Junior Tennis Programs

Our programs develop the athlete, player, and person through a progressive pathway where players will be challenged to reach their full potential and, most importantly, have fun while developing a passion for tennis.

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Family Time (Red Ball)

Ages 3-4. Interactive adult and child playtime that introduces fundamental athletic, movement skills for tennis and all sports. Players will be introduced to basic racquet handling, sending, and receiving skills within an engaging, theme-based environment. Parents/Adults – bring your tennis shoes – we want you to join in the fun on court! Played on a 36ft court and 17-19 inch racquets.

 

Big Kids (Red Ball)

Ages 4-6. An engaging introduction to tennis where FUNdamentals are the focus and players experience a new adventure every week. Through theme-based activities, players will develop sending, receiving, and racquet handling skills as well as their ABCs (agility, balance, coordination). Players will develop the skills to lay the foundation for serve, rally, and score. Played on a 36ft court and 17-21 inch racquets.

 

Red Ball Club

Ages 6-10. In this program, players are introduced to basic serve, rally, and score skills. Red Ball Club is for the new player and for those 6-year-olds who have progressed from Red Ball Big Kids. Engaging partner activities and games are designed to build a player’s foundation in all strokes and continue to develop athletic skills for tennis. This program includes registration in our weekly Friday Fun Day from 6:00-7:30 pm at no additional cost. Friday Fun Day is a match play opportunity designed to complement weekly instructional classes; all in a fun, supportive team environment.  Played on a 36ft court and 19-23 inch racquets.

 

Red Ball Plus

Ages 6-10. For players progressing from Red Ball Club who have demonstrated basic serve, rally, and score competencies. Players continue to develop overall athletic abilities and tennis-specific skills. This class puts additional emphasis on technical development along with consistency, directional control, and match play skills. This program includes registration in our weekly Friday Fun Day from 6:00-7:30 pm at no additional cost. Friday Fun Day is a match play opportunity designed to complement weekly instructional classes; all in a fun, supportive team environment. Played on a 36ft court and 19-23 inch racquets. Played on a 36ft court and 19-23 inch racquets. Coach approval required for placement*

 

Orange Ball Club

Based on skill level and not age. For players who have progressed through the Red Ball pathway and can demonstrate competencies for play on the bigger court. Activities and games will focus on further developing groundstroke consistency, serve technique, and net play. Serve and transition skills will be emphasized as players develop match play experience in both singles and doubles. Played on a 60ft court and 23-25 inch racquets.

 

Orange Ball Plus

Based on skill level and not age. For players who have progressed through the Red Ball pathway and can demonstrate competencies for play on the bigger court. Dynamic ready position, use of different spins, recovery, Continental grip, transition/net play, basic singles, doubles tactics. Cooperation in partner activities. Players in Orange Ball Plus are competing in USTA Jr. Circuit tournaments. Play opportunities:  Jr. Circuit Match Play, Orange Ball Team Challenges, USTA Jr. Circuit tournaments. Played on a 60ft court and 23-25 inch racquets.

 

Campus Youth 1 (Orange Ball)

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. 

 

Campus Youth 2 (Green Ball)

This program is for players who have advanced from our Campus Youth 1 class and are working to further develop their fundamentals to begin to play competitive tennis. The focus will be on more rally and match-based play with an emphasis on stroke mechanics, strategic philosophies, and the athletic skills needed to play the sport. A designation is required to register.

 

Junior Varsity (Yellow Ball)

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.

 

Youth Varsity (Yellow Ball)

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. 

 

Collegiate (Yellow Ball)

The USTA National Campus Collegiate program is for committed tournament players who will compete in a minimum of six (6) USTA tournaments, Level 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.

 

Family Time (Red Ball)

Ages 3-4. Interactive adult and child playtime that introduces fundamental athletic, movement skills for tennis and all sports. Players will be introduced to basic racquet handling, sending, and receiving skills within an engaging, theme-based environment. Parents/Adults – bring your tennis shoes – we want you to join in the fun on court! Played on a 36ft court and 17-19 inch racquets.

 

Big Kids (Red Ball)

Ages 4-6. An engaging introduction to tennis where FUNdamentals are the focus and players experience a new adventure every week. Through theme-based activities, players will develop sending, receiving, and racquet handling skills as well as their ABCs (agility, balance, coordination). Players will develop the skills to lay the foundation for serve, rally, and score. Played on a 36ft court and 17-21 inch racquets.

 

Red Ball Club

Ages 6-10. In this program, players are introduced to basic serve, rally, and score skills. Red Ball Club is for the new player and for those 6-year-olds who have progressed from Red Ball Big Kids. Engaging partner activities and games are designed to build a player’s foundation in all strokes and continue to develop athletic skills for tennis. This program includes registration in our weekly Friday Fun Day from 6:00-7:30 pm at no additional cost. Friday Fun Day is a match play opportunity designed to complement weekly instructional classes; all in a fun, supportive team environment.  Played on a 36ft court and 19-23 inch racquets.

 

Red Ball Plus

Ages 6-10. For players progressing from Red Ball Club who have demonstrated basic serve, rally, and score competencies. Players continue to develop overall athletic abilities and tennis-specific skills. This class puts additional emphasis on technical development along with consistency, directional control, and match play skills. This program includes registration in our weekly Friday Fun Day from 6:00-7:30 pm at no additional cost. Friday Fun Day is a match play opportunity designed to complement weekly instructional classes; all in a fun, supportive team environment. Played on a 36ft court and 19-23 inch racquets. Played on a 36ft court and 19-23 inch racquets. Coach approval required for placement*

 

Orange Ball Club

Based on skill level and not age. For players who have progressed through the Red Ball pathway and can demonstrate competencies for play on the bigger court. Activities and games will focus on further developing groundstroke consistency, serve technique, and net play. Serve and transition skills will be emphasized as players develop match play experience in both singles and doubles. Played on a 60ft court and 23-25 inch racquets.

 

Orange Ball Plus

Based on skill level and not age. For players who have progressed through the Red Ball pathway and can demonstrate competencies for play on the bigger court. Dynamic ready position, use of different spins, recovery, Continental grip, transition/net play, basic singles, doubles tactics. Cooperation in partner activities. Players in Orange Ball Plus are competing in USTA Jr. Circuit tournaments. Play opportunities:  Jr. Circuit Match Play, Orange Ball Team Challenges, USTA Jr. Circuit tournaments. Played on a 60ft court and 23-25 inch racquets.

 

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Some classes require a designation for registration. Complete the Junior Designation Form here.

Campus Youth 1 (Orange Ball)

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. 

 

Campus Youth 2 (Green Ball)

This program is for players who have advanced from our Campus Youth 1 class and are working to further develop their fundamentals to begin to play competitive tennis. The focus will be on more rally and match-based play with an emphasis on stroke mechanics, strategic philosophies, and the athletic skills needed to play the sport. A designation is required to register.

 

Junior Varsity (Yellow Ball)

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.

 

Youth Varsity (Yellow Ball)

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. 

 

Collegiate (Yellow Ball)

The USTA National Campus Collegiate program is for committed tournament players who will compete in a minimum of six (6) USTA tournaments, Level 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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USTA National Campus Junior Pathway

PLAYER PROGRESSION AND MOVE UP POLICY

Player progression to the next level class in our Program pathway depends on several factors: age (chronological vs. biological), how often they play, maturity, etc. We focus on having players fully develop skills before advancing to ensure they are successful and have confidence at the next level.  It is very common for players to be in a class for more than one session; this does not mean that your child is not progressing!  Rather, we are cementing skills.  Our coaching methods are designed to challenge each player individually. Read Our Move-Up Policy.

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Coach Contact Information

🔴 Red Ball Programs: Bailey Robinson, bailey.robinson@usta.com

🟠🟢 Orange and Green Ball Programs: Jenny Booth, jenny.booth@usta.com

🟡 Yellow Ball Programs: Sean Bleau, sean.bleau@usta.com

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