Mini Fundamentals (4.6-5.11 yrs)

Start to learn tennis in a small group setting! Prepare your child to excel at tennis and sport with our fundamental movement program. We have fun developing students’ balance, jumping, throwing, catching, and racquet skills. Enjoy various complementary activities that aid in motor skill development and body awareness, as well as cooperation and self-regulation.

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Student Background

• Has some or no experience in tennis

• Beginning to develop technique for groundstrokes

Development Focus

• Develop a love for tennis and sport in a positive environment

• Develop and integrate reception and projection skills for movement and tracking 

• Develop full-motion groundstrokes with modern technique

• Develop cooperation and self-regulation skills in a group setting

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Mini Aces (6.0-7.6 yrs)

Start or continue learning tennis in a small group setting! Prepare your child to excel at tennis and sport with our fundamental movement program. We have fun developing students’ throwing, catching, tracking, footwork, and racquet skills. Enjoy various complementary activities that aid in motor skill development and body awareness. 

Student Background

• Has some or no experience in tennis

• Beginning to develop technique for groundstrokes

Development Focus

• Develop a love for tennis and sport in a positive environment

• Develop and integrate reception and projection skills for movement and tracking 

• Develop full-motion groundstrokes with modern technique

• Develop cooperative and competitive rally skills

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Junior Fundamentals (7.6-10.11 yrs)

Young beginners with little or no experience are introduced to the game through high energy, game-based lessons that use the ½ stage of the progressive tennis model.  An emphasis is placed on inspiring a love for the game while building a strong technical foundation. 

Student Background

• Has some or no experience in tennis

• Beginning to develop technique for groundstrokes

• Developing ability to rally consistently (10+) from service line

Development Focus

• Develop a love for tennis and sport in a positive environment

• Develop and integrate reception and projection skills for movement and tracking 

• Develop full-motion groundstrokes with modern technique

• Develop cooperative and competitive rally skills

Student Groupings

• Students will be split into small groups based on age and skill

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Junior Aces (7.6-10.11 yrs)

Young players with some experience continue to develop their skills through high energy, game-based lessons that use the ½ and ¾ stages of the progressive tennis model.  An emphasis is placed on inspiring a love for the game while building a strong technical foundation.

Student Background

• In the process of refining technique for groundstrokes

• In the process of developing correct movement and positioning 

• Can rally consistently from service line or farther (¾ court or baseline)

Development Focus

• Develop a love for tennis and sport in a positive environment

• Develop and integrate reception and projection skills for movement and tracking 

• Develop full-motion groundstrokes with modern technique

• Develop cooperative and competitive rally skills

Student Groupings

• Students will be split into small groups based on age and skill 

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Youth Fundamentals (11.0-15.11 yrs) 

New players are introduced to tennis through high energy, game-based lessons that use the ½ and ¾ stages of the progressive tennis model.  An emphasis is placed on inspiring a love for the game while building a strong technical foundation. 

Student Background

• Has some or no experience in tennis

• Beginning to develop technique for groundstrokes

• Still developing ability to rally consistently (10+) from service line

Development Focus

• Develop a love for tennis and sport in a positive environment

• Develop and integrate reception and projection skills for movement and tracking 

• Develop full-motion groundstrokes with modern technique

• Develop cooperative and competitive rally skills

Student Groupings

• Students will be split into small groups based on age and skill 

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Youth Aces (11.0-15.11 yrs)

Players with some experience continue to develop their skills through high energy, game-based lessons that use the ¾ and full-court stages of the progressive tennis model.  An emphasis is placed on inspiring a love for the game while building a strong technical foundation.

Student Background

• In the process of refining technique for groundstrokes

• In the process of developing correct movement and positioning 

• Can rally consistently from service line or farther (¾ court or baseline)

Development Focus

• Develop a love for tennis and sport in a positive environment

• Develop and integrate reception and projection skills for movement and tracking 

• Develop full-motion groundstrokes with modern technique

• Develop cooperative and competitive rally skills

Student Groupings

• Students will be split into small groups based on age and skill

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Teens with little or no experience are introduced to the game through high energy, game-based lessons with an eventual progression to rally and play within the full court setting  An emphasis is placed on inspiring a love for the game while building a strong technical foundation.

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Student Background

• Has some or no experience in tennis

• Beginning to develop technique for groundstrokes

• Still developing ability to rally consistently (10+) from service line

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Development Focus

• Develop a love for tennis and sport in a positive environment

• Develop and integrate reception and projection skills for movement and tracking 

• Develop full-motion groundstrokes with modern technique

• Develop cooperative and competitive rally skills

Student Groupings

• Students will be split into small groups based on age and skill

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Adult Beginner Clinic (18+) 

Learn how to play tennis this spring in a small group setting! This course provides an introduction to the game with an eventual progression to rally and play within the full court setting. 

Student Background

• New to tennis or;

• In the process of developing complete technique for groundstrokes

• Still developing ability to rally consistently from service line

Development Focus

• Develop a love for tennis and sport in a positive environment

• Develop and integrate reception and projection skills for movement and tracking 

• Develop full-motion groundstrokes with modern technique

• Develop cooperative and competitive rally skills

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Adult Intermediate Clinic (2.0-3.0) 

Take your game to the next level! An opportunity for players with some experience with the game (Adult Beginner Clinic or 2.0 – 3.0 NTRP rating) to refine their technical and tactical skills. Through game-based learning, students will improve their ability to play within cooperative and competitive settings. This class will be taught by Summer Smash Directors.

Development Focus

• Refine and integrate reception and projection skills for movement and tracking 

• Refine and integrate modern groundstrokes technique

• Refine and integrate modern volley technique

• Develop cooperative and competitive rally skills for all phases of play

Student Background

• In the process of refining technique for groundstrokes and volleys

• In the process of developing correct movement and positioning 

• Can rally consistently from baseline

• Has some experience volleying at the net 

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Adult Advanced Clinic (3.0-4.0) 

Gain a competitive edge this spring! An opportunity for experienced players (3.0 - 4.0 NTRP rating) to refine specific aspects of their game, particularly in relation to doubles. Following a collaborative assessment at the start of the lesson series, a curriculum is designed to meet the needs and goals of the participants. This class will be taught by Summer Smash Directors.

Development Focus

• Improve consistency and quality of shots

• Improve strategic use of topspin and slice 

• Refine footwork to transition between different phases of play

• Refine doubles specific strategy and shot selection

Student Background

• Can rally consistently from baseline and net

• Technically proficient at serving, groundstrokes, and volleying

• Has experience with all phases of play and transitioning between phases

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