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.
Introduced to the fundamentals of tennis through activities designed to build a solid foundation for long term athletic development
Activities are focused on developing the ABCs (agility, balance, and coordination) all while forming skills necessary to serve, rally, and score
Red ball used on 36′ court
Tue | Wed | Thu | 5:00 – 5:45
RED ROOKIES
Ages 6 – 8
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
Red ball used on 36′ court
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | 5:00 – 6:00pm
Boy bounces red ball.
ORANGE ACES
Ages 9 & 10
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
Orange ball used on 60′ court
Mon | Tue | Wed | 6:00 – 7:00pm
GREEN FUTURES
Ages 11 & 12
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
Green ball used on a 78′ court
Mon | Wed | 4:30 – 6:00pm
YELLOW ACCELERATORS
Ages 12 – 18 Beginner Level
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
Yellow ball used on a 78′ court
Tue | Thu | 4:30 – 6:00pm
YELLOW CHALLENGERS
Ages 12 – 18 Intermediate Level
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
Yellow ball used on a 78′ court
Mon | Wed | 4:30 – 6:00pm
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Ages 12 – 18 Advanced Level
Designed for both high school players and soon to be high schoolers as well as tournament players
Prepares players for their season and helps participants improve consistency and tactics
Singles and doubles strategy is a large component to this level
Focus is on the keys to consistency, footwork, serve/return, and match toughness
11621 Robious Rd ,
Midlothian ,
VA 23113 
804-378-1600
