Programs AT FM TENNIS ACADEMY

Tiny Tots - ages 5-8

For the younger kids a strong emphasis is placed on hand-eye coordination. Fun games and drills are used to introduce the game of tennis. For the beginner level players we will develop techniques necessary for stroke production.

Grand Slam - ages 9 -13

This group is designed for the older kids with more experience in match play, private lessons etc.  Players in the Grand Slam Group will be encouraged to play in area tournaments and should be playing for their school tennis team.  Kids in this group will also be encouraged to represent FM Tennis Academy in USTA Jr Team Tennis League.

ZAT - ages 12-18

Before any young beginning player can go on to become the next Roger Federer or Melanie Oudin, they must first compete at the junior level, what is called a ZAT tournament.

ZAT is acronym for Zonal Advancement Tournaments. Playing a ZAT is a first step toward achieving a junior state ranking. At the ZAT level there are up to five USTA tournaments per month in different places around Texas. After accumulating 65 points at the ZAT level during a 12-month period, a player qualifies for the Championship Division of USTA tournaments. We will provide the direction needed for all of these players. Daily drills will vary with supervised matchplay being an integral part of this group. We will have fun but players must be committed to hard work.

Super Champs - ages 12-18

As it is said above, in juniors there are three levels of USTA tournaments. Super Championships level is the top of them. To qualify to Super Champs a player must accumulate a minimum of 65 points at Championships level. Once a junior in Super Champs they start getting a state ranking as well as a national ranking…  The number of our students that have been playing at Super Champs tournaments grows as FM Tennis Academy grows itself. We are very proud of each of them! This is our goal to bring more juniors into this group every year. We are working in a creative small group atmosphere limited to 5-6 players. Our previous playing and teaching experience provides the direction needed for all of these players.

Junior Varsity

This level group lessons are targeted toward upper level junior players who are active members of their high school tennis programs and so should be committed to playing in school tennis tournaments. We will work hard toward improving each player individually while working in a group atmosphere. Our previous playing and teaching experience will provide the direction needed for all of these players. Daily drills will vary with supervised matchplay being an integral part of this group. We will have fun but players must be committed to hard work.

ADULTS CLINICS
Ladies and Men are invited to our Adult Clinics (all levels). These are drop-in drills, so no reservation is required! You will be divided into groups of 6 or 7 and drill with different pros. We practice doubles formations, volley drills, etc, etc. Drop-in drills are casual, yet challenging, environment that provides a good social introduction to the local tennis community. The many yearly events include boot camps, socials, mixers, leagues, and charity events. The Tennis Pro Shop has everything to keep you informed of any upcoming leagues and events. Come prepared to hit lots of balls and have fun! 

Slideshow of Adult Events  

External links for more info on junior tennis in Texas:  

Is this your first tennis tournament?

Please read this document to learn the basics for getting started with junior tournament play in Texas.

Junior KNOW the RULES

From this document junior players and their parents can find answers to the questions about junior tennis in Texas.

Some of these questions are:

What types of tournaments are available?

How to find tournaments on the Internet?

How to register for a tournament?

What are Penalty Points?

How to find my player record on the Internet?

Who can play in the ZAT level?

How are points awarded?

How to qualify to the Championship level?

What events are offered at Champ Major Zones?

Effective January 1, 2009 - How to qualify to the Super Championship level?

What is it the Championship Standing List?

How are the draws seeded?

How are players selected for the USTA Team Championships?

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