Summer Camp
Ages 5-12
It’s a whole new ball game for kids, one they can actually play! David's Summer Camp provides the best learning environment for the students using equipment suitable for kids so they can start rallying and playing real points faster. Player development is now most importantly centered on striking and receiving skills using appropriately proportioned equipment and court dimensions. Curriculum includes building athletic skills and technical knowledge that enables the students to progress as complete and competent tennis players. Healthy refreshments and snacks will be provided throughout the class and students will get a 20 minute break period halfway through class .Please contact david@davidjohnsontennis.com for registration.
Ages 12-18
Older, more developed player will be using the progressively more advanced balls, court dimensions and drills. Using Orange balls on a 60' court, and Green and Yellow balls on a full sized court, students will be placed into the correct size court and format to facilitate the quickest growth in their games. Stoke technique, match play, and shot selection are some of the more advanced instruction included in this class's curriculum. Please contact david@davidjohnsontennis.com for registration.
After School Program
The after school programs are broken down into classes that are designed for the students level of play and developmental stage.
Red Ball: This program is designed for development of movement, balance, coordination, and motor skills, while learning to rally on the 36' court. Reception and projection activities will be emphasized, while introducing cooperative play. Children will learn to initiate rallies, move, and perceive ball movement, racquet control at contact, and how to control height and depth of a ball. The foundation of competitive play on the 36' court will come from this program.
Orange Ball: This program is designed to strengthen children's tactical/technical skills. Swing shapes and rhythm will be refined with an emphasis on consistency, direction, depth, and spin. Children will be introduced to the concept of offense vs. defense in singles and doubles. Use of dead ball, live ball, fitness, and competitive play drills in all areas of the court will further students' abilities to play competitively in the 60' and, soon, 78' court.
Green Ball: This program is designed to transition children from the 60' court to the 78' court. Technical and tactical understandings of swings and movement will be heavily emphasized. Children will be taught to play a variety of point styles, focusing on all-court tennis play. Drills for movement, recovery, consistency, aggressiveness, and decision making will be used. This program will prepare children for USTA Satellite-level tennis.
Open: This program is designed to improve the mechanics of strokes, movement, and conditioning of Open-level players while preparing them for special match situations. Situational-based approaches will be used to instill an understanding of tactical decisions and their implications.
Red Ball - Ages: 4-8 Cost: $50/week
Orange Ball/Green Ball - Ages 8-12 Cost: $60/week
Open Level - Ages 13-18 Cost: $160/week
PRIVATE LESSONS
Private lessons are the best way to focus on specific areas of your game you would like to work on. Whether it's forehand, backhand, serve, volleys, return,, singles or doubles strategy. A private lesson can help jump start your game in the right direction to get to the next level.
Cost: $80/hour. Contact david@davidjohnsontennis.com to schedule a lesson
GROUP LESSONS
Group lessons are an ideal way to work on your game with other player of similar ability. Take what you are working on and fine tune it in a fun atmosphere and at a lower price than private lessons.
Cost: From $45 for two people to $20 for six people. Contact david@davidjohnsontennis.com to schedule a group lesson.
CARDIO TENNIS
Cardio Tennis is a high energy workout designed to improve your fitness on court. Classes consist of cardio intensive warm-ups, followed by fast-paced drills and cardio games. Our tennis professionals will work hard to make sure everyone in the class gets a great workout.
Cost: $20/hour Contact david@davidjohnsontennis.com to register for a Cardio Tennis Class.
DAVID JOHNSON TENNIS ACADEMY
The academy is designed for high performance juniors looking to maximize their potential in a fun and competitive atmosphere. No matter what goal you have for your tennis game, the David Johnson Tennis Academy can help you reach those goals with the use of intense on-court practice, customized fitness schedules, a balanced and productive tournament schedule and on-site tournament coaching as well as many other components that are necessary maximize a players game.