2015 Guide to the Top Clubs/Programs for New York Tennis Players the start. Using modified equipment and courts tailored to a child’s size and age, kids will learn, rally, play and compete quickly and in a way that is both enjoyable and rewarding. The Quick Start format fosters slowermoving and lower-bouncing balls, shorter and lighter racquets, and smaller courts. The smaller courts will give kids the confidence and ability to cover the entire court. The shorter, lighter racquets will allow kids to control the racquet and discourage extreme grips. The balls will slow play down, bounce at a height equal to the kids’ playing abilities and provide longer rallies, allowing kids to better develop their court skills, tactics and strategy. All classes are taught by a staff of certified professionals, who will teach your child the game of tennis, the sport of a lifetime. For more information on Super Stars Tennis programs and adult tennis programs, contact Director of Tennis Justin Hogh at (646) 284-0514 or e-mail SuperStarsTennis@Gmail.com. Online registration is now available at SuperStarsTennis.com.
Tennis Innovators Academy 110 Lake Street White Plains N.Y. (914) 428-2444 TIAcademies.com Located in White Plains, the heart of Westchester County, Tennis 58
Innovators Academy (TIA) serves the local tennis community and is quickly becoming the main hub for the recreational and competitive adult player, and high-performance juniors. As you walk in the lobby, you enter a tennis mecca. Modern, sleek design of the clubhouse, large glass viewing windows, and a friendly staff get you in the mood to go out there and grind. The facility offers eight brand new hydro Har-Tru courts, LED lights, and a pleasant upbeat environment. With hydro-court technology, the court conditions are truly the best in Westchester County, offering elite playing performance for all levels. In the coming months, the club will install Playsight Technology, a total game-changer in the industry. It allows coaches to analyze a player’s game, movement patterns, shot selection and spins, measure the speed of serve, as well as line-call challenges. The clubhouse is equipped with a special conference room where you sit down with the instructor and go over the analysis. Both adult and junior programs are structured, with a walking director enforcing the quality of the programs and established curriculum. The management of the Academy believes in a good balance between high quality instruction, a great workout, and lots of fun, but always geared towards development. The ratio on-court never exceeds a 4:1 student to pro ratio, including the 10 & Under Academy. Every age group and level has a clear curriculum and themes change bi-weekly. For the Adult Academy players, USTA competition is offered during the indoor and outdoor season, with a dedicated traveling coach attending the matches. As a player, you are constantly learning and climbing the ladder within the academy. Whether you are a junior or an adult, there are numerous classes and clinics to choose from including private
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lessons, adult clinics, match play sessions for juniors, cardio-oriented sessions for adults, and others. The packages are all customized and tailored to each individual player depending on their goals and availability. The staff, led by Cesar Andrade, consists of premier teaching pros from around the world. They know exactly how to fine-tune your game. The level of devotion and attention towards the students is beyond anything you have experienced. The TIA pro staff constantly contributes to the development of the sport by participating in various workshops and conferences in addition to their daily responsibilities. TI Academy makes players … come and check it out! Tennis Innovators also offers a variety of programs in numerous New York City locations.
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center Flushing Meadows Corona Park Flushing, N.Y. (718) 760-6200 NTC.USTA.com The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, home of the U.S. Open Tennis Championships, is the largest public tennis facility in the world. It is, most certainly, a “Tennis Welcome Center.” The Tennis Center is open to the public year-round and offers exciting programming, as well as