Junior Programs

We develop proper strokes & footwork to build a strong foundation. Keeping score and on court etiquette is also taught. Strike zone, contact point. Emphasis is to develop consistency as well as gain match experience.

Find and Sign up for a USTA Tournament:
OTR encourages you to play 2 USTA tournaments a month.

OTR 2011-2012 DRILL SCHEDULE:

TINY TOTS
INTRO TO TENNIS

LEVEL I

LEVEL II

LEVEL III

MATCH PLAY

LEVEL IV

3:30-4:30

3:30-4:30

3:30-4:30
3:30-4:30
5:00-6:00

5:00 -7:00
5:00 -7:00
5:00 - 6:00

5:00 - 7:00
5:00 - 7:00

MONDAYS 4yrs - 6yrs old

WEDNESDAYS 6yrs-9yrs old

TUESDAYS 3rd-5th graders
THURSDAYS 3rd-5th graders
FRIDAYS 6th - 9th graders

TUESDAYS
THURSDAYS
FRIDAYS

MONDAYS
WEDNESDAYS

OTR offers a full range of development options for Junior tennis players. Our training program emphasizes stroke development, biomechanics, intensive drill sessions, match play strategies as well as movement & conditioning. We have a high energy instructional drill format.
We have drill sessions and private instruction for players of every age and ability level. OTR addresses the physical, psychological, tactical and technical skills each player needs to reach their full potential and become the best player they can be.
Whether our students become High School, Tournament or Professional Players we take pride in the knowledge that they will have a tool to build physical fitness, self esteem and character. TENNIS 4 LIFE!
Our Junior Academy consists of 5 levels. Each level emphasizes certain skills & concepts important to each student’s overall development. As players progress from level to level these skills & concepts become more difficult and intense. This system of instruction offers each student a clear path for development and success. Each level also contains the elements of development that each child needs; instruction, competition and repetition!

Quick Start / Tiny Tots Classes:

Program for children 4-6yrs old who are new to tennis. Focus is on fundamentals that teach eye hand and foot coordination and most important…Fun!

We utilize the QuickStart program in our Tiny Tots, Intro to Tennis and Level I classes. It promotes longer rallies, better stroke development & leads to more fun.

Level III - Advanced players 2 drills plus match play per week

Players must have tournament or ALTA experience. Players aspire to achieve a state ranking, play high school tennis, college tennis or USTA tennis. Emphasis is on specific shot making, point patterns and developing mental toughness.

Drill sessions and private lessons are available on a year round basis. For more information or to set up a free evaluation please

Tiny Tots (ages 4 - 6) 1/2 hour class per week $20/mth

Intro To Tennis (ages 4 - 8)

$40 / month 1 drill per week
School year - Mondays 3:30 - 4:30
2 Half hour Private Lessons per month - Add $45 / month
4 Half hour Private Lessons per month - Add $85 / month
Intro to all the basic strokes & tennis movement games that prepare for match play.

Academy Level I (ages 6+) - 1 drill per week

Wednesdays 3:30 - 4:30
1 drill per week is $40/mth
2 Half Hour private lessons per month- Add $45 / month
4 Half Hour privates lessons per month- Add $85 / month
These Children have some previous tennis experience & stroke conformity.
We develop Proper Strokes & Footwork to Build a Strong Foundation.

Academy Level II (ages 8+) 1 OR 2 drills per week

Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:30 - 4:30 for 3rd - 5th graders
Fridays 5:00-6:00 for 6th - 9th graders
1 drill per week is $40 / month
2 drills per week is $80/month
2 Half Hour Private lessons per month- Add $45 /month
4 Half Hour Private lessons per month- Add $85/month
Players must have basic knowledge of all strokes. Emphasis is to Develop Consistency as Well as Gain Match Experience. Children begin to learn top spin, back spin, slice, serve, & proper grip for these shots. Students encouraged to sign up for the junior challenge ladder, play on an Alta team & start playing USTA tournaments.

Academy Level III- Advanced Players:

Tuesdays & Thursdays Drills: 5:00 -7:00 pm Friday is optional Match play 5:00 - 6:00
Tuition for Level III:
$165/mth 8 Drills/mth includes 1 Hour Private Lesson
$210/mth 8 Drills/mth includes 2 Hour Private Lessons
$255/mth 8 Drills/mth includes 3 Hour Private Lessons
$290/mth 8 Drills/mth includes 4 Hour Private Lessons
Extra private lessons are $45/hr for students doing one of the packages above.
Players Aspire to Achieve a State Ranking, College Scholarship, Play High School or USTA/Alta team Tennis, Emphasis is on Specific Shot Making, Point Patterns, Developing Mental Toughness, Match Play and Achieving the players desired goals.

Intro to all the basic strokes such as forehand, backhand, volleys, overheads, serves. Work on basic foot work, strikezone and contact point. Fun slightly competitive games that prepare you for match play and teaches sportsmanship.

Intro to Tennis Class:

These children have some previous tennis experience & stroke conformity.
Increase consistancy in proper strokes & footwork. Students learn more advanced point patterns & start to develop strategy. Encouraged to participate in tournaments.

Academy Level IV- Advanced High Performance training for Juniors competing at the Southern & State Level and varsity high school players.

Mondays & Wednesdays 5:00 - 7:00
Tuition rates are the same as they are for Level III. See above for details.