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 for 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 prior to registration. Once placement has been determined, online registration will be available for the player. Please have your account created in our registration portal prior to contacting our team for placement. Have available important player information: Tournament levels, UTR, ranking information, ball color, etc.
**NEW!!** Click here for our Summer A 2022 (May 31st - July 3rd) Program Offerings & Prices!
Register for Youth Development Programs
Summer A 2022 Programs
For a detailed list of our Youth Development program offerings, please scroll to the bottom of the page.
For questions regarding the level or program placement of your player, please contact Head Teaching Professional Tim Pleasant at Tim.Pleasant@usta.com
2022 Summer Camps
Summer Camp 2022 is now open for registration!
We are excited to offer week-long (Monday-Friday) training options for your junior from May 31 through August 5. Our program is for ages 5-17, and offers placement for all levels. Players will hone their game, have fun, and learn skills that will help them enjoy the sport for a lifetime. The program features professional coaching and training combined with the perfect blend of competition, camaraderie, and fun!
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Makeup Class Policies & Schedule
NATIONAL CAMPUS MAKEUP POLICY
Make-up policy: Due to the limited class sizes offered, players who have registered for full session programs will not be offered in-class makeups for missed classes. We will now offer the student to participate in a "Makeup Program" scheduled on a day at the end of the session. Students who miss a class must email the Programming Office in writing to register for this 1-day makeup opportunity. Spaces are limited. Credits, refunds, or carryovers will not be offered if you are unable to attend the makeup opportunity given or miss more than 1 class. Limit of 1 make-up opportunity per player regardless of the number of classes registered for.
CLASSES CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR MAKEUP OPPORTUNITIES. Rain credits are applied to your account throughout the session and may be applied towards future booking payments.
PROGRAM POLICIES & RAIN INFORMATION
Contact: NationalCampusPrograms@usta.com
Spring 2 2022 - Makeup Class Schedule
Youth Development Makeup Day: SATURDAY, MAY 21ST
12:00pm-1:00pm Campus Youth 1
12:00pm-1:30pm Campus Youth 2
12:00pm-2:00pm Campus Youth Varsity
12:00pm-2:30pm Campus Youth Performance
To register for the makeup class, email nationalcampusprograms@usta.com with the missed date and specify which class and time you are signing up for. We will confirm availability.
**NOTE: There will be no makeup classes offered for Summer A programs
OPPORTUNITIES FOR 2022!
Campus Youth 1
- Middle School (Ages 11-13)/High School (ages 14+)
- 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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Campus Youth 2
- Middle School (Ages 11-13)/High School (ages 14+)
- 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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Campus Youth Varsity
- Middle School (Ages 11-13)/High School (ages 14+)
- 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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Campus Youth Performance
- Middle School (Ages 11-13)/High School (Ages 14+)
- The Youth Performance training program will focus on a long-term development plan which requires passion, discipline, and patience from players, coaches and parents. Practices will feature appropriate player progressions, athletic development, and proper technique to help players achieve their personal performance, outcome goals, and to be independent competitors and problem solvers during match play. The program will include tournament preparation, scheduling, and evaluations for players who compete in USTA Junior Circuit and Level 5-7 tournaments. To participate in this program, players must obtain approval from the Youth Development Head Professional (Tim Pleasant).
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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 Campus Youth 1, Campus Youth 2, FZ Performance, and Orange Ball Club classes. This program will help players gain confidence in playing matches and prepare students to compete in USTA FL Junior Circuit tournaments.
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Campus Youth Friday 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 Campus Youth Varsity and Campus Youth Performance programs at the USTA National Campus and for players who compete in USTA tournaments and for their high school teams.
For additional information please contact us at nationalcampusprograms@usta.com or call 407-675-2504.
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