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Coaching Programs

To ensure clarity and consistency for participants in our group tennis lessons, levels are based on the USTA’s National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP). An NTRP rating is a number indicating a player’s ability, from 1.5 (beginner) to 7.0 (touring pro). To find NTRP rating information or to rate yourself, please click here.

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Tennis Team

Level 1

Introduce yourself to tennis and learn the basics of the game. Beginner level players are primarily working on getting the ball into play over the net and improving hand-eye coordination to make contact with ball. Players will learn the names of different strokes and shots with a heavy emphasis on groundstrokes and volleys.

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Designed for:

  • Players with little to no tennis experience

  • NTRP of 1.0 – 2.0

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Class goals:

  • Distinguish the different grips for forehands, backhands, forehand volleys, and backhand volleys

  • Make consistent contact with ball

  • Hit groundstrokes (forehands and backhands) and rally

  • Volley 3-4 shots consistently

  • Good agility, footwork, positioning, and movement around the court

  • Score and keep track of points in game style

Tennis Lesson

Level 2

Players who successfully completed class goals from Level 1 class. Player should be very familiar with the types of strokes and looking to add pace and directionality to their shots. Must be able to sustain a short rally or slow pace somewhat consistently with other players.

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Designed for:

  • Players with some tennis background who want to build on the basics

  • NTRP level of 2.5-3.0


Prerequisites:​

  • Instructor approval from Level 1 class to advance

OR

  • Can confidently rally 5 consecutive forehands and backhands with opponent at the base line

  • Can consistently return volleys from opponent

  • Good mobility around the court

 

Class goals:

  • Incorporate power, control, spin, and directionality into groundstrokes

  • Angle volleys and put away shots at the net

  • Utilize special shots (approach shots, slices, lobs, and overheads) in a game setting

  • Successfully perform serves

  • Improve positioning on the court to understand singles and doubles spacing

Tennis Player

Level 3

Expand upon your skills and take more control of your tennis game.

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Designed for:

  • Frequent tennis players looking to gain more consistency and control of shots in a competitive setting

  • NTRP level of 3.0-3.5

 

Prerequisites:

  • 18+ years old

  • Instructor approval from Level 2 class to advance

OR

  • Can consistently hit medium-paced shots and rally forehands and backhands with opponent from the baseline

  • Can return semi-difficult low and high volleys from opponent

  • Understands specialty shots (slices, overheads, approach shots, etc.)

  • Excellent mobility around the court and can display directional intent with shots

 

Class goals:

  • Reach 4.0 rating

  • Vary direction and depth on groundstrokes; improve execution of volleys to exhibit aggressive net play

  • Develop a stronger 1st and 2nd serve, and strengthen placement of serves

  • Effective use of drop shots, slices, and lobs

  • Anticipate where the ball is going, and quickly adapt in match play setting

  • Improve court coverage while hitting winners on overheads and volleys

Holding Ball & Racket

Level 4

Refine weak points and continue to develop skills and strategy.

Designed for:

  • Frequent tennis players looking to refine weak points and continue to develop skills and strategy.

  • NTRP of 4.0-4.5

 

Prerequisites:

  • 18+ years old

  • Instructor approval from Level 3 class to advance

OR

  • Can consistently hit medium-paced shots and rally forehands and backhands with opponent at the baseline

  • Can return semi-difficult low and high volleys from opponent

  • Understands specialty shots (slices, overheads, approach shots, etc.)

  • Excellent mobility and around the court and can display directional intent with shots

 

Class goals:

  • Build strategy and patience to decrease unforced errors

  • Control power to defend consistently when attempting returns

  • Endure long rallies and vary game plan

  • Place serves and returns strategically

  • Improve court coverage and hit winners on overheads and volleys

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