Junior Tennis Skills Development Program
HRCA offers classes in three Skill Levels to help develop young tennis players. Youth lessons are designed to be fun and instructional. A child may spend as much time as necessary at each level and should not be pressured to move from one level to the next.

Children will develop at different rates according to many different factors such as age, amount of individual practice time, and athletic ability. Skill tests are used only to assist students in determining when they might need new challenges that could be better met in another skill level class. Skill tests are one of many tools that are used by our teaching staff, the final determination of what level a student should play at will be made by the teaching professional.

Youth Level (tennis skill) Definitions:
Level 1 (beginner, all ages) – This player has never played tennis or received formal instruction. Player must get an instructor approval to advance to the next skill level.

Goals: Improve self confidence and learn the basic strokes, forehand, backhand, volley, and serve. Know the court lines. Work on mobility and footwork skills.

Recommended Programs for Level 1

• Hot Shots Ages 4 – 5
• Future Stars Ages 6 – 7
• Youth Classes
• Junior Tennis Camps
• Quickstart
• Repeat Level 1 if needed        

Level 2 (advanced beginner all ages) Player must be able to pass Level 1 Skill Test, is developing consistency with all strokes and has some scoring and rules knowledge. Must have instructor approval to advance to the next level.Goals: Improve self confidence and learn basic strokes, forehand, backhand, volley, lobs, serve, scoring and footwork skills. Prepare to play singles and doubles.  

Recommended Programs for Level 2

• Hot Shots Ages 4 – 5
• Future Stars Ages 6 – 7
• Junior Tennis Camps
• Quickstart
• Repeat Level 2 if needed

Level 3 (intermediate) Player must be able to pass the Level 1 and 2 Skill Test. This player has dependable strokes and may be ready to compete in junior tournaments.

Goals: Demonstrate improved strokes including some accuracy, form with control of lateral, forward and backward movement. Understand the basics of singles and doubles play. Show stronger confidence in playing skills.

Recommended Programs for Level 3

• Hot Shots Ages 4 – 5
• Future Stars Ages 6 – 7
• Junior Tennis Camps
• Quickstart Tennis
• USTA Jr. Team Tennis
• One-day Tournament
• Repeat Level 3 if needed

Hot Shots Lessons (Ages 4 – 5) 
Hot Shots are fun classes that develop the motor and listening skills that small children will need to play sports.

Quickstart Tennis (Ages 5 - 8)
This is a non-traditional entry-level tennis program for children. Players will receive a racquet and team t-shirt. This is a parent participation program.

Future Stars Lessons (Ages 6 - 7)
Children will have fun while developing eye-hand coordination, and learning basic tennis skills. Age appropriate games help develop motor and listening skills and enhance self-esteem.

Player Development – Academy 1 (Ages 12-17)
For players, who have played USA Junior Team Tennis, CARA Tennis, High School Junior Varsity, completed Level # 3 and/or been approved by the teaching staff.

Player Development – Academy 2 (Ages 12-17)
For players, that are currently on their high school varsity team. These players have had success playing Satellite Tournaments or have been SSV tested and approved by the Head Teaching Professional.

Group Lessons
Children's group lessons are fun and instructional. Tennis fundamentals are taught. Please refer to the Level Definitions listed previously when trying to place your class. If you don’t know, talk to a teaching staff member, Tennis Specialist or Tennis Team Leader.

• Youth Lessons (ages 8-10) - Levels 1 - 3
• Middle School (ages 11-13) - Levels 1 - 3
• High School Lessons (ages 14-17) - Levels 1 - 3

NEW! TRI Tennis Camp at Northridge (ages 7 - 13)
This three-day entry-level camp is Tuesday-Thursday 1:00-4:00 p.m., twice a month. The camp helps improve and refine existing tennis skills and includes swimming. Bring a tennis racket, tennis shoes, water bottle, snack, swimsuit and towel. Beginning/Intermediate.
Northridge, Tennis Pavilion, Court 1

Morning Junior Tennis Camp (ages 7 - 13)
This is a five-day entry-level camp. Camp includes swimming. Bring a tennis racket, tennis shoes, water bottle, snack, swimsuit and towel. Beginning/Intermediate.

Youth Leagues
USTA Junior Team Tennis Teams will practice twice a week with matches on Monday mornings. Intermediate.

Tournament (age groups 10 and under to 18 and under) The Annual HRCA Junior Showdown is a USTA sanctioned junior satellite tournament.

To see schedules and pricing go to Online Registration.