Junior Tennis

From Tiny Tots to sectional and national level players, our certified tennis professionals will teach the fundamentals of the game while the players have fun in an engaging and energizing environment.

We welcome Non-Members

Private Tennis Lessons

Summer Junior Tennis

Session Dates

Session 1 | June 4 - June 24. All classes are 3 weeks
Session 2 | June 25 - July 15. All classes are 3 weeks. No classes on Wednesday, July 4
Session 3 | July 16 - August 5. All classes are 3 weeks
Session 4 | August 6 - August 19. All classes are 2 weeks

Registration

• Online registration for all four summer sessions begins Monday, April 16 at 6:30 am. (Miramont by Genesis Members only)
• Phone and walk-in registration for all four summer sessions begins Monday, April 16 at 8:30 am. (Includes Non-Members)
• Programs must be paid in full to secure registration.
• A minimum of three participants is required. Programs are subject to change based on enrollment.

Junior Development

Miramont by Genesis supports the USTA’s Net Generation approach to junior player development. The Net Generation approach utilizes a progression of age and size appropriate racquets, training balls and court sizes to help young kids develop better technique and achieve greater success while having fun!

AGES 4-5

Tiny Tots (36’ court, red ball)
The young child in this class will be introduced to the game of tennis in a fun and positive environment. Players will work on developing a variety of athletic skills and the basic fundamentals of the game.

Day Tuesday / Thursday
Time 8:30 am - 9:00 am

AGES 10 & UNDER

Beginner (36’ court, red ball)
This class is for the 6 to 10-year-old relatively new to the game and designed to help teach fundamental tennis strokes, as well as introduce rallying and point play. No prior experience is necessary to participate.

Day Tuesday / Thursday
Time 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Intermediate (36’ court, red ball) 

This class is designed for the 6 to 10 year old player who understands basic tennis mechanics using the forehand and backhand and is capable of participating in a 10 ball rally with another child from the 36’ baseline. Players will continue to work on the stroke mechanics for groundstrokes, volleys, and serves, as well as consistency and control in rally and point play scenarios.

Day Tuesday / Thursday

Time 8:30 am - 10:00 am

AGES 12 & UNDER

Beginner / Intermediate (78’ court, green ball)
This class is for the beginner to intermediate 11 to 12-year-old player (or 10-and-under player who has worked their way up to a green ball and 78’ court via the USTA’s “Youth Progression” system). No experience is necessary to participate in this class. Players will work on stroke production, movement, rally skills, and point play.

Day Wednesday / Friday No class Wednesday, July 4
Time 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

AGES 13 – 17

Beginner (78’ court, yellow ball)
This class is for 13 to 17-year-old players who are relatively new to the sport. Players will learn the fundamentals of the game and will improve the skills necessary to participate in match play situations. Stroke production, rally skills, and point play will be emphasized.

Day Wednesday / Friday No Class Wednesday, July 4
Time 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

CHALLENGERS

This group is designed for the intermediate to advanced middle school player. These players should be comfortable with all of the basic strokes and be able to display control, consistency, and directional intent when using them. Prior match play experience is required. Participants will continue to develop their strokes, footwork, and point play skills. This class is intended to prepare players for their middle school tennis season and tournament play.

Day Tuesday / Thursday
Time 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

GRAND SLAM

This group is designed for the intermediate to advanced high school player. These players should be comfortable with all of the basic strokes and be able to display control, consistency, and directional intent when using them. Prior match play experience is required. A variety of drills will be used to teach many aspects of the game and get players ready for high school tennis seasons and tournament play.

Day Tuesday / Thursday
Time 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Friday Night Tennis Games and Pizza – 8 & up

The primary goal – Let’s have fun! We will play a bunch of tennis games followed with pizza to cap off the party! No prior tennis experience necessary.

Dates
June 15, 29
July 13, 27
August 10

Time 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Cost / Class $18 / player
Pre-registration required by Thursday prior to class date.

Contact Andy Benson, Junior Tennis Coordinator, at 970.672.4224 or abenson@genesishealthclubs.com for more information about any of our Junior Programs.

Junior Team Tennis

Junior Team Tennis (JTT) is a ten-week program of practice and match play for boys and girls who want to play on a tennis TEAM. Teams are comprised of players of similar age, gender and skill that will compete against other teams from the region in one of four age divisions:

10 & Under, 12 & Under, 14 & Under or 18 & Under. Each age division is further divided into different categories based on ability level. A USTA membership is NOT required; however, each player must have some match experience, including the ability to serve and keep score. Both indoor and outdoor tennis courts are used for practices and matches.

Registration begins on Monday, April 2 through Sunday, April 22

Match Participation and Drills

Match Dates Monday, June 11 - July 23 

*Some 18 & under matches may take place at 12:00 pm if necessary

Practice Dates Tuesday / Thursday, June 5 - August 9

*Cost includes league registration fee, (20) - 1 ½ hour drill sessions approximately 6 - 8 matches and a Team Miramont JTT t-shirt.

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