Smith Stearns “Future Stars Academy”

The Smith Stearns Future Stars Academy was developed to offer the same quality of instruction to younger players who would like to join the academy. Our goal is to give our “future stars” the opportunity to be trained by the Smith Stearns approach from an early age. The program is for ages 4-10 and will teach kids the basic fundamentals of tennis focusing on stroke production, proper technique, grips, ball placement, strategy, patterns of play and point play, while making the game fun at the same time! Once the student becomes the right age or a coach believes they are prepared to move up, they can have a successful transition into our junior academy.

The program will follow the guidelines of the USTA initiative, 10 and Under Tennis and the ITF’s Tennis10s,  which promote a stronger development for younger athletes by using smaller sized courts and balls. We strongly believe this will enhance a students development by giving them a game that they can have fun with and be successful at, while better preparing them to be an all court player in the future.

The Details—10 Week Session—Fall 2024

Will be held starting the week of September 9th through the week of November 11th. The last session date will be November 14th.

RED BALL— ages 4-5

Tuesday   4:30-5:30 pm

We ask that all 4 year old’s or beginner 5 year old come on Tuesday. If you would like to attend a second day please contact the office.

OPTIONS for 12 Week Session

1 Day Program—$250 ($25 per session)

ORANGE/GREEN BALL— approx. ages 5-10

Tuesday   4:30-5:30 pm

Wednesday 4:30-5:30 pm

OPTIONS for 12 Week Session

1 Day Program—$250 ($25 per session)

2 Day Program—$400 ($20 per session)

Makeup days are available. If you miss a session please let us know in advance what session you will be switching to.

If you participate in the Future Star Program you will receive a FREE Smith Stearns T-Shirt!

Please email Joanie Hyndman in Admissions at info@smithstearns.com to register for this program.