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YOUTH TENNIS

Tennis for Everyone

Our youth tennis mission is to create a positive, caring, and dynamic environment that mindfully focuses on the physical, emotional, and mental growth of junior tennis players.

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Youth Tennis Programs

Advance registration is required for all programs. Registration opens March 1, 2023. Sessions begin in April 2023.

Red Rookie (Red ball used on 36′ court)

  • Students continue to sharpen their ABCs (agility, balance, and coordination) while beginning to develop more dynamic movement and footwork patterns that focus on sending and receiving the ball.
    Introduction of topspin and underspin on both the forehand and backhand strokes as well as the different grips used.

Ages | 5 – 8
Days | Mon & Wed
Time | 3:45 – 4:30pm
Drop-In Cost | $17 Members | $22 Non-Members
Monthly Cost | $120 Members | $140 Non-Members

Orange Aces (Orange ball used on 60′ court)

  • Introduces the basic skills of tennis through the use of hand-eye coordination drills along with stroke production.
  • The ABCs (agility, balance, and coordination) are a major focus at this level.
  • Cooperative drills are used to introduce players to serve, rally, and scoring.

Ages | 10 & Under
Days | Mon & Wed
Time | 4:30 – 5:30pm
Drop-In Cost | $20 Members | $25 Non-Members
Monthly Cost | $145 Members | $175 Non-Members

Green Futures/Yellow Accelerators (Green and/or yellow ball used on a 78′ court)

  • Introduces the basics skills of tennis through the use of hand-eye coordination drills along with stroke production.
  • The ABCs (agility, balance, and coordination) are a major focus at this level.
  • Cooperative drills are used to introduce players to serve, rally, and scoring.
  • Students build a strong foundation through playing and fun drills that will lead to quicker development.

Ages | 14 & under (or based on skill – brand new teenagers can also register for green dot instruction)
Days | Tues & Thurs
Time | 4:30 – 5:30pm
Drop-In Cost | $20 Members | $25 Non-Members
Monthly Cost | $145 Members | $175 Non-Members

Yellow Challengers (Yellow ball used on a 78′ court)

  • Players in this level have demonstrated an understanding of the core concepts and are able to  vary their shots with different speed, spin, and placement.
  • Focus at this level is on tactics and general point play.

Ages | 18 & Under Intermediate Level
Days | Tues & Thurs
Time | 4:30 – 5:30pm
Drop-In Cost | $20 Members | $25 Non-Members
Monthly Cost | $145 Members | $175 Non-Members

Non-members can call us at 434-978-7529 to register or contact us here.

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