QUALIFICATIONS
Top Fight Academy is a comprehensive program that offers developmental training for up-and-coming competitive players, as well as serious training and conditioning for high-level tournament players. Players are separated by levels in accordance with UTR ratings & individual player results. Our players win. #PlayBIG
Top Flight Developmental Program – Players must have a verified UTR rating to register for this program. Designed to take ambitious young players to the next level, coaches address every aspect of a player’s game: technical training – footwork and ball control; tactical training – point contruction and match play; mental training – tenacity and dedication. It is HIGHLY recommended that players attend at least twice per week. UTR match play and/or USTA/UTR tournaments are required to maintain a verified UTR rating, and to enhance skills that are learned during group practice. Competitive matches are the fasted way to improve.
Top Flight Academy – Players must have a 3.0 UTR or higher to register for this program. This program is for high-level players who are committed to the effort and training required to maximize their potential. Our tennis professionals are players that have competed at the highest levels of the game, and they know what it takes to rise to the top of the field. Players are HIGHLY encouraged to attend at least twice per week. UTR match play and/or USTA/UTR tournaments are required to maintain and improve a players UTR rating. This is a program for competitive players and all students are expected to compete.
WESSEN TOP FLIGHT PROGRAM
Choose your days. Students may choose to come on any of the four-days-per-week offered. Top Flight Academy and Top Flight Developmental programs meet Monday-Thursday, 4:30-6:30 PM. The more days-per-week that you attend, the better price-per-hour you will receive – not to mention your game will reach new heights! It is important to note, however, that days are not interchangeable, as we have a strict policy to avoid overcrowding the classes, Keep in mind that you may choose a different schedule each session, as long as there is room in the class. Currently registered students will have priority registration for the following session.
Top Flight Academy and Top Flight Developmental players are required compete in match play and/or tournaments. All players are REQUIRED to have a verified UTR rating and compete in UTR and USTA competitive events. Follow this link to register for a FREE UTR membership.
Top Flight Academy and Top Flight Developmental players get a special discount on UTR Match Play. All players can compete in our weekly UTR Match Play for a discount rate. This is Verified UTR Match Play with results that count toward a player’s UTR rating.
Top Flight Academy and Top Flight Developmental players have free walk-on court time. Follow this link to learn more.
Visit our Top Flight Academy FAQ page for frequently asked questions.
SESSION DATES
Our Top Flight programs are separated into five separate 7-week sessions: Fall I, Fall II, Winter, Spring I and Spring II.
We also offer “Complete Sessions” that provide an added discount and secure the day(s) for the student. Complete sessions combine two 7-week sessions. **When you choose a complete session, it is not possible to amend the number of days after registration.** If there is room on another day, you can change the days of your package, however you cannot drop a day. If after the session begins, you decide to add a day, the additional day(s) will be added as a regular 7 week session.
Monday-Thursday 4:30-6:30 pm
- Fall I: Sept 11-Oct 29 (7 weeks)
- Fall II: Oct 30-Dec 17* (7 weeks)
- Complete: Sept 11-Dec 17* (14 weeks)
- *Makeup for Thanksgiving on 12/21
- Winter Session I: TBD
- Winter Session II: TBD
- Complete Winter Session: TBD
- Spring Session: TBD
PROGRAM COST 
Students must choose the days of the week that they will attend. To ensure that you can keep the same days from session-to-session, please either choose “Complete Sessions” or take advantage of priority registration and register early!
7-WEEK SESSIONS:
Students that register early receive an additional 10% Early Bird Discount (not included below.) Discount Info
- One-day-per-week: $477
- Two-days-per-week: $810
- Three-days-per-week: $954
- Four-days-per-week: $1015
“COMPLETE” 14-WEEK SESSIONS:
Students that register for “Complete” sessions receive an additional 5% discount (included in the pricing below,) as well as the 10% Early Bird Discount when applicable (not included below.) Students have the option to split the cost into two equal payments. Please call for payment plan 248-253-9300. Discount Info
- One-day-per-week: $906
- Two-days-per-week: $1539
- Three-days-per-week: $1813
- Four-days-per-week: $1929
DROP-IN students ($70 per visit) Call in advance to make sure there is room in the group. 248-253-9300. Payment is expected on, or before, day of play
UTR MATCH PLAY
Top Flight Academy players are expected to compete in match play and/or tournaments. All players in the Top Flight Academy program are REQUIRED to create a UTR profile. Follow this link to register for a FREE UTR membership.Wessen ITC offers an optional UTR match play on Fridays, 6:30 PM and Sundays 5:00 PM. UTR Match Play gives players the opportunity to develop match skills and raise their UTR on a weekly basis. It also fulfills the the Academy requirement for competitive play. Players receive Verified Universal Tennis Rating (UTR) credit for all matches played.
REGISTER FOR MATCH PLAY
- Friday, 6:30-9:30* PM
- Sunday, 5:00-8:00* PM
- Discount rate of $30 for currently enrolled Top Flight Academy and Top Flight Developmental students
- Fast-four format, 2 out of 3 sets – No-ad scoring with a tie-break in lieu of 3rd set
- Guaranteed 2 matches
- *End time is approximate