Where: Folkes-Stevens Indoor Tennis Center at Old Dominion University

Objective: The Hampton Roads Tennis junior program is a play based program designed to help the junior player improve their level of play based on feedback from various playing situations. The program can accommodate various levels of players and goals. Feeding drills, live ball drills, modified play, and play will be used during the sessions. Feeding drills are excellent for developing a stroke mechanic and for intense workouts; however, feeding drills alone can give players a false sense of security. Live ball drills are when the player has to control the ball with another player/s or coach and are excellent for developing the control needed for optimum play. Modified play allows the player to develop a certain aspect of the game. Playing the game is a significant part of the development process of tennis. There is no substitute for playing. A player must play the game with players that are the same level, lesser of a level, and of a higher level to fully develop their game. Playing is not only enjoyable, but it also allows players and coaches to realize their needed area of improvement. Players will be encouraged to become independent thinkers and to take greater ownership into their games.

Levels: The levels may vary; however, enough of each level is expected to obtain appropriate clusters (groupings). Players are expected to be clustered into groups within one level using the Universal Tennis Rating System (www.universaltennis.com). 

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SEPTEMBER-MAY PROGRAM

Months: September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May

Options:

Monday and Wednesday session (Levels 1 and up)   

4:30 pm - 6:30 pm; $300 per month 

Tuesday and Thursday session (Levels 1 and up)                       

4:30 pm - 6:30 pm; $300 per month 

Monday through Thursday session (Levels 1 and up)                

4:30 pm -6:30 pm; $540 per month

Daily Fee: The $50 daily fee is available provided space is available. 

Quickstart Tennis: The USTA, along with industry partners including USPTA, TIA and PTR, have taken steps to bring tennis to children aged 10 & under in a more fun and dynamic way. This collaborative effort has resulted in the development of a new format that will get more kids playing the game, developing better skills and staying longer. For more information about Quickstart tennis go to www.quickstarttennis.com.

Tuesday’s

4:30 pm-6:00 pm; $20 per session  

Sign up: To sign up or for questions contact Fernanda Luiz, Hampton Roads Tennis Academy Coordinator, at e-mail fernanda@hamptonroadstennis.com or © 757.971.8074.

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2008 SUMMER PROGRAM          

June 16-20  *  June 23-27  *  June 30-July 4  *  July 7-11  *  July 14-18

9:00 am – 12:00 pm; $210 per week

Note: The summer time program includes Quickstart Tennis. For more information about Quickstart tennis go to http://www.quickstarttennis.com

Payment: Payment should be made payable to Hampton Roads Tennis on the first day of the month or the first day of the week during the summer program.

Sign up: To sign up or for questions contact Fernanda Luiz, Hampton Roads Tennis Academy Coordinator, at e-mail fernanda@hamptonroadstennis.com or © 757.971.8074. Sign ups can also be done online by going to www.playtennisodu.net and clicking calendar. Click the Monday of the desired week to register. Credit cards payments can also be taken online by completing the online registration.