Youth Development

The Youth Development program is for players ages 11-17 who are new to tennis, players wanting to play high school tennis, and those players who are on a performance pathway to play competitive tournaments. This program offers a wide range of classes that will focus on the development of the athlete, the tennis player, and the person. Players will be guided and informed of team and individual competitive opportunities during the session. Classes will be available during the daytime, after school, and on the weekend.

LEVEL PLACEMENT: Players who do not participate in our program throughout the year must contact us to determine your player's rating level before registration. Once placement has been determined, online registration will be available for the player. Please create your account in our registration portal before contacting our team for placement. For any questions regarding level placement contact Head Teaching Professional Rita Gladstone at rita.gladstone@usta.com. 

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Programs

Spring 2025 Dates: February 24 to June 1

Youth 1

• Ages 11-17
  
• For players of middle and high school age who are at a beginner level and have not taken more than two sessions of our Campus Youth class or have never taken a group or private lesson before. The focus will be on stroke mechanics, footwork, and the athletic skills needed to play the sport. Players will learn how to keep score, sustain a rally, and learn to play quickly. 

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Youth 2

• Ages 11-17
• This program is for players who have advanced from our Campus Youth I class and are working to further develop their fundamentals to begin to play competitive tennis. The curriculum will be more rally and match play-based with an emphasis on stroke mechanics, strategic philosophies, and the athletic skills needed to play the sport. Players will be able to play a match with an understanding of the rules of the sport.

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Junior Varsity

• Ages 11-17
• This program is for players who have advanced from our Youth II class who are ready for the challenge of the yellow ball. These players should be participating in Junior Circuit Tournaments in Yellow Ball and strive to make their middle school or high school team. The focus will be on doubles strategy and formations, singles tactics, match experience. and stronger mechanical proficiency.

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Varsity

• Ages 11-17
• This program is for players who aspire to play on their middle or high school team and for those who play Junior Team Tennis and USTA Junior Circuit and Level 7 tournaments. Players will focus on developing more sophisticated shot selections, tactics and strategies, as they continue to learn with a rally and match play curriculum. Players will refine their footwork and athletic skills needed to play at a competitive middle/high school level. 

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Collegiate

• Ages 11-17
• The USTA National Campus Collegiate program is for committed tournament players who will compete in a minimum of (6) USTA tournaments Levels 6 and above per year. This program focuses on the aspiring collegiate player, which requires commitment, passion, discipline, and patience from players, coaches and parents. Participation is required at a minimum of 2 days per week. 

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Match Play Opportunities 

Junior Circuit Match Play

• Junior Circuit Match Play is designed for players who play green and orange ball and for students who are enrolled in Youth 1, Youth 2, Junior Performance, Orange Ball Club, Orange Ball Plus, and Junior Varsity classes. This program will help players gain confidence in playing matches and prepare students to compete in USTA FL Junior Circuit tournaments. 
  
  

Varsity/Collegiate Match Play

• Players will compete in competitive matches with opponents of similar age and ability with yellow balls. These practice matches will complement students' daily training program and are available to players who participate in Varsity, Youth Performance, and Collegiate programs at the USTA National Campus and for players who compete in USTA tournaments and for their high school teams.

PROGRAM POLICIES & RAIN INFORMATION

Questions? Contact us at nationalcampusprograms@usta.com or call 407-675-2504.