JUNIOR PROGRAMS

At Kings Highway, our Junior Development Program offers a pathway for players of all ages and skill levels. Whether you're new to tennis at age 5, a high school player looking to improve or a high performance player, we have a program for you. Our structured approach ensures real-time feedback and world-class instruction. With six championship courts, our facility is air-conditioned and provides an ideal tennis environment!

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why your child should learn tennis with us

• Catered to beginners to advanced players that provides structure and progressive approach to skill development

• Receive guidance from experienced coaches who understand the specific needs and challenges of junior tennis players

• Emphasize the importance of physical fitness and conditioning by engaging in agility drills, strength training and cardio

2024/2025 FALL & Winter Programs

Discover our exciting Fall/Winter programming schedule, designed to cater to players of all ages and abilities. From juniors as young as 4 to JV/Varsity tennis players aged 14-18 and high performance players, we have a variety of clinic options available. Clinics are organized into small groups, grouped by age and level, with each stage color-coded to represent different age groups.

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Deposits are not refundable after 9/1/24

Tennis Tots (Ages: 4-5)

An introduction to tennis for our youngest players. Hand-eye coordination, basic movements, cooperation & fun games are all used to teach basic skills. This class is designed to introduce tennis in a fun way to help kids establish a love for the game.

Red Ball 1 (Ages: 5-8)

Red Ball 1 teaches the fundamentals of tennis to very young beginners. Low compression red balls are used to encourage successful contact with the ball. Proper technique is emphasized along with racquet control, cooperation and movement. Lessons are incorporated into fun games to help children stay focused and interested while learning to play.

Red Ball 2 (Ages: 6-9)

At the Red 2 level, lessons focus on developing essential tennis skills. Players will enhance their topspin on both forehand and backhand strokes and learn proper grip techniques, including the continental grip.

This stage emphasizes tennis-specific footwork patterns, such as the split step and side shuffle. Red 2 players will gain a deeper understanding of game dynamics, including how to effectively move the ball and recognize open court spaces.

This program is perfect for reinforcing beginner skills and preparing players for the next level.

Intro to ORANGE BALL (Ages 8-11)

For junior players new to tennis, who are age and level appropriate.

ORANGE BALL 1 (Ages 8-11)

Divided into two levels, Orange 1 is for both beginner and intermediate 10 and Under players ready to play on a slightly larger court. The classes are designed to continue building athletic skills while learning or refining the skills necessary to serve, rally and score. Before moving to the next level of the Orange program, these players will demonstrate an understanding of proper technique and maintain that technique during point and match play. Court: 60ft

ORANGE BALL 2 (Ages 8-11)

They are learning to become actively engaged in their own development and their competitive interests are rising. The group is fundamentally sound in both movement and technique and are beginning to work on more advanced patterns of play utilizing the larger court space. Dynamic balance, experimentation with various tactics and strategies and development of "weapons" all become a part of the tennis player's game. Court: 60ft

Intro GREEN (Ages 10-12)

Intro to Green Ball is for beginner 10-12 year old players who need to learn tennis fundamentals. The classes are designed to build athletic skills while learning or refining the skills necessary to serve, rally and score. Before moving to the next level of the Green program, these players will demonstrate an understanding of proper technique and maintain that technique while playing out points and games. Court: Full Size

GREEN 1 (Ages 10-12)

Green 1 is designed for beginner to intermediate level players ages 11-13. Yellow 1 is taught using a rally-based curriculum and focuses on developing sending and receiving skills, sound footwork, racquet mechanics and incorporating comparable athletic skills developed in other sports. Players learn how to properly position themselves to execute groundstrokes and volleys, hit with purpose, serve and ultimately sustain a rally of varying speed and duration. Court: Full Size

GREEN 2 (Ages 10-12)

Green 2 builds on the skills and mechanics mastered in Orange 1, Orange 2 or Green 1 . Specifically, each player learns to develop areas of strength in their game and learns how to use them to their advantage. Players in Green Transition compete in tournaments, team tennis and interscholastic competition. Court: Full Size

Intro to YELLOW (Ages 11-14)

Intro to Yellow Ball is for beginner 11-14 year old players who need to learn tennis fundamentals. The classes are designed to build athletic skills while learning or refining the skills necessary to serve, rally and score. Before moving to the next level of the Yellow program, these players will demonstrate an understanding of proper technique and maintain that technique while playing out points and games. Court: Full Size

YELLOW 1 (Ages 11-14)

This group focuses on development of topspin on both forehand and backhand groundstrokes, appropriate use of grips, including continental, and useful execution of tennis-specific footwork patterns (i.e. split step, side shuffle). Rally players will move to the final stages of the Green program while recognizing “open court” spaces. Rally is an ideal program for reinforcement of beginner skills. Court: Full Size

YELLOW 2: (Ages 13-18)

This course is dedicated to providing an opportunity for intermediate level teenage players to progress their skills in a fun and competitive environment. Players who participate in this program must have prior experience and should have aspirations of playing High School tennis. Stroke development, footwork, doubles and singles strategies will all be covered during the course of the session. Court: Full Size

JV / VARSITY TENNIS: High School Tennis (Ages 14-18)

This program is for the 14-18 year old player who is playing high school varsity tennis and Level 7 tournaments. This is an intense program designed for competitive high school players. On court drills will include point play, dead ball drills, fitness drills and mental toughness skills.

 How to Register

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98 OLD KINGS HWY N, DARIEN, CT 06820

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(203) 655-8769

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