Play To Win Competitive Pathway
“Real Tennis Lives Here!”

Our PTW Tennis Brand for competitive juniors has resulted in 14 national junior championships over the last several years, and four high school state championships. Your junior player will be trained for USTA tournaments, Midwest and National ranking, as well as competitive high school tennis.

At every stage of the Competitive Pathway, top tennis professionals, certified by USPTA/PTR,  instruct, and mentor your junior. The mission: develop the winning attitude, leading to successful competitive tennis and a confident, self-reliant player proud of their achievements.

The Agenda:

• Technical Development—strokes, footwork, court positioning, singles & doubles
• Tactical Development—match management, pattern play, playing tendencies, shot choice
• Physical Conditioning—absolutely required, fitness is a basic game- building block
• Psychological Development—traditional values of discipline, effort, respect, teamwork and commitment leading to winning tennis

These programs are for the player who is ready to commit mentally and physically to a competitive level of tennis. An MCTC tennis professional must recommend entry at all levels.


Registration Form -  January - March, February-April
 

Junior Development

Days and Times

Your child’s Excellent Tennis Adventure has begun with stroke FUNdamentals and “little steps” footwork as they hit slow, low-bouncing red balls over the net on a special 36-foot court with amazing consistency. The journey begins. (Ages 4-6)
 

Hot Shots

Days and Times
Now it gets interesting because you’re child is really getting into the fun and success of 10 & Under Tennis using the QuickStart play format. That’s your junior playing up on the 60-foot court, stroking the special orange balls like a champ.

In addition to the classes, private lessons and the MCTC’s Rookie Tour are recommended. Come on, we’re raising a competitive player right before your eyes! Turn’em loose! (Ages 6-10)
 

Satellite Academy

Days and Times
Your child is playing the standard 72-foot court with a combo of green and traditional yellow tennis balls. The emphasis is winning tennis. That’s also the expectation from The Pros. Weekly private lessons are increasingly important. Competition on the Rookie/Elite Tour at the MCTC and USTA tournaments is expected.

Your child is in it to win it. Parents be advised: winning competitive tennis builds a winner on the court and a winner in the classroom. Now all the instruction is aimed at this mission. (Ages 7-12)

Tournament Academy

Monday - Thursday 4-6:30 pm - Online Enrollment Not Available
This Academy is the pinnacle of the MCTC Academy structure.  The Director of the Tournament Academy and Satellite Academy is Patrick Jenkins, USPTA/PTR. Jenkins also mentors the High School Academy to help develop talent ready for prime time.

Tournament Academy players seek district, sectional or national ranking for college recruitment or professional careers or train up for school play and commit to a year-round schedule of training and tournaments. Weekly private lessons in addition to the Academy sessions are critical.
Players must be recommended. (Ages 12-18)

For additional information contact Patrick Jenkins, 989-631-6151x124 or jenkins@midlandtennis.com or MCTC Director of Tennis Sharon Cleland at  Cleland@midlandtennis.com