TENNIS MEMPHIS JUNIOR ACADEMY 2016-2017 Tennis Memphis is a 501 (3) non-profit. Our mission: To build a better community through tennis and education ; donations are tax-deductible. Train Together, Compete Together, Win Together Session 3: January 9 March 11, 2017 The Tennis Memphis Junior Academy is offered as a two hour class per day, 3 days per week, with 90-100 minutes of on court instruction and 20-30 minutes of conditioning. Classes focus on physical, technical, tactical, and mental skills, along with appropriate competitive play. In addition to the foundation of 3 days of classes offered per week are group workshops, Competitive Edge Saturdays, tournament travel, match play ladder and camps to maximize player development and goals. Our Academy follows the USTA Player Development coaching philosophy and concepts that are instrumental in long-term development of outstanding players. Tennis Memphis s Junior Academy program is for serious players competing in USTA tournaments with the goal of achieving State, Sectional or National rankings and potentially, a tennis college scholarship. COACHING PHILOSOPHY Our training process includes a drilling portion, point and match play, and conditioning. In the drilling portion, you will see a simple progression from hand feeding, to racquet feeding, to live ball drills. Progressions will be customized to meet the specific needs of the players. In this portion, coaches will help players acquire and maintain good technique, patterns of movement, and proper recovery. In the point and match play portion, we will focus on developing patterns of play, ball recognition, and strategy to help players improve their match play experience. Coaches will provide players with shot selection and court-positioning techniques and monitor the behavior of players in different match situations to help them succeed in a competitive environment. Conditioning will work to improve player endurance, balance, strength, speed, and agility through a tennis-specific conditioning program. Juniors who apply for the Academy must be actively competing in USTA sanctioned tournaments. Player commitment to excellence, an outstanding work ethic, and respect toward fellow students and coaches is expected. Players will be evaluated by our coaching staff and placed in the groups according to their level. Further changes in groupings may take place as players progress. It is essential that players recognize the importance of working as a team to ensure the best learning experience. ACADEMY GOALS Over the next 3-5 years, Tennis Memphis intends to raise the bar for competitive junior tennis in Memphis and Shelby County, with the goal of becoming one of the premier junior programs in the Southern Section. This includes having multiple players in each BG 18-10 division who are ranked top 30 in the USTA Southern Section and/or top 200 USTA National Ranking. We want to bring together a diverse group of kids and families from all parts of our community to train together, compete together and win together. We want to provide our community and kids with a program which offers the coaching, facilities and resources necessary to play at a high level. We will also strive to instill in them the confidence to believe that they can win against players from the best programs and academies in the country.
GROUPS Players are assigned to a group by our coaching staff. Players are placed in groups based on general guidelines consisting of their USTA ranking, commitment and work ethic, goals, ability and potential and age. Each group will consist of 6 to 12 players who have similar goals, commitment levels and comparable playing skills. Our structure for the 2016/2017 school year has 11 levels. The group guidelines are to establish criteria to best match players within each group. This will maximize player development, help set player goals and provide a progression within a developmental pathway. Academy Formerly Groups Named Competitive 1 G 6, 7, 8 Competitive 2 G5 Competitive 3 G4 Competitive 10 & under 4 Questions? Contact Arnold Thompson, Director of Programs, (901) 596-0637 or athompson@tennismemphis.org SCHEDULE - LEFTWICH & WOLBRECHT TENNIS CENTERS Competitive 1 Day of the week Tuesday Thursday Location Wolbrecht Wolbrecht Competitive 2 Day of the week Tuesday Thursday Location Leftwich Leftwich Competitive 3 Day of the week Monday Wednesday Location Leftwich Leftwich Competitive 4 Day of the week Monday Wednesday Location Leftwich Leftwich
SESSION FEES (9 week session) Pricing depends on number of registered classes per week for the session. Training Days must be stated when enrolling. We have LIMITED #'s per day for each group. Enrollment priority is given to students training 2 days per week or students on the X-Team or X-Team In Training ( 2) days wk - $504 ( 1) day wk - $252 Drop-in - $30 * See Drop-In Policy SMALL GROUPS/GROUP WORKSHOPS, COMPETITIVE EDGE SATURDAYS, TOURNAMENT TRAVEL, CAMPS, LESSONS Small Groups (4 players) and Group Workshops- groups will address player s individual needs as well as reinforce specific skills and bring in additional elements of training. These groups are offered consistently throughout the year in addition to the regular 3 days per week of training. Competitive Edge Saturdays Non-sanctioned, in-house tournament play for Academy and non-academy players, designed to provide players the opportunity to compete together locally, so that when it s time to travel out of town to tournaments they are prepared and ready to win. Players will be competing for tournament travel scholarship stipends. Tournament Travel -Tennis Memphis coaching staff will travel to out of town tournaments to provide players with coaching, warm-up, and to watch and chart matches High Performance Summer Camps are provided during the summer for continuous player development and extra hours on the court. Lessons are offered to players wanting individual or semi-private instruction with a Tennis Memphis coach to supplement the JD program and to reinforce, enhance and speed up development. Eldon Roark and Bellevue Tennis Centers will be used in addition to Leftwich and Wolbrecht for Academy programs and training purposes to maximize player development. Questions contact Arnold Thompson, Director of Programs, at 596-0637, athompson@tennismemphis.org or contact a Tennis Memphis coach. 2016-207 TENNIS MEMPHIS JUNIOR ACADEMY REGISTRATION
ACADEMY PLAYER REGISTRATION FORM You may register in person or online at www.tennismemphis.org. Academy session must be registered for and paid in full in advance. Cash, Check or Credit Card accepted at all the tennis centers. Make checks payable to: Tennis Memphis NOTE: The next session of Junior Tennis Academy will begin March 20, 2017. Session 3: January 9 March 11, 2017 Player Information- Please print clearly and legibly FIRST Name LAST Name Date of Birth Address City State Zip Home Phone Business Phone Cell Phone (required) Email address required (Please print legibly) Referred by Parent/Guardian First Name Parent/Guardian Last Name Relationship Player Registration Fill in each box below - Please print clearly and legibly Group # of Days per Week Days of the Week Time Cost Player Payment Information- Please print clearly and legibly ( 2) days wk - $504 ( 1) day wk - $252 Drop-in - $30 * See Drop-In Policy Payment Total: $ Method of Payment: Cash Check Credit Card
Terms and Conditions: I agree to the terms and conditions by signing below. Payment Policy: Clinic payments are due before the beginning of the first class in order to secure a space in the class. Players wishing to pay at the first class of the session will not be guaranteed a spot. Fees are NOT prorated. Drop-In Policy : If you are unable to attend on a consistent basis, drop-ins are accepted. If there is a spot open a player may then drop-in only after first properly notifying staff. You may text the designated lead pro to see if there is a spot open on a particular day that you d like to attend. Multi-Child Discount: After your first child, all subsequent children receive 10% off. Sign In Policy: All JD players must sign in at the tennis center front desk before going on to the court. Class Level Placement/Player Evaluation: Prior to completing registration, class level must be confirmed with a member of our coaching staff to ensure proper placement. Players new to our JD program may need to be evaluated for proper placement. Email Tom Stem with a detailed background (age/grade, tennis background, school, etc.) to see whether an evaluation is necessary: tstem@tennismemphis.org Player Move-Ups: Players will be approached by a member of the teaching staff when a move to the next class level is warranted. If this does not happen, players should register for the same class level in the next session. Parents and players are asked to respect this process and to not make requests regarding class move-up and placement. Scholarships : In an effort to make our Junior Tennis Academy accessible to everyone, we do offer scholarships to youth tennis players who qualify. For more information about this, please email Arnold Thompson: athompson@tennismemphis.org. Scholarship applications available. Class/Court Schedule : The majority of classes are offered indoors. However, due to limited indoor availability classes may be held on the outdoor courts. Classes offered outdoors will be specifically noted on the registration form. Otherwise the class is offered indoors. Inclement Weather Policy: In case of weather issues, program cancellations will be communicated via social media (Facebook posts) an hour prior to the beginning of a group class. Classes will be canceled if temperature is 40 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Class Make-Up Policy: There are no class make-ups for player absences or missed classes. In the event of class cancellation due to inclement weather, make-ups will be attempted if weather permits. We do not offer class make-ups, credits, refunds, carryovers for missed classes, or absences. Refund or credits are not issued due to weather interruption. Refunds: There are no refunds. Once you have attended your first class you are committed to the session. Exception: A player refund may be issued with written documentation player injuries from a doctor. Facebook: Like our Page on Facebook for program updates! facebook.com/tennismemphis Junior Free Play Policy: Any junior tennis player 18 years old or younger may play on outdoor or indoor courts that are not in use, free of charge, without a reservation. Private Lessons: An 8 hour notice is required for private lesson cancellation or full lesson fees will be charged. Questions contact Arnold Thompson, Director of Programs, at 596-0637, athompson@tennismemphis.org or contact a Tennis Memphis coach.
WAIVER, RELEASE & AUTHORIZATION I, the undersigned parent/guardian, hereby consent for my child to participate in the 2016 NJTL Junior Tennis Academy. In consideration of participation in the program, I hereby indemnify and hold harmless the City of Memphis, Tennis Memphis, MPTC and any sponsors of the program and its respective employees, staff, board members, officers, agents, successors. I release the same from any and all liability for any injury or illness which may be suffered by my child arising out of, or in any way connected with the program, and assume the risk for such injury or illness. I, the undersigned, have read this release and understand all of its terms and hereby execute voluntarily, with all knowledge and understanding of its significance. PUBLICITY RELEASE: I hereby give my consent for my child to be interviewed or photographed by the media and Tennis Memphis for purposes of website, social media, marketing, advertising or newspaper publication. PARENT S AUTHORIZATION: In the event that I cannot be reached in an emergency, I hereby authorize any medical assistance or treatment deemed necessary in the event of any injury to my child while participating in any program activity. I agree that if my child does not have appropriate insurance coverage, I will pay all costs of medical services incurred on his or her behalf. Parent/Guardian Signature Date Print Name