Gripper Red Ball Program
Age Group: 5 – 7
Our Gripper Red Ball program is the ideal place to start. The Red Ball program is the first in a development progression established by the United States Tennis Association. In addition to tennis basics, our Red Ball program develops athletic skills such as balance and coordination. Many of our most accomplished players started in the Red Ball program. No experience required.
Gripper Development Program (GDP)
Age Group: 8 – 15
Our Gripper Development Program combines fundamental tennis skill development, athletic skills, and practice that simulates match play. This is where students begin combining their tennis skills with the introduction of competitive play. In addition to developing fundamental skills, students learn movement and court positioning, scoring, and match procedures/etiquette. GDP is offered in both regular ball and orange ball formats. No playing experience is required. This program serves as a feeder into the Gripper Competitive Track Program (GCT).
Gripper Development Program (GDP)
Age Group: 8 – 15
Our Gripper Development Program combines fundamental tennis skill development, athletic skills, and practice that simulates match play. This is where students begin combining their tennis skills with the introduction of competitive play. In addition to developing fundamental skills, students learn movement and court positioning, scoring, and match procedures/etiquette. GDP is offered in both regular ball and orange ball formats. No playing experience is required. This program serves as a feeder into the Gripper Competitive Track Program (GCT).
Ripper Performance Program (RPP) and Gripper Competitive Track Program (GCT)
Age Group: 11 – 18
Our Ripper Performance Program is carefully crafted to elevate every student’s fundamental and competitive abilities, equipping them with the necessary skills for thriving in tournament settings. Beyond refining fundamental techniques, participants undergo comprehensive training in athletic agility, court strategy, mental focus, and physical conditioning. Enrollment in the RPP mandates a minimum UTR of 2.0, ensuring a competitive group of athletes primed for growth and success.
Similarly, the Gripper Competitive Track Program mirrors the objectives of the RPP, though with a slightly lower UTR requirement of 1.0. Geared towards nurturing emerging talents, the GCT maintains a strong emphasis on skill refinement and competitive readiness, empowering participants to excel in their respective age groups.
Ripper High Performance Program (RHP)
Age: 10 – 17
Our Ripper High Performance program is where our most accomplished and competitive players train and practice. The program develops and challenges competitive players for success in USTA and UTR Tournaments, and consistently places students into varsity high school programs. Students must have excellent fundamental skills and have established a minimum UTR ranking of 4.0+ for enrollment.
Ripper High Performance Program (RHP)
Age: 10 – 17
Our Ripper High Performance program is where our most accomplished and competitive players train and practice. The program develops and challenges competitive players for success in USTA and UTR Tournaments, and consistently places students into varsity high school programs. Students must have excellent fundamental skills and have established a minimum UTR ranking of 4.0+ for enrollment.
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