Rockford, MI 49341
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At MVP, we offer a variety of tennis programming for Junior (10+) to help youth improve their game and develop further to advance towards additional tournament training programs.
Our Junior Development Programs provide the perfect pathway for any junior to grow their skills as they continue to advance toward higher-level programming – become an accomplished competitive player in no time!
Please review the program descriptions listed below, then click on the button to check current availability and get registered!
Have a question about the programming below? Contact lcornelius@mvpathleticclubs.com
Summer Youth Tennis Programs
The following programs are hosted outdoors at MVP Crahen in Grand Rapids but are open to MVP Rockford members. Enrollment for both the programs below will open to Members on 3/1 at 7:00 am, and to Non-Members on 3/8 at 7:00 am.
- MVP Junior Tennis Camp - Summer
- Description: MVP Junior Tennis Camp is designed for the youth player who is looking to have the ultimate summer tennis experience. Players will be expected to work hard, maintain focus, and raise intensity levels during competition. Camp days will include intense drills with heavy instruction on technique, strategy, footwork, and positioning. Competitive singles and doubles matches will be arranged on a daily basis in creative match play formats. The MVP Sports Clubs Pro Staff is dedicated to building the person behind the player by providing the most positive atmosphere for tennis growth in the area.
- Offered in the summer, weekly sessions Learn More
- MVP High Performance Tennis Academy - Summer
- Description: MVP Elite Academy is designed for advanced training for the most elite tournament players. This training process is customized for the players who have very high expectations and goals for their tennis future. Our Pro Staff, known for coaching and developing several of the top juniors in West Michigan, will stress the technical and strategic aspects of the game in a very structured format.
- Offered in the summer, weekly sessions Learn More
Junior Programming
These comprehensive programs will challenge any junior athlete, helping them to further develop their game and become an accomplished competitive player.
*Some programs may run seasonally. Please check the availability of the program by clicking on the button.
- Junior Development (Ages 8-12)
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- Description: At this level, players will be confident and comfortable competing on the full court, both in team and individual events. This program serves as a bridge from our 10 and under program to our Tournament Training Program.
- Size: Full Court
- Type of Ball: Regular
- Children will develop: using specific footwork patterns and adapting movement, reacting quickly and effectively and moving at different speeds, continuing to refine stroke shapes including the use of spin, changing the stroke to direct the ball and to hit different depths, starting to use an effective throwing action and grip on the serve, becoming more tactically aware of the opponent.
- 90 minute class | 5-7 week long sessions
- Middle School Tennis (Grades 6-8)
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- Description: The main goal of this class is to teach basic tennis principles to middle school kids who have had little experience with instructional tennis.
- 90 minute class | 5-7 week long sessions
- High School Drill (Grades 9-12)
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- Description: This class is designed for high school tennis players. The focus of this program will be on stroke technique as well as Singles and Doubles strategy.
- 90 minute class | 5-7 week long sessions
- MVP Stars
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- Description: This program is designed for young, experienced players starting to play in junior tournaments. This program will emphasize technique improvement and match tactics necessary for tournament play.
- 90 minute class | 5-7 week long sessions
- *Participation is based on ability and experience and is subject to Pro’s approval
- MVP Tour
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- Description: The Tour program is designed for competitive-level tournament players. Players must have solid rallying skills so that a foundation of adaptation may be introduced. The Tour program will take the athlete to the next level and prepare them for the Elite program.
- 2 hour class | 5-7 week long sessions
- *Participation is based on ability and experience and is subject to Pro’s approval
- MVP Elite
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- Description: The Elite program is designed for the highest-level tournament player. Athletes will be trained in three phases rallying(high tempo), adaptation, and attacking.
- 2 hour class | 5-7 week long sessions
- *Participation is based on ability and experience and is subject to Pro’s approval
- Youth Matchplay
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- Description: Open play times facilitated by tennis staff.
- Drop in format
- 90-120 minute sessions
- Please contact lcornelius@mvpsportsclubs.com for more info