Junior Academy
At EXCEL Tennis Academy, our mission is to empower young athletes to realize their full potential both as tennis players and as individuals. We are dedicated to nurturing exceptional citizens, not just champions. The ETA community, comprising of our students, parents, and staff, is deeply immersed in the world of tennis.
Our students possess a passion for achieving excellence in both life skills and tennis, which drives them to achieve exceptional outcomes. We strive to equip our students with the necessary training to elevate their game to the highest levels, whether that be in collegiate tennis or beyond, while simultaneously preparing them for any challenges that may arise in their personal and professional lives. Our highly skilled staff consistently transforms student-athletes into top-ranked junior players and prepares them to secure scholarships for college.
Competitive Training Program:
ETA has some of the finest tennis professionals in the country on its coaching staff. Our players are enrolled in a month-to-month commitment program, which fosters a higher level of commitment from coaches, players, and parents alike. Our coaches invest time in studying the USTA's recommendations, as well as those from various European & South American national federations, to ensure that our players receive the appropriate amount and quality of training needed to achieve their goals. Because our players aspire to compete at the highest level, they are trained to extract maximum benefits from every practice session.
Proven Track Record
Our program has a history of producing top-level tennis players. Many of our alumni have achieved national and international success in the sport.
Oksana Kalashnikova: Top 20 jr. World Ranking (Currently on WTA Tour)
Edina Galivats-Hall Former top 50 WTA Tour
Terri Fleming: Top 10 USTA National Ranking & runner-up USTA National Clay Court Championships UCLA Tennis Scholarship recipient.
Former Students that have been awarded College Tennis Scholarships:
University of Georgia
Georgia Tech
University of South Carolina
UCLA
University of Kentucky
LSU
University of Alabama
College of Charleston
Mississippi State
Auburn University
University of Kansas
University of Florida
Southern Miss University
Dallas Baptist University
College Placement
As the game of tennis continues to evolve, college recruitment has become an essential aspect of player development. The ETA tennis program's prestige creates a unique atmosphere for the recruitment process, offering countless opportunities both academically and athletically. Whether a student-athlete aspires to play at the collegiate level or not, the tennis program, in conjunction with the College Planning and Placement Department, provides a strategic plan for success at the next level. This plan includes the following:
Working closely with a designated college advisor to achieve desired next-level goals with confidence
Creating recruitment videos
Compiling a list of colleges that fit the student-athlete's academic and athletic profile
Establishing communication with college coaches through visits to ETA’s Academy, official visits, and unofficial visits.
Future Stars
Mon & Wed 4-5pm
5-8 Years - 10U Red Group
The Rising Stars program aims to introduce children between the ages of 5 and 8 to the FUNdamentals of tennis and athletic skills. It's a specialized program that emphasizes the development of essential skills necessary to succeed in tennis while keeping the learning process fun and engaging.
Rising Stars
Mon & Wed 5-7pm
7-10 Years- 10U Orange Group
The Future Stars program specifically designed for players aged 7-10 years old. The program is aimed at introducing the fundamental concepts of the game to these young players who have a passion for competition and are eager to improve quickly.
Junior Varsity
Mon & Wed 5-7pm
11-14 Years - Green/Yellow Group
This program is for players that are a little older, have an interest in tennis, but have not taken intensive instruction. Students can develop their game at the entry level and are able to transition into more advanced groups as they progress.
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Varsity
Mon & Wed 5-7pm
14-18 Years - Yellow Group
This group is a high school prep program designed to help players who are getting ready to compete on their High School Varsity or Junior Varsity teams. Eligibility for participation requires players to be in the 8th grade or above. Our primary objective is to coach and train aspiring high school players in acquiring the essential skills and abilities required to achieve succees at the high school level.
Junior Excellence
Mon & Wed 5-7pm
9-18 Years
This group is forintermediate to advanced juniors that are interested in pursuing competitive tournament play. Players must have a coach’s invitatiion to join this group.
