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Junior Tennis Programs

Tennis, the sport of a lifetime, is for everyone. Thus, we have programs and instructors in-house that teach the game to all ability levels - we offer instruction from the player who has never held a racquet to top-flight USTA Player Development-level talent.
Please take the time to carefully review our programs and then register with the NTC. If you have any questions, please feel free to give us a call at (718) 760-6200 or contact us by e-mail at: ntcprograms@usta.com.

2012 Spring Junior Tennis Programs

Quickstart Tennis Format - 10 and Under Juniors

The 10 and under Tennis programs use the Quickstart Format for learning tennis. The format introduces tennis to children based on age, physical size and ability. By modifying the court dimensions (36’ or 60’ in length courts), equipment (tennis rackets and balls), net height and scoring system, coupled with a play component, children develop better technical and point playing skills. We offer all levels of QuickStart - Beginners through QS Tournament Prep - designed for players who are successfully competing in 10U and 8U tournaments.

Ages 4-6 years (Tots):

Players are introduced to the fundamentals of tennis through drills and play based activities.

Ages 6+ to 10 years:

QS1 - Beginners
QS2 - Advanced Beginners
QS3 - Low Intermediate
QS Mini Olympic - Intermediate
QS Tournament Prep - Competetive level

Junior Development Programs (Ages 10-18)

Ages 10–12

Beginner – RED (1.0-1.5): Players are introduced to the fundamentals of tennis through drills and play based activities.
Advanced Beginner – GREEN (2.0): Players have limited on court experience and are still developing their basic tennis strokes.
Low Intermediate – BLUE (2.5): Overhead serves and games based drills are a focal point at this level.
Intermediate – BRONZE (3.0): Players who have developed an overall game. They are starting to understand basic tactical and strategic approaches to match play.

Ages 13–17

High School-Beginner – RED (1.0-1.5): Players are introduced to the fundamentals of tennis through drills and play based activities.
High School-Advanced Beginner – GREEN (2.0): Players continue to perfect the basic tennis skills.
High School-Low Intermediate – BLUE (2.5-3.0): They are introduced to the tennis game format and scoring and begin to develop an understanding of the game.
High School Team Player-Intermediate-Advanced (3.5 -4.0): Players have developed an overall game. They are starting to understand certain basic tactical and strategic approaches to match play.

Tournament Training Pathway to High Performance (Ages 10-17)

Our High Performance Coaching provides a comprehensive "pathway" to excellence for serious junior tournament players. Our program includes fitness training, progressive development of physical, tactical, technical and mental skills combined with appropriate competitive play which is vital in the development of top players.

Foundation Phase (3.5) and Refinement/Transitional Phase (4.0) - This program is exclusively for junior competitors who have achieved high sectional rankings and have qualified for national ranking. Current USTA rank and age division will be factored in (3.5 – 4.0).
High Performance (4.5 and up) - This program is for top-ranked sectional and national caliber players. Each applicant must be approved by the Director of Tennis (4.5 and up).

Grand Slam Friday

Point System Match Play for 10 & Under )Mini-Olympic and QS T Prep), Junior Development and Tournament Training Players. One-day Grand Slam is $30 per diem. If you buy as a package, it will be $140 for 7 sessions. Enroll in two 1.5 hour programs or two TTP classes and compete in Grand Slam Fridays for free*
* Free Grand Slam Fridays must be confirmed through the Programs Office.