QUICK START TENNIS - Shot Makers (AGES 5-6) BEGINNERS > LEVEL I
Sun 1:15-2, Tue 4:15-5, Wed 1:45-2:30
Utilizing appropriate length racquets (between19-23"), foam or felt balls, as well as a 2’9” net.  Kids will work on tennis basics, athleticism through balance, movement, agility, coordination, throwing, catching and hitting.

QUICK START TENNIS- Future Stars, (AGES 7-8) BEGINNERS > LEVEL I
Sun 2-3, Tue 5-6
Utilizing appropriate length racquets (between 19-23”), foam or felt balls, as well as 2’9” net.  Kids will begin to learn how to hit with each other through a series of progressive activities and games.  The focus for this age group is keeping the atmosphere fun and engaging, while introducing 1-2-3 scoring and team competitions.

QUICK START TENNIS- (AGES 9-10) & (AGES 11-12) YOUTH BEGINNERS >LEVEL II
Sun 3-4, Wed 2:30-3:30
Low compression balls and the 60’ court will be used to enhance the success of the kids.  Children will learn to rally with each other, begin serving and experience team competition through games and drills.

TENNIS, (AGES 13 -16) BEGINNER > LEVEL III
Sun 4-5
This is the introductory class for the junior high/ high school students.  They will learn positions of the court, how to keep score, use terminology of specific shots and areas of the court. These students will improve their ability to ralley.

SUPER EXCELLENCE TENNIS, (AGES 9-14) AVANCED BEGINNER >LEVEL III
Tue 4-5:30
Greater emphasis will be placed on beginning the rally with a feed and rallying back and forth with some consistency.  Players will learn positions of the court, how to keep score, terminology of specific shots and areas of the court.  Players who begin in the Academy’s Introductory Tennis programs are working on building skills which would allow them to gain admission to the Tournament Prep program.

TOURNAMENT PREP PROGRAM (AGES 12 -16) INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED > LEVEL III
Tue 4-5:30, Thu: 4-5:30
This level is geared for students who are playing on their own and may be developing an interest in tournaments. Players have not yet achieved a Chicago USTA ranking. Primary goals should be to play twice a week on a regular basis, including round robins and challenge matches.

TOURNAMENT TEAM (AGES 10 -16) ADVANCED BOYS & GIRLS > LEVEL IV
Mon 3:30-5:30, Wed 3:30-5:30
The Tournament Team Program is for players who have made a commitment to tennis and want to be with other committed players. At this level players often commit to a thirty-five week indoor tennis season and eight weeks during the summer tennis season.  Each class is two hours long. Participants should demonstrate a desire to improve their tennis game. Participants are assigned to a level based on the evaluation of the academy teaching professionals. These evaluations are made based on objective skill criteria and subjective attitude assessment.

SUPER TOURNAMENT (AGES 12 -18) ADVANCED BOYS & GIRLS > LEVEL IV
Mon 3:30-5:30, Wed 3:30-5:30 
This level is designed for players who have interest in earning a position on a junior varsity or varsity high school team.  They may have begun playing USTA matches but have not earned a Chicago USTA ranking. Primary goals of these players are to play three to four times a week and to continue challenge matches and round robin play. Players will advance to the ATP Level.

HIGH PERFORMANCE FUTURES (AGES 9 -14) LEVEL V
Mon 5:30-7:30, Wed 5:30-7:30, Sun 12-2
These players have shown a continued interest in round robins, challenge matches and have begun to play USTA tournaments. Commitment, quality of practice and quantity of time on the tennis court are strongly recommended for the high performance players. In addition, the player must be working toward obtaining a Chicago USTA ranking (five tournament minimum per year). Private lessons are also strongly recommended.

HIGH PERFORMANCE ATP (AGES 14 -18) LEVEL V
Mon 5:30-7:30, Wed 5:30-7:30, Sun 12-2pm
Players in the ATP division play challenge matches, mini-tournaments, round robins, have earned a Chicago ranking, and may have extensive USTA tournament experience. They are seeking improved spots on their High School team or often playing the highest positions. They are looking to improve their sectional/national ranking and are interested in pursuing a college level play. ATP players play at least four times a week with a combination of small and large groups, private lessons, and play tournaments. The primary difference between ATP and Tournament Prep II is having a Chicago USTA ranking.