We are excited to provide a fun and dynamic program that helps each player develop both on and off the court. Using a play-based approach to learning, WSC Evolution Kids tennis focuses on meeting the total needs of your child. Our developmental pathway provides skill development, practice opportunities, competition, and social events. Young athletes will not just take tennis lessons; they will become tennis players.
Whether your player’s goal is social or competitive tennis, our certified tennis professionals will give them the tools to succeed and enjoy the challenges that tennis brings. Our comprehensive program will teach the skills needed to play recreationally for a lifetime, rise to the highest level of competition, build confidence and self-esteem, and give your child a place to belong. Every child in our program is important to us.
Contact Lori Mills, lmills@wheatonsportcenter.com with Evolution Kids Tennis questions.
Ages 3-4
The Tennis Whizz curriculum teaches basic tennis and fundamental movement skills needed to enter Red 1. Each class uses a story-telling approach to fully engage children in the lesson that includes skill-building around letters, numbers, shapes, and social development as we address the growth of the entire young child.
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Ages 5-6
Red 1 is an introduction to tennis mechanics by way of game-based play to continue development of agility, balance and coordination while learning forehands, backhands, volleys and serves.
Ages 7-8
Red 2 focuses on groundstroke development, volleys, servers, and progression of rallying skills.
Ages 7-8
Red 3 concentrates on improved rallying, court angles, court awareness, increased groundstroke development, and consistency.
Ages 9-10 (Skill Based)
Orange 1 is for students who have had little or no previous tennis instruction. Focus is on basic tennis groundstrokes, volleys and serves.
Ages 9-10
Orange 2 is for students who have progressed through Red 3/Orange 1 and are ready for the 60′ court. Focus is on court movement, groundstroke accuracy & consistency, volleys, serves and extended rallying/match play.
Ages 8-10 (Skill Based)
Green is a transitional class for layers moving from the 60′ court to to the regulation court, using Green dot balls. Focus is on more advanced tennis technique, grips and scoring.
Ages 8-10 (Skilled Based)
Performance Green is an advanced Green program for players who have completed WSC 10&Under Green class requirements. Players train for competitive tournaments and must be ready to commit to 2 group training days per week + 10 summer camp training days. Players are expected to compete in Jr. Team Tennis, in-house match play and USTA Tournament Events.
Students are responsible for attending the lesson for which they have registered. A maximum of 3 missed lessons may be made up per session with prior approval of the instructor. Student must email the instructor 24 hours prior to the missed lesson. Lessons must be made up during the current session and are NOT guaranteed. Approval for make up lesson is based on class space and availability. Refunds are honored for any reason if notification is given 72 hours prior to the first lesson. After a lesson session has started, refunds are only given for illness or injury with a doctor’s note. A $10 fee per registrant will be charged for all refunds.
At Wheaton Sport Center, there is something for everyone. No matter your skill level, goals, or fitness needs, we have a class that will fit your schedule.