The Junior Development Program offers a complete pathway for junior players. Whether you are new to the sport at age 5 or a high school player looking to improve their game we have a class for you! The program provides a structured and fun framework for learning the game of tennis while giving players feedback in real time.

Winter/Spring Registration
Session Dates:
- Winter Session 2 (11 weeks): January 13 – March 30
- Spring Session 1 (11 weeks): March 31 – June 15 (No class May 26)
Session Pricing (11 weeks):
Membership / Session Time | 1 Hour | 1.5 Hours | 2 Hours |
CA Fit&Play, Play, 5Day Golf&Play, and Golf Fit&Play | $341 | $517 | $682 |
Other CA Members | $374 | $561 | $748 |
Columbia Cardholders | $407 | $616 | $814 |
Non-Members | $429 | $649 | $858 |
Summer Registration
Session Dates:
- Summer Session 1 (5 weeks): June 16 – July 20 (No class on July 4)
- Summer Session 2 (4 weeks): July 21 – August 17
Session Pricing (4 weeks, 4 classes / 5 weeks, 5 classes):
Membership / Session Time | 1 Hour | 1.5 Hours | 2 Hours |
CA Fit&Play, Play, 5Day Golf&Play, and Golf Fit&Play | $124 / $155 | $188 / $235 | $248 / $310 |
Other CA Members | $136 / $170 | $204 / $255 | $272 / $340 |
Columbia Cardholders | $148 / $185 | $224 / $280 | $296 / $370 |
Non-Members | $156 / $195 | $236 / $295 | $312 / $390 |
Program Descriptions and Locations
Level 7 (Red Balls), 36-foot court — ages 5-6
A program of movement, balance, coordination, and motor skill development with a focus on self and partner rallying skills in the Micro Court. Both reception and projection activities will be emphasized. Children will learn the first stages of cooperative tennis. The children will learn how to initiate a rally, how to move and judge a ball (reception and centering skills), how to control the racket at the contact point and control the height, direction and depth to be successful on the 36-foot court. They will learn adaptive skills that will be the foundation of their future tennis development.
Winter/Spring
Columbia Athletic Club
Tuesday • 4:30-5:30pm
Thursday • 5:30-6:30pm
Long Reach Tennis
Sunday • 11:30am-12:30pm
Summer
Columbia Athletic Club
Thursday • 5-6pm
Long Reach Tennis
Tuesday • 4:30pm-5:30pm
Saturday • 11am-12pm
Level 6 Beginner (Red Balls), 36-foot court — ages 6-7
Children will learn the skills of the 36-foot court. By the end of this program, a child should be able to play mini-tennis using a full or abbreviated serving motion. The children will learn how to move effectively so as to ensure good position and balance for each shot. They will be taught how to adapt to different situations and to control a follow-through on both the forehand and backhand groundstrokes.
Winter/Spring
Columbia Athletic Club
Tuesday • 5:30-6:30pm
Thursday • 5:30-6:30pm
Long Reach Tennis
Sunday • 10:30-11:30am
Summer
Columbia Athletic Club
Monday • 4-5pm
Thursday • 4-5pm
Long Reach Tennis
Tuesday • 4:30-5:30pm
Level 4 Beginner (Red and Orange Balls), 42- to 60-foot courts — ages 8-12
Students will learn the basics of tactical play as they transition from the 36-foot court to the 60-foot court for singles and doubles. Swing rhythm on forehands and backhands will be emphasized. Children will be introduced to topspin and will learn how to differentiate between a volley action and a ground stroke action. A variety of serve progressions will be taught. Serve and return of serve will be covered in each class.
Winter/Spring
Columbia Athletic Club
Tuesday • 6:30-7:30pm
Thursday • 4:30-5:30pm
Long Reach Tennis
Monday • 6-7pm
Monday • 7-8pm
Tuesday • 6-7pm
Tuesday • 7-8pm
Saturday • 10-11am
Saturday • 12:30-1:30pm
Summer
Columbia Athletic Club
Monday • 5-6pm
Long Reach Tennis
Tuesday • 5:30-6:30pm
Thursday • 5:30-6:30pm
Saturday • 12-1pm
Level 3 Intermediate (Orange Balls), 42- to 78-foot courts — ages 8-12
Students will experience the five play situations and will refine their tactical/technical skills. Concepts of offense/defense will be introduced in both singles and doubles. Ball control exercises that enhance consistency, direction, depth and spin will be stressed. A variety of adaptive skills will be trained using dead ball drills, live ball drills and competitive play situations in all areas of the court. Students should compete in Junior Match Play.
Winter/Spring
Long Reach Tennis
Tuesday • 5:30-7pm
Thursday • 4:30-6pm
Saturday • 12:30-2pm
Summer
Long Reach Tennis
Wednesday • 4:30-6pm
Thursday • 5-6:30pm
Saturday • 10-11:30am
Orange Ball Academy (Orange Balls), 60- to 78-foot courts — ages 8-12 (By Invitation Only)
Students will be exposed to a full range of tactical/technical development. All-court tennis will be emphasized. The program will focus on drills that develop movement, recovery, and decision-making skills. Situational and competitive play in the five-play situations will be planned in the curriculum. Students should compete in Junior Match Play.
Winter/Spring
Columbia Athletic Club Indoor Tennis
Monday • 4:30-6:30pm
Friday • 4-6pm
Summer
Long Reach Tennis Club
Friday • 4:30-6:30pm
Green Ball Academy (Green Balls) 78-foot court • Ages 9-13 (by invitation only)
Students will be exposed to a full range of tactical/technical development. All court tennis will be emphasized. The program will focus on drills that develop movement, recovery and decision making skills. Situational and competitive play in the five play situations will be planned in the curriculum. Students should compete in Junior Match Play.
Winter/Spring
Long Reach Tennis
Monday • 4-6pm
Wednesday • 4-6pm
Summer
Long Reach Tennis
Tuesday • 4-6pm
Junior Elites (Green and Yellow Balls) 78-foot courts • Ages 9-13 (by invitation only)
This program is for players ages 9-13 who participate in USTA-sanctioned tournaments and are going through the youth progression pathway. Class will focus on techniques needed to hit with heavier and higher bouncing balls. Class will prepare students for tournament training, middle and high school tennis teams. Some match play will be included during most clinic hours.
Winter/Spring
Long Reach Tennis
Thursday • 4-6pm
Friday • 4-6pm
Summer
Long Reach Tennis
Wednesday • 4-6pm
Teen 1 Beginner (Red, Orange, Green and Yellow Balls) • Ages 12-17
For teenagers who are relatively new to tennis, the Teen 1 program provides exposure to all the basic skills of the games through drills and competitive play as they transition through all court sizes.
Winter/Spring
Long Reach Tennis
Tuesday • 4-5:30pm
Wednesday • 4-5:30pm & 6-7pm
Thursday • 4:30-6pm
Friday • 6-7:30pm
Saturday • 11am-12:30pm
Summer
Long Reach Tennis
Monday • 3:30-5pm
Friday • 4:30-6pm
Teen 2 Intermediate (Green and Yellow Balls) • Ages 12-17
Students experience the five play situations and refine their tactical and technical skills using a variety of adaptive skills with dead ball drills, live ball drills, and competitive play situations as they transition through all court sizes.
Winter/Spring
Long Reach Tennis
Monday • 4-6pm
Tuesday • 4:30-6:30pm
Wednesday • 4-6pm
Sunday • 11:30-1:30pm
Summer
Long Reach Tennis
Monday • 4:30-6:30pm
Wednesday • 4:30-6:30pm
Sunday • 9-11am
Teen 3 Advanced (Yellow Balls) Ages 12-17 (by invitation only)
Designed for players on their high school team looking to improve their competition skills. Players will work on improving tactical and technical game-based applications. Attention will also be
on improving match play performance. Competing in junior match play and tournaments is strongly encouraged.
Winter/Spring
Long Reach Tennis
Sunday • 9:30-11:30am
Summer
Long Reach Tennis
Monday • 4:30-6:30pm