JUNIORS GROUP LESSONS

5 – 7 YRS old – Recreational Red Ball Program

This critical stage of development is presented in a style where fun is emphasized. Players use scaled down equipment to have lots of fun with mini nets and easy play balls. This program helps develop hand /eye coordination and racquet/ball skills through relevant games with the goal of getting the players to a level where they can sustain a beginner rally. An ideal start for the 5-7 year old player.

5 – 7 YRS old – TEAM (Intensive) Program – 2x per week *

This program is intended for players who are looking to develop tennis as a primary sport. Players train 2 times a week to increase the speed of development. Players need to be committed and be prepared to work hard. Players not demonstrating the required level of effort will be moved to the standard recreational program.

* TEAM Programs

Team programs are intended for players who are capable of consistently maintaining a rally (at least 6 shots in-a-row) at their respective court size. Players below the required standard will be moved to the standard recreational program.

8 – 10 YRS old – Orange Ball Program

The 3/4 court stage is very important in player development. This stage of progressive development is where players develop tactics and the associated technical skills to play and develop a full game. The court dimensions are adjusted to be smaller but with a similar ratio as the full court.  This step helps ensure the development of an adaptable game style.  The key is to develop the same tactics as full court with no “red flags” so the player can develop a solid game with no technical deficiencies.

LEVEL 1 (BEGINNER) – ORANGE BALL
This program is for players with no playing experience.

LEVEL 2 (ADVANCED BEGINNER) – ORANGE BALL
This program is for players who can rally consistently from the service line: 4 - 6 ball rally with a partner (2 - 3 balls each).

LEVEL 3 (INTERMEDIATE) – ORANGE BALL
This program is for players who can consistently produce a 6 - 8 ball rally from 3/4 court with a partner (3 - 4 balls each).

LEVEL 4 (ADVANCED) – ORANGE BALL
This program is for players who can consistently produce a rally loner than 10 balls from 3/4 court with a partner (5+ balls each).

8 – 10 YRS old – TEAM (Intensive) Program – 2x per week *

The 8 – 10 YRS old Team programs is intended for players looking to play tennis at a more serious level and possibly transition to High Performance play. Players should be capable of consistently maintaining a rally of at least 5 shots in-a-row. Players below the required standard will be moved to the standard recreational program.

* TEAM Programs

Team programs are intended for players who are capable of consistently maintaining a rally (at least 6 shots in-a-row) at their respective court size. Players below the required standard will be moved to the standard recreational program.

11 – 13 YRS old – Green Ball Program

LEVEL 1 (BEGINNER) – GREEN BALL
This program is for players with minimal playing experience.

LEVEL 2 (ADVANCED BEGINNER) – GREEN BALL
This program is for players who can rally consistently from the service line: 4 - 6 ball rally with a partner (2 - 3 balls each).

LEVEL 3 (INTERMEDIATE) – GREEN BALL
This program is for players who can consistently produce a 6 - 8 ball rally from 3/4 court with a partner (3 - 4 balls each).

LEVEL 4 (ADVANCED) – GREEN BALL
This program is for players who can place shots with consistency (6 – 8 ball rally with a partner 3 – 4 balls each) from the baseline and consistently get their serve in when playing matches.

11 – 13 YRS old – TEAM (Intensive) Program – 2x per week *

The 11 – 13 YRS old Team programs is intended for players looking to play tennis at a more serious level and possibly transition to High Performance play. Players should be capable of consistently maintaining a rally of at least 5 shots in-a-row. Players below the required standard will be moved to the standard recreational program.

* TEAM Programs

Team programs are intended for players who are capable of consistently maintaining a rally (at least 6 shots in-a-row) at their respective court size. Players below the required standard will be moved to the standard recreational program.

13+ YRS – Regulation Ball Program

LEVEL 1 (BEGINNER) – REGULATION BALL
This program is for players with minimal playing experience.

LEVEL 2 (ADVANCED BEGINNER) – REGULATION BALL
This program is for players who can rally consistently from 3/4 court: 6 ball rally with a partner (3 balls each).

LEVEL 3 (INTERMEDIATE) – REGULATION BALL
This program is for players who can rally consistently from ¾ court: 8-10 ball rally with a partner (4-5 balls each).

LEVEL 4 (ADVANCED) – REGULATION BALL
This program is for players who can place shots with consistency (6 – 8 ball rally with a partner 3 – 4 balls each) from the baseline and consistently get their serve in when playing matches.