JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT
SPRING 2018
*All tennis programs are member-only
Thank you for your interest in our Junior Development Program.
Our coaching staff is fully committed to developing college ready players through a clearly defined training structure and competitive pathway. We teach modern technique through the implementation of a comprehensive teaching and coaching philosophy designed to develop the technical, physical, and mental skills needed to win at any level.
The following groups and times will be offered from April 2 through May 17, 2018. Placement into the College groups will be determined by the Tennis Director and Junior Development Staff based on age, ability and desire of the player. We also offer an Academy Program for players wanting to accelerate their progress by coming four days a week. Please check with Andy Veal for more information and to see if your child is the correct level and there is room in the additional groups.
THE COMPETITIVE EDGE COLLEGE PROGRAM
These groups are for junior tennis players competing in USTA sectional and national tournaments, highly ranked in Tennessee, and looking to continue their tennis careers in college. They are very physical groups, utilizing a college workout format with less time spent on technique and more on point play, point construction, patterns of play, and competing mentally. There will be an on court conditioning program, video analysis when necessary, plus ongoing evaluations for parents and players. Players are expected to compete in USTA tournaments and in additional practices on the weekends. These groups are by invitation only.
COLLEGE SELECT
DAYS AND TIMES: Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:00-6:00pm
COST: $35 per day
COLLEGE
DAYS AND TIMES: Mondays and Wednesdays 6:00-8:00pm
COST: $35 per day
COLLEGE PREP
DAYS AND TIMES: Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00-8:00pm
COST: $35 per day
THE COMPETITIVE EDGE TOURNAMENT PROGRAM
This group is for junior tennis players competing in USTA tournaments, playing on Middle School Tennis Teams, or higher level younger players. There will be a lot of time devoted to correct modern technique, entrance shots, patterns of play, and developing the correct mental focus to compete at a high level. Many of the drills and games will be played under pressure to simulate tournament conditions. Each day we will work on specifics needed to improve the group. Players are expected to compete in USTA tournaments and in additional practices on the weekends.
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TOURNAMENT TEAM
DAYS AND TIMES: Mondays and Wednesdays 4:30-6:30pm
COST: $35 per day
THE COMPETITIVE EDGE JUNIOR PROGRAM
The Junior Teams will use yellow, green dot, and orange balls depending on the age and level of the players, and build on where the Future Team left off, developing these younger players into tournament level juniors. There will be a lot of time devoted to correct modern technique, entrance shots, patterns of play, and developing the correct mental focus to compete at the tournament level. Each day we will work on specifics needed to improve the group. Players should start to compete in USTA tournaments and Junior Team Tennis events, and in additional practices on the weekends.
JUNIOR TEAM YELLOW / GREEN BALL
DAYS AND TIMES: Tuesday and Thursday 4:30-6:00pm
COST: $25 per day
JUNIOR TEAM GREEN / ORANGE DOT
DAYS AND TIMES: Tuesday and Thursday 4:30-6:00pm
COST: $25 per day
THE COMPETITIVE EDGE FUTURE TEAM PROGRAM
The Future Teams are for beginners not able to rally or serve. Correct basic technique will be taught with many pro fed drills, rallying, and mostly fun games to help develop hand eye skills and athleticism. The emphasis of this group is to introduce the game of tennis as fun and get the children hitting the ball over the net. We will use the orange low compression ball for this group.
FUTURE TEAM
DAYS AND TIMES: Mondays and Wednesdays 5:00-6:00pm
COST: $13 per day
REGISTRATION
You must be a member to play in the Junior Development Program. All of our School Year Tennis Teams fees will be charged to your membership account. A Junior Membership is $55 per month and will allow access to free outdoor court time year round and the pool in the summer and a place on all our Junior Development Teams. Please contact Andy Veal for more information at (615) 373-1033 or preferably at andyveal@brentwoodswimandtennis.com
GENERAL INFORMATION
There will be additional activities and opportunities to play on the weekends, including specialty clinics, intergroup matches, tournaments, and mini camps. Times and availability will change. Please check with staff for details or on our website at www.brentwoodswimandtennis.com
WEATHER
During the outdoor season we will send out a text alert if classes are cancelled due to weather. To get on the text alert list please text BSTCJUNIORS to 84483 on your smart phone. This will be our only communication about weather cancellations.