14 - 18 Pathway 

Our 14 - 18 Pathway focuses on players who are aspiring to become competitive tournament players but need to further develop before entering our High-Performance Pathway. While further emphasizing fundamentals, work ethic, and overall ball control, players will learn the necessary skills needed to be able to successfully be introduced to local and sectional competition.

Green Ball 

JD Aces Plus  (Ages 14 - 18)

Designed for beginner players ages 14 - 18 or those with limited tennis experience. The focus is on learning rules and basic concepts needed to rally. Pro Staff covers rules, strokes, and rally basics in a relaxed, supportive setting. Great preparation for high school play or casual rallies with friends. Racquet size: 27 inches. Class length: 90 minutes on-court.

Updated August 2025.      

Yellow Ball 

JD Champs 

For teens developing their consistency and rally control, this class focuses on play-based learning and tennis decision-making. Pro Staff emphasize basic strategies, footwork, and timing through a blend of drills and match play. Players will experience supportive coaching and peer collaboration, which will help build their confidence as they prepare for competitive growth. Racquet size: 27 inches. Class length: 90 minutes on-court.

JD Stars 

For teens developing their consistency and rally control, this class focuses on play-based learning and tennis decision-making. Pro Staff emphasize basic strategies, footwork, and timing through a blend of drills and match play. Players will experience supportive coaching and peer collaboration, which will help build their confidence as they prepare for competitive growth. Racquet size: 27 inches. Class length: 90 minutes on-court.

Feed The Feeder 

Designed for juniors 10+ who train with purpose. Pro Staff will deliver advanced stroke development, point construction, and competitive preparation. USTA tournament foundation integrated into periodized training blocks. This class emphasizes the NTC Gen Next goals of training and competing. Players are admitted to this program via the NTC ID Committee. Players are admitted to this program via the NTC ID Committee. FTF PLAYERS: If you have not received a notification from our Head Pro, Lindsay Baum, stating your High-Performance placement, please contact her at ntcpros@usta.com before signing up. Placement is based on WTN/UTR and other factors at the NTC ID's discretion. Failure to comply with the assigned days will incur admin fees, as your days will be changed. Class length: 120 minutes on-court and 30 minutes off-court.  Racquet size: 26-27 inches. Class length: 120 minutes on-court and 30 minutes off-court.

Feed The Feeder Plus 

Designed for juniors with progressed USTA tournament experience. Pro Staff emphasizes on-court intensity, work ethic, and resilience, along with continued technical refinement. Juniors will experience competitive pressure, match play, and set personal goals. This class emphasizes the NTC Gen Next goals of training, competing, and winning. Players are admitted to this program via the NTC ID Committee. FTF PLUS PLAYERS: If you have not received a notification from our Head Pro, Lindsay Baum, stating your High-Performance placement, please contact her at ntcpros@usta.com before signing up. Placement is based on WTN/UTR and other factors at the NTC ID's discretion. Failure to comply with the assigned days will incur admin fees, as your days will be changed. Class length: 120 minutes on-court and 30 minutes off-court. Racquet size: 26-27 inches. Class length: 120 minutes on-court and 30 minutes off-court.

Elite 

Committed players aspiring to play collegiate tennis and beyond. Players admitted to this program via the NTC ID Committee have proven high-level competition. Classes combine intense integration of advanced drills, conditioning, match play, and mental performance skills work. NTC Gen Next goals of the USTA Sectional and National are supported. ELITE  PLAYERS: If you have not received a notification from our Head Pro, Lindsay Baum, stating your High-Performance placement, please contact her at ntcpros@usta.com before signing up. Placement is based on WTN/UTR and other factors at the NTC ID's discretion. Failure to comply with the assigned days will incur admin fees as your days will be changed. Class length: 120 minutes on-court and 30 minutes off-court. Class length: 120 minutes on-court and 30 minutes off-court. 

Updated August 2025.      

Fitness & Athletic Development

Fitness 

Train like an athlete, play like a champion. Through the use of the Athletic Development Model, baseline goals are aimed at periodized training in line with upcoming USTA junior tournaments and target tennis-specific movement. Fitness sessions emphasize plyometrics, junior prehab, core-stability, and progressive personal bests, utilizing the National Tennis Center Fitness Center.

Updated August 2025.