JUNIOR PROGRAMS
Join us for classes tailored to all youth age groups and skill levels. Experience a fun and social environment while you learn and improve your game!
Red Ball
8 WEEK PROGRAM
Ages 4-5 (Preschool)
For ages 4-5 (preschool) being introduced to the sport.
Start to learn basic skills through lots of hand/eye coordination games and tracking of the ball.
Monday 2:15-3:00 pm
Questions?
Email Coach Blaine Sumpter at: sceneytennisblaine@gmail.com
Orange Ball 1
8 WEEK PROGRAM
Ages 5-7
For kids age 5-7 (kindergarten through 2nd grade) who
are looking to be introduced to the sport. No experience necessary!
Students will learn basic stroke technique, including how to set up and
swing through the ball with proper form and how to recognize each
stroke in a rally situation. The goal is to consistently maintain a 6+ ball
rally with other students and learn 10/U scoring options for USTA
League.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 3:00-4:00 pm and
Saturday 9:00-10:00 am
Questions?
Email Coach Blaine Sumpter at: sceneytennisblaine@gmail.com
Orange Ball 2
8 WEEK PROGRAM
Ages 8-10
For ages 8-10 (3rd through 5th) who have participated
already in Orange Ball 1 OR are new to the sport but aged 9 or 10.
Students will build on their knowledge of stroke recognition and
improve their movement on court. The goal is to maintain a 10+ ball
rally with other students, recovering to appropriate positions on the
court after each shot. Students should be able to participate in
ALTA/USTA team tennis.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 4:00-5:00 pm
Questions?
Email Coach Blaine Sumpter at: sceneytennisblaine@gmail.com
Green Ball
8 WEEK PROGRAM
Ages 8-11
For ages 8-11 who have already participated in Orange
Ball 2, OR are new to the sport but aged 11-12. Students should be on
USTA/ALTA League teams and able to compete in Level 6/7
tournaments where available. In addition to maintaining a 10+ ball
rally with other students and recovering to appropriate positions after
each shot, players will further develop control and recognition of
different spins. The class will also discuss basic singles and doubles
match-play strategy.
Monday and Wednesday 4:00-5:30 pm
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 5:30-7:00 pm
Developmental Yellow Ball
9 WEEK PROGRAM
Ages 11-14
For ages 11-14 that have participated in
Green Ball Classes or have prior experience playing with Yellow Balls.
Students should be looking to participate in ALTA/USTA team play or
play JV High School tennis with the potential to move into Varsity.
Group will focus on developing proper technique on strokes and
learning match play strategies for singles and doubles. Developing
use of topspin and slice shots as well as able to recognize speed,
spins and depths of shots from opponents. Students should be able
to rally 20+ balls with another student.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday 5:30-7:00 pm
Yellow Ball
9 WEEK PROGRAM
Ages 11+
For ages 11+ that are actively playing monthly USTA
tournaments and planning on playing High School Varsity tennis.
Groups will involve on court conditioning, stroke specific drilling, live
ball strategic planning and developing an attacking style game plan.
Increased ability to control different speed, spins and depths of shots
and develop appropriate shot selection based on court position and
point situation. Students should be able to rally 50+ balls with another
student.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 3:00-5:00pm
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 5:00-7:00 pm
