Spring Tennis
With rallies of growth and moments of triumph, AFS Tennis fosters a lifelong love of the game.
Tennis at Abington Friends School is offered in two seasons each academic year—fall and spring. Historically, the fall season has served players who identify as female and the spring season for those who identify as male. Gender diverse and non-binary students are encouraged to participate in the season in which they feel most comfortable.
Start with Serving.
Middle School Spring Tennis introduces foundational skills, match play, and team values, giving students of all levels a chance to build confidence and discover a love of the game.
Rally Strong.
JV players sharpen their technique and learn doubles and singles strategies in a supportive environment. With regular match play and daily coaching, athletes develop consistency, teamwork, and resilience as they prepare to step into Varsity competition.
Contest Every Point.
Varsity Tennis competes in a full Friends Schools League schedule, postseason tournaments, and the Quaker Cup. With a history of playoff appearances and recent championship success, Varsity athletes carry forward the program’s tradition of excellence while preparing for collegiate-level play.
Program History at AFS
As a charter member of the Friends Schools League (FSL), AFS competes against peer institutions in a 12–15 match season each spring, including postseason and tournament play. Varsity matches follow a 3-singles/2-doubles format, with up to 10 players participating in match-day competition.
AFS Spring Tennis is proud of its legacy, highlighted by a Friends Schools League runner-up finish in 2005 and the 2024 Quaker Cup championship, marking a resurgence of competitive success.
Over the years, AFS players have earned individual FSL honors in both singles and doubles, and alumni have continued their careers at the collegiate level at institutions such as Middlebury, Haverford, Susquehanna and Dickinson.