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Junior Tennis Programs

Louisville, Kentucky

The Top Gun Tennis Academy at The Tennis Club at Springhurst offers a complete tennis experience for all levels and ages. We emphasize a step-by-step approach that enables each player to achieve their goals, while emphasizing fun and fitness with players of the same age and ability. 

For the younger beginner children, we utilize the new USTA Quickstart format with foam balls, low compression balls, and age appropriate nets and court sizes.  For more information regarding Quickstart tennis go to www.10andundertennis.com.

 

2011-2012 Springhurst Junior Fall Clinic Brochure - Session V starts March 5th

 

2012 Summer Junior Clinics -  start week of June 4th

 

 

Junior Intro Classes Schedule  

4 week basics class for $60.00

Session Junior Intro Classes May 7th - June 3rd         REGISTER ONLINE

Session Junior Intro Classes  June 4th - July 1st        REGISTER ONLINE

Session Junior Intro Classes July 9th - August 5th     REGISTER ONLINE

Session Junior Intro Classes August 6th - Sept. 2nd  REGISTER ONLINE


Monday 4:00-5:00pm

Wednesday 5:00-6:00pm

Saturday 11:00am-12:00n

Sunday 3:30-4:30pm

 

JUNIOR BEYOND INTRO CLASS SCHEDULE 

Beyond Intro is the NEXT step after your 4 week Intro class.  Learn and develop rallying skills and improve your game.   4 weeks session $45.00 members / $60.00 non-members

Session Junior Beyond Intro Classes May 7th - June 3rd       REGISTER ONLINE

 Session Junior Beyond Intro Classes  June 4th - July 1st      REGISTER ONLINE

Session Junior  Beyond Intro Classes July 9th - August 5th   REGISTER ONLINE

Session Junior Beyond Intro Classes August 6th - Sept. 2nd REGISTER ONLINE

 

Monday 5:00-6:00pm

Wednesday 5:00-6:00pm

Saturday 12:00-1:00pm

Sunday 2:30-3:30pm

 

 

Our Certified Teaching Staff for "Aces", "Mavericks", "Cadets", "Rookie Racquets", and "Tiny Tigers" junior programs are directed by our Director of Junior Development, USPTA Professional D.J. McClure.. Please download our Junior Tennis Program brochure for clinic schedule and costs.  Email D.J. at djmcclure@springhurst.com if you have any questions regarding our junior clinic program.

“Aces” Level

Ages 10-16.  Players just starting tournament level play.  Players are provided match play drills in a competitive environment.

“Mavericks” Level

Ages 10-16. Players can rally and play points. Need experience in match play, ball positioning, and strategy. High emphasis on stroke production and match play drills.

“Mavericks” Level II

Ages 10-12. Players are just beginning to rally in match situations. High focus on stroke production, rally skills, and court positioning.

“Colonels”

Ages 10+. 6 week Program - Players introduced to all strokes: forehand, backhand, volleys, overheads, and serves. Players move to Mavericks II after 6 week program.

“Cadets” 60

Ages 8-10. Players CAN rally some but lack overall consistency. Emphasis on developing rallying skills, consistency, and serving. We will utilize low compression balls to enhance rallying skills.

“Cadets” 36

Ages 6-8. Players at this level have some tennis experience and are familiar with the basic concepts of the stroke and game. These players are just beginning to rally and serve. We will utilize low compression balls to enhance rallying skills.

“Rookie Racquets” Level

Ages 6-9. USTA Quickstart 6 week Program - Players introduced to all strokes: forehand, backhand, volleys, overheads, and serves. Players move to Cadets III after 6 week program.

“Tiny Tigers” Level

Ages 4-5. 6 week Program - Introduction to basics of tennis and eye- hand coordination in a fun atmosphere. This program utilizes soft sponge balls for better racquet and ball control. This program is designed for players who are brand new to tennis.

 

Our tennis academy offers "High Performance Programs" directed by our High Performance Director Matt Brewer. 

 

“Elite” Program & “Tournament Training” Program

Ages 8-18. The Top Gun Academy Elite Program and Tournament Training are designed to offer on court and off court competitive training for tournament players and players wanting to develop tennis as their main sport regardless of age.  The "Elite"Training Program is by INVITATION ONLY! More information regarding Elite Program and Tournament Training can be obtained by contacting the Academy Director at mbrewer@springhurst.com

Jr. High Performance Group

The Jr. High Performance Program is designed for that young serious tennis players between the ages of 8-12 years of age that shows the skills, determination and developmental attributes to be a impact player. We provide a full array of training programs including video analysis, Sports Performance Training, tournament selection and overall player functions and services. This programs is by INVITATION ONLY!

 

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