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The Top Gun Junior Tennis Academy is Kentucky

NEW FACILITY OPENING FALL 2008  

Click the picture below to view more construction photos of our NEW Academy facility designed for JUNIOR PLAYERS !!

Directed by world renowned coach Curly Davis, the Top Gun Junior Tennis Academy is Kentucky's ONLY full time academy devoted to the development of the junior tennis player.   We offer complete training programs for all levels.  For more information on High Performance Tournament Level Training our Home School Program, Future Stars Training (10 & under) and Tournament Travel Programs for all levels, visit our Academy website at www.topguntennisacademy.com 

 

2008-2009 FALL JUNIOR CLINIC BROCHURE 

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2008-2009  Junior Tennis Programs

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

For the younger beginner children, we utlitize 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.quickstarttennis.com    

Our Certified Teaching Staff is directed by our Director of Junior Development, USPTA Professional Rob Downey.

CALL (502) 412-2950 to REGISTER or CLICK the picture to download registration form !!

Junior Registration Form (click picture)

Junior Levels

“High Performance” Program & “Future Stars” Program Ages 8-18.The Top Gun Academy High Performance and Future Stars Programs (10 & under) 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.  Our High Performance Training information can be obtained by contacting Academy Director Curly Davis or at www.topgunlouisville.com 

“Top Gun” Level -  Ages 12-18. Tournament and High School level players are provided intense instruction & match play drilling in a fun and competitive atmosphere.  Players are grouped on court according to age and rankings.  Group is directed by William Hughes and is INVITATION ONLY !!

“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.

Cadets” Level I -  Ages 7-14. Players can rally and play points but lack any type of match play situations. Emphasis on stroke production and introduction to match play.

Cadets” Level II Ages 7-14. Players CAN rally some but lack overall consistency.  Emphasis on developing rallying skills, consistency, and serving.

Cadets” Level III Ages 7-14.  USTA Quickstart  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.

“Rookie Racquets” Level -  Ages 6-12. 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 3-5.  USTA Quickstart  - 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.                   

Clinic Sessions

Session I  - September 2nd - October13th

Session II - October 14th - November 24th

Session III -   December 1st - January 25th

(no play December 22nd - January 4th for Holiday Break)

Session IV -  January 26th - March 8th

Session V - March 9th - April 26th

(one week break for Spring Break) 

Session VI - April 27th  - May 24th

(3 week session only—no play Oaks and Derby)

 

Clinic Schedule

“TOP GUN”

Thursday 4:00-6:00pm

“ACES”

Tuesday 4:00-6:00pm

Thursday 4:00-6:00pm

Saturday 12:00-2:00pm

“MAVERICKS”

Tuesday 4:00-6:00pm

Thursday 4:00-6:00pm

Saturday 12:00-2:00pm

“CADETS”

(Levels I, II & III)

Monday  5:00-6:30pm

Wednesday 5:00-6:30pm 

Friday 5:00-6:30pm

Saturday 11:00-12:30pm

“ROOKIE RACQUETS”

Players are grouped on court by ages 5-7 & 8-12

Monday 4:00-5:00pm

Wednesday 4:00-5:00pm 

Friday 4:00-5:00pm

Saturday 10:00-11:00am

“TINY TIGERS”

ages 3-5

Monday 1:00-1:45pm

Tuesday 1:00-1:45pm

Wednesday 1:00-1:45pm 

Monday 3:45-4:30pm

 Wednesday 3:45-4:30pm

Friday 3:45-4:30pm

Saturday 9:15-10:00am

 

Clinic Costs

"Tiny Tigers"  Member Non-member
One day per week $65.00 $80.00
Two days per week $120.00 $145.00
Three days per week $165.00 $200.00
"Rookie Racquets"  Member Non-member
One day per week $85.00 $100.00
Two days per week $155.00 $170.00
Three days per week $215.00 $250.00
"Cadets"  Member Non-member
One day per week $95.00 $110.00
Two days per week $165.00 $200.00
Three days per week $250.00 $290.00
"Top Gun", "Aces" and "Mavericks"  Member Non-member
One day per week $120.00 $135.00
Two days per week $215.00 $250.00
Three days per week $325.00 $370.00
Per Time Pricing (subject to availability)  Member Non-member
TIny Tigers $15.00 $18.00
Rookie Racquets $17.00 $20.00
Cadets $19.00 $22.00

Top Gun, Aces, and Mavericks

$21.00 $24.00

 

· Make ups are allowed for missed days.  Due to limited space, we are unable to offer refunds of any kind.

· Space is limited.  Low Pro to Student Ratio.

· Registration and prepayment is required—use the form on the back for registration.

· Junior Membership is available for $90.00 per year  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


The Tennis Club at Springhurst
4109 Simcoe Lane
Louisville, KY 40241
(502) 412-2950

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