JUNIOR PROGRAMS
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The Dent Academy junior programs have been created to provide a pathway for our players to improve in their proficiency of the game and grow in their love of the sport. From a beginner player, to a high school player or prospective college player, the Dent Academy provides the highest level of instruction in a new, state of the art tennis facility, The Birch Racquet and Lawn Club. With 50 years of tennis experience, Phil, Taylor and Jenny Dent have created an environment to foster the love of the sport for players of all ages and abilities.
Academy Overview
This is the last level, for players ages 7-10 years, before moving to the yellow ball. The player will continue to develop their game and start to use strategies.
Orange Ball and Orange Ball Advanced programs will introduce players (ages 7-10) to a larger court with a slightly faster ball while using a larger racquet.
Players ages 4-7 will be introduced to the game of tennis using smaller courts, smaller racquets and lower compression balls.
Receive on-court training with grand slam level coaches who have competed against Roger Federer, John McEnroe and Serena Williams.
The Prep programs are designed for students over the age of 10 who are new to the game of tennis or still refining their technique and playing style.
This is where the player is introduced to the game of tennis. The smaller court allows players to learn more quickly by adjusting to the court dimensions, equipment, drills, instruction and games to better suit their needs. During this time, players will be challenged in many ways that will help their overall understanding of themselves and the world of tennis. Recommended racquet length 19” - 23”.
Skills learned in the red ball level before progression to the next level
Sending and receiving
Rallying with a partner
Overhead serves
Scoring and point play
Ages:
4-8
Court Size:
36'
Days/Times:
Membership Monthly Rates:
Tuesday & Thursday
Junior
Jr. Membership + $50
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Family
Guest
Incl. in Fam. Membership
$130
Thursday (Sept -May only)
Junior
Jr. Membership + $40
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Family
Guest
Incl. in Fam. Membership
$80
Friday (Sept - May only)
Junior
Jr. Membership + $40
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Family
Guest
Incl. in Fam. Membership
$80
Friday
Junior
Jr. Membership + $40
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Family
Guest
Incl. in Fam. Membership
$80
Saturday
Junior
Jr. Membership + $40
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Family
Guest
Incl. in Fam. Membership
$80
Saturday
Junior
Jr. Membership + $40
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Family
Guest
Incl. in Fam. Membership
$80
ORANGE and ORANGE ADVANCED (ages 8-10 yrs). This program provides an environment where each player is able to improve their learning capacity due to the increased requirements from the players. Their skill level will be challenged by a bigger court compared to red ball courts, speed of the orange dot tennis ball and bigger, faster, stronger tennis players. Recommended racquet length 25”
Skills learned in the orange ball level before progression to the next level
Proper grips
Serve technique
Match play
Understanding different types of spin
Ages:
8-10
Court Size:
60’
Days/Times:
Membership
Monthly Rates:
Tuesday & Thursday
Junior
Jr. Membership + $50
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Family
Guest
Incl. in Fam. Membership
$130
Thursday (Sept - May only
Junior
Jr. Membership + $40
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Family
Incl. in Fam. Membership
$80
Friday (Sept - May only)
Junior
Jr. Membership + $40
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Family
Guest
Incl. in Fam. Membership
$80
Friday
Junior
Jr. Membership + $40
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Family
Guest
Incl. in Fam. Membership
$80
Saturday
Junior
Jr. Membership + $40
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Family
Guest
Incl. in Fam. Membership
$80
Tuesday & Thursday (advanced)
Junior
Jr. Membership + $50
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Family
Guest
Incl. in Fam. Membership
$130
Saturday (advanced)
Junior
Jr. Membership + $40
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Family
Guest
Incl. in Fam. Membership
$80
Players are one step away from the full-size tennis court with the yellow ball. The game is played much faster due to the technology of the equipment at this level. Green dot tennis balls bounce faster, higher and farther than the red and orange dot tennis balls which adds more challenges for players needing to understand the game. Recommended racquet length 26”
Skills learned in the green ball level before progression to yellow ball
Placement of serves
Different type of spins for serves
Placement of groundstrokes
Proper hitting stances
Ages:
9-12
Court Size:
60'
Days/Times:
Membership
Monthly Rates:
Monday & Wednesday
Junior
Jr. Membership + $140
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Family
Guest
Incl. in Fam. Membership
$200
Prep Level 1 - Yellow ball 78 ft. court. Ages 11 and up. This for the older student that is just starting to learn the game of tennis. The basics of tennis including grips, stances, swing path, strategy and scoring will be taught. When the player has a good understanding and can rally and keep score they will progress to Prep Level 2. Recommended racquet length 27”.
Prep Level 2 - Yellow ball 78 ft. court. Ages 11 and up. This is the final level before Pre-Elite, Elite or Academy. At this level the player should be playing tournaments and continuing to develop their playing style. Recommended racquet Length 27”
Ages:
12+
Court Size:
78'
Days/Times:
Rates:
Monday & Wednesday
Junior
$140
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Family
Guest
$100
$200
The Elite program is an afterschool program for players who are looking to continue improving their tennis skills. This program is designed for players who are actively playing tournaments. The Elite program is a great fit for high school players and will help younger kids to prepare to play on their high school team. This clinic is an hour and a half of high-intensity drills and match play followed by 30 minutes of fitness.
The program is open for non-members and is a drop-in format, billed per clinic. Players on their high school team will get a discount.
Ages:
10+
Court Size:
78'
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
Member
$30/class
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Non Member
$35/class
Member on High School Team
$25/class
Non-Member on High School Team
Days/Times:
Rates:
$30/class
Get attention from one of the most knowledgeable families in tennis.
Receive on-court training with grand slam level coaches who have competed against Roger Federer, John McEnroe and Serena Williams.
Taylor and Phil Dent have been involved in this sport their whole lives and will share their knowledge, expertise and love of the sport every day.
Character Development
We create champions off the court as well. The Dents are a family with Christian values and provide students with an opportunity to develop leadership skills, accountability, integrity and moral values.
Professional Fitness Training
We are committed to having the most fit junior players in the country, both physically and mentally. To get physically fit, our students spend four hours on court every day doing drills and participating in match play with Taylor and Phil Dent.
Off court training is focused on preventing injury and increase quickness, stamina and strength. We have partnered with Zero Limits Performance to train our students, provide nutritional counseling, and physical therapy.
Emphasis is also placed on mental toughness. We incorporate drills that simulate the mental pressure of a real tournament match.
FULL TIME ACADEMY SCHEDULE
School 9:00am – 12:00pm
Lunch 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Tennis Training with Taylor and Phil Dent 1:00pm – 5:00pm. Friday 1:00pm - 3:00pm to allow travel to weekend tournaments
DAILY RATES
Monday-Thursday
Member Daily Drop-in $80 - for students NOT registered with Zero Limits Performance
Member Daily Drop-in $70 - for students registered with Zero Limits Performance
Non-Member Daily Drop-in $90 - for students NOT registered with Zero Limits Performance
Non-Member Daily Drop-in $80 - for students registered with Zero Limits Performance
Partial Attendance (2hrs) / Friday Drop-in
Member $45 - for students NOT registered with Zero Limits Performance
Member $40 - for students registered with Zero Limits Performance
Non-Member $50 - for students NOT registered with Zero Limits Performance
Non-Member $45 - for students registered with Zero Limits Performance
Ages:
10+
Court Size:
78'
Days/Times:
Rates:
Weekdays (School)
Monthly
Grades 5 - 8 $800/month
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Monthly
Grades 9 - 12 $500/month
Weekdays (Lunch)
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Weekdays (Training)
Monthly (including Zero Limits Performance)
$1400/Month
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM