Junior Tennis
Junior Tennis Workouts
We offer a fantastic program that suits all ages and skill levels.
Our QuickStart Tennis 10 & Under Program is based on QuickStart national guidelines. QuickStart Tennis is a play format especially for KIDS! It is designed to help them start playing tennis quickly, have fun and learn agility, coordination and -of course- develop their tennis skills. Jane Waterstradt is our professional QuickStart Coach and Director of the program. Her high energy and love for teaching children will make your child feel right at home. Read the programs below to help match your child’s age and ability, or phone the front desk to arrange a time to speak with Jane about what program will suit best!
All our Elite workouts are based on our “Get Tough” program and cater to members only…to read more about the philosophy of “Get Tough” click HERE. Zach Rideout, Director of Junior Tennis, along with Rod Horton, Director of Tennis, can assess your child’s skill level and place them into a group where they will thrive! Both Zach and Rod are highly skilled and trained tennis professionals, however, their ability to connect with young people is commendable and it is this asset that draws juniors from all over the Salt Lake Valley to the tennis program.
Our highly skilled staff love teaching your kids the life-long game of tennis! Meet the Team
The 2012 Winter Junior Tennis Program workout schedule begins January 2, 2012.
Programs
The Fast Track Program
Ages: Any age. Aimed at those individuals looking to get a “grip” on the correct swing techniques associated with achieving a higher level of tennis, in order to enjoy a lifetime of competition and fun that will enable YOU to take your game wherever YOU want to take it!
Consists of five 30-minute to 1-hour private lessons, within a 2.5 week time block. Work on the proper fundamentals and techniques associated with “getting tough!” You will then be informed about the appropriate direction to move within the “Get Tough” program and how to best utilize what our programs have to offer. This particular program will get you on the FAST TRACK toward the technical, physical and mental growth needed to reach higher levels in your game. “Come to play and Get Tough!”
Class time: Scheduled through Rod Horton, Director of Tennis, with one of our USPTA-certified staff, at your convenience.
Cost: Five 30-minute private lessons: $140 OR five 1-hour private lessons: $240
Bronze Star – Level 1 – Beginner
Ages: 4–6 (non-members welcome)
This is an entry-level class. The goal of this class is to develop basic tennis skills and learn the principles of the game. Students will learn ball and racquet control skills, learn to hit the ball back and forth, play interactive games, and develop hand-eye coordination.
Format: 36-foot court/red and foam ball/19-, 21-, or 23-inch racquet
Class time: 45 minute classes held on Monday & Wednesday 4:00-4:45 pm; Friday 1:30-2:15 pm; or Saturday 10:30-11:15 am
Cost: $12 per lesson.
Silver Star – Level 2 – Intermediate
Ages: 6–8 (non-members welcome)
This class builds on the principles of Bronze Star class. Student must have had previous tennis or appropriate age related skills. Student will learn the overhand serve, work on consistency, and movement from the baseline to the net and how to play and score appropriately.
Format: 36-foot court/red ball/ 21- or 23-inch racquet
Class time: 1 hr classes held on Monday & Wednesday 5:00-6:00 pm; Fridays 4:00–5:00 pm or Saturday 9:30-10:30 am
Cost: $15 per lesson.
Gold Star – Level 3 – Advanced
Ages: 8–10+ (members only)
Students can have previous tennis classes, graduated from the Silver Star class or age and physical skills appropriate for this level. Classes will build on and review the skills learned in the Silver Star Class. Students will learn to hit forehands and backhands with control. Learn how to move the opponent, introduction to the game of doubles and basic patterns of point building.
Format: 60-foot court/orange ball/23-, 25-, or 26-inch racquet
Class time: 1 hr classes held on Monday & Wednesday 6:00-7:00 pm; Fridays 5:00–6:00 pm or Saturday 9:30-10:30 am
Cost: $15 per lesson.
Elite Stroke Development (11-18 beginners)
Ages: 11–18 (members only)
For those aging up from Gold Star – Level 3 program or age and physical skills appropriate for level. Range is from no tennis to some tennis experience needed … let the “Get Tough” journey begin!
Stroke development and getting “technically tough” is your pathway to higher level player development. How one grips the racquet for correct racquet face position, racquet preparation, footwork, and finish are key fundamentals, which we will focus on. It is very important that you first learn the basic stroke fundamentals thru private instruction to gain the most benefit, and then following through with the repetition and “physically tough” aspects of our Elite Stroke Development Program. It is important that you attend as many times as possible to create solid muscle memory. This class is all about DOING IT RIGHT and HAVING FUN! This is the most important part of the “Get Tough” experience as these players advance themselves toward the Elite I/A!
Class time: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 4:00-5:30 pm
Cost: $22 per lesson
Elite I/A (11-18 Intermediate/Advanced)
Ages: 11–18 (members only)
Must have attended at least three 1-month sessions, in Elite Stroke Development. These players are encouraged to get involved in ladder match play, novice/challenger/open tournaments, Junior Team Tennis, and high school varsity/junior varsity. Advanced players should have lower Utah ranking as pre-requisite.
Elite I/A continues to focus on the technical aspect of the players game with regard to stroke development and all shots needed to create a more well-rounded player. More emphasis will be placed on the physical aspect of a player’s development thru target hitting, repetition, and on court physical training. We will engage them in situational point playing and court awareness, in order to move them toward the third part of getting TOUGH!Mental toughness will begin taking shape when the technical and the physical aspects come together in match situations and playing competitive points. Self-esteem, confidence, and discipline are vital when it comes to mental stamina. The goal here is to prepare the players for competitive match play and get most of the technical wrinkles ironed out. There will be a need to play enough tournaments in order to establish a lower level ranking in Utah before moving into a higher level mindset: the Collegiate Elite Training Camp.
Class time: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 4:00-5:30 pm
Cost: $22 per lesson
Must have approval of Director of Tennis for the following classes:
Elite Star (10 & Under Tournament Players)
Ages: 10 & Under (members only)
This class is for tennis players who participate in local and national tournament play. To participate in this class, player must have prior approval from Director of QuickStart, Director of Junior Tennis, and Director of Tennis. Player should be able to serve, return serves, and be able to rally and play out live ball points. Player will have a good grasp of the rules of tennis and tennis-related skills.
Format: 60-foot court/orange ball/25-, 26-, or 27-inch racquet
78-foot court/green ball/25-, 26-, or 27-inch racquet
Full-size court/ball/racquet
Class time: Tuesday & Thursday 5:30-7:00pm; Saturday 8:00-9:30 am
Cost: $22 per lesson *
* May choose to participate in Physical Training on Monday evenings; Speed and Agility Training AND/OR Core Strength Training on Saturday 11:00 am-12:00 noon for an additional $10/workout.
CE Training Camp
Ages: 11–18 (members only)
Must have a sectional ranking and/or ranking in the state of Utah or equivalent physical skills appropriate to level and age. These players are involved in an active player’s ladder, are playing high level, varsity tennis, and/or participating in sectional and local open tournaments for individual age categories.
The CE Training Camp is designed specifically for those knocking on the door to a strong sectional or national ranking. Most, if not all, of the technical glitches are taken care of before coming to this group. The players are going to be pushed to become “physically tough”! Total focus and concentration are a must at these high energy workouts. Emphasis will be on higher level aspects of the game. Concepts such as: depth first … width second; utilizing the zones on the court to your advantage in shot selection; identification of offensive, defensive, and neutral shots and how to work them into the point effectively, will be among a few of the “Get Tough Topics” that will improve the mental toughness of a player. Match play is a must! Players will be encouraged to play in their first sectional events and begin working towards achieving a stronger sectional ranking as they propel themselves to the next level … The Collegiate Elite!
Class time: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 5:30-7:00 pm; Saturday 1:00-2:30 pm (includes physical trainer & Saturday makeup/match play)
Cost: $22/day, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday; $10/day, Saturday
Collegiate Elite
Ages: 13–18 (members only)
MUST have a “strong” sectional ranking and skills appropriate for level and age. These players are involved in an active player’s ladder, are playing high level, varsity tennis, participate in local open tournaments, and are fully engaged in traveling to play sectional and national events.
The Collegiate Elite are unmatched in the Inter-mountain area. They will be pushed to new heights physically! While focusing on high performance concepts involved with footwork/stances, specific court positioning and recovery, taking the ball on the rise, load-unload for maximization of power, and the kinetic chain, we will explore all aspects of high performance tennis. Our entire focus is on becoming “mentally tough”… thinking correctly and making right decisions, with confidence, while in pressure situations! Our pathway is clear. We will provide the players with the correct information and plenty of opportunities to play in high level arenas. These players will become the total package … TECHNICALLY, PHYSICALLY, and MENTALLY TOUGH!
Class time: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 6:45-8:45 pm; Saturday 1:00-2:30 pm (includes physical trainer & Saturday makeup/match play)
Cost: $30/day Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday; $10/day, Saturday
COME TO PLAY
