A lifetime tennis managed facility
Welcome to The Courts of McKinney Junior programs. The Courts is a public tennis facility open to players of all ages and levels. We offer junior programs from 4-18yrs ranging from beginners to players preparing for college tennis. The overall program is organized by former touring professional and Tennis Director Matt Hanlin, whose experience from working with players such as Serena and Venus Williams makes the Courts an ideal training ground for any young player looking to improve in an enjoyable environment. We provided free court use for all of our enrolled junior players to ensure plenty of opportunities for practice after class hours without costing any extra. Our junior programs are divided into 4 main categories U10, Pre Junior Development (Pre JD), Junior Development 1 and 2 (JD), and Junior Development Competition (JD Comp) and are explained below.
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JUNIOR TENNIS
U10 Program- Lead by Director of Junior Development, Bill Shaw, has quickly become the largest U10 program in the area due to the enthusiastic staff and various opportunities made available to these young players. All U10 players can participate on travel teams – Junior Team Tennis, they can play in our free junior ladder every Sunday, earn improvement wrist bands, and compete in the many sanctioned and non-sanctioned events we run at The Courts. Alternatively, the U10 player can just learn in a fun environment the skills, techniques, rules, and etiquette of this lifelong sport. There are sub groups within this program.
Quickstart | Ages 10 & Under
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Red Ball | For ages 4-6
Players will be in the red ball class learning fundamentals,tennis coordination drills, rules, etc. Beginners/intermediate would start to rally and play point games while still focusing on grips, stance, footwork, etc. These classes take place on the USTA approved 36 foot court using the low compression red balls.
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Orange Ball | For ages 7-10
Beginners will learn fundamentals, tennis coordination drills, rules, etc. As they progress through the class, they will start to rally and play point games while still focusing on grips, stance, footwork, etc. These classes take place on the USTA approved 60 foot court using the low compression orange balls.
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U10 Competition | Ages 10 and Under
This is the last U10 level of play before the juniors move on to a regular tennis ball. Most players are around 10 yrs when using the low compression green ball and have a good understanding of the rules, grips, techniques, and can rally with their peers. Coach Bill Shaw will have decided who is ready for the Green Ball class.
Pre-Junior
Development
Pre-Junior Development | Ages 11-16
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Beginner to Advanced Beginner: Pre Junior Development Class is directed by James Thompson former Tennis Director of the PGA Superstore Tennis and retail under the guidance of Bill Shaw, Director of Junior Development. James brings a wealth of knowledge introducing techniques, strategies, match play, to the beginner (pre JD 1) and advanced beginner (pre JD 2) players. These players are often getting ready to make their school teams or are already on a team and are training to move up the levels. These classes are offered 7 days a week and although your child can register for just one day per week we highly recommend at least 2 days of class per week to ensure the improvement rate is consistent with the other students.
Junior
Development 1 & 2
Junior Development 1 & 2 | Ages 10-15
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Levels 1 & 2: JD is directed by Karen Ramirez under the guidance of Bill Shaw, Director of Junior Development. She is a former touring professional and no. 5 in her country of Columbia. Karen pushes these intermediate players through various drills incorporating pattern play, tactics, developing strengths, improving weakness, tennis specific footwork and agility, and much more. These players can expect an intense workout with plenty of point play under the tutelage of a world class pro.
Junior
Development
JD
Competition
Junior Development Competition | Ages 13-18
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Competition: This class is for advanced intermediate and advanced players only. Players must be approved by prior to registering. This is our highest level junior class and our longest at 2 hours. A typical class covers drilling, rally work, singles and doubles strategy as well as fitness.
Our Private Lessons
Why Private Lessons
For juniors looking for a faster improvement path we highly recommend private lessons. This one-on-one format can be scheduled with any of our pros according to your schedule providing that pro is available.
Private Lesson Rates
General Manager/Director: $75-80/hr
Tennis Professional: $70-75/hr
Call for 30 min. and 90 min. lesson rates.
Group And Semi-Private
$5 Per extra person, per hour
For group or semi-private lessons, please contact the pro shop. Price for semi-private lessons is dependent on number of people.
Cancellation Policy
Private lessons must be cancelled 24 hours prior to the lesson. If not cancelled in this time frame, the full amount of the lesson will be charged.
In case of inclement weather, please check our facebook page, McKinneyTennisCenter, for updates. Classes are cancelled one (1) hr. prior to class start. Classes cancelled due to weather may be made up by attending the same class on a different day within two (2) weeks. Call the pro shop at least 24 hours in advance to ensure proper class ratios.