Oakwood Junior Tennis Instruction

Winter 2009

Junior instructional clinics

• It's indoors, so rain, snow, or cold, we have the class!
• Sportsmanship and attitude go hand-in-hand with forehands and backhands on our courts.
• For your child to get the most of his/her classes have them bring a friend (non members welcome for a slightly higher fee) so that they will be more inclined to practice what is being taught.
• Taught by USPTA Director of Tennis, and former World Pro Touring Coach, Mark Vines.  When Mark is not available, Kersten Morrison, a USPTA certified instructor steps in.
• 60 minute classes are $12/child/day; 45 minute classes are $9/child/day.  Non members pay $2 more.
• We use both age and ability to determine class placement...trying to challenge your child.

Introductory and Basic Skills Classes

• Tailored to beginners and pre-competitive juniors who aren't ready to enter into competition.
• Emphasize on basic skills training using fun drills/games.
• "Loaner" racquets are available also!

   Classes are for ages 4-15 years old:

• Mighty Mites - ages 4-5-6
• Shooting Stars - ages 7-8         Mondays from 5-6pm
• Intermediates - ages 9-12         Thursdays from 4-5pm
• Jr.'s - ages 13 and up                Placed in one of the two competitive skills classes

Competitive / Advanced Skills Classes

• Silver level - ages 8-11               Wednesdays from 4-5pm
• Gold level - ages 12 and up        Wednesdays from 5-6pm

Throughout the winter these players have the opportunity to have match play on Friday afternoons.  These classes teach more advanced skills using technical and tactical feedback.  Players in these levels must have some experience in competitive tennis.

For questions or to sign up please call Mark Vines, Director of Tennis at the Tennis Pro Shop 434-384-8777 or on his cell at 239-272-8653.  Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .