Junior Development Program
PLAY. LEARN. GROW
Tradition of developing athletes and tennis players at Berkeley Tennis Club thrives today as it has for over a century. Our junior development program starts for players aged 6 years old and follows a developmental pathway up to high school. Young athletes will learn the fundamentals of fluid movement, balance and coordination, racquet skills and playing tennis. Players progress swiftly to consistent rallying, match play and high school team tennis. With this stable athletic foundation our players are equipped to progress onto local, national and collegiate level tennis or beyond.
Our certified team of professionals are dedicated to creating an environment for athletes and players to learn and grow. Modern stroke technique, live ball drills, match play and fitness are all active parts of our program and we simply love to see our players thrive in this structured environment. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome your young athlete to our program!
Junior Class Descriptions
Group 1: Beginners (Ages 6-7) Mondays, 4:00pm-5:00pm (One Day/Week ONLY)
The focus is on developing student’s athletic skills, hand-eye coordination, movement, balance & fine-motor skills. Introduce basic racquet skills & fundamental technique to give the student the ability to rally.
Group 2: Beginner/Intermediate (Ages 8-10) Wednesdays, 4:00pm-5:00pm (One Day/Week ONLY)
The focus is on improving players’ technical skills. Develop an understanding of correct grips/preparation & positioning. Develop serving skills & learn basic rules & etiquette of the game.
Group 2/3: Intermediate (Ages 8-13) Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:00pm-5:30pm
Students have the ability to rally consistently, basic serve skills & understand correct grips & court positioning. Players work on ball control (topspin/backspin) & directional control. Introduction of basic tactics & strategy for singles & doubles.
Group 3: Intermediate (Ages 10-13 - Evaluation Required). Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:00pm-6:30pm
Students can maintain rallies, consistent serve motion, spin & directional control, volleys & overheads. Students understand basic strategy for singles & doubles. Continued focus includes improving movement/positioning, strengthening technical skills & strategy for singles & doubles.
Group 4: Advanced (Ages 10-15 - Evaluation Required). Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30pm-7:00pm
Students have competitive experience in USTA, USPTA, or team events. A command of technical skills, rally & ball control skills, serves, volleys & overheads required. Continued focus includes re enforcing technical skills, improving court positioning/movement skills & understanding competitive strategies.
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