More Balls • More Hours • More Coaching
Junior Players and Parents:
We want to take this opportunity to inform you about the 2011 SUMMER PERFORMANCE TRAINING CENTER at the Racquet Club of Memphis. We truly believe this is a great part of creating the South’s top junior tennis training center, furthering the growth of ten-nis in Memphis, and generating first class environments for local players.
Much time, effort, and thought has been put into, and continues to be put into, the preparation of this summer’s activities. We be-lieve that creating a competitive and fun environment at The Racquet Club for EVERY LEVEL JUNIOR is critical to each player’s development. We want kids who start here as five-year old QuickStart players to have the opportunity to grow through the years here at THEIR CLUB, developing into HIGH SCHOOL PLAYERS, SECTIONAL CHAMPIONS, NATIONAL CHAMPIONS, and COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PLAYERS. Being able to spend a tennis career at the same hometown club, receiving a consistent coaching phi-losophy, and having all aspects of the game covered is such an advantage for RC juniors.
Some major highlights to consider when looking at participation in this one-of-a-kind program include:
AVAILABLE HOURS AND TIME ON COURT – We added hours from 51 hours in 2008 to 220 hours in 2010 for the top four groups, and in 2011, there are 230 available hours.
ALL PRACTICE NECESSITIES ARE MET THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER AND ARE BUILT AROUND RECOMMENDED TOURNAMENT SCHEDULES – The main areas of practice for the sport of tennis include ball striking/rallying, serve/return, match play, strength and conditioning, and individual development. All five components are necessary for the complete development of a player at any level, from high school tennis to professional play, in order to maximize potential.
COACHING VARIETY AND ACCESS TO COLLEGE COACHES as well as Mental Strength Coaches – The SPTC is hosting MULTI-PLE GUEST COACHES throughout the summer to provide access to new ideas, techniques, and opportunities. These guest coaches, who are visiting on different days throughout the summer, include college coaches, college players, and touring professionals. Contacts have already been made with 5 guest coaches.
SCHEDULING AND INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS – The staff at The Racquet Club and the SPTC staff are committed to providing train-ing, playing opportunities, and individual meetings to all participants to ensure that the goals set forth by each player are approached in an organized and intentional fashion. Individual meetings regarding tournament and training schedules will be conducted once a player has signed up for SPTC.
RAIN OR SHINE / MULTIPLE SURFACES – The RC is one of the top facilities if in the South. The privilege of playing at such a facility provides each player with the ability to play on THREE different surfaces (clay, hard, and indoor). The development of a player at all levels should include time on each surface, providing variety and different physical and tactical les-sons. Additionally, times provided at the SPTC are RAIN OR SHINE. Each participant can count on achieving his/her hours on court every day.
COST – The staff at The RC has worked diligently to provide this summer opportunity at the most effective and efficient cost.
Many other advantages exist for each participant, and we want to ensure that each player participating in the SPTC has a fun, com-petitive, balanced and beneficial summer to the complete development of the individual not only as a tennis player, but as a per-son. Our staff is committed to making this the most enjoyable and fun-packed summer yet at The RC.
Please fill out the enclosed REGISTRATION FORM and return to the TENNIS OFFICE or THE SHOP, as space is limited. Do not hesi-tate to call the tennis office (901-765-4458) or contact one of the professionals for more information regarding SPTC. We are staffed and able to accommodate each player’s specific needs. We look forward to an exciting 2011!
Warm Regards,
Peter Lebedevs, Director of Tennis
Michael Chamberlain, SPTC Director