Tennis Memphis Junior Academy Session 3
Tennis Memphis Junior Academy Session 3 Program Information and Registration Forms
Tennis Memphis Junior Academy Session 3 Program Information and Registration Forms
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TENNIS MEMPHIS<br />
JUNIOR ACADEMY<br />
2016 -2017<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong> <strong>Memphis</strong> is a 501©(3) non-profit. Our mission: “To build a better community through tennis and education”; donations<br />
are tax-deductible.<br />
Train Together, Compete Together, Win Together<br />
<strong>Session</strong> 3: January 9 – March 11, 2017<br />
The <strong>Tennis</strong> <strong>Memphis</strong> <strong>Junior</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> is offered as a two hour class per day, 3 days per week, with 90-100 minutes of<br />
on court instruction and 20-30 minutes of conditioning. Classes focus on physical, technical, tactical, and mental<br />
skills, along with appropriate competitive play. In addition to the foundation of 3 days of classes offered per week are<br />
group workshops, Competitive Edge Saturdays, tournament travel, match play ladder and camps to maximize player<br />
development and goals.<br />
Our <strong>Academy</strong> follows the USTA Player Development coaching philosophy and concepts that are instrumental in<br />
long-term development of outstanding players. <strong>Tennis</strong> <strong>Memphis</strong>’s <strong>Junior</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> program is for serious players<br />
competing in USTA tournaments with the goal of achieving State, Sectional or National rankings and potentially, a<br />
tennis college scholarship.<br />
COACHING PHILOSOPHY<br />
Our training process includes a drilling portion, point and match play, and conditioning. In the drilling portion, you<br />
will see a simple progression from hand feeding, to racquet feeding, to live ball drills. Progressions will be customized<br />
to meet the specific needs of the players. In this portion, coaches will help players acquire and maintain good<br />
technique, patterns of movement, and proper recovery. In the point and match play portion, we will focus on<br />
developing patterns of play, ball recognition, and strategy to help players improve their match play experience.<br />
Coaches will provide players with shot selection and court-positioning techniques and monitor the behavior of<br />
players in different match situations to help them succeed in a competitive environment. Conditioning will work to<br />
improve player endurance, balance, strength, speed, and agility through a tennis-specific conditioning program.<br />
<strong>Junior</strong>s who apply for the <strong>Academy</strong> must be actively competing in USTA sanctioned tournaments. Player<br />
commitment to excellence, an outstanding work ethic, and respect toward fellow students and coaches is expected.<br />
Players will be evaluated by our coaching staff and placed in the groups according to their level. Further changes in<br />
groupings may take place as players progress. It is essential that players recognize the importance of working as a<br />
team to ensure the best learning experience.<br />
ACADEMY GOALS<br />
Over the next 3-5 years, <strong>Tennis</strong> <strong>Memphis</strong> intends to raise the bar for competitive junior tennis in <strong>Memphis</strong> and<br />
Shelby County, with the goal of becoming one of the premier junior programs in the Southern Section. This includes<br />
having multiple players in each BG 18-10 division who are ranked top 30 in the USTA Southern Section and/or top<br />
200 USTA National Ranking. We want to bring together a diverse group of kids and families from all parts of our<br />
community to “train together, compete together and win together”. We want to provide our community and kids<br />
with a program which offers the coaching, facilities and resources necessary to play at a high level. We will also strive<br />
to instill in them the confidence to believe that they can win against players from the best programs and academies<br />
in the country.
GROUPS<br />
Players are assigned to a group by our coaching staff. Players are placed in groups based on general guidelines<br />
consisting of their USTA ranking, commitment and work ethic, goals, ability and potential and age. Each group will<br />
consist of 6 to 12 players who have similar goals, commitment levels and comparable playing skills. Our structure for<br />
the 2016/2017 school year has 11 levels. The group guidelines are to establish criteria to best match players within<br />
each group. This will maximize player development, help set player goals and provide a progression within a<br />
developmental pathway.<br />
<strong>Academy</strong> Formerly<br />
Groups Named<br />
Competitive<br />
1 G 6, 7, 8<br />
Competitive<br />
2 G5<br />
Competitive<br />
3 G4<br />
Competitive 10 & under<br />
4<br />
Questions? Contact Arnold Thompson, Director of Programs, (901) 596-0637<br />
or athompson@tennismemphis.org<br />
SCHEDULE- LEFTWICH & WOLBRECHT TENNIS CENTERS<br />
Competitive 1<br />
Day of the week Tuesday Thursday<br />
Time 4:00-6:00 pm 4:00-6:00 pm<br />
Location Wolbrecht Wolbrecht<br />
Competitive 2<br />
Day of the week Tuesday Thursday<br />
Time 4:00-6:00 pm 4:00-6:00 pm<br />
Location Leftwich Leftwich<br />
Competitive 3<br />
Day of the week Monday Wednesday<br />
Time 4:00-6:00 pm 4:00-6:00 pm<br />
Location Leftwich Leftwich<br />
Competitive 4<br />
Day of the week Monday Wednesday<br />
Time 4:00-6:00 pm 4:00-6:00 pm<br />
Location Leftwich Leftwich
SESSION FEES<br />
(9 week session)<br />
Pricing depends on number of registered classes per week for the session.<br />
Training Days must be stated when enrolling. We have LIMITED #'s per day for each group.<br />
Enrollment priority is given to students training 2 days per week or students on the X-Team or X-Team In Training<br />
(2) days wk - $504 (1) day wk - $252 Drop-in - $30 *See Drop-In Policy<br />
SMALL GROUPS/GROUP WORKSHOPS, COMPETITIVE EDGE SATURDAYS,<br />
TOURNAMENT TRAVEL, CAMPS, LESSONS<br />
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Small Groups (4 players) and Group Workshops-groups will address player’s individual needs as well as<br />
reinforce specific skills and bring in additional elements of training. These groups are offered consistently<br />
throughout the year in addition to the regular 3 days per week of training.<br />
Competitive Edge Saturdays – Non-sanctioned, in-house tournament play for <strong>Academy</strong> and non-<strong>Academy</strong><br />
players, designed to provide players the opportunity to compete together locally, so that when it’s time to travel<br />
out of town to tournaments they are prepared and ready to win. Players will be competing for tournament travel<br />
scholarship stipends .<br />
Tournament Travel -<strong>Tennis</strong> <strong>Memphis</strong> coaching staff will travel to out of town tournaments to provide players<br />
with coaching, warm-up, and to watch and chart matches<br />
High Performance Summer Camps are provided during the summer for continuous player development and<br />
extra hours on the court.<br />
Lessons are offered to players wanting individual or semi-private instruction with a <strong>Tennis</strong> <strong>Memphis</strong> coach to<br />
supplement the JD program and to reinforce, enhance and speed up development.<br />
Eldon Roark and Bellevue <strong>Tennis</strong> Centers will be used in addition to<br />
Leftwich and Wolbrecht for <strong>Academy</strong> programs and training purposes<br />
to maximize player development.<br />
Questions contact Arnold Thompson, Director of Programs, at 596-0637,<br />
athompson@tennismemphis.org<br />
or contact a <strong>Tennis</strong> <strong>Memphis</strong> coach.<br />
2016-207 TENNIS MEMPHIS JUNIOR ACADEMY REGISTRATION
ACADEMY PLAYER REGISTRATION FORM<br />
You may register in person or online at www.tennismemphis.org .<br />
<strong>Academy</strong> session must be registered for and paid in full in advance.<br />
Cash, Check or Credit Card accepted at all the tennis centers.<br />
Make checks payable to: <strong>Tennis</strong> <strong>Memphis</strong><br />
NOTE: The next session of <strong>Junior</strong> <strong>Tennis</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> will begin March 20, 2017.<br />
<strong>Session</strong> 3: January 9 – March 11, 2017<br />
Player Information- Please print clearly and legibly<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________________<br />
FIRST Name LAST Name Date of Birth<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
Address City State Zip<br />
______________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
Home Phone Business Phone Cell Phone (required)<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
Email address required (Please print legibly)<br />
Referred by<br />
_______________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
Parent/Guardian First Name Parent/Guardian Last Name Relationship<br />
Player Registration – Fill in each box below - Please print clearly and legibly<br />
Group # of Days per Week Days of the Week Time Cost<br />
Player Payment Information- Please print clearly and legibly<br />
(2) days wk - $504<br />
(1) day wk - $252 Drop-in - $30 *See Drop-In Policy<br />
Payment Total: $__________________ Method of Payment: Cash ____ Check ____ Credit Card ____
Terms and Conditions: I agree to the terms and conditions by signing below.<br />
Payment Policy: Clinic payments are due before the beginning of the first class in order to secure a space in the class. Players wishing<br />
to pay at the first class of the session will not be guaranteed a spot. Fees are NOT prorated.<br />
Drop-In Policy: If you are unable to attend on a consistent basis, drop-ins are accepted. If there is a spot open a player may then<br />
drop-in only after first properly notifying staff. You may text the designated lead pro to see if there is a spot open on a particular day<br />
that you’d like to attend.<br />
Multi-Child Discount: After your first child, all subsequent children receive 10% off.<br />
Sign – In Policy:<br />
All JD players must sign in at the tennis center front desk before going on to the court.<br />
Class Level Placement/Player Evaluation: Prior to completing registration, class level must be confirmed with a member of our<br />
coaching staff to ensure proper placement. Players new to our JD program may need to be evaluated for proper placement. Email<br />
Tom Stem with a detailed background (age/grade, tennis background, school, etc.) to see whether an evaluation is necessary:<br />
tstem@tennismemphis.org<br />
Player Move-Ups: Players will be approached by a member of the teaching staff when a move to the next class level is warranted. If<br />
this does not happen, players should register for the same class level in the next session. Parents and players are asked to respect this<br />
process and to not make requests regarding class move-up and placement.<br />
Scholarships: In an effort to make our <strong>Junior</strong> <strong>Tennis</strong> <strong>Academy</strong> accessible to everyone, we do offer scholarships to youth tennis<br />
players who qualify. For more information about this, please email Arnold Thompson: athompson@tennismemphis.org . Scholarship<br />
applications available.<br />
Class/Court Schedule: The majority of classes are offered indoors. However, due to limited indoor availability classes may be held on<br />
the outdoor courts. Classes offered outdoors will be specifically noted on the registration form. Otherwise the class is offered indoors.<br />
Inclement Weather Policy: In case of weather issues, program cancellations will be communicated via social media (Facebook posts)<br />
an hour prior to the beginning of a group class. Classes will be canceled if temperature is 40 degrees Fahrenheit or below.<br />
Class Make-Up Policy: There are no class make-ups for player absences or missed classes. In the event of class cancellation due to<br />
inclement weather, make-ups will be attempted if weather permits. We do not offer class make-ups, credits, refunds, carryovers for<br />
missed classes, or absences. Refund or credits are not issued due to weather interruption.<br />
Refunds: There are no refunds. Once you have attended your first class you are committed to the session.<br />
Exception: A player refund may be issued with written documentation player injuries from a doctor.<br />
Facebook: Like our Page on Facebook for program updates!<br />
facebook.com/tennismemphis<br />
<strong>Junior</strong> Free Play Policy: Any junior tennis player 18 years old or younger may play on outdoor or indoor courts that<br />
are not in use, free of charge, without a reservation.<br />
Private Lessons: An 8 hour notice is required for private lesson cancellation or full lesson fees will be charged.<br />
Questions contact Arnold Thompson, Director of Programs, at 596-0637,<br />
athompson@tennismemphis.org<br />
or contact a <strong>Tennis</strong> <strong>Memphis</strong> coach.
WAIVER, RELEASE & AUTHORIZATION<br />
I, the undersigned parent/guardian, hereby consent for my child to participate in the 2016 NJTL <strong>Junior</strong> <strong>Tennis</strong><br />
<strong>Academy</strong>. In consideration of participation in the program, I hereby indemnify and hold harmless the City of<br />
<strong>Memphis</strong>, <strong>Tennis</strong> <strong>Memphis</strong>, MPTC and any sponsors of the program and its respective employees, staff, board<br />
members, officers, agents, successors. I release the same from any and all liability for any injury or illness which may<br />
be suffered by my child arising out of, or in any way connected with the program, and assume the risk for such injury<br />
or illness. I, the undersigned, have read this release and understand all of its terms and hereby execute voluntarily,<br />
with all knowledge and understanding of its significance.<br />
PUBLICITY RELEASE: I hereby give my consent for my child to be interviewed or photographed by the media and<br />
<strong>Tennis</strong> <strong>Memphis</strong> for purposes of website, social media, marketing, advertising or newspaper publication.<br />
PARENT’S AUTHORIZATION: In the event that I cannot be reached in an emergency, I hereby authorize any medical<br />
assistance or treatment deemed necessary in the event of any injury to my child while participating in any program<br />
activity. I agree that if my child does not have appropriate insurance coverage, I will pay all costs of medical services<br />
incurred on his or her behalf.<br />
Parent/Guardian Signature __________________________________________________________ Date ____________________<br />
Print Name_______________________________________________