YOUTH TENNIS PROGRAMS AT THE GOLDMAN TENNIS CENTER

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Youth Scholarships: Lifetime Activities offers need-based scholarships for San Francisco resident youth (4-16yrs) to participate in group tennis lesson programs. For complete details on this program, and how to apply please click HERE

LITTLE TENNIS

LITTLE TENNIS FAMILY OF CLASSES | AGES 4-8

LITTLE TENNIS (4 – 6 yrs.)

This specialized program is designed to stimulate, challenge and appeal to children ages 4 to 6. Our team of enthusiastic and friendly coaches create a fun environment where students develop the footwork, motor skills and basic strokes needed to play tennis. Students and parents alike will be impressed by the dynamic range of equipment, games and activities used throughout this program.

Little Tennis is the ideal introduction to the game and a prerequisite for Little Rallyers. Right-sized equipment can be purchased from an expert in the Lifetime Pro-Shop.

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LITTLE RALLYERS (5 – 7 yrs.)

LITTLE RALLYERS (5 – 7 yrs.)
Graduates from Little Tennis or new students with prior experience and instructor approval.

The Little Rallyers program will further develop students’ technique, tracking ability, and rallying skills through fun and challenging games and activities. To be eligible for this class, players need to demonstrate the ability to switch strokes correctly and make contact consistently. The overall goal is to prepare young players for rallying and game play.

Our curriculum gets our students rallying faster through fun exercises and activities. An emphasis is placed on tracking and moving to the ball along with controlling the stroke and showing proper technique. Students love our games that mimic real tennis and our coaches are experts at keeping it fun and engaging.

For faster development, students are encouraged to attend twice a week.

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LITTLE CHAMPS (6 – 10 yrs.)

Graduates from Little Rallyers or new students with prior experience and instructor approval. Successful students need to demonstrate good technique on ground strokes and the ability to keep a simple rally going.

This program is designed to get our young players playing points and real games while emphasizing technique and motor skills needed to compete. Our fun approach includes drills, point play, footwork, and other challenging activities led by our energetic staff who are experts in working with our young stars.

Players will be introduced to modern technique and movement. An emphasis will be placed on developing ball control and a consistent serve for match play. Players will begin to transition to the longer court at this level and be exposed to different level balls based on their ability. High quality teaching aides including ball machines, footwork ladders and targets are used to motivate, challenge and add to the fun.

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JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT TEAMS

JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT FAMILY OF CLASSES | AGES 8-15

For students who have developed skills beyond basic stroke production and wish to become proficient in match play. Our Junior Development players have a desire to play recreationally or compete at the local or school level.

BRONZE

This program is for graduates of the PLAY! level or those who have the ability to rally consistently off both sides and get a serve in the box consistently on a 60’ court or larger. Knowledge of basic technique, scoring and etiquette are required.

Bronze students will be introduced to modern playing techniques, spins and footwork. Strokes will be refined to encourage a full court game.

Players will begin to understand basic strategy and be placed in fun competitive games and activities. Local league play is a possibility at this level.

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SILVER TEAM

Silver Team students are capable players who can rally consistently from the baseline and demonstrate basic left and right ball control. Players should also be able to demonstrate a proper serve and have topspin on at least one stroke.

Developing spin and more advanced control is a focus along with adding specialty shots like overheads, lobs, and slices. More advanced footwork technique will be introduced to improve court coverage.

Players at this level have an opportunity to participate in local and travel teams.

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GOLD TEAM

Players at this level have advanced ball control and the ability to apply spin on all shots. A consistent serve with spin and proper grip is also required. Players at this level often compete for their school teams or play USTA tournaments.

The focus of this program is developing a well-rounded game that suites the player’s individual style and strengths. Volleys and doubles play are a focus to get ready for school teams. Players are introduced to more advanced strategies and patterns for singles matches.

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