RSTennis Academy

RS Tennis Academy Programs are games based and coached by enthusiastic, positive, USPTA certified coaches. Academy Director Riaz Shivji has developed a system of progressive coaching that will instill sound fundamental techniques, balanced movement, and core strategies for on-court and off-court improvement. Our Academy philosophy is to help young children build skills, habits, and positive attitudes that will last a lifetime.

2010 SUMMER TENNIS CAMP REGISTRATION

THANK YOU FOR VISITING OUR WEBSITE, BELOW ARE THE DESCRIPTIONS OF THE JUNIOR GROUPS THAT WE COACH:

Green Star (Beginner/Novice juniors ages 6 - 8yrs)
Juniors that have had little or no tennis experience will start with this great, positive learning environment. Fun and innovative games and drills are used to help children with their movement, coordination, balance and racquet/ball skills. RS Academy is dedicated to the Quick Start program. Quick Start uses softy sponge balls, as well as modified nets and courts to aid in the child's development. Green Star is all about FUN, FUN, FUN!

Green Star (Beginner/Novice juniors ages 6 - 8yrs)

Juniors that have had little or no tennis experience will start with this great, positive learning environment. Fun and innovative games and drills are used to help children with their movement, coordination, balance and racquet/ball skills. RS Academy is dedicated to the Quick Start program. Quick Start uses softy sponge balls, as well as modified nets and courts to aid in the child's development. Green Star is all about FUN, FUN, FUN!

Blue Star (Beginner/Novice juniors ages 9 - 12yrs)
These Juniors should have basic racquet/ball skills, and are between Quick Start and Rally-Ball. The progressive Rally-Ball Program (cooperating and rallying), is emphasized to get juniors hitting together quickly and learning to actually play the game. Positive coaches help instruct juniors on learning to cooperate, and use good sportsmanship.

Red Star (Intermediate juniors ages 10 - 15yrs)
Juniors that can serve and rally will use fun, competitive, individual and team games to aid in their development. Experienced coaches will help juniors develop a consistent serve, balanced shots, match play strategy and teamwork. Sportsmanship, positive attitude and respect are addressed at all times. Self motivation required to join this group.

Junior Academy (10 - 14yrs)
Junior Academy players are up and coming USTA tournament players. This high energy group will train and compete with each other to improve fundamentals, consistency, shot selection, match play tactics and foot speed. Academy coaches will help juniors learn to use patterns and develop game plans under pressure. This is a competitive training environment, but sportsmanship, teamwork and a positive attitude are addressed at all times.

Junior Academy (10 - 14yrs)

Junior Academy players are up and coming USTA tournament players. This high energy group will train and compete with each other to improve fundamentals, consistency, shot selection, match play tactics and foot speed. Academy coaches will help juniors learn to use patterns and develop game plans under pressure. This is a competitive training environment, but sportsmanship, teamwork and a positive attitude are addressed at all times.

Academy (Juniors playing B/G 14's Open/Championships & B/G 16-18's Opens)
Juniors will practice to improve all aspects of their games under the guidance of Academy coaches. Players will train and compete with intensity, focus and a desire to improve with the right attitude. All players will be evaluated at the start of each series and be given specific performance conditioning. Self motivation and a desire to improve are required. These juniors are fully expected to show a positive attitude, train with poise and use the highest standard of sportsmanship.

Academy (Juniors playing B/G 14's Open/Championships & B/G 16-18's Opens)

Juniors will practice to improve all aspects of their games under the guidance of Academy coaches. Players will train and compete with intensity, focus and a desire to improve with the right attitude. All players will be evaluated at the start of each series and be given specific performance conditioning. Self motivation and a desire to improve are required. These juniors are fully expected to show a positive attitude, train with poise and use the highest standard of sportsmanship.