Junior Pathway
Age is a helpful starting point, not a rigid rule. This pathway gives parents a calm overview of how players grow from their first rallies to focused training.
Five Stages
Each stage keeps the same five questions in view: age, focus, readiness, frequency, and placement.
Typical age: 5-7
Skills learnedMovement, hand-eye coordination, basic strokes, and short-court rallies.
Ready to advanceCan rally cooperatively, start points, and move with growing control.
Recommended frequency1 class each week.
PlacementNo evaluation required.
Typical age: 8-10
Skills learnedLonger rallies, serve foundations, scoring, and point play on a scaled court.
Ready to advanceCan sustain rallies, keep score, and begin constructing points.
Recommended frequency1-2 sessions each week.
PlacementNo evaluation required for beginners.
Typical age: 10-12
Skills learnedFull-court movement, consistency, serve-and-return habits, and simple tactics.
Ready to advanceCan rally with shape and direction, serve reliably, and play full points.
Recommended frequency1-2 sessions each week.
PlacementHelpful for experienced players, but not required.
Typical age: 13+
Skills learnedFull-court fundamentals, match confidence, scoring, and high-school-ready habits.
Ready to advanceCan sustain points, start play with a serve, and train with purpose.
Recommended frequency1-2 sessions each week.
PlacementNo evaluation required for new teen players.
Typical age: 13+
Skills learnedTechnical refinement, movement patterns, fitness, match play, and decision-making.
Ready to advanceAlready rallies consistently and wants a more demanding training environment.
Recommended frequency1-2 training days each week, with match play.
PlacementEvaluation or coach conversation required.
Placement Help
Send a short evaluation request. Chris will review the details and follow up with the strongest starting point.
