FAQs
Our program uses a three-part system: clinics, private lessons, and match play. Juniors need all three in order to be well rounded. Clinics allow players to learn parts of the game against players their own skill level they would see in a school match or a tournament. Private lessons allow coaches to teach players technique in a one-on-one environment that will help the player learn how to control the ball to be more successful. That technique is then practiced in clinics during drills as well as match play, where they will play others at a variety of skill levels to understand what they do well and what still needs improvement. If only one of these components is being participated in, then some part of the development will be missing for that player.
We offer a range of clinics, dependent on level and player motivations. Each player gets an assessment from our coaches and is then placed in a class. If you want to try it out, then you can pay for the clinic that day and see if it’s the right fit for your player. If you want to try out a “Squad Clinic”, your player needs to be approved by the Director of Programming.
- An appropriately sized racquet; Rockin’ Reds 19-23 inch, Orange Crushers 23-25 inch, Green Giants 25-27 inch and Yellow Squad 27 inch racquet. If you do not have a racquet, please visit our front desk shop!
- A water bottle.
- Tennis shoes that tie.
Velcro and slip-on shoes should not be worn
This is what juniors and parents always want to know and never ask. This is dependent on your junior’s goal in tennis and how often they play in the program. If they come to 1 clinic a week, it will take very long in the level they are currently at, if they come to 2 clinics a week, 1 lesson a week, 1 match play, then they will progress at a fast rate. Each player learns and advances at their own rate, so there is no clear-cut answer. If you feel your player should move up, please take a look at our JUNIOR PATHWAY page and schedule a chat/re-evaluation with our Programmer.
Please refer back to the question 1 regarding our Junior Programs System. We understand that it’s difficult scheduling all of these options, so we’d suggest a clinic first, as they will be playing against other players their level.
Laver Cup Match play is a time where players come in and play a full match against another player within the program. Sometimes the players will be above in skill level, other times at skill level, and others below skill level. This is to mirror the idea that when you play recreationally, for school or in a tournament, you will play one of these three scenarios and the player must understand how to navigate in each environment.
This depends on your goals, if your player is just trying the game of tennis, then one clinic a week makes sense. It is our job to get your players to love this game. If your goals are to be a ranked player or to play in college, then 2-3 times a week is typical.
There are two options to further your development (USTA tournaments VS UTR events). Please speak to our Programmers so they can answer all the lingering questions you have.
- Developmental – this pathway was developed for the players starting out in the game of tennis and who occasionally want to play. Their goals are to play in middle school or high school. Overall, they are looking to play tennis recreationally or socially for fun.
Squad – this pathway is designed for players who want to compete at a higher level of the game, meaning USTA Tournaments, UTR events, be singles on their high school team and eventually play in college. This is a higher commitment and needs a plan to follow for the player, parent, and coach.