Intermediate Programs

Program Dates: Sept.10, 2018 – June 16, 2019

Program Leaders: Dan Vila, Andrew Polus

Age Groups: U14 (Ages 10-13), U18 (Ages 14-17)

Level:

Intermediate
Futures Program Graduates
UTR Rating Range: 3.0-5.0

Program Priorities:

A Fun, Effective, Highly Organized School-Year Program for Intermediate players seeking to make steady progress towards a High Intermediate Level of Play (UTR 4.0-6.0), with an emphasis on Skill Development and Situational Group Training. (Note: Players seeking to progress beyond High Intermediate to Advanced Levels will require additional Instruction and Competitive Play beyond the basic program requirements.)
Provide Opportunities for Open Play Assessment and Friendly Competition through periodic In-House Matchplay Sessions

Program Features:

Full-Time NTS Program Leaders
Maximum 4 players per Court
Maximum 1:6 Coach-Student Ratio
Players sub-divided into ‘pods’ to ensure suitable levels of challenge

Curriculum emphasizes the 5 Playing Situations, The Process of Play (Ready-Set-Stroke), Stroke Development and Understanding of the Rules, Etiquette and Strategies of Open Play, both Singles and Doubles.

Additional Benefits:

Annual OAC Membership Included in Registration
Member Rate for Individual Lessons & Summer Programs
Program Clothing, Accessories

Student Requirements:

Correct Age Group
Ability to Function within a Group Setting
Minimum 80% Attendance in Group Lessons and Matchplay sessions combined (measured after Fall, Winter and Spring sessions).

Maximum Participants: 12 per class

Commitment:

Training Activities: Minimum 2 group lessons per week

Playing Activities: Intermittent Saturday Matchplay Sessions (9 per year)

Competitive Requirements:

Not applicable, but players are encouraged to participate in suitable High School, UTR and OTA Tournaments

Physical Training Requirements:

Not applicable, but recommended for more serious students. On-Court Lessons will incorporate physical skills, emphasizing especially balance, coordination, speed and agility, in general and as related to specific requirements of footwork and stroke production.

Group Lessons: U14

Mondays 5:00-6:30 pm
Wednesdays 5:00-6:30 pm
Sundays 2:30-4:30 pm

Group Lessons: U18

Mondays 6:30-8:00 pm
Wednesdays 6:30-8:00 pm
Sundays 2:30-4:30 pm