MPRC Advantage Junior Development – Compete and Play
Players receive instruction, practice, enjoy competition and attend special events which are designed to be fun for new and recreational players, as well as to motivate and train serious tournament players.
We have developed hundreds of ranked players and thousands of lifetime players. Let us help your children get in the game!
Court: 78′ x 27′
Racquet: Up to 27″
Court: 78′ x 27′
Racquet: Up to 27″
Court: 78′ x 27′
Racquet: Up to 27″
Court: 78′ x 27′
Racquet: Up to 27″
Program Directors
Xavier Luna is the Director of Junior Tennis for the Advantage All-City Junior Tennis Programs. Xavier has over 30 years’ experience in tennis, commencing as a ranked junior. He was the Director of Junior Programs at Stadium Racquet Club, the owner and founder of Metro Tennis Academy, and has held many other positions in the tennis industry. Xavier inspires players with his love of tennis and possesses the professional skills to keep campers returning year after year to the All-City Junior Tennis Programs.
Paul Fontana, Administrative Director of the Advantage QuickStart Program, is also the QuickStart Site Director and Boys’ Tennis Coach at the United Nations International School. He was Director of Tennis at Ivan Lendl’s Grand Slam for 10 years and coached at the Masters School in Dobbs Ferry. For the past six summers he has been Director of various Advantage Camps.
Gabriel Slotnick Tennis Pro, teaches Advantage QuickStart tennis and has his USPTR certification in 10 & Under. He played Division III singles and doubles and was named to the All American Conference three times. Gabriel is a gifted teacher of juniors as well as adults.
Dates and Rates – 2017-18
Classes in the Junior Development are offered in 1, 1 1/2, and 2 hour units, once weekly, in two semesters.
| Mondays from 3-4PM, 4-5PM, 5-6PM | Monday Classes: September 18, 2017 – January 29, 2018 (18 weeks) No Classes Dec 25, Jan 1 |
| Wednesdays from 4:30-6:00PM, 4:00-6:00PM | Wednesday Classes: September 13, 2017 – January 31, 2018 (18 weeks) No Classes Nov 22, Dec 20, Dec 27 |
| Fridays from 3-4PM, 4-5PM, 5-6PM | Friday Classes: September 15, 2017 – February 2, 2018 (18 weeks) No Classes Nov 24, Dec 22, Dec 29 |
| Mondays from 3-4PM, 4-5PM, 5-6PM | Monday Classes: February 5, 2018 – June 11, 2018 (18 weeks) No Classes May 28 |
| Wednesdays from 4:30-6:00PM, 4:00-6:00PM | Wednesday Classes: February 7, 2018 – June 6, 2018 (18 weeks) |
| Fridays from 3-4PM, 4-5PM, 5-6PM | Friday Classes: February 9, 2018 – June 8, 2018 (18 weeks) |
| Sibling Discount: There is a 5% discount on each additional child enrolled from the same family. |
| 1 hour classes: | $1,690 per semester |
| 1 1/2 hour classes: | $2,535 per semester |
| 2 hour classes: | $3,380 per semester |
| Sibling Discount: There is a 5% discount on each additional child enrolled from the same family. |
Athletic Zone
All 1 hour classes include 15 minutes of athletic training, all 1 1/2 hour and 2 hour classes include 30 minutes of training in the Athletic Zone with the goal of developing athletes as well as tennis players. We feel it is critical to a child’s tennis development to improve athletic skills. Players will participate in level- and age-appropriate exercises and drills focusing on improving balance, agility, footwork, speed and strength. Athletic Zone classes are conducted primarily on court.
Match Play
Match Play is available for all Junior Development players at Roosevelt Island Racquet Club for an additional fee. Sessions are scheduled on Fridays from 6-8PM and are supervised by a professional staff member. The cost is $1050 for the 14-week term, $900 for the 12-week term, and $750 for the 10-week term. You can also pay weekly for match play at the rate of $85 a match. Please refer to Roosevelt Island’s Junior Development page for full schedule of dates.
Tryouts and Enrollment
Being in the right class is key to having a successful tennis experience! To ensure this, we must evaluate each new student. Tryouts are essential to our enrollment process and are conducted personally by Xavier Luna, Gabe Slotnick and Paul Fontana and are scheduled starting on August 29 on weekdays from 4-7PM, Saturdays from Noon – 4PM, or by special appointment. Call Gabe Slotnick or Paul Fontana at 646.884.9649 to make an appointment for a tryout.
Children are placed in classes based on the following criteria:
| Skill Level | Players within a group must be at similar levels. |
| Age | Generally a class is most successful when players are near the same age. |
We need as much information about the player as possible. Available time and playing experience are very important. Please supply this information in the appropriate spaces on the application. A deposit of $400 is required with the balance due two weeks before the session begins. Delinquent accounts will be charged interest at the rate of 1 1/2% per month. While we attempt to find make-ups for missed classes, make-ups are not guaranteed and refunds are not given.
Junior Development Membership
Junior Program players receive full membership benefits at Roosevelt Island Racquet Club for the entire time they are enrolled in the Program. Benefits include member prices on court rentals and private lessons plus reservation privileges two weeks in advance. In addition to club membership, all Junior Development players will receive the following benefits:
– Free Advantage Junior Tennis t-shirt ($20 value)
For Information Contact
Gabe Slotnick | gslotnick@advantagetennisclubs.com | 212.594.0554
Joel Richmond | jrichmond@advantagetennisclubs.com | 646.884.9644