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Tennis, GGT Weekend Programs, Fall

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Swinging at a Tennis Serve
Under the direction of Gordon Graham, Head Coach of women’s tennis at the University at Albany (SUNY), former AHS boys’ tennis coach, and Harvard women’s coach (1990-2007), and under the supervision of Matt Siegel, current AHS boys’ tennis coach…these tennis programs are designed to deliver top-quality tennis training for children of all ages and abilities.

General Information
  • The GGT philosophy for building this vibrant, community-based tennis program is to create a FUN learning environment, one in which children get sound tennis training based on scientific principles delivered in a positive, reinforcing manner.
  • These programs combine fun, and competitive drills and games with technical training at almost every level.
  • All staff have met GGT tennis teacher training standards.
  • GGT maintains a ratio of no more than 8:1 with children 6 and above and a ratio of no more than 5:1 with children 5 and under.
  • Jr. Development and Teen Team programs meet on Sundays for 8 sessions. All other programs meet on Saturdays for 8 sessions.

Class Descriptions
  • Beginners- Modeled after the United States Tennis Association’s QuickStart, 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.
  • Beginners & Advanced Beginners- Modeled after the USTA’s QuickStart, 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.
  • Beginners & Advanced Beginners II- Modeled after the USTA’s QuickStart, 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
  • Beginners & Advanced Beginners III- Modeled after the USTA’s QuickStart, 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. Plus they will get to make new friends and potential tennis practice partners.
  • Junior Development Program for Intermediates/Advanced- Modeled after the USTA’s QuickStart, 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. Plus they will get to make new friends and potential tennis practice partners
  • Teen Team Tennis Training Program for Intermediate/Advanced- This 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.

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