CENTERCOURT CHATHAM JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT TENNIS PROGRAMS

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1 CENTERCOURT CHATHAM JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT TENNIS PROGRAMS

2 ABOUT CENTERCOURT TENNIS Centercourt Tennis offers a wide range of high quality junior tennis programs that provides players with the opportunity to learn quickly using learning progressions in a nurturing environment. With an extensive menu of tennis programs for pre-school children and up, from a beginner level to high performance nationally ranked players, we have programs to suit your tennis needs. All Centercourt junior programs provide players with a solid technical tennis foundation that is complemented with an athletic skills training component. Our junior player development pathway includes a variety of red, orange, green and yellow ball programs for players of all ages and ability levels. Our structured teaching parameters, training progressions and learning environment helps players to improve their tennis and athletic skills quicker than using traditional methods. If you are looking for a high quality tennis program committed to helping your athlete learn tennis or help them to reach a higher level of play, then Centercourt is the place for you. We offer free player evaluations to determine which of our programs offers the best fit for your child. For more information on our programs or to set up a free evaluation for your child, please contact Jose Funes at jose@centercourtclub.com CENTERCOURT PLAYER ACHIEVEMENT PATHWAY We serve a wide range of junior players from 3 years and up, with varying levels of athleticism and tennis skills. We strive to help them to be better athletes and tennis players. We also put emphasis on how they grow as a person. As a result of the vast range of tennis programming that we offer, we ve established a clear player pathway from red to orange to green to yellow balls. Players are placed in programs based on various factors and they progress through the pathway based on their age, commitment and tennis skills. Our Earned Advancement Philosophy is centered on each player completing various activities that measure tangible skills. We have three to five challenges within each Centercourt Tennis Program that measure their skill acquisition achievements. Once a player successfully completes a challenge, they will receive information on the activities involved in the next challenge. Our weekly lesson plans are focused on the appropriate tennis and athletic skills required for the players to be successful in future challenges. In addition to tennis and athletic skill development, we try to instill character traits such as effort, sportsmanship, focus and attitude. These traits are valuable both on and off the court. Earned advancement based on a wide range of criteria and challenges is an excellent way to measure their progress. However, we ve seen that sometimes players encounter some difficulties and need help. In these instances, we suggest that supplementing their tennis training with private lessons or additional training sessions will help them to improve. As players accomplish new levels of achievement, they will receive stripes and/or grips on their racquet to recognize their level within the Centercourt Player Achievement Pathway.

3 Centercourt I & II, Red Ball Edge Tennis Programs Red Low Compression Balls used on 36 Foot Courts Centercourt I (3-5 year olds) A relaxed environment where fundamental tennis skills are taught and a wide range of fun activities are offered that help develop the player agility, balance, movement, sending, receiving and gross motor skills. Players primarily use 17 or 19-inch racquets in this 1 hour training session. Centercourt II (6-8 year olds) In addition to learning more tennis skills, players improve their movement and rallying skills. We help each player to develop better tennis mechanics and more consistent shots. A variety of fun activities are used to improve player athleticism through agility, balance, coordination and movement development. Players primarily use 19, 21 or 23-inch racquets in this 1 hour training session. Red Ball Edge This program is focused to help experienced red ball players improve their technical, tactical and competitive tennis skills. We are developing and improving skills that will help these players in their long-term tennis and athletic skill development. Players with a solid tennis skill level, high energy, a love of the game and a high level of player commitment to train and to compete are ideal for this program. We will utilize extensive live ball play activities in the training. At this player level, they should be competing in Centercourt Box League matches and/or Red Ball Junior Team Tennis. At the appropriate time, we will introduce the use of orange balls and a 60-foot court to challenge these players and help prepare them for their next challenge. Entry into this training program is by invitation or by a personal evaluation. Players in this program have good shot consistency and are able to direct their serve, groundstrokes and volleys. Centercourt I & II Schedule of Training Sessions: Monday Friday: 4:00 5:00pm & 5:00 6:00pm Saturday & Sunday: 1:00 2:00pm & 2:00 3:00pm Red Ball Edge Schedule of Training Sessions: Tuesday/Thursday: 5:00 6:00pm Saturday: 11:30am 1:00pm Centercourt III, IV & Orange Ball Tennis Academy Orange Low Compression Balls on 60 Foot Courts - For children ages 8-10 Centercourt III Players develop their tennis technique skills, athletic skills and court coverage skills which are critical for success in rallying consistency and in point-playing. A variety of fun and competitive games are used to develop a strong foundation of tennis fundamentals. Players use 21, 23 or 25 inch racquets in this 1 hour training session. Centercourt IV These players can already rally and control the ball direction with success. We provide more technical and tactical guidance to help players develop an all-court game. Players increase their rallying, volley, serve and point playing skills while improving their athleticism and shot consistency. Focus is placed on players using the proper shot techniques and court coverage skills. Players primarily use a 23 to 25 inch racquet in this 90 minute training session. 3

4 Orange Ball Academy This program is designed to help provide experienced 7 to 10 year old tennis players with focused training in stroke technique, tactical strategy, decision-making, athletic skill development and court coverage skills. We build player skills with a combination of technical drills followed by rallying and point-playing drills that reinforce the skills that were practiced. We show players how to build points and be successful competitors. The key elements for player success include a high level of player commitment, good focus, high energy and a love of the game. Players are requested to play in at least 2 training sessions and 1 USTA Orange Ball tournament per session. We almost exclusively use orange balls, but may supplement the training with green balls. Players should use an appropriate length graphite racquet no longer than 25 inches long. Players in this program should be playing in competitive orange ball events like Centercourt Box Leagues, Junior Team Tennis, and USTA Orange Ball Tournaments. Centercourt III Schedule of Training Sessions: Monday Friday: 4:00 5:00pm, 4:30 5:30pm & 5:30 6:30pm Friday: 5:00 6:00pm Saturday & Sunday: 1:00 2:00pm & 2:00 3:00pm Centercourt IV Schedule of Training Sessions: Monday Friday: 5:00 6:30pm Tuesday & Friday: 3:30 5:00pm Saturday & Sunday: 2:00 3:30pm Orange Ball Academy Schedule of Training Sessions: Monday Friday: 4:30 6:30pm Saturday: 3:30 5:30pm Sunday: Noon 2:00pm Pre-Competition Green Low Compression Balls on a 78 Foot Courts for players ages This training session emphasizes all aspects of the game and helps improve proper shot technique. Focus is placed on live ball drills that develop rallying and decision-making skills along with proper movement and recovery. Point playing games are used to reinforce the skills learned and to improve the player s competitive skills. Using teaching progressions that lead to live-ball play is a key element in this program. This 2 hour program is played with green dot balls on 78 ft. court. Players in pre-competition are generally years old. Pre-Competition players that participate in match play, like our Green Ball Box League, Green Ball Junior Team Tennis and/or Green Ball USTA Tournaments will benefit and improve their court coverage, decision-making and competitive skills. Pre-Competition Schedule of Training Sessions: Monday Friday: 4:30 6:30pm Saturday: 4:00 6:00pm Sunday: 2:00 4:00pm 4

5 Centercourt Advantage Program Full Compression Yellow Balls on 78 Foot Courts for players ages10-12 Centercourt Advantage is focused on players 12 years and older that want to improve their tennis and competitive skills. Players can expect to work on and improve their technical, tactical and strategic tennis skills as well as movement and athletic skills. Most of these players aspire to play middle school, high school and/or USTA tournament tennis. Our live-ball training and competitive play drills are designed to improve your singles and doubles play, and your success in match-play situations. Whether you are an aspiring competitor or an experienced player, we can help bring your game to a new level. We encourage players to enroll in multiple training sessions per week and compete in match play like our Box League, Junior Team Tennis, and/or USTA Tournaments in order to accelerate their skill development. Centercourt Advantage Schedule of Training Sessions: Monday Friday: 4:30 6:30pm Saturday: 2:00 4:00pm Sunday: 4:00 6:00pm High School Advantage The High School Training Program is designed to prepare players to compete at the high school varsity and junior varsity levels. These players may also choose to compete in tournaments as part of their developmental pathway. Players should be in high school or a rising freshman. Players will develop solid technique and strategies needed for both singles and doubles competition. Players will work on point construction, varied serves (flat, topspin, and slice), mental toughness, weapon development, doubles point development, and doubles communication. High School Advantage Training Program Schedule of Training: Monday Thursday: 4:30 6:30pm Sunday: 4:00 6:00pm 5

6 10 & Under Private Lessons for Red and Orange Ball Red Ball Private Lesson Program To help your child learn to play tennis faster, we offer 30-minute private and semi-private lessons for Centercourt I & II level players. Playing more than once a week can greatly help to increase player skill development. This is a great opportunity for your child to receive extra practice and individualized attention with one of our coaches. These lessons are a great add-on prior to your scheduled training or right afterwards. Orange Ball Private Lesson Program To help your child learn to play tennis faster, we are offering 30 minute & 1hr private and semiprivate lessons (with a friend) at a substantially reduced price on specific days and times. Playing more than once a week will help increase player skill development. If your child plays tennis twice a week they will learn much faster. These lessons are to help your child in Orange Ball build better technical skills. Space is limited, so sign up now and get the time that you want. Special Pricing only is offered to players that are currently enrolled in a Centercourt Training Program. Contact andres@centercourtclub.com for more information Box Leagues Centercourt Box League Match Play We offer age and skill appropriate match play opportunities for most players ability levels. All play is supervised by court monitors The fall, winter & spring leagues last 10 weeks Our emphasis is directed on participation and improvement, not on the results All box league players will be offered pizza and a drink Play is on Friday nights beginning at 6pm Red Ball: Participants will play multiple best of three (7-point) singles games every week Orange & Green Ball: Participants will play a best of 3 short sets match (first to 4 games by a margin of 2 games) with no-ad scoring (first to win 4 points wins the game). A 7-point tiebreak is played at 4-games all. Yellow Ball: Participants will play best of 3 tiebreak sets with a 10-point match tiebreak in lieu of a 3rd set. A 7-point tiebreak is played at 6-games all. For Box League information and to sign-up, contact Ari Zuckerman, Leagues Coordinator at ari@centercourtclub.com 6

7 USTA Junior Team Tennis & Centercourt In-House Team Leagues Centercourt participates in USTA orange ball, green ball and yellow ball Junior Team Tennis intermediate and advanced leagues for 10 & under, 12 & under, 14 & under and 18 & under divisions. Leagues for red, orange, green and yellow ball players will be formed. We will also offer some in-house team leagues where the USTA Junior Team Tennis options are limited or where the USTA leagues can t fulfill the demand. In the winter session we will be offering our own in-house co-ed High School Tennis Leagues for players of various abilities. We will offer this league for intermediate and advanced level players. You can form your own team of 6 players or be placed on a team. For more information on Junior Team Tennis please contact Andres Sanchez, Assistant Director of Junior Development and Ten & Under Tennis at andres@centercourtclub.com USTA Junior Tournaments There are various level USTA-sanctioned tournaments for novice, intermediate and advanced level players. Players should consider playing USTA tournaments after they ve gained some competitive success and experience with Play Days, Box League play and/or Junior Team Tennis. Centercourt hosts many level USTA Tournaments at many of our locations. Check out our website for more information on Centercourt hosted tournaments. Winter Break Camps 2015 Winter Break Camp Information: December 27 January 3, 2016 Half day (9am noon) and full day (9am 4 pm) camps are available Summer Camp Information Centercourt offers eleven weeks of camps offered starting the week of June 13 through August 26, Camps include: Pre-School Half Day Camp, Junior Development (red, orange and green ball) Tennis Camp, Tennis & Multi-Sport Camp and Centercourt Advantage (yellow ball) Camp. 7

8 Centercourt Chatham Junior Development Tennis Program Pricing Centercourt I & II Pricing: (60 Minutes) Chatham Annual Members:...$300 Centercourt Winter Members:...$396 Non-Members:...$480 Red Ball Edge Pricing: (60 Minutes) Chatham Annual Members:...$300 Centercourt Winter Members:...$396 Non-Members:...$480 Red Ball Edge Pricing: (90 Minutes) Chatham Annual Members:...$438 Centercourt Winter Members:...$582 Non-Members:...$708 Centercourt III Pricing: (60 Minutes) Chatham Annual Members:...$300 Centercourt Winter Members:...$396 Non-Members:...$480 Centercourt IV: (90 Minutes) Chatham Annual Members:...$438 Centercourt Winter Members:...$582 Non-Members:...$708 Orange Ball Academy Pricing: (2 Days/Week x 120 Minutes) Chatham Annual Members:...$1176 Centercourt Winter Members:...$1560 Non-Members:...$1954 Pre-Competition Pricing: (120 Minutes) Chatham Annual Members:...$600 Centercourt Winter Members:...$792 Non-Members:...$984 Centercourt Advantage & High School Pricing: (120 Minutes) Chatham Annual Members:...$768 Centercourt Winter Members:...$912 Non-Members:...$1056 Centercourt Terms of Enrollment Priority registration is given to Centercourt Chatham members Full payment is due upon registration Partial refunds are only given in the event of extended illness or exceptional family emergency No allowance or refund will be made once session has begun Contact Matt Rizzuto at matt@centercourtclub.com for help regarding program registration Centercourt Tennis Team José Funes Director of Junior Development and Ten & Under Tennis jose@centercourtclub.com Andres Sanchez Assistant Director of Junior Development and Ten & Under Tennis andres@centercourtclub.com Jeff Rothstein Executive Regional Director of Junior Tennis Development & Programming jeff@centercourtclub.com Todd Anderson Manager, Red Ball Programs todd@centercourtclub.com Michele Byrne Manager, Orange Ball Programs michele@centercourtclub.com Mike Smookler Manager, Advantage Programs mike@centercourtclub.com Session Dates Fall, Winter & Spring Fall: 9/8/ /6/15 Winter: 12/7/2015 3/13/16 Spring: 3/14/2016 6/5/2016 NO TRAINING: November NO TRAINING: December 21 January 3 NO TRAINING: Easter Sunday & Memorial Day Monday Fall session: Monday classes will be prorated accordingly Monday and Sunday classes will be prorated accordingly 222 North Passaic Avenue Chatham, New Jersey P: F: /30/2015