Junior Tournament Training Program
Liberty's Junior Tournament Training Programs are designed to prepare young players to play and enjoy competitive tennis, and to improve their skills through tournament play. These programs are available during the summer months, and offer a three-tiered approach.
Tournament Training Brochure 2024
Tournament Intro
Jr. Competitive Red & Maize Group Players
Goals
- Introduce players to the fun of competitive play
- Develop fundamental stroke technique and strategy, utilizing situational playing and both singles and doubles match play
- Prepare and encourage players to compete in the Ann Arbor City Tournament, or any other introductory tournament
- Introduce players to the fun of competitive play
- Develop and enhance fundamental stroke technique, footwork and strategy
- Once a week ½ hour tennis specific fitness session included
- Singles and doubles play opportunities in every session
- Prepare and encourage players to compete in Ann Arbor City Tournament and other introductory tournaments and events.
Tournament Prep
Jr. Competitive Varsity Group Players
Goals
- Emphasis on refining and implementing consistent stroke technique and strategy
- Shot patterns and progressions will be a primary focus
- Development of offensive and defensive skills to build a well-rounded game
- Doubles positioning and strategy will be emphasized
- Singles and doubles match play in every session
- Prepare players for high school season and USTA summer tournaments
Tournament Players Group
This group is by invitation only or permission of instructor
Goals
- Competitive high intensity situational play will be a main focus of this group
- Emphasis on constructing and finishing points through offensive strategies in addition to improving defensive skills
- Mental training and physical conditioning for optimal performance
- Match play opportunities in every session
- Prepare players for high school season and USTA summer tournaments
All three tiers maintain a student to instructor ratio of 4 to 1 and are open to both members and non-members. Enrollment in the Junior Competitive Program is not required however, students must meet certain skill levels in order to participate.
For more information on Tournament Training Programs, please contact Dan Goldberg at (734) 665-3738 (ext. 141) or email [email protected].