ADVANCED II PLAYER REQUIREMENTS

 

Advanced II is where FUN takes on a new meaning. 
Is specially designed for players who are eager to push themselves and play their best tennis. At this level, fun comes from the excitement of being competitive, learning, and growing within a more challenging, fast-paced, and focused training environment.

 

Advanced II is the ultimate goal within our program and reflects the skills  we work toward at every level. Players should use these criteria to help set JTT goals as they progress through the program:

 

 

Eligibility Requirement

• All players must complete a minimum of 2 full seasons in Advanced before being eligible to try out or be placed in Advanced II.
• Placement is based on current readiness and Coach evaluation - not age, time in program, time in level, or parent request.

 

Advanced II Player Expectations

 

Attitude, Accountability & Coachability

Players must consistently demonstrate the ability to:

• Listen attentively and follow instruction
• Maintain a positive attitude and maturity on the court
• Accept feedback respectfully; does not argue with Coaches
• Take initiative (self-starting; does not wait to be told what to do)
• Stay engaged throughout practice
• Work well with all teammates and be encouraging
• Contribute positively to the group environment

 

Technical & Playing Ability

Players must consistently demonstrate the ability to:

• Use full strokes on ALL shots
• Sustain rallies:
  • 8–12 ball rally in short court (after warm-up)
  • 5–8 ball rally from the baseline
• Consistently get two overhead serves in
• Control and place the ball with intention
• Show ability to hit point-winning or point-building shots
• Demonstrate consistency during live-ball play

 

Tactical Awareness

Players must be showing:

• Beginning emphasis on strategy over technique
• Early understanding of point construction
• Intentional shot selection and court positioning

 

Program Notes

• Players who are still developing these skills will remain in Advanced or Level 3, where fundamentals, consistency, and confidence can continue to grow.
• Some Advanced II practices may incorporate High School JV or Varsity players to challenge Advanced II JTT players.

 

 

Again, Advanced II is the ultimate goal within our program and reflects the technical skills, maturity, and accounability we work toward at every level and as we challenge your players in new positive ways as they get older. Players should use these criteria to help set JTT goals as they progress through the program.

That said, the number one goal of Junior Team Tennis is to HAVE FUN!!!

If at any time your player is not feeling this, please dont hesitate to reach out. We will help place your child at the appropriate level in order to find that joy. Our number one goal is to help your child fall in love with the game of tennis and stick with it long into the future!

jtt@amadortennisclub.org or call us at 503-407-6608