Junior Programs

Vision & Session Dates

RippnerTennis mission is to create an unparalleled experience both for the person and the player. The highest levels of excellence are achieved in a motivated, fun, collaborative environment that builds young players into confident, sophisticated, composed competitors on and off the court.

RippnerTennis workouts are designed to inspire excellence. Each practice session is of high quality and intensity to draw the most out of each student. We hope to instill a pride in ones performance so that each player feels they are building and growing from each hour spent on the court.

We encourage each junior who enters our program to learn to appreciate and enjoy tennis. Our coaches are committed to creating a healthy environment that builds relationships and trust leading to an overall positive experience. We believe only in positive motivation and that the player should dictate their own potential.

Our coaches know that working together with players and their families is the only way to reach success as a person and player. Each player should find synergy from the collaborative efforts of students, coaches, and parents.

Spring 2010 Session Dates: 

1. January 4th - January 30th

2. February 1st - February 27th

3. March 1st - April 3rd *

    * ( Be sure to sign up for Spring Break Camp the week of March 15th - 18th, as well as in house scrimmage on March 19th, Lunch included)

4. April 5th - May 1st

5. May 3rd - May 29th

 

Little Tennis (ages 4 - 7)

Offered Monday & Wednesday
4:30-5:15pm
4 Week Session Fee:

2 Classes per week - $120

Little Tennis is a United States Professional Tennis Association program that reportedly has 100,000 participants at 2,000 sites nationally. Little Tennis is concerned with promoting "pre-tennis" skills. Included are hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness, rudimentary swing techniques, and above all else an experience of tennis as a lot of fun. We have a variety of props to aid in the teaching of this class.

**Please call South Austin Tennis Center at 442-1466 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   for more information or to reserve a spot (payment is required to reserve a spot). 

** There will be no credits or refunds unless cancellations are made three days prior to start of session. 


Junior Development A (ages 8 - 11) & B (ages 12+)

A - Offered Mondays and Wednesdays 5:30 - 6:30pm/Saturdays 11:30 - 12:30pm
B - Offered Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30 - 6:30pm/Saturdays 12:30 - 1:30pm

4 Week Session Fee:

2 Classes per week: $115
3 Classes per week: $170

RippnerTennis Junior Development Program is both for the entry level player ages 8+ as well as the player that has some tennis experience but is not yet ready for tournament competition.

The main emphasis is fun, exercise, and exposure to the fundamental techniques of tennis. Players will learn all basic techniques, scoring, and be introduced to competitive games and point play. This is an essential class for those striving for competitive and tournament level tennis.

The Junior Development program is for kids ages 8-16. Please call South Austin Tennis Center at 442-1466 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information or to reserve a spot (payment is required to reserve a spot).

**No credits or refunds are allowed unless cancellations are made three days in advance.


Future Champ Tennis (ZAT level ages 8 +)

Offered Monday - Thursday
5:00-6:30pm
4 Week Session Fee:

2 Classes per week - $170
3 Classes per week - $250
4 Classes per week - $310

RippnerTennis FutureChamps Program is for the junior player to develop the technical framework for future success in the sport of tennis. It is designed for the player who strives to become a Superchamp, National, or Internationally ranked player as they mature. The key to reaching ones goals is setting a proper foundation of solid technique and a lot of competitive experience at a young age. This class is for tournament Champ, ZAT and CATA level players and we encourage tournament participation as well as technical attention.

**Players have the option to come as often as four days per week, or a minimum of two sessions per week. The Future Champs program will be limited to 18 players. Please call South Austin Tennis Center at 442-1466 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   for more information or to reserve a spot (payment is required to reserve a spot).

**There will be no credits or refunds unless cancellations are made three days prior to start of session.


High Performance Tennis (Qualified ages 12+)

Offered: TBA
5:00-7:00pm
4 Week Session Fee: TBA

2 Classes per week : TBA

RippnerTennis High Performance Program is designed for the competitive Superchamp or National level player who strives to reach for their highest potential (Champ players by invitation only). Whether it is a college scholarship, a professional career, or a lifelong love of tennis, the RippnerTennis goal is to support each student in their personal relationship with the sport of tennis. Our coaching staff is committed to bringing together discipline, effort, and excellence with fun and enjoyment of the game.

The High Performance Program is focused on creating a positive, life changing junior tennis experience for its students. It is designed for junior tennis players who are driven to reach their potential, with coaches committed to providing a quality environment that provides support and guidance. Our coaches have unsurpassed experience in the world of competitive junior tennis and beyond. Our own tennis experience has taught us to value and respect our role as coaches, mentors, counselors, and role models that help form tennis strokes as well as people.

**This program is limited to 15 players per day. The top fifteen players will be SuperChamp-qualified in order to placed in this program or Champ-qualified who has been invited by the coaching staff. There will be a singles ladder to determine our top 15 players, anyone who does not make the top 15 or is not SuperChamp-qualified will fit into our Future Champ program. Please call South Austin Tennis Center at 442-1466 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   for more information or to reserve a spot (payment is required to reserve a spot).

**No credits or refunds will be allowed unless cancellations are made three days prior to start of session.


Junior Team Tennis

*Inquire about Fall 2009 teams!*

 Play against other junior teams from around Austin!  Matches are on Sunday afternoons, Sept. - Nov.

Email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call 442-1466 for more information. 

 

Hours of Operation:

  • Monday - Friday
    8:00am - 10:00pm
  • Saturday and Sunday
    8:30am - 6:00pm

Phone lines open at 8:15 every morning for reservations up to 2 days in advance.

Only one court reservation per phone call. Please provide names of all players and one phone number at time of reservation.

Court Fees (Per Person)

Primetime:

  • Adults: $4.00
  • Juniors: $4.00
  • Seniors: $4.00

 

Non-Primetime:

  • Adults: $2.75
  • Juniors: $1.50
  • Seniors: $2.50

 

Cancellation Policy

Because your lesson appointment is valuable, when canceling, 24-hour advance notice is required for private lessons, and 5-hour advance notice is required for clinics.

Prime Time Hours

  • Monday - Thursday
    6:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Saturday and Sunday
    All Day

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