PROGRAM OFFERINGS:
Class duration: 30 minute classes
Ball type: Foam ball
Court size: 36 x 18 court
Racquet size: 17"
Coach-to-player ratio: 4:1
Goal: To develop basic skills of movement, catching, throwing and hitting
MINI ACES (3 YRS)
This is a "get ready for tennis" class where the focus is on developing motor skills, athletic skills, tracking and hand-eye coordination. Children learn to trap, hit off the roll and volleys through interactive games. More importantly, it's about having FUN!
Skills check list for Mini Aces:
Kick a ball
Walk up and down stairs one foot at a time
Bend over and touch the floor without falling
Catch a rolled ball
Can follow 2 step commands
Recognize familiar objects
Understand concept of "same" and "different"
Understand concept of "mine" and "his/hers"
Comfortable listening and following direction from adults who are not mom or dad
Class duration: 45 minute classes
Ball type: Red & foam ball
Court size: 36 x 18 court
Racquet size: 19"
Coach-to-player ratio: 4:1
Goal: To develop basic skills of movement, catching, throwing and hitting
TINY ACES (4 - 5 YRS)
Players learn the basics of tennis through fun, interactive methods of teaching. Classes focus on developing basic athletic skills, tracking, hand-eye coordination as well as fundamental tennis skills through games. Children learn to hit off bounce and volleys through interactive drills and games.
Skills check list for Tiny Aces:
Enrolled in preschool or any structured classes
Can follow 2-3 directions without reminders
Can run without falling
Can jump and land on two feet without falling
Hit, kick an object without falling
Can roll ball towards a target
Can catch a ball with two hands (ball size between tennis and soccer ball)
Can get up from the floor with no hands
Has participated in any other sports or physical activities
Class duration: 60 minute classes
Ball type: Red ball
Court size: 36 x 18 court
Racquet size: 21"
Coach-to-player ratio: 4:1
Goal: To develop athletic skills, technical and game skills for the tennis environment
LITTLE ACES (5 - 6 YRS)
Players develop athletic skills that help them be better tennis players. In addition, players learn fundamental tennis skills including the basic strokes - groundstrokes and volleys, as well as overheads and drop-hit/feed. Classes focus on swing path fundamentals with each stroke through fun and interactive methods of teaching. Players also get introduced to scoring in a fun, cooperative and competitive environment.
Skills check list for Little Aces:
Walk on tip toes
Hop on one foot
Jump sideways without falling
Can follow 3 step directions without reminders
Can bounce a ball on the floor with hands
Can get up from floor with no hands
Has participated in any other sports or physical activities
Class duration: 60 minute classes
Ball type: Orange ball
Court size: 60 x 21 court
Racquet size: 23"
Coach-to-player ratio: 4:1
Goal: To develop tennis-appropriate athletic, technical, game and competitive skills
BIG ACES (7 - 9 YRS)
Players learn technical and tactical tennis skills, while continuously building athletic skills. Classes focus swing path fundamentals, classic grip and stroke development for the basic strokes learned in Little Aces and get to learn a new stroke - the serve. Players also learn how to keep score and rally in a fun, competitive environment.
Skills check list for Big Aces:
Can throw a ball to a general target area
Catch a ball on the move
Can transfer body weight from one side to another
Can work with a partner cooperatively towards a shared goal
Able to be active for two minutes at a time
Can follow 3 directions without reminders
Has participated in any other sports or physical activities
Class duration: 60 minute classes
Ball type: Orange & green ball
Court size: 60 x 21 court
Racquet size: 23" & 25"
Coach-to-player ratio: 4:1
Goal: To develop tennis-appropriate athletic, technical, game and competitive skills
GRAND ACES (9 - 10 YRS)
Players learn technical and tactical tennis skills, while building athletic skills. Classes focus on stroke development, classic grips, and swing path fundamentals. Players learn how to keep score and rally through game play in a fun, competitive environment.
Skills check list for Grand Aces:
Team player
Can understand cognitive strategic sills, such as positions on a court and why
Can throw a ball overhand
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