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

Fall Junior Tennis

Session Dates

Session 3 | November 19 - January 13
Wednesday - Sunday classes are 5 weeks
Monday - Tuesday classes are 6 weeks (No classes November 21 - 25; December 24 - January 6)

Session 4 | January 14 - February 24
All classes are 6 weeks

Session 5 | February 25 - April 14
All classes are 6 weeks

Session 6 | April 15 - May 26
All classes are 6 weeks

Registration

• Open registration for Session 4 begins Monday, January 7 at 8:30 am.
• Current participants are welcome to register two weeks prior to subsequent sessions.
• 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

Genesis Miramont tennis 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)
Introduce your kids to the game of tennis in a fun and positive environment. No prior experience is required to participate in this class. Players will work on developing a variety of athletic skills and the basic fundamentals of the game.

Day Saturday
Time 10:00 am - 10:30 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 Wednesday
Time 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Day Saturday
Time 10:30 am - 11:30 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 mechanics for groundstrokes, volleys, and serves, as well as consistency and control in rally and point play scenarios.

Advanced (60’ court, orange ball) 

This class is for the 6 to 10-year-old player who has sufficient experience on the 36’ court. Players should have the basic mechanics down for groundstrokes, volleys, and serves and be able to display control and directional intent with these shots. Players can maintain a 10 ball rally and play points on the 60’ court. Participants will
continue to develop a variety of shots and will gain experience using them in point play scenarios.

AGES 12 & UNDER

Beginner / Intermediate (78’ court, green ball)
This class is for the beginner to intermediate 11 to 12-year-old player. No experience is necessary to participate. Players will work on stroke production, movement, rally skills, and point play.

Advanced (78’ court, green ball)
This group is for the advanced 11 to 12-year-old player. Participants should be comfortable with all basic tennis strokes and able to display control, consistency, and directional intent while using them. Prior match play experience is recommended.

Tournament Junior (78’ court, green ball)
This group is for the advanced 11 to 12-year-old player. Participants should be comfortable with all basic tennis strokes and able to display control, consistency, and directional intent while hitting. Tournament experience is required. By invitation only.

AGES 13 – 17

Beginner (78’ court, yellow ball)
Intended for the 13 to 17-year-old player 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.

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.

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.

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.

Time 5:30 pm – 7:00 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.

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