Programs

The coaching staff is extremely excited about the 2010-2011 year. The ATA's programs are enhanced over prior years through increased time on the court and rigorous fitness programs.

Sign up today by completing and returning the registration, medical release and hold harmless forms.

ATA Academy Level 1

Academy student Jeffrey Offerdahl gets some air going for a weapon serve.

Maximum of 20 slots available

The full-time Academy program schedule is outlined above. It includes practice every day from 2:30-5:30, 3:30-6:30 or 4:30-7:30, 3 one-hour fitness workouts, and coaching at tournaments. Level 1 Academy players will get first priority on primary coach choice and on private lesson times. A player must be at least Champ-qualified to secure a slot in this program. This program targets the most intense competitors with the highest goals in tennis. We strongly recommend this program for players who are trying to maximize their college opportunities through tennis.

The Level 1 Academy program delivers an increased level of service combined with the convenience of "one-stop shopping" in a compacted time period. We are able to achieve all of this while being sensitive to our customers' pricing concerns. Level 1 players will be given an ATA Fitness Center membership at no charge.

ATA Academy Level 2

Maximum of 30 slots available

Level 2 Academy players may choose to come Mon/Wed/Fri (cap of 15 spots) or Tue/Thu/Fri (cap of 15 spots) to Academy practice from 3:30-6:30 or 4:30-7:30. This block of 9 hours per week of training will include 2 hours of fitness training. The Level 2 Academy program also includes coaching at tournaments. Slots in the Level 2 Academy program will be reserved for players currently enrolled in the ATA Academy program, select Junior Academy players (by invitation only), and new players who are at least Champ qualified. Level 2 players will be given an ATA Fitness Center membership at no charge.

Junior Academy

The ATA Junior Academy program is for players who are committed to competing in tennis. Junior Academy students are expected to commit to the monthly ZAT or Champ Major Zone tournaments in addition to local tournaments and Junior Team Tennis. This program will be limited in size to help these players accelerate their progress.

Here's more on the Junior Academy program.

Junior Development

Coach Kendall Brooks leads our junior players, age 7-15, who strive to improve their competitive, tournament-level tennis play while developing the joy of competition. The focus is not only on fundamentals, but also strategy of the game. Your child will develop with a strong peer group of players wanting to improve their game.

Here's more on the Junior Development program.

Quickstart

The Quickstart program is for children ages 5-9 with the goal of introducing the FUNdamentals of tennis along with athletic skills. The Quickstarters meet 3:30-4:30, Mon, Tue, Wed and Thur. You can sign up for two days up to four days.

Here's more on the Quickstart program.

Short Programming

Visiting players can take advantage of the incredibly talented coaching staff at the ATA, while at the same time the ATA players can benefit as well by training with talented visiting players for short periods of time.

Women's Program

For those tennis players who aspire to blend the competitive spirit with fun and enjoyment!

The Austin Tennis Academy is known primarily as a training program for junior tennis players who aspire to achieve excellence through tennis. We are a group of coaches, players and parents dedicated to pursuing excellence in tennis and in life.

The Austin Tennis Academy is bringing our proven methods used in developing world-class, elite-level junior athletes to our program geared toward training women of all ages and levels who are interested in competitive league tennis.

If you have any questions about any of these programs, please contact Deb Cahill at 512.680.8057 or deb.cahill@austintennisacademy.com.