A's & Aces Academy

A’s & Aces provides a comprehensive pathway for youth tennis players - from early exposure to competitive play and elite-level development. Two key programs in this pathway are Tournament Training and the Excellence Team, each with distinct goals, expectations, and opportunities.

🎾 Tournament Training Program: Competitive Development for Aspiring Tournament Players
Our Tournament Training Program supports players who are actively competing or preparing to compete in USTA-sanctioned tournaments. This program builds technical skill, match play experience, and tournament-readiness through structured, year-round training opportunities.
Who:
Committed players of all ball levels (Orange, Green, Yellow) interested in tournament competition.
What:
  • Saturday Tournament Training Clinics (fall–spring)
  • After-School Training (August–May)
  • USTA Sanctioned Tournaments hosted locally
  • Summer Training Camp Track focused on tournament preparation
Why:
To develop strong, tournament-ready players and provide them with the tools to succeed competitively and academically.
Player Expectations:
  • Commitment to consistent training and tournament participation
  • Sportsmanship and teamwork
  • Academic accountability and personal responsibility

🏆 Excellence Team: Elite Training for Our Most Dedicated and High-Potential Athletes
The Excellence Team is a selective, invitation-based program for student-athletes who demonstrate exceptional dedication, skill, and leadership potential. These players are expected to train year-round, compete at a high level, and serve as ambassadors for A’s & Aces on and off the court.
Who:
Orange, Green, and Yellow Ball players competing in a minimum of:
  • 8+ USTA tournaments/year (for 10&U players)
  • 10+ tournaments/year (for 12&U and older players)
What:
  • High-Performance Summer Academy (June–July)
  • After-School & Saturday Training (August–May)
  • Individual & Group Coaching, drills, match play, and tournament planning
  • Scholarship & Leadership Opportunities
  • Career Development: Coaching support, job training, academic mentorship
Why:
To cultivate student-athletes who excel in tennis, academics, and character, and prepare them for collegiate or professional pathways.
Excellence Team Expectations:
  • Regular attendance at practices and tournaments
  • Academic commitment and leadership in the community
  • Upholding core values: perseverance, humility, service, and excellence
  • Participation is supported regardless of financial means

📜 Program Origins
A’s & Aces’ high-performance programming began in 2014 with the Dream Team, funded by the DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation. In 2015, the Saturday Tournament Clinics and a dedicated Summer Training Camp site further strengthened the development pipeline. Over time, these efforts evolved into today’s two-tiered structure: a broad Tournament Training Program and the more elite Excellence Team.
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12&U Louisiana State Champion 2026
A’s & Aces Book Distributions

Thanks to First Book and First Book Greater New Orleans, regular book distributions are part of our programming. Children receive age-appropriate books to take home to build their home libraries.  
A's & Aces      1036 Arabella St.     New Orleans, LA 70115        [email protected]