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Ignite Your Child’s Tennis Passion
Junior Tennis Programs

Ignite Your Child’s Tennis Passion
Junior Tennis Programs

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Junior Programs
Overview

At Advantage Tennis Clubs, we pride ourselves on having guided children along a proven pathway to success for nearly five decades. Beginning with red balls for our youngest players (age 4), we gradually progress according to their skills and size.

Our program is led by top-notch coaches with experience teaching at every level. Whether they’re just starting or aiming for the pro circuit, we provide the tools to help them reach their full potential on the court.

  • Being in the right class is key to having a successful tennis experience! To ensure this, we offer free 15-minute on-court evaluations and virtual consultations for new players. Come visit us today!
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Three Types Of Junior Programs

Red Ball

Begin the Advantage junior pathway with Red Ball for our youngest players (ages 4-8). Utilizing low compression balls and racquets tailored to their needs, we ensure an environment where children can succeed right from the start.

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Junior Development

Continue to develop a life-long love of tennis with us in our instructional and competitive youth programs designed for children ages 8 and older.

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High Performance Training

Excel in competitive tennis with Advantage High Performance Training Program. Dedicated players delve into high-level strategic gameplay, honing their skills to thrive in high school, college, or tournaments.

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Junior Programs Pathway

Find the right starting point for your child on our proven pathway to success! Advantage Junior Program classes are specially tailored to your child’s age, size, and experience!

Red 1

Age: 4-5
Level: Beginners
Ball: Foam/Red
Court: 36’x18’
Racquet: Up to 21″
Learning Objectives: Students learn hand-eye coordination and racquet skills, and become familiar with the concept of playing tennis.
Location Offered: All Locations

Red 2

Age: 5-7
Level: Beginners & Graduates of Red 1
Ball: Red
Court: 36’x18’
Racquet: Up to 23″
Learning Objectives: Students learn to hit the ball over the net, and become familiar with the concept of rallying.
Location Offered: All Locations

Red 3

Age: 6-8
Level: Beginners & Graduates of Red 2
Ball: Red
Court: 36’x18’
Racquet: Up to 25″
Learning Objectives: Students learn techniques for all fundamental tennis strokes, and become familiar with playing points.
Location Offered: All Locations

Advanced Red Ball

Age: 6-8
Level: Evaluation Required
Ball: Red
Court: 36’x18’
Racquet: Up to 25″
Learning Objectives: Students improve their technical development of all strokes, athletic movements and tactical strategies, which are incorporated into point play. Class is run Academy-style.
Location Offered: MPRC only

Orange 1

Age: 9-12
Level: Beginners

Ball: Orange

Court: 60’x21’
Racquet: 23″ or 25″
Learning Objectives: Students learn techniques for all fundamental tennis strokes, and become familiar with playing points.
Location Offered: RIRC & Select Satellites Only

Orange 2

Age: 8+
Level: Graduates of Red 3 or Orange 1

Ball: Orange

Court: 60’x21’
Racquet: Up to 26″
Learning Objectives: Students learn intermediate techniques for footwork, net play, and serves, and become familiar with how to play points, keep score, and basic strategy.
Location Offered: MPRC & RIRC & Select Satellites Only

Orange 3

Age: 8+
Level: Players graduated from Orange 2

Ball: Orange / Green

Court: 60’x21’
Racquet: Up to 26″
Learning Objectives: Students refine techniques for all strokes, and become familiar with tactical development and playing to compete.
Location Offered: MPRC & RIRC & Select Satellites Only

Green 1

Age: 9+
Level: Beginner & Graduates of Orange 3
Ball: Green
Court: 78’x27’
Racquet: Up to 26″
Learning Objectives: Students refine techniques for all strokes, and become familiar with tactical development and playing to compete.
Location Offered: MPRC & RIRC Only

Green 2

Age: 9+
Level: Graduates of Green 1
Ball: Green/Yellow
Court: 78’x27’
Racquet: Up to 27″
Learning Objectives: Students refine techniques for all strokes, and become familiar with tactical development and playing to compete.
Location Offered: MPRC & RIRC Only

Yellow 1

Age: 10+
Level: Beginners & Graduates of Green 2
Ball: Yellow
Court: 78’x27’
Racquet: Up to 27″
Learning Objectives: Students refine techniques for all strokes, and become familiar with tactical development and playing to compete.
Location Offered: MPRC & RIRC Only

Advanced Yellow

Age: 10+
Level: Graduates of Yellow 1
Ball: Yellow
Court: 78’x27’
Racquet: Up to 27″
Learning Objectives: Students refine techniques for all strokes, and become familiar with tactical development and playing to compete.
Location Offered: MPRC & RIRC Only

High Performance Training

Age: 10+
Level: Evaluation Required
Ball: Yellow
Court: 78’x27’
Racquet: Up to 27″
Learning Objectives: Students improve their technical development of all strokes, athletic movements and tactical strategies, which are incorporated into point play. Class is run Academy-style.
Location Offered: RIRC Only

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Members of the Advantage Junior Development Program receive full Roosevelt Island Racquet Club membership benefits for the period they are enrolled in the Junior Program. This means member prices on court rentals and private lessons with two-week in-advance reservation privileges.

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