The focus of all drills groups is Repetition! Whether you are a beginner trying to develop consistency of the strokes you are learning in your private lessons or you are a nationally ranked player developing instinctive behavior on shot selection, each drill group focuses on responses becoming more automatic. As players progress from level to level, their drills become more difficult and intense. Whereas a private lessons focus on developing a specific shot or pattern of shots, the drills focus on developing the consistency through repetition and muscle memory in match simulated situations.
*All times listed are subject to change without notice. Please contact your Director of Tennis at your facility for them most current listing of available drill groups.
DRILL GROUPS
TINY TIER / MUNCHKIN TENNIS
This level is designed to teach very young children eye-hand and foot coordination and is for children ages 4 to 6.
Tuesdays 3:30 - 4:30pm
Thursdays 5:00 - 6:00pm
Cost
$52.00 / month for 1 drill session / week
(+40.00/month for each additional drill/week)
LOWER CLASSMEN / THE FUTURES
Best suited for children ages 7 to 12, Lower Classmen emphasizes the development of proper strokes and footwork, which will be the foundation on which each child's game will be built. Scoring and basic positioning for singles and doubles are also covered. These students will be encouraged to participate on beginner level junior league teams and will be able to play an actual match with some supervision.
Monday 4:30 - 6:00pm
Tuesdays 4:30 - 6:00pm
Wednesdays 3:30 - 5:00pm**
Wednesdays 5:30 - 7:00pm
Thursdays 6:00 - 7:30pm
Cost
$84.00 / month for 1 drill session / week
+ Match-play Fridays from 5:00-6:30pm
(+60.00/month for each additional drill/week)
**The Wednesday 3:30-5:00pm session is only for players between 7-9 years old. Players 7-9 are welcome to sign up for any session, but this is the only drill group limited to players under 10 years old.
MIDDLE CLASSMEN / THE CHALLENGERS
Middle Classmen drills emphasize the development of the "all-court" player. Participants have already learned the basic mechanics of each stroke, and must now learn to develop consistency as well as gain match experience. Point patterns and aggressive play are taught so that students may begin to successfully participate in tournament play.
Monday 6:00 - 8:00pm
Tuesdays 6:00 - 8:00pm
Cost
$130.00 / month for 1 drill session / week
+ Match-play on Saturdays from 9:00-11:00am
(+80.00/month for each additional drill/week)
UPPER CLASSMEN / THE QUALIFIERS
Students at this level are in pursuit of state and sectional rankings. All drills focus on point patterns, all-court strategies, developing mental toughness, and tournament tough play. Advanced techniques for ground- strokes, serving, volleying, and approaching the net are emphasized. Each student's strengths are developed into weapons.
Monday 6:00 - 8:00pm
Wednesdays 7:00 - 9:00pm
Cost
$165.00 / month for 1 drill session / week + Match-play on Saturdays from 9:00-11:00am
(+80.00/month for each additional drill/week)
The monthly drill fees associated with Upper Classmen also include Tournament Travel Groups to the following eight (8) tournaments:
1) Mayor's Cup 5) McCallie Fall Chps.
2) GA-FL Open 6) GA State Qualifier
3) GA State Futures 7) GA State Challenger
4) GA State Closed 8) GA State Open
GRAND SLAM
Students at this level are in pursuit of national and international rankings and are focused on college scholarships and the possibility of professional tournaments. These drill groups are focused on no more than 5 players at a time and are scheduled on an individual basis with one of the ATA High Performance Coaches. All drills focus on high intensity workouts and maximizing each player's ultimate potential.
HIGH SCHOOL GROUP
This drill group is for the high school-age player who is interested in playing a more recreational style of tennis. Their main goal may be to make the high school team, but they are not involved in the tournament scene. These drills are more development in nature and less intense.
Mondays 6:00 - 8:00pm
Cost
$105.00 / month for 1 drill session / week
