2011 - 2012 Junior Davis Cup
October 4 - May 28
A complete after school
tennis program for junior players
JDC is unique as it provides a platform for young aspiring tennis players to sharpen their tennis skills during the winter months in the Truckee Meadows. The experienced coaching staff at Lakeridge uses the latest techniques to reach competitive goals, including physical fitness, mental training and match play analysis. Most classes will involve competitive challenge ladder matches. This complements the intensive drilling during the colder winter months that proves to be an integral part of the junior development process.
Director of Junior Development ~ Jani Tiilikainen
This will be Jani's 14th year at Lakeridge. He is originally from Finland and has worked with several nationally and internationally ranked juniors. He obtained the number one Men's Open singles and doubles ranking in the state of California and was voted the Northern California Player of the Year in 1998. He has held a world ranking on the ATP Tour and has wins over players ranked in the top 200 in the world. Jani still competes in Northern California and is ranked as one of the best players in both singles and doubles in the Men's Open division. Jani is the 2007, 2008, 2010 and 2011 USTA National Singles Champion (30 & over).
Jani will be teaming up with Jason Yelley
for this upcoming season.
Excellence
Mondays and Wednesdays (3:30 pm - 5:30 pm)
$190 per month ($33 Drop-in)
Sign - ups must be authorized by Jani
This class is only for serious juniors who are dedicated to the
sport and striving for sectional or national rankings.
Begins November 7th
Aces
(12-16 years)
Tuesdays and Thursdays (3:30 pm - 4:45 pm)
$110 per month ($19 Drop-in)
For more advanced players looking to be competitive locally
and excel in high school tennis. Players will receive drill
and strategy practice as they work towards
becoming higher level players.
Begins October 4th
Champs
(9-12 years)
Tuesdays and Thursdays (4:45 pm - 6:00 pm)
$110 per month ($19 Drop-in)
For juniors who are Beginner to Intermediate players willing to
work hard at the game in order to compete locally or at the
high school level. There will be advanced drilling,
including court awareness and match play exercises.
Begin October 4th
Mighty Mites
(6-8 years)
Fridays (4:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
$50 per month ($17 Drop-in)
This group is for juniors being introduced to tennis.
All strokes will be taught as well as tennis concepts,
games and basic strategy.
Begins October 7th
Pee Wees
(3-5 years)
Fridays (3:30 pm - 4:00 pm)
$25 per month ($9 Drop-in)
Tiny Tots will be introduced to tennis with light plastic
racquets and nerf balls. Hand-eye coordination
and fun are the main areas of focus.
Begins October 7th
