Junior Development is built as a foundation of progressions. There are several levels in the program, each offering a more challenging set of skills, so as the child masters one level they progress to the next. Our program has a complete recreational and competitive pathway, including preschool, 10 & under, middle school, high school, and our Tennis Academy. 

Tennis classes are sized just right for your child!

Grades 1 & 2 Tennis (Ages 6-8): Grades 1 and 2 will begin to develop rallying skills and basic tennis tactics.

Orange Ball (Ages 8-11): Orange ball program will use appropriate equipment and courts to develop basic rallying skills and will introduce young players to competition.

Orange 2 (Ages 8-11) (Director Approval): Players are continuing to develop tennis technique, athletic skills, and court coverage. Fun and competitive games will be used to develop a strong foundation of tennis fundamentals. There should be a high level of commitment.

Advanced Junior Tennis

Orange Ball Elite (Ages 8-11) (Director Approval): Players have exhibited all basic fundamental skills and are ready for competition. Training volume has now increased to around 4-6 hours a week, including private instruction. Prepping for tournament play.

Satellite Academy (Director Approval): Players are now training on a full 78 foot court. This class emphasizes fundamental techniques, tactics, and movement patterns. Players are taught proper scoring, the ability to differentiate singles and doubles tactics, and decision making. This class is designed for the serious tennis player.

ADVANCED JUNIOR TENNIS

TOURNAMENT ACADEMY

Technical and Tactical aspect of development is main focus. Players will begin todevelop their own games style and have the ability to make adjustments underpressure. All court game style will be worked on while understanding high percentagesof play and pattern fundamentals. Sportsmanship and discipline is a must as the intensity and demand of the program is increased. Winning mentality and emotional control is expected from all participants.

If you have any questions, please contact Jared Flick, Director of Junior Tennis by email, at jflick@greatermidland.org.

Our facility hosts over 30 tournaments a year, including Midwest and National junior tournaments, collegiate and high school contests, and annual adult tournaments like The Midland Smoker and The Pig and Pit. To see what is coming up next, see our event area on the Tennis Center home page.