Sweetwater Tennis Center - Cobb County Parks, Recreation ...

21New Programs OfferedAt SweetwaterSweetwater Tennis Center now offers an extensive choice ofprograms for children and adults. Two of our newest programsare offered to junior and adult players who have completedsessions in our beginner and advanced beginner tennisclasses. These programs are based on ability.Build-A-Player Program - This program is offered to theadvanced beginner player who has finished at least one 6week session of the advanced beginner tennis classes, fromages 7 and up. It is a natural progression and introduction tomore specific stroke development. Through the use of linedrills and game based drills, the player will begin to learn theimportance of self control, ball control and consistency.If The the Build-A-Player web is more groups your thing, will meet come for check 90 minutes, us out once at: aweek. The cost of this program is $55 per month. This programmeets year-round. We currently offer the following daysand times:Mondays 4:30-6:00pm (Juniors 7-15 years)Wednesdays 4:30-6:00pm (Adults 16+)Competition Development Program - This program is designedfor the junior high or high school player who is currentlyon or going out for his/her team. This group emphasizesmatch strategy, competition, and technique development.This program is offered to the junior player who candemonstrate some ball control, directional control, and mayplay junior ALTA or USTA league tennis. Attention to specificgrips and footwork are important focal points of this program.As this player may be a bit older and experienced, he/she willlearn how important good technique and self control will comeinto play through the use of live ball drills and more competitivegame based drills.The monthly cost for this program is $95.Thursdays 5:00-7:00pmPrivate Lessons and Team CoachingOur teaching staff is available for private lessons andteam coaching. For information or to set up a time, callSWEETWATER at (770) 819-3221.QuickStart TennisUSTA (UNITED STATES TENNIS ASSOCIATION) haslaunched a new junior team program for children ages10 & under. As with many other sports for this agegroup, the mini tennis court has been designed for theirsize and capabilities. The changes in court size, netheight and ball makes tennis an easy sport to learn.Teams are formed by the Sweetwater teaching staff anddivided up into 8 & under and 10 & under teams. Thefirst four weeks are team lessons for one hour. Theremaining four weeks are thirty minute lessons followedby a team match.Parent’s involvement is necessary. Parents assist tomake sure kids keep score correctly and are calling thelines fairly. Emphasis is on sportsmanship first, notwinning.Registration is in February for spring and in August forfall.10