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2021-2022 saturday clinics

Saturday Clinics at Joe Brown Park Tennis Center
9:00-10:00    Red Ball - beginner- intermediate  (ages 5-8)
10:00-12:00  Orange/Green Ball - intermediate  (ages 7-11)
12:00-2:00    Yellow Ball - advanced (ages 10-18)
Location: Saturday clinics are held at the NORDC Joe Brown Park Tennis Center from August 2021 to May 2022. 

The clinics offer several different levels, from beginners to tournament level players.  The beginner-level (Red Ball) clinics are designed to introduce young children to the sport,  develop fundamental tennis skills while exploring their interest in the sport.  A's & Aces strives to give all children ages 6-8 an opportunity to try tennis through our Saturday Red Ball Clinics. As participants develop and continue in the program, they follow a progressive pathway using the USTA Red, Orange, Green, and Yellow ball formats. Progressions are based on age and attainment of skills at each level. A’s & Aces “Tournament Training” clinics now provide coaching resources to the Orange, Green, and Yellow Ball players who demonstrate the most desire and dedication to training year-round, multiple times weekly, who participate in competitive tournament tennis, and who display good sportsmanship, academic determination, and athletic best effort. 

 Clinic Descriptions, Schedules & Registration:
  • 9:00-10:00 - Beginner - Novice level - 8 & Under Red Ball Clinic
    This is a "point of entry" clinic open to beginners and inexperienced children ages 6-8 (and 5 yr old children with an attending, parent are welcome to try out tennis in this clinic). Children with interest to learn to play tennis and attend regularly may be invited to continue.  The first clinic is free; thereafter the low cost sliding scale fee structure is designed to make regular attendance available to all.  The Red Ball Tennis clinic uses a "child-sized" format with 36' courts, up to 23" rackets, and lower-bounce red balls. While prior experience is not required, several summer campers who have demonstrated interest, sportsmanship, and ability are extended invitations each year.  Red Ball Format players will be moved to Orange Ball Format as skills warrant. - To register your child to try our 9:00 -10:00 am beginner red ball tennis, please email outreach@asandaces.org. 
  • 10:00-12:00 - Intermediate Level Tournament Training  - 10 & Under Orange and Green Ball Clinic
    When A's & Aces coaches determine a child is ready, the player is invited to the Orange Ball Clinic to train for tournament level competition. The Orange Ball format uses 60' courts, up to 25" rackets, and higher-bounce orange balls. The Green Ball format uses 78' courts, up to 27" rackets, and higher-bounce green dot balls.  Children in this clinic have demonstrated a level of interest, dedication, skill appropriate to the Orange Ball group (usually ages 8-10), as well as interest to competitive tournament tennis.​

    NOTE: USTA 10 & Under tournament  progression rules require players to earn points in USTA sanctioned tournaments in order to progresses from Orange to Green to Yellow Ball competition. Sufficient Orange Ball level points must be earned to be eligible to enter a 10 & U Green Ball level tournaments, and sufficient Green Ball level points must be earned to be eligible to enter a Yellow Ball age division before age 11

    Due to high-demand and finite resources, these clinics are by invitation only and limited to  interested children with parents who are committed to ensuring regular, year-round attendance.  Priority is given to consistent Saturday, summer camp, and tournament participants.  However, players who are not previous A's & Aces participants can request a try-out to this clinic. - If interested, please contact outreach@asandaces.org.   
  • 12:00 - 2:30 - Advanced Level Tournament Training - Yellow Ball 
    A limited number of players are invited, and may continue, as long as they meet specific criteria as described below.  Children in this clinic have demonstrated a high level of interest, dedication, and skill appropriate to the Yellow group (usually ages 10+), as well as commitment to competing in USTA tournaments. 

    Due to high-demand and finite resources, these clinics are by invitation only and limited to interested children with parents who are committed to ensuring regular, year-round attendance.  Priority is given to consistent Saturday, summer camp, and tournament participants.  However, players who are not previous A's & Aces participants can request a try-out.  - If interested please, contact outreach@asandaces.org.   ​
The A's & Aces Excellence Team Program members train in these clinics along with other players who are committed to tournament level play.  Players learn the importance of hard work, community service, grit and graciousness, and will have opportunities to earn scholarships and learn tennis-related job skills. Regular, consistent attendance is required to maintain a place in these clinics and priority registration is given to those who meet the "Excellence Team" criteria.  The Excellence Team Program is for the most advanced, committed players, and invitation is extended by the Excellence Team Committee. 
Yellow Ball Group
Green Ball Group
Orange Ball Group

A's & Aces      1036 Arabella St.     New Orleans, LA 70115        info@AsAndAces.org