Huntington Beach Tennis Network

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Program design: ( Mini- Tennis) Beginner

This program teaches hand – eye skills and ball control from the very basic steps.  We use a games approach to learning with rewards for development of skills.  The classes will be geared to more mechanical understanding of skill with fun while learning the conventional game. Ground strokes, volleys, and serves will be covered for proper tennis technique. This program is a great way of introducing your child to tennis and improving on their motor skills. We use all the specialized equipment like mini nets, softer balls, and shorter courts with faster development to advanced beginners. (Recommended Training 1-2 Clinics per wk year round play)

Program designed: Advanced Beginner/Intermediate (The Improver)

This program is designed for beginning to intermediate players ages 5 and up. It focuses on getting your child ready for interclub & league play. Students learn proper tennis technique, movement and strategy through a variety of drills and games.  Intermediate level players will be introduced to match play and encouraged to participate in introductory level tournaments. (Recommended Training 2 clinics per wk 1-2 privates year round play)

Program designed: Advanced Intermediate/Advanced

This intensive program, designed for the tournament/interclub player, involves rigorous movement and agility drills and teaches advanced stroke production and strategy.  Players work with coaches to develop personalized plans for improving their games.  The program also includes challenge ladder match play. (Recommended Training 2 clinics per wk (2) privates per wk year round play)

Program designed:  Pre-Elite

This group is for kids in a high grade level interclub team or players that really serious about improving their tennis skills. This will be a tough workout so kids better come to play. This is specific and individually guided workouts to attack the weakness during competition play. It attacks tactical inconsistencies, emotional management, better self judgment and awareness during match play.  (Recommended Training 4 clinics per wk 3-4 privates per wk year round play) note: Tennis Coaches will get final say on who is in this group!!!!!

Program designed:  Elite

Mike has had a huge amount of success coaching national champions in New Zealand.   (Up and coming JUNIORS) and to give them a structure to grow into a complete players.  Tennis management takes commitment, including both private and squad lessons essential to maximize personal growth.  Does your child want more serious improvement and to compete throughout State in tournaments.  This could be the structure that will help you!!!! Challenging, Specific, Realistic, Short and Long Term Goals, Customized for each Individual to achieve their Highest GRADE/LEVEL.  (Contact: Head Coach to set-up Interview)

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Mike Van Zutphen - 1 month, 2 weeks Philosophy The stages of development are very important to the experience every tennis player has to get better in the game. The type of lesson given and style of teaching is also a factor in the fun and enjoyment of your lesson. The coach that can help a student and keep them in tennis is helping the game. The best coach can diagnosis and cure and follow an effective plan with progressions to help the student learn and retain the information given. He can communicate well with enthusiasm, clarity and brevity following a outline or stated plan organized in logical steps that challenges the student and achieves success. This coach can keep the student moving and also learning with good action and explanation when necessary to maximize time efficiently. This is planned development organized and structured  Log in or register to post a comment.

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