JUNIOR Tennis PROGRAMS

Our junior tennis programs help kids learn in an environment that focuses on camaraderie, self-esteem, physical fitness, discipline and good sportsmanship. They will develop just as many life skills as they will tennis skills.

FALL & WINTER Tennis PROGRAMS

30-Week Program: 9/13/23 – 4/29/24
25-Week Program: 9/13/23 – 3/25/24
15-Week Program: Session 1: 9/13/23 - 1/15/24 Session2: 1/16/24 - 4/29/24
10-Week Program: Session 1: 9/13/23 - 11/21/23 Session 2: 11/27/23 - 2/19/24 Session 3: 2/20/24 - 4/29/24

Note: No Clinics on 11/22/23 - 11/26/23 and 12/18/23-1/1/24.

All Junior Programs require a $100 deposit.

The 10 & Under Tennis program is about fitting tennis to kids based on age and physical size. Any child can start playing tennis almost immediately, even if he or she has never picked up a racquet. To make it easier for them, we changed the court sizes, racquet sizes, the balls, the scoring system and even the net height. Like other popular youth sports, 10 & Under Tennis stresses the importance of play and team competition. Note: 10 & Under is the name of the program but it is for older children as well. Our clinics are organized into small groups by age and level. Stage color represents age, with multiple levels at each stage.


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Intro Classes | RED BALL PROGRAM

(AGES 3-7)

Court: 36’ Red Court
Ball: Red Foam & Low compression ball
Racquet: 19” or 21” length

TENNIS TOTS (AGES 3-4)

An introduction to tennis for our youngest players. Hand-eye coordination, basic movements, cooperation & fun games are all used to teach basic skills. This class is designed to introduce tennis in a fun way to help kids establish a love for the game.
Court: 36ft

10 Week Session
Session 1:
9/13/23 - 11/21/23
Session 2: 11/27/23- 2/19/24
Session 3: 2/20/24- 4/29/24

60-min clinic, once a week - $600 per session
*No Matchplay

Red Ball 1 (AGES 5-7)

This class teaches the fundamentals of tennis to very 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.
Court: 36ft

10 Week Session
Session 1:
9/13/23 - 11/21/23
Session 2: 11/27/23 - 2/19/24
Session 3: 2/20/24 - 4/29/24

60-min clinic, once a week - $600 per session
*No Matchplay

Red Ball 2 (AGES 5-7)

At the Red 2 level, lesson plans are designed to introduce the second level of Darien Tennis Academy tennis competencies. This group focuses on development of topspin on both forehand and backhand groundstrokes, appropriate use of grips, including continental, and useful execution of tennis-specific footwork patterns (i.e. split step, side shuffle). Red 2 players will move to the final stage of the Red program with a much - improved understanding of how to “play” the game, including the ability to “move” the ball (especially side to side) while recognizing “open court” spaces. Red 2 is an ideal program for reinforcement of beginner skills.
Court: 36ft

10 Week Session
Session 1:
9/13/23 - 11/21/23
Session 2: 11/27/23 - 2/19/24
Session 3: 2/20/24 - 4/29/24

60-min clinic, once a week - $600 per session
*No Matchplay


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ORANGE BALL PROGRAM

(AGES 8-9)

Court: 60’ Orange Court
Ball: 
Orange low compression ball
Racquet: 23” or 25” length

Orange Ball 1 (AGES 8-9)

Orange 1 is for both beginner and intermediate 9 and Under players ready to play on a slightly larger court. The classes are designed to continue building athletic skills while learning or refining the skills necessary to serve, rally and score. Before moving to the next level of the Orange program, these players will demonstrate an understanding of proper technique and maintain that technique during point and match play. Court: 60ft

15-Week Program
Session 1:
9/13/23 - 1/15/24
Session2: 1/16/24 - 4/29/24

60-min clinic, once a week - $900

ORANGE Ball 2 (AGES 8-9)

They are learning to become actively engaged in their own development and their competitive interests are rising. The group is fundamentally sound in both movement and technique and are beginning to work on more advanced patterns of play utilizing the larger court space. Dynamic balance, experimentation with various tactics and strategies and development of "weapons" all become a part of the tennis player's game. Court: 60ft

15-Week Program
Session 1:
9/13/23 - 1/15/24
Session2: 1/16/24 - 4/29/24

60-min clinic, once a week - $900


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GREEN BALL PROGRAM

(AGES 10-11)

Court: 78’ Full Court
Ball:
Green low compression ball
Racquet:
26” or 27” length

GREEN ball 1 (AGES 10-11)

Green 1 is designed for beginner to intermediate level players ages 10-11. Players learn how to properly position themselves to execute groundstrokes and volleys, hit with purpose, serve and ultimately sustain a rally of varying speed and duration. Court: Full Size

15-Week Program
Session 1:
9/13/23 - 1/15/24
Session2: 1/16/24 - 4/29/24

60-min clinic, once a week - $900
*No Matchplay Included

GREEN ball 2 (AGES 10-11)

Green 2 builds on the skills and mechanics mastered in Orange 1, Orange 2 or Green 1. Specifically, each player learns to develop areas of strength in their game and learns how to use them to their advantage. Players in Green Transition compete in tournaments, team tennis and interscholastic competition. Court: Full Size

15-Week Program
Session 1:
9/13/23 - 1/15/24
Session2: 1/16/24 - 4/29/24

60-min clinic, once a week - $900
*No Matchplay Included


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YELLOW BALL PROGRAM

(AGES 12+)

Court: 78’ Full Court
Ball: Yellow Ball
Racquet: 26” or 27” length

yellow ball 1 (AGES 12+)

Intro to Yellow Ball is for beginner 12+ year old players who need to learn tennis fundamentals. The classes are designed to build athletic skills while learning or refining the skills necessary to serve, rally and score. Before moving to the next level of the Yellow program, these players will demonstrate an understanding of proper technique and maintain that technique while playing out points and games. Court: Full Size

15-Week Program
Session 1:
9/13/23 - 1/15/24
Session2: 1/16/24 - 4/29/24

60-min clinic, once a week - $900
*No Matchplay Included

yellow ball 2 (AGES 12+)

This group focuses on development of topspin on both forehand and backhand groundstrokes, appropriate use of grips, including continental, and useful execution of tennis-specific footwork patterns (i.e. split step, side shuffle). Rally players will move to the final stages of the Green program while recognizing “open court” spaces. Rally is an ideal program for reinforcement of beginner skills. Court: Full Size

15-Week Program
Session 1:
9/13/23 - 1/15/24
Session2: 1/16/24 - 4/29/24

60-min clinic, once a week - $900
*No Matchplay Included

JV Program - yellow ball 3 (AGES 12+)

This course is dedicated to providing an opportunity for intermediate level teenage players to progress their skills in a fun and competitive environment. Players who participate in this program must have prior experience and should have aspirations of playing High School tennis. Stroke development, footwork, doubles and singles strategies will all be covered during the course of the session. Court: Full Size

30-Week Program
9/13/23 – 4/29/24

$3,600 - 1 1/2 hour clinic, 1 1/2 hour match play per week
$6,600 - Two 1 1⁄2 hour clinics and two 1 1/2-hour match plays per week


Tennis Academy

This pathway program is for tournament players with good work ethics. We will focus on discipline, problem solving, repetition, consistency and critical thinking during competition.

Green Ball Academy (AGES 8-11) 

For intermediate and low advanced players with good work ethics and competitive mindset

30 Week Session
9/13/23 - 4/29/24

$3,600 - 11⁄2-hour clinic, 11⁄2-hour match play per week
$6,600 - Two 11⁄2-hour clinics, 11⁄2-hour match play per week

 

Yellow Ball Academy (AGES 12-13) 

For advanced players with good work ethics and competitive mindset

30 Week Session
9/13/23 - 4/29/24

$3,600 - 11⁄2-hour clinic, 11⁄2-hour match play per week
$6,600 - Two 11⁄2-hour clinics, 11⁄2-hour match play per week

 

High School Academy (AGES 14-17) 

For advanced players with good work ethics and competitive mindset

25 Week Session
9/13/23 – 3/25/24

$3,000 - 11⁄2-hour clinic, 11⁄2-hour match play per week
$5,500 - Two 11⁄2-hour clinics, 11⁄2-hour match play per week

 
 

Junior UTR Team Tennis

For players who want to gain match experience. We focus on doubles & singles strategy, sportsmanship, and proper court etiquette to prepare for matches and tournaments. Bi-weekly UTR tournaments offered.
*$100 deposit is required

Session1: 9/13/23-11/21/23
Session2: 11/27/23-2/19/24
Session3: 2/20/24-4/29/24
$300 per session + $35 per match


*Cost of competitive matches not included
*Matches played on weekends


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