Tennis in Ledyard, CT, at The VAT!
Tiny Tennis Pups: Ages 6-8
Start you child in a game for life! Our goal is to keep your child active and help them develop a love of the sport of tennis!
Kids 8 & under use a small court, half the length and half the width of a regular court. Players learn the basics of tennis and focus on agility, balance and coordination. Red dot balls are used.
3 week clinic on Saturdays.
Member Pricing: $85 One time per week for 3 weeks (30 min class)
Non-Member Pricing: $99 One time per week for 3 weeks (30 min class)
Pup Stars: Ages 9-12
Pup Stars use a court 3/4 the length and width of a regular court. Players begin focusing on ball control including aim, speed and spin. Match play tactics, footwork skills, decision making, and sportsmanship skills are emphasized.
3 week clinic on Saturday and Wednesday.
For movement to next level, these skills must be demonstrated:
- Volley the ball from the net back and forth to a baseline player
- Hit cross court rallies at least 10 times on a 60 ft court
- Hit 60% of serves on a 60 ft court
$175 Two times per week for 3 weeks (45 min class)
Future Top Dogs: Ages 12 and over
Players focus on improving their skills, learning court coverage and game strategy.is where they will learn to hit top spin, overheads and serves, proper stance, diagonal movement patterns for ground strokes and volleys.
3 week clinic on Saturday and Wednesday
For movement to next level, these skills must be demonstrated:
- Rally the ball over the net 15 times in a row
- Hit 60% serves
- Play tournaments
- Execute simple match tactics like hitting down the line and cross court shots
$175 Two times per week for 3 weeks (45 min class)
Top Dogs: Ages 11 and older
This training group is for those students that are ready to make an increased commitment to the sport of tennis. Whether it is playing tournaments, playing in high school or having a goal to someday play in college,
3 week clinic on Saturday and Wednesday
Top Dogs N Training Ages 9-12
TDNT is our introductory clinic for kids ages 9-12 who are interested in learning tennis. Using green dot tennis balls and beginner drills allows us to build the foundation of a tennis game including swing technique and foot work. Players will graduate from this clinic and move on to Future Top Dogs.
10 week clinic 1 time per week on Sunday
Private Lessons
Private lessons are available. Player Evaluation is recommended. Please call us at 860-230-1473 or email to schedule an appointment.
Registration for any group can be made in person at the Front Desk, or over the phone by calling 860-230-1473. Payment is required at the time of registration. Spots will not be held without payment.
Vitale Aquatic and Tennis (The VAT) – Located At 14 Iron St. Ledyard, CT 06339. Your premier location for tennis near Groton, Preston, North Stonington and Uncasville, CT!