CAC Tennis Academy & Jr. Tennis Development Classes
Learn Grow & Achieve
The Concourse Athletic Club Tennis Academy & Jr. Tennis Development Classes is a complete tennis program that provides junior tennis players of any level and skill the training, coaching, and resources they need for success.
The Jr. Development Classes, Tennis Academy, & Jr. Pro Team are arranged by skill, ability, and age.
Students at beginning levels get the expert coaching and instruction necessary to develop their talents. Intermediate Tennis players are challenged and educated to be professional on and off the court. Advanced players get the special attention and high performance training required to help them evolve to their highest levels. Tournament players and students with highly exceptional talents and who have goals of achieving national rankings, getting scholarships for colleges, and making the pro tour are provided with managing, mentoring, and guidance to help them reach their dreams and goals.
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Tennis Academy & Classes Information
* Jump Start Tennis for Tots
* Quick Start Tennis
* Junior Tennis Development Classes
* CAC Tennis Academy
* CAC Jr. Pro Team
* Wall of Fame
* Age Groups
* Tennis level description
* List of Skills & Abilities of tennis players
* Philosophy for CAC Junior Tennis
* Contact the Junior Tennis Director
* Join the CAC Junior ALTA & USTA Teams
The Philosophy for the Concourse Athletic Club Jr. Tennis
LEARN GROW & ACHIEVE
Learn:
Each Student receives mentoring, education, instruction, and tennis coaching to further their success in tennis.
Grow:
Students progress and accelerate with each new skill learned. Tennis students in CAC tennis programs will be prepared with the skills and training necessary for reaching their goals.
Achieve:
The success of the tennis athletes in our program is not measured in wins, losses, or their USTA rankings. Success in the CAC tennis programs is defined by the students’ realization of how they can use their unique talents and skills to make success for themselves.
That is the purpose of the CAC Tennis Academy & Jr. Tennis Development Classes
at the Concourse Athletic Club.
Jump Start Tennis for Ages 3 & 4
The Jump Start tennis program for ages 3 & 4 is for skill development, bio-mechanics, and an introduction to tennis. Jump start uses the Quick Start nets, balls, and racquets but also incorporates balloons and an assortment of toys and activities that help develop tennis-mechanics. Also, Jump Start will help educate parents for at-home training with homework, and parents are encouraged to volunteer as assistant ball feeders and safety coordinators for the lines and games.
Classes are offered Monday - Friday for 6 week sessions. Class times are a half hour, 3 pm - 3:30 pm or 3:30 pm - 4 pm, once a week indoors.
Program amount is $90 or $108 non-members
* Games that develop tennis skills & tennis-mechanics
* Introduction to tennis terms & names of shots
* Teamwork & competition
* Aiming, throwing, catching, ball control with the racquet & sport related skills
* Maximum of 4 kids in each class.
* Parents may volunteer
* Kids are given homework & skill assignments
Quick Start Tennis for kids 10 & under
Quick Start tennis for kids 10 years old and under incorporates modified tennis equipment and tennis balls. Quick Start is also meant to make tennis fun and to shorten the learning curve. Juniors learn to swing, move, and connect the racquet to the ball as if they were playing full-size tennis.
For Intermediate Quick Start Players
Quick Start is also the official tournament playing format for Kids 10 & under across the nation. Intermediate Quick Start students will be considered as part of the Jr. Development Program & CAC Tennis Academy.
Program amount is $111 or $132 non-members
Quick Start Beginners
* Proper Grips
* Forehands, Backhands, Serve & Volley
* Scoring for Quick Start matches & tennis
* Drills & Skills
* Wall of Fame Ladder
* Classes are offered Monday – Friday: 4 pm- 5pm
* 6 week sessions. 1 hour once a week.
* Indoor or outdoor classes
* Maximum of 8 students per court.
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Junior Tennis Development Classes
The Junior Tennis Development Classes are age and skill appropriate. The six week class is designed to help junior tennis players develop the skills and abilities they need to play competitive tennis. Beginner students learn all the fundamental skills for every shot in tennis. Intermediate students work and develop their skills in drills, games, athletic fitness, and ladder matches to become advanced players.
For those who may also want to take tennis to the next level and become a serious tennis athlete's. CAC encourages students to practice more, take private lessons and do more program hours than only one day a week. Students who excel and are serious may join the CAC Tennis Academy or tryout for the CAC Jr. Pro Team.
Program amount is $111 or $132 non-members
* Forehands, Backhands, Serve & Volley
* Drills, Skills games & challenges
* Learn the foundation for strategies for all levels of play
* Wall of Fame Ladder
* Fitness introduction
* There is a maximum of ten students per court.
* Classes are offered Monday - Friday for six week sessions
* Classes are six week sessions, one hour, one day a week
CAC Tennis Academy
The CAC Tennis Academy is a complete competitive tennis training academy. The CAC Tennis Academy offers a team of professional fitness trainers, tennis coaches, massage therapists, and nutritionists that educate CAC Tennis Academy students.
The CAC Tennis Academy is perfect for students working towards making their Varsity or JV school tennis teams, and/or getting or achieving higher state, regional, and national rankings.
The CAC Tennis Academy class times are 6 pm- 7:30 pm, 1.5 hours once a week for 6 week sessions.
Program amount is $155 or $180 for non members
* Fitness education & planning
* Nutrition education
* Maximum of 8 students per court.
* Classes are offered Monday - Friday for six week sessions.
* World class technique development
* Tournament management & planning
* Equipment packages, stringing
* Junior Team Tennis for ALTA & USTA
* Wall of Fame Ladder
* Tournament Travel team
* Video Analysis
* Age and Skill appropriate
* Private lesson discounts
Wall of Fame
The Wall of Fame Ladder is for all students and participants of the Junior Tennis Programs and Tennis Academy. The Ladder is organized play to help with the development of match toughness, tournaments and competitive play. Its main focus is simulate the point ranking system used in the USTA Juniors League, the ATP, and WTA circuits. The students in the CAC Tennis Academy, Jr. Pro Team, and Tennis Development Classes get featured and are recognized for accomplishments on and off the court. They will also get the chance to earn equipment packages and prizes.
CAC Junior Pro Team, ITF Junior Circuit, ITA collegiate summer league
The Junior Pro Team is a full time, high performance tennis coaching and training program. The program is individually tailored to maximize the tennis athlete's potential. Tennis students in this program are working to gain a national tennis ranking, working towards college scholarships, or refining their skills for professional tennis. Evaluation for this program is required.
Contact the Junior Tennis Director for more information.
List of Skills & Abilities
* Forehand grip, Backhand grip, Continental grip
* Forehand & Backhand Ground Strokes
* Top Spin, Under Spin, Side Spin
* Forehand & Backhand Volley
* Serve & Overheads
* Return of Serve
* Movement & Foot Work
* Keeping score for a tennis match
* Fitness, training & health knowledge
* Strategies for Singles & Doubles
* Changing grips during play
* Mental toughness, focus & drive to win
Tennis Level Descriptions for Juniors
Beginners:
Player has never played tennis before and never had a lesson/class. Players do not know their skills or abilities
Advanced Beginners
Player has some skills and abilities, with some knowledge of court rules, or is unsure. Player lacks experience and training. Player is still developing basic skills.
Intermediates
Player has skills and abilities at an intermediate level. He/She still needs more training and experience. Player plays ALTA and may or may not have a USTA ranking. Player is training for school teams.
Advanced Intermediates
Player has more match experience, training, and has improved skills and abilities. Player is still improving through training for tournaments and matches. Player plays ALTA and USTA tournaments. May or may not have a USTA ranking. Player might be on their school team.
Advanced
Players can demonstrate all necessary skills and abilities. Player has singles and doubles strategies. Player is still learning how to win at tournaments or matches. Player is on their ALTA, USTA, or school teams. Player is learning and preparing to become a tennis athlete and tournament player. Player is working on developing his/her skills to reach a world class level.
Tournament Players
Player wins tournaments and leagues, or is a finalist. Player has a ranking or is playing to obtain a local, state, regional, or national ranking. Player is looking to play for colleges or to be recruited into the NAIA, or an NCAA college team. Players may have one or a couple of world class shots or skills. Players have strong strategies that help them win matches and tournaments.
Age Groups
Green: ages 3 & 4
Orange: ages 5 - 7
Yellow: ages 8 - 10
Red: ages 11 - 14
Black: ages 15 - 18