Programs | Southern Westchester & Fairfield Counties

Our Player Pathway

From introductory programs at schools and community centers to recreational camps and leagues, each of our program offerings represents a step in our Player Pathway to help guide our parents and encourage our students to Keep Playing!^®

Youth Sports Player Pathway...

Enrichment

Why Play with TGA?

We incorporate station-based athletic skill development activities, STEAM activities to explore educational concepts through sports, and key life lessons including teamwork, sportsmanship, perseverance, and leadership.

Athletics

Our programs align with the American Development Model (ADM) created by the U.S. Olympic Committee to help individuals realize their athletic potential and utilize sport as a path toward an active and healthy lifestyle.

Academics

We use sports as a vehicle for teaching academic lessons. Students participate in STEAM activities that allow them to creatively explore and relate concepts such as history, math, gravity, aerodynamics, and simple machines through the sports they are playing.

Life Lessons

Through sports, we help develop values that promote individual growth and teamwork. By teaching lessons in sportsmanship, perseverance, respect, positive mindset and leadership, our young athletes are encouraged to make good decisions on the field, course, court and in life.

The TGA Way

Introduction To Sports

We offer an introduction to sports in a safe and welcoming environment, helping kids develop both athletic and social skills.

All Abilities Welcome

Our station-based format allows mixed-ability groups to learn and play together, ensuring a quality experience for all students.

Equipment Provided

We provide all equipment necessary to play so there is no additional investment required beyond registration.

Trained Coaches

Our coaches are fully vetted, background checked, and trained on how best to coach children safely and effectively.

Ignite a Passion

Our goal is to ignite a passion for sports and game play while developing the foundation for an active and healthy lifestyle.

To learn more about each of our enrichment programs, click the sport icon below.

Golf Enrichment Programs

Tee it up at golf class and discover how fun and exciting golf can be with TGA!

Maximum student to coach ratio of 10:1 maintains a safe and fun environment.
Coaches lead students through station-based drills and games that develop the fundamental skills of grip, putting, chipping and full-swing.
Students participate in STEAM labs that allow them to explore academic concepts like gravity, force, and spin through the game.
Golf is an individualistic sport so each player progresses through our five level program at their own pace – click on each color level below for additional details.

Yellow Level
Orange Level
Red Level
Blue Level
Black Level

Yellow Level

Learn the fundamentals

Golf skills: swing fundamentals and proper setup
Rules & etiquette: shaking hands and playing with others
Academics: golf vocabulary and introduction to scoring
Life skills: sportsmanship and honesty

Orange Level

Practice your skills

Golf skills: understanding ball position and making consistent contact with the ball
Rules & etiquette: navigating the course and learning the parts of the golf club
Academics: understanding yardage and calculating distance
Life skills: respect and responsibility

Red Level

Prepare for the course

Golf skills: developing a balanced swing and consistently getting the ball airborne
Rules & etiquette: how to treat a ball once in play and player regulations
Academics: history and geography associated with the game and tournaments
Life skills: courtesy and positive attitude

Blue Level

Master your skills

Golf skills: developing ball control and shot-making
Rules & etiquette: the importance of the “honor system” on the course
Academics: understanding force and speed associated with different shots
Life skills: cooperation and perseverance

Black Level

Play like a pro

Golf skills: advanced concepts like club head acceleration and club selection
Rules & etiquette: understanding markers, drops, penalties and playing formats
Academics: applying math and science to develop shot strategies
Life skills: leading by example for your peers

Tennis Enrichment Programs

Serve it up with tennis class and discover how fun and exciting tennis can be with TGA!

Maximum student to coach ratio of 10:1 maintains a safe and fun environment.
Coaches lead students through station-based drills and games that develop the fundamental skills of grip, forehand, backhand, volley, and serve.
Students participate in STEAM labs that allow them to explore academic concepts like gravity, force, and spin through the game.
Tennis is an individualistic sport so each player progresses through our five level program at their own pace – click on each color level below for additional details.

Yellow Level
Orange Level
Red Level
Blue Level
Black Level

Yellow Level

Learn the fundamentals

Tennis skills: proper grip and swing fundamentals
Rules & etiquette: shaking hands and playing with others
Academics: tennis vocabulary and introduction to scoring
Life skills: sportsmanship and honesty

Orange Level

Practice your skills

Tennis skills: increased racquet and ball skills
Rules & etiquette: calling balls out and the margin of error
Academics: parts of the court and the racquet
Life skills: respect and responsibility

Red Level

Prepare for the court

Tennis skills: control and targeting of shots from various court locations
Rules & etiquette: rules and scoring nuances of match play
Academics: different playing surfaces and the impact on play
Life skills: courtesy and positive attitude

Blue Level

Master your skills

Tennis skills: footwork and shot-making to extend match play
Rules & etiquette: the importance of the “honor system” on the court
Academics: history and geography associated with the game and Grand Slams
Life skills: cooperation and perseverance

Black Level

Play like a pro

Tennis skills: developing power and understanding shot selection
Rules & etiquette: understanding tournament rules
Academics: applying math and science to develop shot strategies
Life skills: leading by example for your peers

Tennis Sized Right

TGA utilizes the USTA’s “Tennis Sized Right” guidelines for youth tennis equipment and courts that are tailored to the size and ability of children’s bodies to allow for quicker success and enjoyment of the game. As players grow physically and develop stronger skills, they advance to playing on courts and with equipment that gets progressively closer to standardized tennis.

Tennis Balls

Reduced compression balls bounce lower and move slower.

Tennis Racquets

Youth racquets have smaller grips so they're easier to hold and swing.

Tennis Courts

Courts are smaller so kids can cover more ground and make more shots.

Ways to Play

Our program progression is designed to refine skill, achieve success, promote discovery through play and provide a pathway to Keep Playing!^®

After-School Enrichment Programs

6-10 week sessions // 3-4 times per school year

Hosted at pre-k, elementary and middle schools, community centers and parks & recreation locations

Parents enjoy the convenience of programs offered after school, while kids receive an introduction to sports, learn from trained coaches, develop skills, and build passion for the game.

Designed for all ages and abilities, our curriculum follows a progressive skill development so that students can set goals to achieve and progresses through our five level program at their own pace. In each class students rotate through station-based drills and activities that develop core skills and an understanding of the history, rules, etiquette, and vocabulary of the sport.

Play Days

TGA Play Days are an opportunity for developing athletes to experience social and competitive aspects of sports in a low-pressure setting. The emphasis is on fun and safety as players get a chance to put their skills and knowledge into play.

Play Days are the second point on our player pathway because they are a great next step for anyone who had participated in a TGA Enrichment Program or any young athlete who wants to continue developing their game through organized play.

"TGA is very organized, communication is very good, teachers are knowledgeable and relate well to the children. I appreciate that there was foundational knowledge about the rules of the game in addition to the skill development and they taught the children importance of warm ups before exercise. Lifelong skills are being cultivated."

Kerry Jannicelli, TGA Customer

Camps

TGA Premier Sports Camps offer an unforgettable experience for your child by combining athletic skill development activities, academic lessons related to sports, and life lessons in perseverance, sportsmanship, and leadership. Our dedicated coaching staff help campers advance their skills, knowledge, and passion for the sports while they build friendships and life-long memories.

Premier Camps – Focus on develop campers’ skills, knowledge, and passion in one specific sport through specialized instruction and play.

Premier Plus Camps – Allow campers to explore and play multiple sports within the same camp to develop their overall athletic abilities, understanding, and enjoyment of sports.

"My son had a great week at camp. Everyday he came home with a fun story to tell or positive feedback to share about accomplishments that day. The coaches relate well with the kids. They seem to have positive attitude and enjoy what they are doing."

Christopher Jones, TGA Customer

Leagues

TGA Premier Sports Leagues are the perfect opportunity for established and developing athletes to practice and play in a low-pressure setting that is local and convenient.

League opportunities vary by location so click below to browse available options or contact your local chapter director for more information.

"I like the staff to student ratio (i.e. small groups), and I like the character-building aspect of the curriculum. I like how the learning of new skills became fun activities. Enthusiastic, upbeat, friendly, and knowledgeable teachers!"

- Emily Johnson, TGA Customer

Other Ways to Play Sports with TGA

Private Lessons – perfect for young athletes looking to take their game to the next level through 1-on-1 coaching.
Youth Clinics – a great opportunity for players to get additional instruction and practice time in a group setting.
Family Sports Events – a chance for the whole family to get involved and play together.
Sports-Themed Parties – perfect for birthdays, graduation or any other celebratory event for the youth athlete in your life.

Our Player Pathway

The TGA Way

Introduction To Sports

All Abilities Welcome

Equipment Provided

Trained Coaches

Ignite a Passion

To learn more about each of our enrichment programs, click the sport icon below.

Golf Enrichment Programs

Tennis Enrichment Programs

Tennis Sized Right

Ways to Play

After-School Enrichment Programs

Play Days

Camps

Leagues

Other Ways to Play Sports with TGA

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