The goal of the Junior Instructional Program is to provide a structured and fun framework for learning from which the student will gain a lasting enjoyment of the game of tennis and a willingness and desire to improve. Our curriculum seeks to develop and improve stroke technique, movement, court sense, knowledge of the rules, positioning, and basic tactics.
Pick up your registration form at the front desk or call 816-224-7999.
Please be sure to stop by METC to register.
Champions (Ages 11 - 12)
Beginner
This player is new to the game of tennis or has been playing less than a year. They are still learning all of the strokes and learning to judge where the ball is going.
Grand Prix (Ages 12-16)
Advanced Beginner
This player has typically been playing for over a year, but still lacks consistency when returning the ball and is not comfortable with all the strokes.
Futures (11-14)
Intermediate
This class is for our younger intermediate players who are beginning to play competitively.
Junior Excellence (Ages 14-18)
Intermediate
This player is fairly consistent when hitting medium paced shots . They are continuing to develop all of their strokes, but still lack consistency and execution when trying for directional control, depth or power.
| Class Name |
Day |
Time |
Dates |
Cost |
| Champions |
Tuesday |
5:30pm - 6:30pm |
January 3 - February 28 |
$18 per class |
| Champions |
Saturday |
10:30am - 11:30am |
January 7 - February 25 |
$18 per class |
| Grand Prix |
Tuesday |
6:30pm - 7:30pm |
January 3 - February 28 |
$18 per class |
| Grand Prix |
Saturday |
11:30am-12:30pm |
January 7 - February 25 |
$18 per class |
| Junior Excellence |
Monday |
5:30pm - 7:00pm |
January 2 - February 27 |
$24 per class |
| Junior Excellence |
Saturday |
12:30pm - 2:00pm |
January 7 - February 25 |
$24 per class |