SPORTIME JUNIOR TENNIS PATHWAYSFrom Tennis Whizz to the John McEnroe Tennis Academy,

SPORTIME has a player pathway for your child!

TennisWhizzAge: 3-5

Timeframe: Up to 2 yearsBall: FOAM

Court: MicrocourtRacquet: Up to 19”

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Tennis Whizz is a complete preschool tennis program that fosters the healthy mental, physical and emotional growth of our youngest players. Tennis Whizz is off ered at all SPORTIME and John McEnroe Tennis Academy locations.

SPORTIME U10 Tennis is comprised of Red and Orange levels and trains our players under 10 to become well-rounded competitive athletes. Using the appropriate sized courts (36’ - 60’) and balls (low compression Red and Orange), the U10 Tennis Pathway provides the best start for young athletes, allowing them to serve, rally and actually play the game of tennis quickly. SPORTIME U10 is off ered at all SPORTIME and John McEnroe Tennis locations.

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Helps children to learn…• Basic motor skills like running,

jumping and balancing• Racquet handling and control• Th rowing, bouncing, catching and

tracking a ball• Hitting and basic strokes• Social skills like listening, sharing,

caring and cooperating• Early literacy skills, early math skills

and more

Competition• Just play and have fun

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Timeframe: 6-9 monthsBall: RED, ORANGE

Court: 60’ Racquet: 21” - 23”

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SPORTIME U10 - Red TwoAge: 6-8

Timeframe: 6-12 monthsBall: REDCourt: 36’

Racquet: Up to 21”

Here players learn to…• Build the

action to direct the serve

• Judge ball depth and direction• Use basic footwork patterns to arrive

on balance• Refi ne groundstroke shapes including

grips on forehand and backhand• Change the direction of the ball to hit

to defi ned spaces• Move to the net and volley• Score a tiebreak and know all the rules

of the game

Competition• Play the World Tour

SPORTIME U10 - Orange OneAge: 7-9

Timeframe: 6-9 monthsBall: RED, ORANGE

Court: 60’ Racquet: 21” - 23”

Here players learn to…• Refi ne the

serve to increase direction and speed

• Track the faster moving orange ball• Increase movement speed, coordination

and dynamic balance• Increase spin and speed on

groundstrokes to move the opponent• Link shots into patterns of play and

understand court geography• Approach and volley using sound

patterns and technique• Identify their own levels of competence

Competition• Play the World Tour• Test your skills in the Warrior Games• Play USTA Eastern Matches

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ME U10 - Red OneAge: 5-7me: 3-12 monthsBall: REDCourt: 36’uet: Up to 21”

Here players learn to…• Refi ne the serve

to increase direction and speed

• Track the faster moving orange ball• Increase movement speed, coordination

and dynamic balance• Increase spin and speed on

groundstrokes to move the opponent• Link shots into patterns of play and

understand court geography• Approach and volley using sound

patterns and technique• Identify their own levels of competence

Competition• Play the World Tour• Test your skills in the Warrior Games• Play USTA Eastern Matches

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SPORTIME PLAYER PATHWAYS FOR AGES

Having successfully completed the SPORTIME U10 RED and ORANGE Pathway, qualifi ed players are invited to join the Pathway best suited for them - Junior Tennis Kinetics, EXCEL High Performance or the John McEnroe Tennis Academy. Each of these pathways allows students to train and compete with both the regulation green and regulation yellow ball on the full-sized 78’ court, and to compete in sanctioned USTA and ITF tournament play.

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JMTA PATHWAYTh e John McEnroe Tennis Academy (JMTA) is the New York region’s #1 program for developing serious players - like JMTA’s 2014 Wimbledon Boys’ Champion Noah Rubin. Conceived, developed and directed by John McEnroe and his world-class staff , JMTA boasts players that have won titles at sectional, national, intercollegiate and international levels. JMTA is off ered at our fl agship location at SPORTIME Randall’s Island with annexes on Long Island and in Westchester.

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JMTA - YellowAge: 12 and UpBall: YELLOWCourt: 78’Racquet: 27”

Our very highest level players, pursuant to a curriculum designed by John McEnroe and his world class staff , learn to…• Develop groundstrokes that are weapons and know

how and when to use them • Use the fi rst and second serve eff ectively to set up

subsequent shots • Play in fi ve dimensions, utilizing height, speed, spin,

depth and direction • Master the patterns and tactics that maximize their

skill sets • Analyze and exploit opponents’ weaknesses• Quickly analyze whether they are on off ense,

defense or neutral in a point • Make small tactical adjustments in match play when

necessary• Develop the mental skills to compete at the highest

level

Competition• USTA Eastern Tournaments • USTA National and ITF Tournaments • Grand Slam Junior Championships

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SPORTIME EXCEL PATHWAYTh e EXCEL Pathway is designed for players who want to make tennis an integral part of their lives and who are ready to commit to doing so, with the goal of playing competitive tennis at the high school and/or collegiate levels, as well as playing USTA tournament tennis. Th e EXCEL pathway is provided at all SPORTIME tennis locations where JMTA is not off ered.

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EXCEL - YellowAge: 12 and UpBall: YELLOWCourt: 78’Racquet: 27”

At this level players develop all skills in JTK Yellow plus learn to…• Develop strokes to technical profi ciency• Develop a variety of fi rst and second serves • Develop basic tactics/patterns of play to construct

and win points• Have a tactical understanding of opponents’

strengths and weaknesses• Vary patterns and ball trajectories to exploit

opponents’ weaknesses• Defend in a variety of ways including turning

defense into off ense when appropriate

Competition• USTA Junior Team Tennis• USTA Eastern Tournaments• USTA National and ITF Tournaments

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Junior TK - GreenAge: 9-11Ball: GREENCourt: 78’Racquet: 5” - 26”JUNIOR TENNIS KINETICS

PATHWAYSPORTIME‘s trademarked junior development program, dedicated to meeting the instructional and recreational needs of our junior members by providing an excellent learning environment, creating important social interactions, and off ering challenging and fun competitive opportunities. Junior TK is available at all SPORTIME and JMTA locations.

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Here players learn to…• Develop solid and consistent groundstrokes• Vary the depth, height and speed of the ball with

groundstrokes on the full size court

• Use the serve to move opponents and keep them back

• Return with depth and direction• Recognize the phases of play, when to attack and

defend• Defend diff erent game-styles• Recognize an opponent’s tactics and defend against

or counter them

Competition• World Tour • Warrior Games • USTA Junior Team Tennis • USTA Eastern Matches

Junior TK - YellowAge: 12 and UpBall: YELLOWCourt: 78’Racquet: 26” - 27”

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SPORTIME WORLD TOUR EVENTSTh e SPORTIME World Tour is our “Grand Slam” competition, held at multiple SPORTIME sites each year, which allows students to compete in an age and level appropriate format. With four separate events held during each indoor season, each SPORTIME World Tour event is based on a Grand Slam theme, assuring a festive and social experience for kids and parents. Participation in World Tour is included with all Red, Orange and Green level programs.

SPORTIME WARRIOR GAMESSPORTIME Warrior Games events are held twice a year and participation is included for all players in SPORTIME programs who are training on 60’ or 78’ courts with the orange or green ball. Refl ecting the competitive vision of John McEnroe, these events enhance and promote the competitive skills needed for the long-term development of our players.

USTA TOURNAMENTSPathway players are advised to participate in USTA Tournaments. SPORTIME coaches are available to advise pathway players on which tournaments to enter. For more information about USTA tournaments, please visit www.USTA.com.

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SPORTIME LOCATIONSAmagansett - 631/267-3460 | Bethpage - 516/933-8500 | Harbor Island - 914/777-5050

Hamptons/Quogue - 631/653-6767 | Kings Park - 631/269-6300 | Lynbrook - 516/887-1330Massapequa - 516/799-3550 | Roslyn - 516/484-9222 | Schenectady - 518/356-0100

JMTA LOCATIONSLong Island/Syosset - 516/364-2727 | NYC/Randall’s Island - 212/427-6150

Westchester/Lake Isle - 914/777-5151

Tennis Whizz - Ages 3-5SPORTIME U10 - Ages 5-10Junior TK - Ages 9-12 and 13-UpEXCEL Tennis - Ages 9-12 and 13-UpJMTA - Ages 9-12 and 13-Up

Call any SPORTIME or JMTA location listed on the back to fi nd out more today!

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