Junior Tennis
Creating Junior Tennis Players Since 1967
TRC Junior Player Pathway
The TRC Junior Player Pathway is designed to help players and families understand how each tennis program fits into a player’s long-term development. Each program represents a stage in the pathway, providing a clear progression from beginner to advanced competition.
Our goal is for every player to continue advancing to the next stage as their skills, confidence, and commitment grow. Whether you’re just learning the fundamentals or competing as a nationally ranked tournament player, TRC offers the right program and a convenient schedule to support your development.
Our experienced, personable, and knowledgeable coaching staff is committed to developing complete players by building strong technical skills, fostering confidence, and creating meaningful relationships with every athlete.
At TRC, every junior player is more than just a name—they are a valued member of our tennis family. Together, we’re building a thriving junior tennis community and helping make Tucson a premier destination for junior player development.
**Come train with us and discover your next stage of growth. **
fall junior PROGRAMS begin monday, august 17
Red Ball
Red Ball Clinic introduces players to the fundamentals of tennis through fun and games
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This junior tennis program is “sized right” utilizing our pickleball courts & peewee sized nets
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The right sized racquets and balls allow players to learn the sport quickly, have fun and succeed immediately
- In addition, we provide sticker star charts and prizes every session
- At completion, players should be ready to advance to Jr. Beginner Clinics
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In exceptional cases, players can be ready for Jr. Excellence Level I- Evaluation would need to be done by The Director of Jr. Excellence
Jr. Beginner Clinic
Jr. Beginner Clinic is for players that need more instruction on the fundamentals (technique and movement) Players are separated by age and skill level and are placed in the following groups:
ORANGE BALL (ages 7-10)
This Orange Ball level emphasizes stroke development, proper footwork, & play situations.
GREEN BALL (ages 10-12)
This Green Ball level is for junior players introduces full court tennis with continued stroke production and proper footwork and then, learn to rally and play points with more consistency.
YELLOW BALL (ages 13-17)
Perfect for kids starting tennis at an older age and uses full court with the yellow ball teaching proper technique in all aspects of the game. At completion, players should be ready to advance to the appropriate levels of Jr. Excellence with Director of Jr. Excellence approval and consultation with the Director of Jr. Beginner Clinics.
Jr. Excellence
Jr. Excellence is for players that are intermediate to advanced and have progressed beyond the fundamentals taught in the Jr. Beginner Clinics.
- Players are separated by skill level and age to the appropriate level (i.e. I, II, III)
- Perfect for Middle School, High School & USTA Tournament Level Players
- Specifically, Level III of Jr. Excellence is “prep” for JET and is more demanding than Level II- match situations are stressed repeatedly in drills & exercises; patterns of play are developed and refined
- At completion, the goal is to advance to JET.
- **Invite only by the Director of JET with a consultation with The Director of Jr. Excellence
JET
JET is for players that are already competing seriously and have a USTA SW ranking and National Ranking.
- Physical conditioning and athletic development are not an add-on. It is part of every session. This is essential to the full development of each athlete
- Coaching ratio is a maximum of 3 players per court per coach at all times
- JET provides serious junior players with the structured, individualized training environment they need to compete at the national and international level without leaving Tucson to find it
- **Invite only by the Director of JET**
- Currently is a program for Girls Ages 14-18 ONLY
- The expansion of this program to include boys and other age divisions is TBD and determined by
The Racquet Sports Director and The Director of JET
Jr Tennis Athletic Development
Serve & Strength with Jay
Introducing TRC’s new Athletic Performance Training Program designed specifically for our Junior Tennis athletes.
- Performance-Based – Build strength, speed, and agility with customized athletic development training to take your game to the next level.
- Tennis-Integrated – Enhance your agility, movement, and power with exercises designed to elevate your performance on court.
- Lifelong Fitness – Develop overall athleticism in a fun, supportive environment that promotes health, confidence, and resilience.
This program is the perfect complement to our junior tennis training, giving athletes the tools to compete, grow, and thrive.
Any Questions? Please email Coach Jay
jayhong215@gmail.com
(612) 963- 5991
