Tiny Tennis (4 to 6 years)

Tiny Tennis at UMLY follows the USTA QuickStart Tennis program. QuickStart is an exciting new play format designed to bring kids into the game by utilizing specialized equipment, shorter court dimensions and modified scoring, all tailored to age and size.

Examples of our Tiny Tennis Programs include:

Teeny Tiny Tennis ( 3 to 4 years)
Uses mini net and court, and easy to hit foam balls.  Kids are introduced to basic tennis strokes, warm up with stretches to improve hand-eye coordination, balance and coordination.

Beginner Tiny Tennis (4 to 6 years)
Uses mini net and court and easy to hit low compression balls.  Kids learn the stationary forehand and backhand and basic forehand volley.

Tiny Tennis (4 to 6 years)
Progressions including forehand development and introduction to backhand volley.

Tiny Tennis Games (ages 4-6)
Drill and point play is introduced in this fast-paced class. Basic strokes and on-court fundamentals are reinforced. 

Junior Tennis Programs

Our goal is to create an environment where people of all ages and abilities can develop and maintain a life-long love of tennis in a fun, friendly atmosphere!

Y Tennis Academy (6 to 14 years)
Get an early introduction to this exciting sport! This level specializes in games that develop hand-eye coordination. The focus is on fun, while learning the basics of tennis.

Y Futures Tour (10 to 16 years)
Players involved in this program are comfortable with basic tennis techniques and concepts and are beginning to show an interest in competitive play or high school tennis. Competitive techniques, development of individual playing styles, team and tournament concepts, rules, etiquette and sportsmanship are emphasized.

High School Team Training (14 to 18 years)
Athletes must be on a high school team to enroll (varsity or JV accepted) to participate in this high-level competitive program for the junior player. All aspects of the game are touched upon including mental toughness and overall fitness/conditioning. There is a heavy focus on match play and strategy for doubles and singles. We'll teach and drill patterns. Students will learn what shots to choose and when and why to use them.

Y Tournament Training (14 to 18 years)
The tournament training program (TTP) is for the junior player actively pursuing year-round competition and sanctioned tournament participation. While all our classes offer instruction, TTP is separated by one factor – INTENSITY. Tennis is a challenging sport to play and master, and players without intensity don't succeed at the highest level. Students in TTP not only share the skills required of tennis, but also the love of the sport!In addition to on-court play, multiple fitness areas will be introduced by our trainers here at the Y.

Summer Performance Program

Weekly: June 18 through August 20

The Y is pleased to offer these high-level programs for the young competitive player. Choose from morning, afternoon or full day options with a progressive focus on total performance on the court.
Most programs run weekly throughout the summer program session and include plenty of stroke work, drills, point and match play and lots of match time with daily round robins.
Parents have the option to enroll athletes by the day or week for maximum flexibility. Enroll online or at the Welcome Center for weekly sessions. Register for the daily sessions through the Tennis Office.

For more information, please contact the Tennis Office (umlytennis@umly.org or 610/854-1610)

Information for parents

It is the responsibility of each participant to ensure that they bring appropriate equipment for their session. This includes proper footwear, racquets, water bottles, etc. There will be ample breaks. Please be sure to pack drinks (water, sports drinks), snacks or lunch, sunscreen and other necessary supplies.

Performance Tiny Tennis (3 to 6 years)

Our youngest tennis players will learn the basics of the game including the basic strokes, improving hand/eye coordination, balance and footwork. This program uses the proven Quick-start techniques with age-specific equipment and games so all students have fun as they learn.
Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (03831)

Full Member: $10/day or $45/week
Program Member: $20/day or $90/week

Performance Strokes/Drills/Point Play (7-18 years)

This program will focus on stroke of the day instruction leading into drills and point play strategies. Each morning begins with a dynamic stretching session and a complete warm up prior to on-court play.
Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (03832)

Full Member: $45/day or $200/week
Program Member: $60/day $250/week

Performance Match Play/Round Robins (7-18 years)

Match play strategy is the focus of this program with a continued emphasis on stroke work. Players will be matched by age and or ability.
Monday - Friday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (03833)

Full Member: $45/day or $200/week
Program Member: $60/day $250/week

Total Performance Tennis (7-18 years)

Full day sessions allows our pros to teach the logical progression from an athletic warm up to strokes and drills, to point play, to match play and strategy. Players will be matched by age and or ability.
Monday - Friday 9:00 PM - 4:00 PM (03834)

Full Member: $75/day or $350/week
Program Member: $100/day or $450/week

Elite performance training (14 to 18 years)

By Invitation Only to tournament level players. This group will experience high intensity tennis and fitness.
Tuesday or Thursday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (03836)

Full Member: $50/day or $100/week
Program Member: $75/day or $150/week

Performance girls HS preseason (14 to 18 years)

Weeks of 7/23, 7/30 and 8/6 This program will prepare high school athletes for team tryouts and preseason fitness. Sessions include a preseason regimen of conditioning, instruction, drills, stroke work and point and match play.
Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (03835)

Full Member: $45/day or $200/week
Program Member: $60/day $250/week