Juniors-Competitive Tennis Programs in Columbus
The Racquet Club is dedicated to nurturing students who are interested in competitive tennis. From Beginner to High School, Ranked and/or College-Bound players, our curriculum and teaching staff will help students achieve their goals.
*Junior competitive programs require a membership.
Competitive Junior Programs
Competitive Junior Level 1 Programs
Level 1 is where students begin their formal tennis training. Students progress through the Stars curriculum, gaining new skills and understanding with each class.
An emphasis on motor mechanics and movement, and most of all, FUN, FUN, FUN! Beginning match play will be taught in a nurturing setting with games, drills, and more games on 60 foot courts.
Players learn the tools needed to Play Matches. Most importantly, players will master serving, scoring, and rallying from the baseline with consistency in match play situations.
For players who have completed Future Stars and are very serious about developing their tennis. This is THE class for shaping your game before becoming a competitive player. Players will learn all of the essentials needed to become a tournament competitor and be taught HOW TO PLAY.
This program is for players transitioning into Super Stars and transitioning from green ball to yellow ball programs.
Competitive Junior Level 2 Programs
Level 2 continues skills progression and encourages tournament competition.
For players who have completed the Super Stars Junior Class and are playing tournament tennis. This is a two-year program where all the areas of the game necessary for becoming a successful tournament competitor are developed.
Stroke and tactic training for the less experienced tournament player who has played middle / high school tennis.
Competitive Junior Level 3 Programs
Level 3 is for students with tournament experience and a desire to play high school varsity tennis and compete in district and section junior tournaments. Level 3 culminates in training that focuses on the skills needed to play college tennis.
Focuses on developing junior players who are playing High School Varsity Tennis, or who have tournament experience with a desire to play Varsity Tennis. Players will become the best they can be with an emphasis on personal development. Players will be taught to develop their own individual style and stroke technique.
For the dedicated 14 & under tournament player. The program will teach the mental, physical, and emotional tools to achieve players’ goals. Players will learn to end points with specific match strategy with an understanding of percentage play from all court positions.
Tournament training focusing on the skills needed to play college tennis. The program will teach the mental, physical, and emotional tools to achieve players’ goals. Players will learn to start and end points with specific match strategy with an understanding of percentage play from all court positions. Dedicated tournament players only aged 14 and over, except for sectionally ranked players who played in the Midwest Closed.
ROGY Junior Programs – Beginners / Recreational
(Red, Orange, Green, Yellow Ball)
Our recreational ROGY Programs provide juniors an introduction to tennis that is all about having fun while learning the basics of serving, returning, with forehands, backhands, and volleys.
Red Sponge Ball with Parent + Child / ages 4 to 6. This program teaches tennis skills and group interaction. Parents may accompany the child on court in a relaxed atmosphere. Participation requires full session payment in advance. Classes will take place in the hitting wall room.
Sponge / Red Ball / ages 6 to 11. An introduction to the game of tennis on a 36-foot court. Forehands, backhands, volleys … rally … and FUN! Participation requires full session payment in advance.
Children learn to play the game of tennis on a 36-foot court. Serve, return, and rally with forehands, backhands, and volleys with lots of fun! Participation requires full session payment in advance.
An introduction to tennis in an extremely fun environment where players will play using yellow balls, and learn through tennis drills and games. The “Games Approach” improves player abilities sooner and keeps players in the game. Participation requires full session payment in advance.