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NEW FACILITY OPENING FALL 2008 Click the picture below to view more construction photos of our NEW Academy facility designed for !! 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
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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
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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)
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
· 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
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