Junior Tennis

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Our play-based program introduces young athletes to tennis through fun, engaging instruction. Players build coordination, confidence, and fundamental skills while developing a lifelong love for the game in a positive learning environment.

Junior Academy combines technical instruction, match play, and development for growing players. Programs are grouped by age and skill level, helping every athlete build confidence and continue improving their game.

Our premier High Performance program is designed for dedicated tournament players seeking advanced training. Professional coaching, competitive match play, and individualized development help athletes reach their highest potential.

Wheaton Sport Center partners with ACEing Autism to provide tennis clinics for children ages 5–18 on the autism spectrum. These fun, supportive programs help participants build confidence, develop tennis skills, stay active, and form meaningful social connections.

Seasonal Junior Tennis Programs

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Tennis Whizz introduces young children to tennis through imaginative storytelling, games, and movement-based activities. Players build coordination, confidence, and fundamental athletic skills while developing social skills in a fun, engaging environment.

Red 1 introduces tennis mechanics through fun, game-based play. Players continue developing agility, balance, and coordination while learning forehands, backhands, volleys, and serves.

Red 2 builds on the fundamentals by improving groundstrokes, volleys, serves, and rallying skills. Players continue developing consistency, movement, and confidence through engaging drills and game play.

Red 3 prepares players for Orange Ball by improving rally consistency, court awareness, and shot control. Players develop stronger groundstrokes while gaining confidence through point play and match situations.

Orange 1 is designed for players with little or no previous tennis instruction. Players learn fundamental strokes, court movement, and rallying skills while building confidence on the 60-foot court.

Orange 2 is for players advancing on to the 60-foot court. Training focuses on movement, groundstroke consistency, volleys, serves, and extended rallies while introducing more competitive point play.

Orange ball players that are ready to take their game to the next level will work on accelerated skills and tactics emphasizing training and competition.

Green Ball helps players transition from the 60-foot court to a full-size court using green dot balls. Players refine technique, improve match strategy, and build confidence for the next stage of development.

Performance Green is designed for entry-level tournament players preparing for High Performance. This program prepares players for High Performance classes and tournament play with green and traditional ball training. Contact Director of Evolution Kids Tennis Matt Roszkowski for more information.

Participants learn groundstrokes, volleys, the serve and game situations, as well as develop hand-eye coordination, balance, agility and footwork movement patterns. Class will use green ball for skill development with an introduction to yellow ball.

Continue developing stroke technique, consistency, and court awareness through drills and game situations. Green ball instruction prepares players for a full transition to yellow ball play.

Advance your game with improved shot control, consistency, and strategy. Players refine groundstrokes, volleys, overheads, and serves while learning to vary pace, height, and placement.

Players who have completed the Junior Academy requirements may advance to our High School Premier Program. This program is geared toward players who are competing on their high school teams. Players will train for competitive play through live ball drills. Focus is on movement, shot selection, court positioning & tactics. Class will be separated into two levels: JV & Varsity.

Designed for competitive high school players, this program focuses on advanced stroke development, point construction, offensive and defensive tactics, and match preparation.

Players at this level are playing Jr. Team Tennis and starting to play USTA tournaments. Focus is on development of technical and tactical skills and building the player's USTA and UTR rankings.

Players at this level have a minimum 3.0 UTR with at least 20 matches played within the last 12 months. Focus is on continued technical and tactical development to prepare players for tournament and high school competition.

This WSC High Performance top tier is for players with a 5.0+ UTR. Focus is on college-style coaching with emphasis on putting advanced tactical skills into competitive match play.

The WSC High Performance top tier is for players with a 5.0+ UTR. Focus is on college-style coaching with emphasis on putting advanced tactical skills into competitive match play.

Join our weekly ACEing Autism tennis clinics designed for children and teens on the autism spectrum. Clinics are held at Wheaton Sport Center. Scholarships are available through ACEing Autism.

Volunteer alongside our coaches to help children build confidence, develop tennis skills, and create lasting friendships in a fun and supportive environment. No teaching experience is required—just a positive attitude and a willingness to help.