Learning and performing the YTC competencies is critical during this stage because players will build habits and muscle memory that will last their entire tennis life. Coaches will create competition through games and drills to work on decision making, reading the court and the opponent. Players learn patterns and can control spins and directions. Match play is encouraged.

Players will spend on average 3 to 4 years moving through this level.

Mod Squad:

This program focuses on skill development specifically for players in middle or high school tennis who share a similar level and goals. This class stresses FUN competition through drills and games while working on the fundamentals. They will develop basic two and three shot patterns to control space and time.

Tournaments are not required, but match-play is highly suggested

JV Squad:

Players can gain advantage from the baseline and transition to offense while learning to counter and defend when opponents gain the advantage. Players learn how to develop awareness of the opponent’s side of the court and early recognition of opponent’s shots to improve tactical decision making. They will also develop spin on second serve, as well as increased racquet head speed on all strokes using appropriate ball controls to maintain and improve consistency.

Semi private or private lessons with a YTC coach 1-2x per week is recommended to address technical foundation and make sure players are progressing in

fundamentals and movements to teach controls, spins, build rallies, understanding of moving forward Stances, recognition, and serve correctly

Varsity Squad:

Players are refining the fundamentals through the YTC competencies and core values. Players have more defined game style centred around building weapons and more complex patterns. All players in this class have a YTC coach, developmental plan, and an organized training and tournament schedule. This is primarily a yellow ball class that requires both training and match-play events. These players have goals to play on their high school teams events and dreams of college tennis

• Develop players into top high school and sectional players
• Create a team environment to compete and train hard
• Teach players independence and responsibility for their tennis