Junior Excellence
Junior Excellence Spring Semester Begins January 8
Junior Excellence Enrollment Form
For Whom
The Junior Excellence Program is for players ranging from the intermediate to USTA tournament and high school players. Players in this program may have ranking goals and want to play college tennis.
Torrie Browning: Jr Excellence/Jr Development Director
Email Torrie Browning if you have interest in this program: tmbrowning@tucsonracquetclub.com.
The Staff
The Tucson Racquet Club is proud to offer the finest tennis instruction in the Southwest. Our senior staff includes: Torrie Browning, Gretchen Schantz, Nelson Payne, Gregg Baker, Tom Clark, Gary Scholl, Brady Rollins and more. Click here to learn more about our Tennis Pros.
The Program
The Jr. Excellence Program is designed for the total development of the Junior tennis player. Private lessons provide individual attention. Clinics reinforce the skills learned in the private lesson. Play strategies are emphasized in structured games and during playday matches. Tournament trips are scheduled throughout the year to provide coaching and match analysis. The Jr. Excellence Program provides a total learning environment.
Excellence students participate in a weekly program consisting of:
One Hour Private Lesson
Individual strokes and styles of play are emphasized specific to the students needs.Drill Clinic
Instructor controlled drills are used to polish existing strokes, develop movement, and create play situations. An outstanding instructor-to-player ratio assures plenty of individual attention.Team Practice
Team practice will emphasize different skills than the drill clinic. Live ball drills, structured games and play situations will be used to develop play strategies and court sense.Playdays
Students apply what they learned in lessons and clinics to real match situations. Playday is organized and closely monitored by Alan and other staff members.
Getting a Lesson Time
Please contact your pro as soon as possible to confirm your lesson time. Times will be given out on the following priorities: 1) you have first choice on keeping last year’s time 2) returning students who wish to change times 3) new students.
Makeup Policy
Clinics canceled because of weather will be rescheduled if needed (we have 4 days set aside for rain and tournament misses factored into the cost of the program). If you miss clinic for your own reasons there is no makeup (ie. sickness or minor injury). A full staff is always maintained at clinics. Private lessons m
ust be made up. The Club has a 24 hour cancellation policy that will be enforced!
Dates and Times
The Fall program runs for 15 weeks beginning August 21-December 15. There are two one-week breaks October 9-13 and November 20-24. All clinics and playdays are from 4:30-6:30PM.
Program Schedule
Private Lesson…Schedule at your convenience.
Team Practice, Drilling and Playdays …will take place Monday—Thursday from 4:30—6:30pm. Each week will consist of some variation of practice, drilling and playdays based on the footwork, stroke production and point construction segments for that week.
Complete Spring 2023 Excellence Calendar
Junior Excellence Enrollment Form
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Jr Excellence / Jr Development Enrollment Form
We offer a wide variety of Junior Clinics for all levels and ages 4-17 throughout the week.
The Junior Development (JD) Program is for the tournament minded player looking for more than just a clinic. The Program is designed for the Junior player willing to make a commitment of time and effort to improve their game.
The Junior Excellence Program is for players ranging from the intermediate to USTA tournament and high school players. Players in this program may have ranking goals and want to play college tennis.
Come join us for our 41st Anniversary! The Tucson Racquet & Fitness Club Summer Camp is proud to serve the Southern Arizona community and its’ youth for over 40 years.
Our professional staff has set the highest standards by which all other programs in the southwest are measured. Our dedication to excellence has resulted in one of the most successful camps in the country, producing thousands of happy campers.
Please remember we are not just a Summer Camp! We offer Spring Break Camp, Fall Break Camp, and Holiday Camp.
Tucson Racquet & Fitness Club hosts a wide variety of events including tournaments and camps. We host many fundraiser tournaments as well as national events.
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