Youth Programming

Westside Tennis & Fitness prides itself on having one of the best developmental tennis programs in the city.  We have established a program geared toward  introducing young players to the game of tennis with the goal of developing nationally ranked junior players.

Our in-club tournaments and leagues for youth players encourage tennis play on a competitive, as well as a social level for children of various ages.  We aim to  teach not only the fundamentals of tennis, but also take great care to emphasize good sportsmanship.

GRIPS PROGRAM
We are proud to offer the national "Grips Program" as our premier developmental youth tennis program.  This objective system of measuring and monitoring player acheivement and skill level is patterned after the karate "belt" system.  Our professional staff is certified and trained by the National Tennis Association.  Students must complete online testing as well as receive skills certification by the staff  in order to move up the grip color coordinated levels.  As players advance, they receive certificates of advancement and a colored overwrap for their racquet reflecting their accomplishment and skill level.  An interactive web site offers a great tennis community of articles, friends, blogs and chat with other tennis enthusiasts.

Little Grips
This program is a lead-in development program for the beginner player to the grips program.  Designed for the younger player, 4 years of age and above, it concentrates on the skills neccesary to begin tennis play.  Fun, innovative tools are used to make learning tennis fun.

Junior League
Our junior league program is geared toward the developing player to fine-tune their skills through tennis play with other young club members.  The league encompasses singles as well as doubles play.  The round robin format allows the junior player to develop relationships with others and encourages practice play at the club.  Sundays 3-5pm.

Junior Tournaments
Junior club tournaments are held throughout the year to allow the young players to compete and improve their tennis skills. Trophies are awarded. Play is based on age group levels.  Tournament draw formats are used with consolation draws to guarantee 2 matches per player.