WINTER SESSION: JAN 5-MAR 15 (10 weeks)
SPRING SESSION: MAR 16-JUN 3* (10 weeks)
*No classes 4/1-6, 4/21 (Easter) & 5/25-27
PEE WE
E – Ages 4-6: NO PREREQUISITE REQUIRED. Students will be evaluated on court and grouped according to ability level. An introduction to tennis for very young beginners. Foam balls and red balls are used with mini-nets, in accordance with the USTA QuickStart progression method. Fun games are incorporated into lessons to encourage hand-eye coordination. Proper technique is taught to young players from the very beginning. This class strives to introduce tennis to children in a fun way to help kids establish a love for the game.
⇒ $208 (10 weeks)
• Tuesday 6:30-7:30 pm
• Thursday 6:30-7:30 pm
• Saturday 11:00a-12:00 pm
• Sunday 3:00-4:00 pm
RED BALL – Ages 7-10: NO PREREQUISITE REQUIRED. Students will be evaluated on court and grouped according to ability level. USTA QuickStart format. This class teaches the fundamentals of tennis to young beginners. Low compression red balls are used to encourage successful contact with the ball. Proper technique is emphasized along with racquet control, cooperation and movement. Lessons are incorporated into fun games to help children stay focused and interested while learning to play.
⇒ $208 (10 weeks)
• Tuesday 6:30-7:30 pm
• Thursday 6:30-7:30 pm
• Saturday 11:00a-12:00 pm
• Sunday 3:00-4:00 pm
TEEN BEGINNER – Ages 11-16: NO PREREQUISITE REQUIRED. Students will be evaluated on court and grouped according to ability level. A class for teens with no prior, or very limited tennis experience. Teens learn the fundamentals of the game alongside their peers – most importantly, proper stroke production will be emphasized. Players will also learn tennis rules, etiquette and how to maintain a rally. When ready, students will move up to Green Dot Ball, Junior Excellence or High School Varsity Training, which ever is appropriate based on age and the coach’s recommendation.
⇒ $208 (10 weeks)
• Monday 6:30-7:30 pm
• Friday 4:30-5:30 pm
• Saturday 12:00-1:00 pm
• Saturday 1:00-2:00 pm
• Sunday 4:00-5:00 pm
ORANGE BALL–Ages 8-11: PREREQUISITE – PROFICIENT IN RED BALL OR EQUIVALENT CLASS/EXPERIENCE. Students will be evaluated on court and grouped according to ability level. This class introduces basic match play and continues to work on the improvement of stroke fundamentals. Beginning match strategy is introduced along with practice point play. Supervised drills and games help players develop match skills in preparation for competitive play. Low-compression orange balls are mainly used in accordance with the USTA QuickStart method. More advanced players will have increased point play and live-ball drills to simulate match competition.
⇒$208 (10 weeks)
• Wednesday 6:30-7:30 pm
• Friday 5:30-6:30 pm
• Saturday 12:00-1:00 pm
• Saturday 1:00-2:00 pm
• Sunday 3:00-4:00 pm
GREEN DOT BALL– Ages 10-13: PREREQUISITE – PROFICIENT IN ORANGE BALL OR EQUIVALENT CLASS/EXPERIENCE OR RECOMMENDATION FROM TEEN BEGINNER. Students will be evaluated on court and grouped according to ability level. The final step in the USTA QuickStart progression method, Green Dot Ball continues to build on the skills learned in Orange Ball. Slightly lower compression balls (that look just like regulation tennis balls) are used to encourage proper stroke technique and help players maintain a successful rally. Regulation tennis balls may also be introduced when students are ready. Supervised, live-ball drills help players develop skills in a fun & competitive environment. This class prepares students for the Junior Excellence class.
⇒$208 (10 weeks)
• Monday 6:30-7:30 pm
• Thursday 6:30-7:30 pm
• Friday 4:30-5:30 pm
• Friday 5:30-6:30 pm
• Saturday 1:00-2:00 pm
• Sunday 4:00-5:00 pm
JUNIOR EXCELLENCE – Ages 11-14: PREREQUISITE – PROFICIENT IN GREEN DOT OR RECOMMENDATION FROM TEEN BEGINNER. Students will be evaluated on court and grouped according to ability level. A 1.5 hour class for for Middle School and early High School age players. Players that register for this class must be able to maintain a medium-paced rally with top-spin, move to the net, and execute a volley and serve. Top spin and net play will be refined. Service motions will be evaluated and corrected, as players will play out points during class. Players will be encouraged to participate in USTA Team Tennis during the winter months.
TWICE-PER-WEEK OPTION AVAILABLE: Junior Excellence players are encouraged to attend class at least twice-per-week. There is a reduced cost per class when choosing the two-day option.
⇒ $297 (10 weeks) ⇒ Twice-Per-Week $564 (10 weeks)
• Tuesday 5:00-6:30 pm
• Thursday 5:00-6:30 pm
• Saturday 2:00-3:30 pm
• Sunday 12:00-1:30 pm
MIDDLE SCHOOL TEAM TRAINING – Ages 11-14: PREREQUISITE – PARTICIPATION ON MIDDLE SCHOOL TEAM. Students will be evaluated on court and grouped according to ability level. A 1.5 hour class for players that play on their Middle School Tennis Team. Players should be able to sustain a medium-to-high-paced rally with top-spin, move to the net, and execute a volley and serve. The emphasis will be on point play with instruction on singles and doubles strategy. Students will continue to improve and enhance their technique through supervised match play. Players will be encouraged to participate in USTA Team Tennis during the winter months.
TWICE-PER-WEEK OPTION AVAILABLE: Middle School Team players are encouraged to attend class at least twice-per-week. There is a reduced cost per class when choosing the two-day option.
⇒ $297 (10 weeks) ⇒ Twice-Per-Week $564 (10 weeks)
• Saturday 2:00-3:30 pm
• Sunday 12:00-1:30 pm
USTA TOURNAMENT TRAINING – Ages 14-18: PREREQUISITE – PARTICIPATION IN USTA TEAM TENNIS AND/OR USTA TOURNAMENTS. This is a class for players with intermediate-to-advanced ability, who are interested in USTA tournament play. Players should have prior match play experience and be able to maintain a medium-to-high-paced rally. Match strategy will be a focus, as players will play out points during class. Players should have a competitive attitude and be willing to work hard to improve. Players will be encouraged to participate in USTA Team Tennis and SEMTA tournaments throughout the winter months.
⇒ $297 (10 weeks) ⇒ Twice-Per-Week $564 (10 weeks)
• Saturday 3:30-5:00 pm
• Sunday 1:30-3:00 pm
HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY TRAINING – Ages 14-18: PREREQUISITE – PARTICIPATION ON JV OR VARSITY TEAM. Students will be evaluated on court and grouped according to ability level. For JV and Varsity High School players, this 1.5 hour class concentrates on the skills needed to win matches. Players should be able to sustain a medium-to-high-paced rally with top-spin, move to the net, and execute a volley and serve. The emphasis will be on point play with instruction on singles and doubles strategy. Students will continue to improve and enhance their technique through supervised match play. Players will be encouraged to participate in USTA Team Tennis during the winter months.
TWICE-PER-WEEK OPTION AVAILABLE: High School players are encouraged to attend class at least twice-per-week. There is a reduced cost per class when choosing the two-day option.
⇒ $297 (10 weeks) ⇒ Twice-Per-Week $564 (10 weeks)
• Saturday 3:00-4:30 pm
• Saturday 3:30-5:00 pm
• Sunday 1:30-3:00 pm
WESSEN ITC offers an “Invitation Only” Advanced Junior Academy for our most dedicated, top-level players. For information on our Top-Flight Junior Academy, please follow the link below:
TOP-FLIGHT JUNIOR ACADEMY