as freshman year. Please call for more details and pricing information.

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Our Clients Have Attended

over 120 colleges and universities across the country as student athletes

Air Force • Amherst College • Auburn University • Bates College • Baylor • Boston College • Boston University • Bowdoin College • Bradley University • Brandeis University • Brown University • Bryant University • Bucknell University • Butler University • Carleton College • Carnegie Mellon University • Chapman University • Christopher Newport University • Claremont-Mudd-Scripps College • Colgate University • College of Charleston • College of New Jersey • Colorado College • Columbia University • Connecticut College • Cornell University • Dartmouth College • Davidson College • Denison University • DePaul University • DePauw University • Drew University • Duke University • Elon University • Emory University • Fairfield University • Fairleigh Dickinson University • Fordham University • Franklin & Marshall College • Furman University • George Mason University • George Washington University • Georgetown University • Grinnell College • Hamilton College • Harvard University • Haverford College • Hobart College • Indiana University • Ithaca College • Johns Hopkins University • Kenyon College • Lafayette College • Lehigh University • Loyola College (MD) • Macaelster College • Miami University (OH) • Middlebury College • Monmouth University • Mt. Saint Mary’s College • Muhlenberg College • New York University • Occidental College • Old Dominion University • Penn State • Princeton University • Providence College • Quinnipiac University • Rhodes College • Rollins College • RPI • Rutgers University • Sacred Heart University • St. Joseph’s University • St. Lawrence University • St. Olaf College • Santa Clara University • Skidmore College • SMU • Stetson University • Stevens Institute of Technology • Swarthmore College • The College of William & Mary • Trinity College • Trinity University (TX) • Tufts University • Union College • University of Arizona • University of California (Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, Riverside) • University of Central Florida • University of Connecticut • University of Denver • University of Delaware • University of Maryland • University of Massachusetts • University of Michigan • University of Nevada • University of Notre Dame • University of Pennsylvania • University of Portland • University of Redlands • University of Richmond • University of Rochester • University of the South (Sewanee) • University of South Carolina • University of Tennessee • University of Texas • Utah State University • Vassar College • Virginia Commonwealth University • Virginia Tech University • Wake Forest University • Washington & Lee University • Washington College • Washington University (St. L) • Wellesley College • Wesleyan University • Westmont College • Williamette College • Williams College • Whitman College • Wofford College • Yale University

Why Families Choose Donovan Tennis Strategies

Navigating the college tennis recruiting process doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Here’s what sets us apart.

Unmatched Experience

With 74 combined years in college tennis as players, coaches, and recruiting consultants, the DTS team understands the process from every angle. We know what coaches are really looking for, and how to position athletes to stand out.

Proven Results

85% of our tennis recruiting consulting clients are admitted to their first-choice school. 98% of players who participate in DTS showcases go on to play college tennis. These numbers reflect decades of refining our approach and building relationships that matter.

Personalized Strategy

Unlike mass-market recruiting platforms, DTS provides individualized consulting. Every client receives direct access to our consultants, personalized guidance on school targeting, and hands-on advocacy with college coaches on their behalf.

Relationships That Open Doors

Tim Donovan and David Donn have built genuine, trust-based relationships with college coaches across the country over many years. Our reputation means that when we advocate for a player, coaches listen.

Don’t Take it From Us, Take It From Our Clients…

Your knowledge of the coaches and the schools and who had
the serious tennis programs was extremely important.

Barbara Z.Essex Falls, NJ – Full Testimonial

DTS was (by far) the most valuable consulting resource we encountered…

Michael S.Rye, NH – All Testimonials

Your professionalism, integrity and relationships with tennis coaches at elite academic institutions were significant benefits of working with you.

Mary Clare F.Great Neck, NY – All Testimonials

We approached you with a unique situation considering Will has been playing his high school tennis in the UK; and you certainly contributed to his ultimate success.

Bill T.London, UK – All Testimonials