Armonk International Tennis Academy

Team Path

Armonk International Tennis Academy at Armonk Tennis Club is an intensive program specifically designed for dedicated junior players. Its multiple age/ability levels within two connected paths--Team and High Performance--allow players to continually set and attain individual goals. Each level includes the skills developed at prior levels and adds additional expectations. Please read the descriptions below to learn the skills requirements for each phase of development. For more info, contact Tennis Director Doug Sherman at doug@armonktennis.com.

Note: Players can also consider the Junior Development Program. To determine the appropriate program, see the junior tennis chart or contact us.

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Pre-Academy

Ages: 7-10
Level: UTR Unrated–1

Players have distinguished themselves from their peers in work ethic and skill development. Player is able to judge where the ball is going and can sustain a rally of several shots with someone of the same ability using both forehand and backhand sides. Player has an understanding of the basic rules and can keep score unassisted, call own lines, and serve overhand. Player can volley with moderate success. Equipment remains in compliance with USTA regulations for this age group: orange felt balls, 23-25 inch racket, and 60-foot court. Players can start to compete in introductory USTA orange ball tournaments.

Classes meet 1 time per week for 1½ hours with a 5:1 ratio.

Additional Winter Info

• Weekly supervised match play
• Tournament counseling

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Team Prospects

Ages: 8-10
Level: UTR Unrated–2

Player is getting better at moving to the ball and can sustain a rally on slow and moderately paced shots. Player serves with few double faults. On groundstrokes, player needs to improve control of height, depth, direction, and speed. Player attempts to move opponents side to side and to hit to opponent's weakness. Recommended USTA tournaments are Level 7.

Classes meet 2 times per week for 1½ hours.

Additional Winter Info

• 3 private lessons
• Weekly supervised match play
• Tournament counseling

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Team Compete

Ages: 11+
Level: UTR 1-3

Player has dependable groundstrokes, including directional control and depth on higher paced shots, along with good court coverage. Player has added variety in shot selection using lobs, overheads, volleys, and approach shots with some success. Player is developing more spin and power on the serve and seldom double faults. Player is developing a game plan and good consistency and is now forcing some errors with power and/or spin. Player demonstrates good teamwork in doubles. Recommended USTA tournaments are Level 7.

Classes meet 2 times per week for 1½ hours.

Additional Winter Info

• 3 private lessons
• Weekly supervised match play
• Tournament counseling