Empower Your Child Through Tennis
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.
Quick anaerobic movement burns calories and fat while improving overall cardiovascular health.
Develops these attributes which improve overall coordination.
Developing shot strategies and applying concepts from geometry and physics.
Build friendships and practice honesty and sportsmanship.
Players test higher in these qualities and lower in anxiety and depression.
Tennis can be enjoyed at any age regardless of speed or power.
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.
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.
Enrichment – Develop Skills, Knowledge and Passion
TGA makes tennis a convenient option by bringing our award-winning enrichment program to the places your children already spend their time: schools, community centers, parks & recreation facilities, childcare centers and more. Classes are conducted before or after the school day and our station-based format keeps students engaged and active as they learn. Our curriculums were developed by TGA’s education experts and the USTA to emphasize fun and use tennis as a vehicle for teaching educational concepts including STEM and life lessons such as respect, honesty, perseverance and sportsmanship.
TGA Tennis Enrichment Program Highlights:
- All equipment is provided
- Max 10:1 student to coach ratio
- Coaches pass a background check and are trained to make lessons fun and relatable for children
- Every class includes physical fitness, academic concepts and rules & etiquette lessons
- Five level program continues to challenge students and foster their development
- Every student receives a hat, wristband and a TGA Student Handbook
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Play Days – Put Your Child’s Skills into Match Play
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.
Find a Program Near YouCamps – Build Skills and Friendships
TGA Tennis Camps are all about providing an unforgettable experience for your child by combining expert instruction, daily match play and exciting activities that keep them active and entertained all day. Our dedicated coaching staff and low camper to coach ratios provide ample individual attention and instruction tailored to your child’s skill level. Campers build friendships and life-long memories as they improve their game through racquet and rally instruction stations, matches with players of similar or more advanced skill level, rules and etiquette lessons, fun games, trivia challenges and academic lessons including STEM.
TGA Tennis Camps will foster your child’s skills and passion for the game and are a great next step for anyone who has participated in a TGA Tennis Enrichment Program. TGA Camps are conducted during most times school is not in session including summer, winter and spring break.
Find a Program Near YouTGA Youth Tennis Leagues & USTA Junior Team Tennis
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.
Find a Program Near YouUSTA Tournaments
When 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.
Find a Program Near YouOther Ways to Play Tennis with TGA
- Private Tennis Lessons – perfect for young tennis players looking to take their game to the next level through 1-on-1 coaching.
- Youth Tennis Clinics – a great opportunity for players to get additional instruction and practice time in a group setting.
- Adult Tennis Clinics – designed for adults of all skills levels to improve their tennis skills and knowledge in a group setting.
- Family Tennis Events – a chance for the whole family to get involved and play together.
- Tennis-Themed Parties – perfect for birthdays, graduation or any other celebratory event for the youth tennis player in your life.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennis Enrichment Class
