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TAS adult programs are great for both recreational and serious tennis players who want to take their game to the next level!   

ADULT TENNIS ACADEMY

ALTA/USTA TENNIS LESSONS

PRIVATE TENNIS LESSONS/SPECIALTY TRAINING

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ADULT TENNIS ACADEMY

Designed for the player who is developing a state, sectional, and or national ranking in USTA sanctioned tournaments or the adult who wants to take their game to the next level.  TAS offers 5 training time period’s 8-weeks in length.  Training is focused in 3 areas.  They are the physical, mental, and the emotional.  The staff focuses on taking the individual strengths and weaknesses of each player and creating an individualized training program for the player.     

PROGRAM

• Adults sign-up for 2 or 3 drill sessions per week for 8 weeks

• Each player has game assessed by TAS staff member

• Staff member sets up a developmental plan

• Each developmental plan has a physical, mental, and emotional component

• Match play set up for each player  

• TAS notebook for detailed training and accountability

• Player can start at any point in the year and fees are pro-rated for each 8-week session

• Mental toughness training included in every on court drill session

• Off court mental imagery training seminars and online

• Tournament preparation training and coaching at tournaments

 

DRILL SESSION TIME PERIODS

AUGUST 24 - OCTOBER 18

OCTOBER 19 – DECEMBER 20 * (1 week break for Thanksgiving)

JANUARY 4 – FEBRUARY 28

MARCH 1 – MAY 2

APRIL 3 – JUNE 27
 

DRILL SESSION OPTION A

Player signs up for 2 drills per week for 8-weeks

There are 2 drill session make-ups offered for any missed drills

COST:  $490
 

DRIL SESSION OPTION B

Player signs up for 3 drills per week for 8-weeks

There are 3 drill session make-ups offered for any missed drills

COST:  $750             

ALTA/USTA TENNIS TRAINING PROGRAMS

TAS offers tennis training programs for ALTA and USTA team play.  The training is individualized to fit the needs, ability level, and commitment level of each team.  TAS uses a 3 part system to train ALTA/USTA teams.  The 3 parts are the physical aspects of the game, the mental, and the emotional.  Each area feeds off the other and players are taught specifically how to develop these skills.

PROGRAM

TAS staff meets with captain and/or team and sets up a developmental plan for team

Time frame for training is individualized

ON COURT TRAINING

Intensive on court drilling to make shot execution and selection second nature.  All drilling feeds directly back match tactics and strategy.

PHYSICAL:  1) how to move ahead of the ball, 2) use good balance, 3) develop strong shot execution, 4) how to control the crosscourt rally, 5) how to vary the serve, 6) how to vary the return of serve, 7) how to flow with the ball

MENTAL:  1) how to play the score, 2) how to move with the flow of the ball, hit the right shot at the right time, and then follow the line of the ball to cover the next shot, 3) learn how to play your game style and then how to defend against varying game styles.

EMOTIONAL:  1) how to handle adversity, 2) cheating, 3) how to close out matches, 4) playing against difficult personalities, and 5) breathing and imagery techniques to quiet your mind and relax your body. 

FREE TRIAL LESSON

The staff will meet for 1 hour with each team to introduce our teaching methodology at no charge.  

FEES

The staff sets individual rates for teams based on the number of students in a group, the number of weeks the team will take, and the length of each lesson.

PRIVATE TENNIS LESSONS AND SPECIALTY TRAINING FOR ADULTS

TAS has 8 pros on staff certified by the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA).

TAS breaks the game into 3 parts.  They are the physical, mental, and the emotional aspects of the game.  The certified staff meets with each student and creates a developmental plan to build the strengths, and protects the weaknesses of the player’s game.         

TRAINING SPECIFICS

VIDEO TAPE ANALYSIS – Staff uses video tape analysis to build stroke production, shot selection, and for movement and positioning in doubles play

DARTFISH VIDEO ANALYSIS – Staff uses computerized analysis of strokes, shot selection, and playing styles where a student can be placed on the same page with any world class player and be trained to develop the same technique as the world class pro.

MENTAL IMAGERY TRAINING – Every player has natural strengths and weaknesses. The staff uses specific mental imagery techniques for training the nationally ranked juniors in TAS’ program to build mental toughness.

OFF COURT PHYSICAL TRAINING – TAS has a certified staff to offer students off court physical conditioning programs that will enhance their on court game.

TOURNAMENT COACHING – TAS has a number of adults who play in state, regional, and national tournaments where the staff offers coaching to these students.

ALTA/USTA MATCH COACHING – The staff also offers league play teams coaching for their individual matches. 

FEES 

Students pay a TAS pro directly for all private lessons and services listed above.  Fees range from $65-$90 per hour for private lessons and league play match coaching.  Fees for tournament coaching at USTA events are $200 per day.     

QUESTIONS

Call the TAS business office at 404-421-2025 with any questions, or email Gery Groslimond the Academy Director at geryg@comcast.net

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