Youth Tennis

RDV Sportsplex introduces USTA QuickStart Tennis! QuickStart Tennis is an exciting new training format for learning tennis, designed to bring kids into the game by utilizing specialized equipment, shorter court dimensions and modified scoring, all tailored to age and size. PLUS-participants in Big Shots-QuickStart 3 receive a FREE racquet!

Big Shots - Ages 4-5

This class is designed to introduce the game of tennis to young children. Fun is a priority and will be achieved through positive reinforcement during games and instructional drills. Children will learn basic tennis strokes, hand-eye coordination, and other athletic skills.

Day	Time	Frequency	M	NM
M/W	4:00-4:30pm	2 days/wk	$110	$132
Tu/Th	4:00-4:30pm	2 days/wk	$110	$132
Sa	9:00-9:30am	1 day/wk	$55	$66

QuickStart 1 - Ages 5-6

The second level is designed to introduce the game of tennis and skills needed to play. Working on skills with a partner and competing through skill based tasks.

• Size of the court: 36’ Mini court
• Type of Ball: Foam balls
• Children will develop:
• controlled movement movements includ ing running, jumping and hopping
• different throwing and catching patterns with various balls
• using basic strokes with simple grips and swing shapes
• building a rally over a short distance with a partner
• starting a point using a simple underarm or overhead serve
• understanding game concepts like in and out and how to score

Day	Time	Frequency	M	NM
M/W	4:00-4:30pm	2 days/wk	$110	$132
Tu/Th	4:00-4:30pm	2 days/wk	$110	$132
Sa	9:00-9:30am	1 day/wk	$55	$66

QuickStart 2 - Ages 7-8

This level is designed to continue basic skill development and understanding of the game through play. Children at this level will start to compete while playing with a partner and enjoy the experience of hitting a ball over the net.

• Size of the court: 36’ Mini court
• Type of Ball: Foam balls or low compression balls

Children will develop:

• coordinated movements in different directions
• better body control, posture and balance
• longer stroke shapes including consistent contact point
• rallying from the baseline of the 36’ court and directing the ball
• coordinated use of the arms on serve using small action
• keeping score and understanding the rules of the game

Day	Time	Frequency	M	NM
M/W	4:00-5:00pm	2 days/wk	$148	$178
Tu/Th	4:00-5:00pm	2 days/wk	$148	$178
Sa	9:00-10:00am	1 day/wk	$74	$89

QuickStart 3 - Ages 9-10

Players will be making the transition from the 36’ court to the 60’ court. Some skills will be repeated from the previous levels and players will compete in team events and individual challenges.

• Size of the court: 60’ mid court
• Type of Ball: Foam balls and transition balls

Children will develop:

• moving quickly and efficiently with good balance
• coordinated rotations and use of both arms together
• developing effective swing shapes including the use of spin
• staring to rally from 60’ baseline including cross court
• serving in balance with a consistent action and higher contact point
• keeping in short singles matches and team even

Day	Time	Frequency	M	NM
M/W	4:00-5:00pm	2 days/wk	$148	$178
Tu/Th	4:00-5:00pm	2 days/wk	$148	$178
Sa	10:00-11:00am	1 day/wk	$74	$89

Junior Development 1 - Ages 11-12
At this level, players will be confident and comfortable competing on the 60’ court, both in team and individual events.

• Size of the court: 60’ mid court
• Type of Ball: Transition balls

Children will develop:

• using specific footwork patterns and adapting movement
• reacting quickly and effectively and moving at different speeds
• continuing to refine stroke shapes including the use of spin
• changing the stroke to direct the ball and to hit different depths
• starting to use an effective throwing action and grip on the serve
• becoming more tactically aware of the opponent

Day	Time	Frequency	M	NM
M/W	4:00-5:00pm	2 days/wk	$148	$178
Tu/Th	4:00-5:00pm	2 days/wk	$148	$178
Sa	10:00-11:00am	1 day/wk	$74	$89

Junior Development 2 - Ages 11-12
Now players will be making the transition to the full size court. A mixture of balls will be used to help this process.

• Size of the court: Full court
• Type of Ball: Transition balls & regular balls

Children will develop:

• coordinated movement to, from and around the ball
• smooth, coordinated use of parts of the body
• adapting stances and techniques based upon the intended shot
• varying and changing the flight, spin and speed of the ball
• refining serve techniques including use of spin on the second serve
• Developing a tactical game plan around attacking and defending

Day	Time	Frequency	M	NM
Tu/Th	5:00-6:00pm	2 days/wk	$148	$178
Sa	10:00-11:00am	1 day/wk	$74	$89

Junior Training - Ages 8-18
RDV Junior Training welcomes tournament level players who wish to further develop their techniques and match tactics to achieve the highest level of competitive play. Skills are refined through professional instruction, high intensity drills, and competitive match play with top level competitors. Experienced pros place the athlete in the appropriate level of our RDV Junior Training progression, which includes RDV Stars, RDV Tour and RDV Elite. This training program will be offered 5 days a week with a two day minimum required. 

Day	Time
M-F	5:00-7:00pm

Frequency	M	NM
2 days/wk	$130	$150
3 days/wk	$195	$225
4 days/wk	$260	$300
5 days/wk	$325	$375

QuickStart Tennis Camp / Ages 6-10

QuickStart Tennis play takes a new and better approach to introducing kids to the game.  QuickStart Camp is designed to introduce the game and rules of tennis and develop basic skills through play.  Equipment is geared toward children such as low-compression balls that bounce lower and don’t move as fast, smaller courts that are easier to cover and smaller racquets that fit children better.  Players will develop controlled movements including running, jumping, hopping, body control, posture, and balance. Campers will learn and use basic strokes with simple grips and swing patterns. Players will work toward building a rally over variable distances with a partner, developing a serving motion, and understanding game concepts like in and out and learn how to keep score. Learning the basics of the game of tennis are a part of the curriculum but FUN is of utmost importance!

Week 1:	June 6-June 10	Week 7:	July 18-July 22
Week 2:	June 13-June 17	Week 8:	July 25-July 29
Week 3:	June 20-June 24	Week 9:	August 1-August 5
Week 4:	June 27-July 1	Week 10:	August 8-August 12
Week 5:	July 5-July 8 (Swing & Swim Only)	Week 11:	August 15-August 19
Week 6:	July 11-July 15

Time:	9:00am-3:00pm
Day:	Monday-Friday
Cost:	M $199/week; NM $250/week
Lunch Option:	$35/week

Want to improve your game? The Tennis Department offers private lessons with all of our qualified coaches. Certifications among our professional tennis team include USA Tennis High Performance Coach, USPTA and USPTR. Private lessons may be purchased at the Athletic Club service desk. For information on private lesson rates and coach availability, please call the Tennis Team Leader at 407-916-2533