GRAHAM TENNIS CLINICS
FALL 2010

 

Fall Programs Start Sept. 6
NEW...Home School Programs every Wednesday morning!!

All programs are run by Gordon Graham Tennis, LLC (GGT) and sponsored by the Arlington Recreation Department.
Site: Crosby Courts, Winter St., Arlington,

WEEKEND CLINICS
Sept. 11 - Oct. 30

 

 

 

3-4 year olds
GGT for Beginners
Code 120908
(C1): 8 sessions, Saturdays, September 11-October 30
Time: 8:30-9:00 am
Cost: $63
This GGT program is designed to give youngsters ages 3-4 a fun and successful jump start in tennis.  GGT instructors will use foam, low-compression and/or koosh balls in teaching basic hand-eye and foot-eye skills.  We work on basic movement skills that apply to tennis and other sports.  And we use creative games and contests to keep it fun.  Parents are welcome to join in and/or watch to get helpful hints of things to do with their children at home.

5 – 6 years old
GGT for Beginners            ...........................................................................................
Code 120908
(C1): 8 sessions, Saturdays, September 11 – October 30
Time: 9:00am – 9:50am
Cost: $125.
Modeled after the United States Tennis Association’s QuickStart program, this GGT program is designed to give youngsters ages 5-6 a fun and successful jump start in tennis. GGT instructors will use mini-nets, a 36’ court, and foam or low-compression balls in teaching basic skills and principles of the game. Players will be taught rallying skills, serving skills and receiving the ball skills. In addition, they will learn about fairness, and they will begin to understand winning and losing, and how to work with other children. Participants need a 19, 21, or 23-inch racket.

7 – 9 years old
GGT for Beginners and Advanced Beginners             ..........................................
Code 120908
(D1) 8 sessions, Saturdays, September 11 – October 30
Time: 10:00am – 10:50 am
Cost: $125.
Modeled after the USTA’s QuickStart program, this GGT program is designed to give beginners and advanced beginners, ages 7-9, a fun and successful tennis experience. GGT instructors will use mini-nets, a 36’ court, and foam or low-compression balls in helping the players learn the basic skills to play tennis as quickly as possible and to enjoy the experience of hitting balls over the net. They will be taught rallying skills, serving skills, returning skills, and net-play skills. They will learn the rules, scoring and appropriate behavior as part of their training. And they will get to play. Participants need a 21, 23, or 25-inch racket.

10-12 years old
GGT for Beginners and Advanced Beginners II           ...................................... 
Code 120908
(E1): 8 sessions, Saturdays, September 11 – October 30
Time: 11:00 am – 11:50 p.m.
Cost: $125.
Modeled after the USTA’s QuickStart program, this GGT program is designed to give beginners and advanced beginners, ages 10-12, a fun and successful tennis experience. GGT instructors will use a 60' court, the regular net, and a low-compression ball; participants will need a 23 or 25-inch racket. This program will help the players develop the skills needed to participate in different tennis situations by teaching proper stroke technique, and basic tennis strategy and tactics.

13-16 years old
GGT for Beginners and Advanced Beginners III ..................................................
Code 120908
(F1): 8 sessions, Saturdays, September 11-October 30
Time: 12:00-12:50 p.m.
Cost: $125
Modeled after the USTA’s QuickStart program, this GGT program is designed to give beginners and advanced beginners, ages 13-16, a fun and successful tennis experience.  GGT instructors will use the full court, and low-compression balls.  Participants will need a 25 or 27-inch racket.  This program will help the players develop basic tennis skills, strategies and tactics, and learn proper stroke technique based on scientific principles.

8 – 12 years old
Junior Development Program for Intermediate / Advanced     ....................       
Code 120908
(G1): 8 sessions, Sundays, September 12 – October 31
Time: 9:00 – 10:20 am
Cost: $197.
This program is focused on training intermediate and advanced players to become well-rounded competitors, firmly grounded in good stroke mechanics and sound strategy. The program will include competitive drilling, match play with analysis, proper instruction based on scientific principles, and a FUN, positive environment.

13 – 17 years old
Teen Team Tennis Training Program for Intermediate / Advanced       ..........     
Code 120908
(H1): 8 sessions, Sundays, September 12 – October 31
Time: 10:30 am – 11:50 a.m.
Cost: $197.
This GGT program is designed for experienced teenage players who are interested in competing for their high school team and/or playing tournaments.  Players will learn good stroke mechanics and sound strategy. There will be competitive drilling, match play with analysis, proper instruction based on scientific principles, and a FUN, positive environment.

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Sept. 6 - Oct. 28

5 – 6 years old
GGT for Beginners           ........................................................................................... 
Code 120908
(A1): 8 sessions, Tuesdays September 7 – October 26
(B1): 8 sessions, Thursdays September 9 – October 28
Time: 3:00 – 3:50 p.m
Cost: $125 per section; or $205 for both.     ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

7 – 9 years old
GGT for Beginners and Advanced Beginnersg...................................................
Code 120908
(A2): 8 sessions, Tuesdays September 7 – October 26
(B2): 8 sessions, Thursdays September 9 – October 28
Time: 4:00 – 4:50 p.m.
Cost: $125 per section; or $205 for both.

10-12 years old
GGT for Beginners and Advanced Beginners II         .......................................   
Code 120908
(A3): 8 sessions, Tuesdays September 7 – October 26
(B3): 8 sessions, Thursdays September 9 – October 28
Time: 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $125 per section; or $210 for both.

8 – 12 years old
Junior Development Program for Intermediate and Advanced
Code 120908
(A4): 8 sessions, Mondays September 6 – October 25
(B4): 8 sessions, Wednesdays, September 8 – October 27
Time: 4:50-6:10 p.m.
Cost: $197 per section; or $330 for both.

13 – 17 years old
Teen Team Tennis Training Program for Intermediate and Advanced     ..........       
Code 120908
(A5): 8 sessions, Mondays September 6 – October 25
(B5): 8 sessions, Wednesdays, September 8 – October 27
Time: 3:15 – 4:45 p.m.
Cost: $221per section; or $370 for both.

Make -ups due to inclement weather will be on Fridays, ant !st week in November, if needed. 

 

Every Wednesday (Sept. 8 through Oct. 27) at Crosby Courts on Winter St.

9:00-9:50--5-6 yr. olds--GGT for BEGINNERS
10:00-10:50--7-9 yr. olds--GGT for BEGINNERS/ADVANCED BEGINNERS
11:00-11:50--10-12 yr. olds--GGT for BEGINNERS/ADVANCED BEGINNERS II

All programs are the same price and description as those of the same name in the After School Programs listed above.