JUNIOR
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Harrison Tennis Center offers an extensive choice of
programs for children and juniors. Two of our newest
programs are offered to junior players who have completed
sessions in our beginner and advanced beginner tennis
classes. These programs are based on ability first,
then, by age. With both boys and girls participating
in groups.
Future Star Program
- The first is our Future Star program. This
is offered to the advanced beginner player who has finished
at least one 6 week session of the advanced beginner
tennis classes, from ages 7 and up. It is a natural
progression and introduction to more specific stroke
development. Through the use of line drills and game
based drills, the juniors begin to learn the importance
of self control, ball control and consistency.
The Future Star groups meet for 90 minutes, once a week.
The cost of this program is $55 per month. This program
meets year around. We currently offer the following
days and times:
Monday 3:30-5:00pm
Tuesday 5:30-7:00pm
Wednesday 5:30-7:00pm
Baseliner Program
- The next progression through our program is
our Baseliner group. This program is offered to the
junior player who can demonstrate some ball control,
directional control, and may play junior ALTA or USTA
league tennis. Attention to specific grips and footwork
are important focal points of this program. As this
player may be a bit older and experienced, this player
will learn how important good technique and self control
will come into play through the use of live ball drills
and more competitive game based drills. The age of the
Baseliner player starts at 8 or 9 years old and goes
through the age of 17. This program is currently offered
each Monday from 5:00-7:00pm and, for our more experienced
players, on Thursdays from 5:00-7:00pm. This group meets
once per week for 2 hours. The monthly cost for this
program is $95.
Stephen
Diaz Junior Tennis Academy - Harrison
Tennis Center is the home base for the Stephen Diaz
Junior Tennis Academy. Stephen has been one of the top
junior development coaches in Atlanta for many years
and Harrison is very proud to have him and SDTA on board.
SDTA's coaching philosophy is based on putting the athlete
first, while putting major emphasis on performance rather
than outcome. Coaches focus on helping young players
reach their maximum potential as people through a commitment
to excellence in tennis. SDTA considers the long
term welfare and happiness of players should be valued
more than the results of rewards of the moment. Founded
in 1996, SDTA 's emphasis on small group programs and
personal attention has helped develop some of the best
junior players in the region. One of our main goals
of SDTA coaches is to personalize the development of
players based on their talent and individual needs.
They focus on teaching students how to develop an all-around
game and help them understand all the different aspects
of tennis in order to become a complete player.
At
SDTA, training hard and training smart is what they
all about. In order to maximize each player's potential,
SDTA focuses on the following:
•
fundamentals of technique
• singles & doubles strategy
• physical conditioning & mental toughness
• supervised match play
• tournament warm-up & coaching
Our
low coach-to-student ratio, affordable program, and
strong relationships with both students and parents
are what make SDTA unique among tennis academies. If
you would like to get more information on SDTA contact
Stephen Diaz at Harrison Tennis Center (770-591-3151)
ADULT
DRILLS
Staff
Pro's Randy Hancock and Pete Snyder offer many drills
throughout the week that will assist in improving stroke
production, cardio or singles and doubles play and strategies
.
Ladies Doubles
Drill Clinic - Offered every Monday
morning from 9:00-10:30am. This is open ladies of all
abilities and levels. The focus of this clinic is to
focus on the strokes and directionals that are practiced
by following the basic of high percentage decision making.
Additionally, each player will be introduced to and
practice the 4 phases of point construction. Sign up
should be done by contacting Randy Hancock at rh10s@aol.com
. The cost for this is $15 per visit, or $50 for
any 4 visits.
Ladies Singles Drills
- This specialty drill group is designed for
the 3.0 player and above. It is offered on Monday morning,
from 10:30am-12:00pm and Monday evening, from 7:30-9:00pm.
The emphasis here is repetition through the use of live
ball exchanges and matchplay with specific goals in
mind. Always practicing and using high percentage shot
selections and court position. This is year around and
is offered in 6 week sessions for $89. For more information
and enrollment, contact Randy Hancock, at rh10s@aol.com
.
Adult
Drills -
Adult drills are offered by USPTR certified pro Pete
Snyder. These drills are are for both men and women
of all levels and are very popular and often have waiting
lists. Please call Harrison to reserve time slot. Drills
are:
Mondays 9:30
- 11:00am
Mondays
7:30 - 9:00pm
Tuesdays
7:30 - 9:00pm
Wednesdays 7:30 - 9:00pm
Cost is $15.00 OR $50.00 prepaid for 4 sessions
Cardio
Tennis -
Fast paced tennis dills combined with cardio offered
each Wednesday morning from 9:30-10:30 by USPTR certified
Staff Pro Pete Snyder. Cost is $15.00 each week or $50.00
for four. Please call Harrison each week to reserve
space. |
East
Cobb Tennis is a group of tennis enthusiasts that meet
up to play casual pick-up games - singles, doubles,
mixed - via the Internet. The group evolved from 6 USTA
2.5 - 3.5 players from Harrison Tennis Center. Play
is open to all 18 years or older that have an NTRP rating
and/or verifiable experience in a league such as ALTA,
T2 or Ultimate Tennis. There is no fee to join. When
you want to play you just post a message to set up an
informal match or reply to a message someone else has
posted looking for a player. It's a great way
to play more tennis in addition to the drills and team
practices you're already involved in - and meet some
new people while you're at it! For information, see
www.eastcobbtennis.net. 