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Build for life Children
Tennis Clinic & Mentoring Program
Summer Program: June 3rd - August 5th, 2007
Background/Information:
Thai Tennis Organization of America (TTOA, www.thaitennis.org) received grant support from USTA Tennis & Education Foundation to offer a special programs called “Build for life Children Tennis Clinic & Mentoring Program” where we offers free tennis clinic in conjunction with non-tennis (“Aces for Kids” model) activities through out TTOA chapters in 2007.
Build for life Children Tennis Clinic & Mentoring Summer Program is a free-of-charge Thai Language & Cultural & Mentoring programs and outdoor tennis clinic for young children under the age of 14.
Future tennis development programs will likely be held by this organization and enrollment preference will be given to children who are already participating and excelling with the current program(s).
Underserved children of the minority community will be given preference as it helps TTOA meet its mission goals.
Program Details:
Virginia
Location: Jefferson District Park, 7900, Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA. 22042
Date: Sunday, June 3rd – August 5th, 2007
Days/Times: Every Sunday Thai language & cultural & mentoring 4pm-5pm
Tennis clinic 5pm-6pm
Duration: 10 sessions
Cost: Free
RSVP: tennisclinic@thaitennis.org Ed Brown 703-855-9499
Maryland
Location: Wat Thai in Washington DC, 13440 Layhill Rd., Silver Spring, MD. 20906
Date: Monday-Thursday June 25th – August 2nd , 2007
Days/Times: Daily Thai language & cultural & mentoring 9am-4pm
Tennis clinic 5pm-6pm
Duration: 24 sessions
Cost: Free
RSVP: tennisclinic@thaitennis.org Ed Brown 703-855-9499
Los Angles
Location: Wat Thai Of Los Angeles 8225 Coldwater Canyon Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91605 (waiting to be confirmed)
Date: Monday-Thursday June 25th – August 2nd , 2007
Days/Times: Daily Thai language & cultural & mentoring 9am-4pm
Tennis clinic 5pm-6pm
Duration: 24 sessions
Cost: Free
RSVP: chai@thaitennis.org Chai 818-645-1825
Texas
Location: Wat Buddharatanaram, 13075 Sehapayak Road, Keller, TX (waiting to be confirmed)
Date: Monday-Thursday June 25th – August 2nd , 2007
Days/Times: Daily Thai language & cultural & mentoring 9am-4pm
Tennis clinic 5pm-6pm
Duration: 24 sessions
Cost: Free
RSVP: siri@thaitennis.org Siri 817-235-6892
Setup/Logistics:
3 courts will be on reserved at the given time. One private instructor will be conducting the lessons and volunteers from organizational members from TTOA will assist him
Court 1
Pre-requisite: N/A
Purpose: The first court will be for children between the ages of 3-5. The parents of these youngsters are expected to have on-court involvement with their child. The main goal of this court is to provide a fun environment for youngsters to become introduced to tennis and learn basic fundamental tennis concepts such as what the strokes are (forehand, backhand, volley, serve).
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Court 2
Pre-requisite: Basic tennis knowledge. These children must know what the different strokes are.
Purpose: The second court will handle children between the ages of 5-8 years. Organized hitting drills will be a part of this court. These children will be practicing their stroke techniques by playing fun tennis games and drilling sessions. They will be learning how to hit the different kinds of strokes.
Court 3 (possible consolidation with court 2 depending on participation)
Pre-requisite: Children coming into this level would be expected to already have some foundations as described in courts 1 and 2. Older children would be expected to have more capability.
Purpose: The third court will handle children between the ages of 8-13 year-olds. These children will play more advanced games and participate in more advanced drills. Some live hitting may occur on this court depending on the skill level of the children involved. Build for Life Sunday Winter Program, Los Angles CA
At times, a ball machine will also be utilized for controlled ball feeds. More advanced stroke mechanics will be explored, such as hitting with topspin or slice. The fundamental tactical hitting priorities of consistency, placement, depth, spin, and power will be addressed, in that order of importance. Serves will also be covered on this court. Additionally, basic court positioning will be learned. Children on this court may be introduced to doubles play depending on the skill level.
Parental Requirements:
A firm commitment by a sponsoring parent to have the child participate in most of the sessions is required. If a parent brings their child to a session, the parent must stay for the duration of the session. No drop-offs will be allowed. Children must bring their own tennis racquets since TTOA does not provide them. For one of the sessions, a parent will be required to provide refreshments such as drinks and snacks for the group.
Enrollment:
First come-First serve Email enrollment is prefer. Please send the following information to Ed Brown at tennislclinic@thaitennis.org or sign up on the website at www.thaitennis.org
Child’s age, Name, Level of tennis exposure, and any questions you may have.