Welcome to the Wayside Tennis Academy!
Wayside Tennis Academy (WTA) at Wayside (junior elite tennis program), under the leadership of Ron Parlman, offers one of the most experienced professional teaching teams in the region. Our pros are certified by the USPTA and/or USPTR and this combination of expertise and training means quality tennis instruction to players of all levels and interests.
Beginning at age 5, children learn the game of tennis – the basics, the techniques, and strategies. When they are ready, they can progress to competitive play.
For additional information, please contact JrTennisInfo@WaysideAthleticClub.com or 508.481.1797, extension 24.
Developmental Classes
Red Ball: Ages 5 – 8: Young players start learning with a red ball that is larger, slower, and lighter. They play on a smaller court with a lower net, scaled to size to allow players to cover the court, hit more balls, and build confidence. Young juniors develop their technique and learn simple tactics.
Orange Ball: Ages 8 – 10: Orange balls are the same size as a standard yellow ball, but are lighter and bounce lower. Play is on a mid-sized court with a standard net. Juniors continue to build technique and tactical skills as well as confidence in their playing ability.
Green Ball: Ages 9 – 12: As junior players grow and build strokes, movement, and tactical skills, they move to a full-size court. The green ball is slightly lighter and slower than a yellow ball which gives players more time to get to and return shots.
A prerequisite for Green Ball is having taken a number of Orange Ball intro classes or to be able to rally with proper stroke mechanics. The 1½-hour clinic focuses on advanced stroke production, serve consistency, volley, and overhead development. Players will learn match play strategies along with a beginner court fitness program.
Teen Tennis: Ages 13+: Designed for the teenager who has had little or no prior tennis experience. Students will learn all the basic strokes as they develop an enthusiasm for the game. Fitness and movement are also emphasized.
COVID-19 UPDATE We continue to follow CDC recommendations and follow protocols for cleaning and disinfecting Wayside Athletic Club to help keep staff and members safe. We need your help! Please follow our guidelines by clicking here
SESSION 5 SIGN-UP BEGINS April 4, 2023! Junior Program Schedule
DOWNLOAD YOUR SCHEDULE HERE BECOME A JUNIOR TENNIS MEMBER TODAY All junior tennis clinics are open to members and non-members. Become a junior tennis member and save on clinics.
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REGISTER NOW Ready to Sign up? Log into your Wayside account or create one if you are new to the program. Register your child and pay for your clinic securely.Please note. Your child is not enrolled until payment has been collected for the session. Please read our Credit/Refund Policy Before Registering For Clinics
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Competitive Classes
Advanced Orange Ball: A prerequisite for Advanced Orange Ball is to have taken a number of Orange Ball introductory classes or to be able to rally with proper stroke mechanics. Our 1½-hour clinic focuses on advanced stroke production, serve consistency, volley, and overhead development. Players will learn match play strategies along with a beginner court fitness program.
Advanced Green Ball: Players at this level are expected to execute strokes with proper technique and grips. Our 1½-hour clinic places a strong emphasis on advanced groundstroke drills and rallying. Cooperative drills and competitive games will be used. Mental toughness will be introduced, along with on-court conditioning. Players are expected to come to weekend open play to develop their match skills to prepare them for USTA tournaments.
Junior Elite: Wayside’s Junior Elite program is designed for tennis athlete who has an objective to hone their skills and transition to the High-Performance program. Players should currently be training 6-8 hours a week, not including fitness and tournament play. Players should be prepared to participate in tournament competitions regularly.
An evaluation is required to join this program or approval from Junior Director.
Junior Elite + Match Play: Clinics + Match play. Match play is on Friday from 5-7 pm. This includes 2 tournaments per session picked by coaches. The coach will travel to designated tournaments to observe and provide a report, and can also provide transportation from Wayside if needed.
An evaluation is required to join this program or approval from Junior Director.
COVID-19 UPDATE We continue to follow CDC recommendations and follow protocols for cleaning and disinfecting Wayside Athletic Club to help keep staff and members safe. We need your help! Please follow our guidelines by clicking here
SESSION 5 SIGN-UP BEGINS April 4, 2023! Junior Program Schedule
DOWNLOAD YOUR SCHEDULE HERE BECOME A JUNIOR TENNIS MEMBER TODAY All junior tennis clinics are open to members and non-members. Become a junior tennis member and save on clinics.
JOIN NOW JUNIOR TENNIS MEMBERSHIP
REGISTER NOW Ready to Sign up? Log into your Wayside account or create one if you are new to the program. Register your child and pay for your clinic securely.Please note. Your child is not enrolled until payment has been collected for the session Please read our Credit/Refund Policy Before Registering For Clinics
REGISTER NOW!
Performance Track
High Performance: Wayside’s High-Performance program is designed for the elite tennis athlete who has an objective to play at the collegiate level and/or beyond. Players should currently be competing in USTA, UTR, ITA, and ITF level events. Training volume should exceed 8-10 hours per week not including fitness and tournament play. Minimum UTR of 6 required or approval of the Junior Director.
An evaluation is required to join this program or approval from Junior Director.
High Performance + Match Play: Wayside’s High-Performance program is designed for the elite tennis athlete who has an objective to play at the collegiate level and/or beyond. Players should currently be competing in USTA, UTR, ITA, and ITF level events. Training volume should exceed 8-10 hours per week not including fitness and tournament play. Minimum UTR of 6 required or approval of the Junior Director. Match Play will be held on Fridays from 5-7 pm. This also includes 3 tournaments per session picked by coaches. The coach will travel to designated tournaments to observe and provide a report, and can also provide transportation from Wayside if needed
An evaluation is required to join this program or approval from Junior Director.
Tournament Development Training: Wayside’s Tournament Development Training Program is for young athletes who have decided they want to take the next step with their game. This program is designed for the tennis athlete whose objective is to transition to our Junior Elite program. This is a good introduction to match play, it will help with developing the skills and knowledge they will need to compete. Players should be training 4-6 hours a week and joining our match play sessions weekly.
An evaluation is required to join this program or approval from Junior Director.
Tournament Development Training + Match Play: Wayside’s Tournament Development Training Program is for young athletes who have decided they want to take the next step with their game. This program is designed for the tennis athlete whose objective is to transition to our Junior Elite program. This is a good introduction to match play, it will help with developing the skills and knowledge they will need to compete. This clinic includes 2 hours of match play on Sunday from 3-5 pm. Players should be training 4-6 hours a week and joining our match play sessions weekly.
An evaluation is required to join this program or approval from Junior Director.
COVID-19 UPDATE We continue to follow CDC recommendations and follow protocols for cleaning and disinfecting Wayside Athletic Club to help keep staff and members safe. We need your help! Please follow our guidelines by clicking here
SESSION 5 SIGN-UP BEGINS April 4, 2023! Junior Program Schedule
DOWNLOAD YOUR SCHEDULE HERE BECOME A JUNIOR TENNIS MEMBER TODAY All junior tennis clinics are open to members and non-members. Become a junior tennis member and save on clinics.
JOIN NOW JUNIOR TENNIS MEMBERSHIP
REGISTER NOW Ready to Sign up? Log into your Wayside account or create one if you are new to the program. Register your child and pay for your clinic securely.Please note. Your child is not enrolled until payment has been collected for the session Please read our Credit/Refund Policy Before Registering For Clinics
REGISTER NOW!
GET IN TOUCH For additional information, please contact JrTennisInfo@WaysideAthleticClub.com or 508.481.1797, extension 24.
