Philosophy of the Junior Development Program

To aim provide an outstanding environment for children and adolescents to develop their full potential as tennis players, athletes, students and responsible young adults.

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Beginning Group
Mondays and Wednesdays 4:00-5:30 PM

• Purpose: To teach the students to play tennis

• Training Plan: Teach how to hit forehand, backhand and serve (using GLM method), scoring and the rules of the game.

• Goal: Prepare students to play USTA Junior Team Tennis and Novice Round Robin Tournaments.

Intermediate Group
Tuesdays through Fridays 4:30 - 5:30 PM

• Purpose: To teach control and strategy using tennis strokes

• Training Plan: Teach control using spin on ground strokes and serves. Teach the net game, including approach shots, volleys and overheads. Teach strategy in singles and doubles.

• Goal: Prepare students to compete successfully in USTA Junior Satellite Tournaments.

Advanced Group
M-F 4:00-7:00 or 5:30 -7:00 PM
Director's permission only

• Purpose: To develop individual game plans for tennis.

• Training Plan: Emphasize match play strategies and percentage shot selection in singles and doubles.

• Goal : Prepare students to compete in USTA Junior Open Tournaments to earn sectional and national ranking.


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