Whether this is the first exposure to tennis or you’re looking to take your child’s game to the next level, we have a program to fit your needs. In partnership with the United States Tennis Association (USTA), TGA has developed a Youth Tennis Player Pathway to help guide families through the journey of learning and playing this amazing sport.
The pathway consists of TGA and USTA programs that are progressive in their skills level, knowledge requirements and challenges; yet also complementary to one another so children can participate in multiple types of programs throughout the year to continue developing and refining their game.
The common entry points for new players are through TGA’s instruction-based Tennis Enrichment Programs and Tennis Camps before moving on to programs like TGA Play Days and Leagues that focus on gaining competitive experience in a low-pressure setting. To learn more about each type of program, click on the icons below.
TGA brings our acclaimed enrichment programs to the places your children already spend time: schools, community centers, parks & recreation facilities, childcare centers, and more. Classes are before or after the school day and our station-based format keeps students engaged and active as they learn grip, forehand, backhand, volley and serve skills. A maximum student to coach ratio of 10:1 maintains a safe and fun environment. 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.
Alston Ridge Elementary, Cary Apex Elementary, Apex Baucom Elementary, Apex Brier Creek Elementary, Raleigh Buckhorn Creek Elementary, Holly Springs Cardinal Charter Academy, Cary Chesterbrook Academy, Cary Chesterbrook Academy, Raleigh Durham Academy, Durham Endeavor Charter School, Wake Forest Farmington Elementary, Cary Follow the Child Montessori, Raleigh Franklin Academy, Wake Forest Highcroft Drive Elementary, Cary |
Hortons Creek Elementary, Cary Jeffreys Grove Elementary, Raleigh Knights Play Golf Center, Apex Laurel Park Elementary, Cary Lead Mine Elementary, Raleigh Middle Creek Elementary, Apex Montessori School of Raleigh, Raleigh Morrisville Aquatic and Fitness Center, Morrisville Morrisville Elementary, Morrisville North Forest Pines Elementary, Raleigh North Ridge Elementary, Raleigh Oak Grove Elementary, Raleigh Olds Elementary, Raleigh Olive Chapel Elementary, Apex |
Penny Road Elementary, Cary Pleasant Union Elementary, Raleigh Raleigh Moravian Preschool, Raleigh Resurrection Lutheran School, Cary St. David’s School, Raleigh St. Mary Magdalene School, Apex St. Michael’s School, Cary Swift Creek Elementary, Raleigh Sycamore Creek, Raleigh Thales Academy: Apex, Wake Forest, Holly Springs, Raleigh and Knightdale Triangle Math and Science Academy, Cary Wake Christian Academy, Garner West Lake Elementary, Apex White Oak Elementary, Apex |
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.
Reduced compression balls bounce lower and move slower.
Youth racquets have smaller grips so they're easier to hold and swing.
Courts are smaller so kids can cover more ground and make more shots.
TGA Tennis Play Days are an opportunity for tennis players of all skill levels to experience the social and competitive aspects of tennis in a low-pressure setting. The emphasis is always on fun and safety as participants gain valuable play experience through a rotation of short, continuous matches among players of similar skill level.
Play Days are a great next step for children who have participated in TGA Tennis Enrichment Programs and any young player who wants to continue developing their game through additional play experience.
Sign Up For Tennis ProgramsServe it up with TGA for an action-packed tennis camp! Our tennis camp maximizes the fun by including instruction, games, and other exciting activities to help players of all experience levels develop forehand, backhand, volley, and serving skills. TGA’s best in class coaches create a safe, fun, and supportive environment where campers learn about the rules and etiquette of the game and important life lessons including perseverance and sportsmanship.
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TGA Premier Youth Tennis Leagues and USTA Junior Team Tennis are complementary programs whose availability varies by location so check with your local chapter director about which opportunity is available near you. Both programs bring children together in teams to play singles, doubles and mixed doubles against other teams while promoting social skills and important life values including sportsmanship and self-confidence.
TGA Premier Youth Tennis Leagues and USTA Junior Team Tennis are a great next step for players who have developed the fundamentals of their game through TGA Tennis Enrichment Programs or TGA Tennis Camps and want to apply those skills in a friendly competition setting.
Sign Up For Tennis ProgramsWhen your child is ready to take the next step into the world of competitive tennis, there is no better way to start than with USTA Junior Tournaments. Junior Tournaments are great for young players who want to test their games, get out on the court and make new friends along the way. There is local competition for kids of all levels—entry-level, intermediate and advanced—and as age and ability advance there are also national level tournaments.
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