GORDON GRAHAM TENNIS, LLC
2009

APRIL & MAY OUTDOOR PROGRAMS 

1.  Cambridge After School Programs

  • April 13 - June 4
  • Site: Riverside Press Park, River St. and Memorial Dr
  • For children 8-14 yrs. old
  • Mondays and Wednesdays; 4:00-5:30 p.m.: Intermediate and Advanced players
  • Thursdays; 4:00-5:30 p.m.: Beginning and Advanced Beginning players
  • Make-ups due to inclement weather will be on Fridays
  • Cost:
    • 1 day per week: $192.
    • 2 days per week: $306.
  • Children will be grouped by age within each class.
  • We strongly recommend doing this program two days per week to maximize progress. 
  • Sign Up: Email Gordon@gordongrahamtennis.com to reserve space or for any questions.
  • Mail checks to: Gordon Graham Tennis, LLC, PO Box 191, Arlington, MA  02474.

2.  Arlington Weekend Programs (sponsored by the Arlington Recreation Dept.)

  • April 4- May 31 (excluding May 23-24); Make-ups due to inclement weather will be held in June, if needed.
  • Site: Wellington Courts, Grove St., Arlington
  • For children 5-17
  • For full program descriptions, see below
  • Saturdays:
    • 9:00-9:50 a.m.=GG QuickStart for Beginners, ages 5-6; (CLOSED)
    • 10:00-10:50 a.m.=GG QuickStart for Beginners & Adv. Beg., ages 7-8;
    • 11:00-12:00 p.m.=GG QuickStart for Beginners & Adv. Beg., ages 9-11;
    • 12:00-1:00 p.m.=GG QuickStart for Beginners & Adv. Beg., ages 12-14; (CLOSED)
  • Sundays:
    • 9:00-10:20 a.m.=Jr.Development for Intermediate & Advanced, ages 8-12
    • 10:30-12:00 p.m.=Tournament Training for Int. & Advanced, ages 13-17
  • Cost:
    • GG QuickStart for ages 5-6 and 7-8=$120.
    • GG QuickStart for ages 9-11 and 12-14=$125.
    • Jr. Development for Intermediate and Advanced, ages 8-12=$192.
    • Tournament Training for Intermediate and Advanced, ages 13-17=$216.
  • Sign Up: www.arlingtonrec.com, or call 781-316-3880

 

All GG QuickStart programs incorporate many elements of the USTA’s QuickStart program and the European training programs that helped inspire QuickStart.  We use modified nets, court sizes, training balls, rackets and scoring systems that are appropriate for the age and ability of these players who are relatively or totally “new to the game”.  These modifications make learning the game of tennis easier and more fun.  Our players experience success more readily.

 GG QuickStart for Beginners (5-6 yrs. old)                        Code 340913

Designed for 5 and 6 year olds, this program emphasizes basic athletic skills that apply to many sports, like ball tracking, catching and throwing skills, and body coordination skills.  Your children will learn basic racket-work skills, and rudimentary rallying skills.  In addition, they will learn about fairness, and they will begin to understand winning and losing, and how to work with others.  Participants need a 19, 21 or 23-inch racket.

GG QuickStart for Beginners and Advanced Beginners I (7-8 yrs. old)    Code 340914

Designed for 7 and 8 year olds, this program emphasizes basic athletic skills that apply to many sports, like ball tracking, catching and throwing skills, and body coordination skills.  Your children will learn basic racket-work skills, and rudimentary rallying skills as well. They will be taught self-rally skills, 2-person rally skills, serving and receiving skills, and net-play. They will learn the basic rules, simplified scoring, and appropriate behavior as part of their training.  They will get to play.  Participants need a 21, 23, or 25-inch racket.

GG QuickStart for Beginners and Advanced Beginners II (9-11 yrs. old) Code 340915

Designed for 9, 10 and 11 year olds.  This program will help the players develop the skills needed to participate in different tennis situations by teaching proper stroke technique, all basic shots, and basic tennis strategy and tactics. Players will learn assorted racket-work skills, self-rallying and 2-person rallying skills, serving and receiving skills, and net-play.  They will learn the rules, including tennis scoring.  And they will get to play!  Participants will need a 23 or 25-inch racket.

GG QuickStart for Beginners and Advanced Beginners III (12-14 yrs. old) Code 340916

Designed for 12, 13 and 14 year olds. 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. Players will learn assorted racket-work skills, self-rallying and 2-person rallying skills, serving and receiving skills, and net-play.  They will learn the rules, including tennis scoring.  And they will get to play!  Participants will need a 25, 26, or 27-inch racket.

Junior Development Program for Intermediates and Advanced (8-12 yrs. old) Code 340917

This GGT program is focused on training intermediate and advanced players, ages 8 to 12, to become well-rounded competitors, firmly grounded in good mechanics and sound strategy.  This program will include competitive drilling, match play with analysis, proper instruction based on scientific principles, and a FUN, positive environment.

Tournament Training Program for Intermediate and Advanced (13-17 yrs. old) Code 340918

This GGT program is designed for experienced teenaged players who are interested in competing in tournaments and/or for their high school team.  Players will learn good mechanics and sound strategy.  There will be competitive drilling, match play with analysis, proper instruction based on scientific principles, and a FUN, positive environment.  Train like a college team with veteran Harvard coach, Gordon Graham, the boys’ tennis coach at Arlington High School.  (Note: No more than 50% of the participants in this program may be members of the AHS boys’ tennis team, as per MIAA rules.)

3.  April Vacation Week Jr. Tennis Development Program (sponsored by the Arlington Recreation Dept.)

  • April 20-24
  • Site: Crosby Courts, Winter St., Arlington
  • For children 5-17
  • Time: 9:00-12:00
  • Programs (for full descriptions, see below)
    • Super Starters (5-6 yr. olds); Beginners
    • Jr. Netters (7-12 yr. olds); Adv. Beginners
    • Jr. Competition Training (10-12 yr. olds); Intermediate and Advanced
    • Competition Training (13-17 yr. olds); Intermediate and Advanced
    • Tennis for Teens (13-17 yr. olds); Beginners and Advanced Beginners
  • Cost:  $240 for each program
  • Sign Up: www.arlingtonrec.com, or call 781-316-3880

APRIL VACATION WEEK: Program Descriptions

Super Starters (5-6 yr. olds)  Get your youngsters off to a super start with the great game of tennis.  We hire instructors with the special talents needed to work best with this group, and to provide them a positive, nurturing environment.  This program emphasizes basic athletic skills that apply to many sports, like ball tracking, catching and throwing skills, and body coordination skills.  Your children will learn basic racket-work skills, and rudimentary rallying skills as well.

Junior Netters (7-12 yr. olds) We group these children by age and ability.  Using age-appropriate progressions, this program helps everyone develop the skills to rally, serve and return serve, and to play at the net.  This group will get to play assorted team tennis games.  They will learn fundamental strategies and tactics for both singles and doubles.

Jr. Competition Training Program (10-12 yr. olds)  This program is for 10, 11 and 12 year olds with more advanced skills who may be interested in competing in USTA tournaments, or eventually for their high school teams.  We use various situational games and drills to enhance the learning of advanced singles and doubles tactics and strategies. 

Tennis for Teens (13-17 yr. olds)  Structured for teen-agers who are beginners or advanced beginners, this program introduces them to tennis with solid fundamental training, and a fun, social environment.  Our goal is to help all teen players have a positive experience while learning the basic skills and strategies of this great lifetime sport.

Competition Training Program (13-17 yr. olds)  Developed especially for advanced players who are focused on competing in USTA tournaments, and/or for their high school teams.  This program helps players develop their competitive skills, including advanced strategies and tactics for singles and doubles, mental training, and tennis specific fitness training.  Train like college teams do!  (Note: no more than 50% of the participants in this program may be members of the Arlington HS boys’ tennis team, as per MIAA rules.)

For more questions on any of these GGT Spring Outdoor Programs, write: Gordon@gordongrahamtennis.com, or call: 617-312-9833.