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Tennis
Competition Training
These year round programs are designed to prepare students for tennis tournaments. Contact the Pro Shop for more info at (408) 777-3169.
Little Tennis 4-6Y
Your child will be introduced to forehand and backhand techniques, and hand eye coordination drills. Mini nets and large, softer tennis balls designed for younger students will also be implemented.
Tennis Court at Cupertino Sports Center
Little Rallyers 4-7Y
Your child will further develop their technique to prepare them for rallying. There is more focus on footwork and emphasis on refining their forehand and backhand for more control.
Tennis Court at Cupertino Sports Center
Your child will continue to develop technique and motor skills needed to compete at higher levels.
Court at Cupertino Sports Center
Ready! Rally! Play!
7-15Y
READY! Our entry level is focused on developing the skills necessary to play the sport of tennis. Your child will have fun while developing their technique through ball striking, tracking, racket control, and footwork. RALLY! This level continues the tennis journey by focusing on rallying and ball control. Players will continue to develop technique using the ball and court size appropriate for their age and level. Players should be able to hold a simple rally and get their serve in consistently before moving on to PLAY. The PLAY level places an emphasis on the skills necessary to play a real match. Your child will continue to develop modern swing techniques as they focus on movement and ball control. Players graduating from the PLAY level will be able to demonstrate the skills necessary to play a match and are ready to move into our Junior Development classes or try out for the Competition Training program.
Tennis Court at Cupertino Sports Center
7-10Y
Bronze, Silver, Gold Junior 8-16Y Development Team
Bronze is for students who have graduated from the Ready! Rally! Play! program. Students must be able to demonstrate a rally and consistent serve in the correct service box. This program is designed to prepare students to play matches. Silver and Gold level players are capable of consistent rallying from the baseline, as well as demonstrating a proper serve. More advanced footwork techniques will be introduced to improve court coverage. Players at this level often compete for their school teams or play USTA Tournaments.
Tennis Court at Cupertino Sports Center
Teen Handbuilding
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11-18Y
This class will cover the three basic methods of creating with clay and build on them to create Functional Ware and Sculpture. Bring an apron or wear clothes that can get muddy.
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Ceramics Center at Wilson Park
Instructor:Lisa Molaro
Teen Potter’s Wheel
11-18Y Potters will work at their own pace learning the fundamentals of wheel work and build upon that. You will learn the skills needed to make functional and sculptural pieces. All materials and firings are included.
Ceramics Center at Wilson Park
Instructor:Lisa Molaro
Private Ceramic Lessons
In this two hour introductory session, you will make up to 2 items on the pottery wheel and try out the slab roller for some relaxing hand building. Pieces will be ready for pickup in 2-3 weeks.
If you are looking to hone your skills, you can choose to spend your time on the wheel or developing advanced handbuilding techniques.