Junior Tennis

Junior Development Tennis Program

 

Fall Junior Tennis

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Fall Junior Competition Program

Fall Junior Development Program 

 

Summer Junior Tennis

Session 1: May 28 - July 7 (no class July 4)

Session 2: July 8 - August 11

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High School Girls Cram Camp

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Junior Development

Info Sheet

Pre-Red (Ages 3 - 5)

This class is your child’s first experience on a tennis court. An informal environment that establishes a foundation for gross motor skill development. Focus on coordination training, movement and balance skills, as well as sending and receiving skills. Games that are both fun and tennis related are an important part of the program.

Wednesday	5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday	11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Friday	4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Saturday	10:30 am - 11:30 am
Sunday	12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

 

Red (Ages 6 - 8)

A program of movement, balance, coordinated and motor skill development with a focus on self and partner rallying skills on the 36’ court.The children will learn how to initiate a rally, how to move and judge a ball (reception and centering skills), how to control the racquet at the contact point and control the height, direction and depth that will be the foundation of their future tennis development.

Wednesday	5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday	11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Friday	4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Saturday	10:30 am - 11:30 am
Sunday	12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

 

Orange (Ages 9 - 10)

Juniors continue to learn the skills of the 60’ court. By the end of this program, a child should be able to play tennis. The children will learn how to move effectively so as to insure good position and balance for each shot.

Monday	11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Wednesday	4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Friday	5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Saturday	11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Sunday	3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

 

Green (Ages 11 - 14)

Juniors learn the basics of tactical play from the 60’ & 78’ court for both singles and doubles. Swing rhythm on the forehands and backhands will be emphasized, and children will learn how to differentiate between a volley action and a ground stroke action.

Monday	11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Tuesday	4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Thursday	4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Saturday	11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Sunday	11:30 am – 1:00 pm

 

Match Play

This is a great way to gain competitive match play experience and to make new friends!

Saturday

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Orange, Green, and Junior Varsity

$49 member/$59 non-member per session with one class enrollement

 

 

Junior Competition Program

The Junior Competition Program is designed for the more serious player. The program stresses mental discipline, conditioning, refining racquet skills and situational training. Admittance into the program is based on coach’s approval.

Info Sheet

Tournament Green/Orange (Ages 8 - 12)

Concepts of offense/defense will be introduced in both singles and doubles. Ball control exercises that enhance consistency, direction, depth and spin will be stressed. A variety of adaptive skills will be trained using dead ball drills, live ball drills, and competitive play situations in all areas of the court.

Tuesday	4:30 pm - 6:00 pm (orange/green)
Wednesday	4:30 pm - 6:00 pm (orange/green)
Friday	4:30 pm - 6:00 pm (orange/green)
Saturday	10:00 am - 11:30 am (orange/green)
Sunday	10:00 am - 11:30 am ( orange/green

 

Junior Varsity (Ages 14 - 17)

Concepts of offense/defense will be introduced in both singles and doubles. A variety of adaptive skills will be trained using dead ball drills, live ball drills and competitive play situations in all areas of the court.

Monday	4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Wednesday	9:00 am - 11:00 am
Thursday	4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday	10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sunday	1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

 

Genesis Tournament Yellow (Ages 9 - 13)

Players that are eligible to play yellow ball by advancing through the USTA Youth Progression System or that are ready to play USTA yellow ball tournaments on a regular basis. Should have continental grips on their serves and volleys and be able to create topspin on their groundstrokes. Starting to place ball and set up points. 2 days per week minimum is recommended.

Monday	4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Wednesday	4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday	4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Friday	1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Sunday	10:00 am - 12:00 pm

 

High School Academy Ages 13 - 18

Improve mechanics for all strokes, footwork and conditioning, develop consistency and improve shot making. Developing variety on their shots and setting up points. Players in this group are playing NET events, JTL, JTT, JV high school tennis, and lower to middle varsity play on their high school teams.

Monday	9:00 am - 11:00 am	Genesis
	4:00 pm - 6:00 pm	Genesis
Tuesday	9:00 am - 11:00 am	JCC
Wednesday	9:00 am - 11:00 am	JCC
Thursday	9:00 am - 11:00 am	Genesis
	4:00 pm - 6:00 pm	Genesis
Friday	1:00 pm - 3:00 pm	Genesis
Saturday	1:00 pm - 3:00 pm	Genesis
Sunday	1:00 pm - 3:00 pm	Genesis

 

High Performance Training (HPT) (Ages 11 - 18)

For the junior player who is focused on competitive tournament play. Players in the program show the desire to play top sectional tournaments as well as the drive to play tennis in college. Training sessions will include tactical, technical, mental and physical training in order to help players improve their game. Entry to this program is strictly enforced by the coaching staff at Genesis and requires commitment to training, playing USTA tournaments on a regular basis and minimum UTR of 5.0. Recommended minimum of 3 days/week training.

Monday	12:15 pm - 3:15 pm	Leawood Park
Tuesday	12:15 pm - 3:15 pm	Leawood Park
Wednesday	12:15 pm - 3:15 pm	Leawood Park
Thursday	12:15 pm - 3:15 pm	Leawood Park
Friday	1:00 pm - 3:00 pm	Genesis
Saturday	1:00 pm -3:00 pm	Genesis
Sunday	1:00 pm - 3:00 pm	Genesis

 

JTL

Must register by May 1 on the JTL website to confirm your place on Genesis team. 

• www.kcjtl.org
• Enrollment in one class is required to participate in JTL. $59
• Enrollment in 2 classes JTL participation is complimentary

 

Monday	1:00 pm - 2:30 pm	10 & Under Matches
Tuesday	1:00 pm - 3:00 pm	12 & Under Matches
Thursday	1:00 pm - 3:00 pm	13 & Over Matches

  

Genesis In-House Match Play

In-House match play is for all levels of play. It is a great opportunity to play against other players in the program for additional match play experience and meet new friends!

Saturday

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

GCT, HS Prep