Our Junior Program Development System places every young player at the right level using a combination of ball color, NTRP rating, and UTR. This three-way system ensures the right court size, ball speed, and challenge for every stage of growth — from a 3-year-old’s first contact with a tennis ball to elite collegiate prep.
The 8 Development Levels
Tiny Tots Level 1 — Ages 2.5–3.5
Ball: Red • NTRP: 1.0–1.5 • UTR: N/A
Motor skill development, coordination, balance, and an introduction to movement through tennis.
Tiny Tots Level 2 — Ages 4–6
Ball: Red • NTRP: 1.5–2.0 • UTR: 1.0–2.0
Players begin making contact, learning basic swings, and understanding ball interaction.
Mini Aces — Ages 6–8
Ball: Orange • NTRP: 2.0–3.0 • UTR: 1.5–3.0
Rally development, serve introduction, and understanding game rhythm.
Future Stars — Ages 8–10
Ball: Green • NTRP: 3.0–3.5 • UTR: 2.5–4.0
Directional control, point play, and tactical understanding.
Future Masters — Ages 12+
Ball: Yellow • NTRP: 3.5–4.5 • UTR: 4.0–7.0
Competitive development with technique refinement and strategy.
Pre-Competition — Ages 8+
Ball: Green → Yellow • NTRP: 3.0–4.0 • UTR: 3.0–6.0
Transition into competition with higher intensity and match play.
Competition — Ages 12+
Ball: Yellow • NTRP: 4.5–6.0+ • UTR: 7.0–10.5+
High-performance training and tournament preparation.
Professional Pathway — Ages 15+
Ball: Yellow • NTRP: 5.5–7.0 • UTR: 9.5–13+
Elite development for collegiate and professional players.
Levels Overview
| Program | Ball | NTRP | UTR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiny Tots L1 | Red | 1.0–1.5 | — |
| Tiny Tots L2 | Red | 1.5–2.0 | 1.0–2.0 |
| Mini Aces | Orange | 2.0–3.0 | 1.5–3.0 |
| Future Stars | Green | 3.0–3.5 | 2.5–4.0 |
| Future Masters | Yellow | 3.5–4.5 | 4.0–7.0 |
| Pre-Competition | Green / Yellow | 3.0–4.0 | 3.0–6.0 |
| Competition | Yellow | 4.5–6.0+ | 7.0–10.5+ |
| Professional | Yellow | 5.5–7.0 | 9.5–13+ |