MRC Programs - Fall 2025

10U - Red/Orange/Green Ball

At Mountainside Racquet Club, we believe that tennis is a sport for everyone, and that includes our youngest players! Our 10U Tennis System Junior Academy is designed to introduce children to the basics of the game in a fun, engaging way that encourages a lifelong love of tennis.

Choose from Red, Orange, Green Ball, or Advanced Green running Monday to Sunday. Register now by clicking on the dates you want. Hurry, spots are filling up fast! Our programs are structured as 12-week sessions.

Our programs are structured as 12-week sessions. Please note that no refunds or makeups will be provided for withdrawals or absences during the program. Under no circumstances will the program be refunded.

**Important:** Advanced Green is a selective program and requires approval from our 10U Director, Howard Sherman.

Program Dates: Thursday, September 4 to Wednesday, November 26.

For more information about the Fall Program, contact: Yannik Mahlangu, Email: yannik@mrctennis.com.

Advanced Junior Program/High School Training

Improve your tennis game with Mountainside Racquet Club's AJP Lvl 4 & High School Training Lvl 5 programs. Enhance stroke mechanics, strategy, and shot selection with expert coaches.

Join our AJP sessions today. Register easily by clicking on your preferred date tabs. Spots are filling up fast, so don't wait too long!

Program Dates: Thursday, September 4 to Wednesday, November 26.

High Performance - Fall 2025

Designed for top-level junior players, the High Performance Program at Mountainside Racquet Club provides an elite training environment for players looking to compete at the highest levels. Training focuses on advanced stroke mechanics, match strategy, tournament preparation, fitness, and mental toughness. For more information on the High Performance Program, contact: Steve Ondish Owner and Director of Tennis

Email: steveo@mrctennis.com

*Please note that the monthly installment plan is for regulary scheduled clinic sessions ONLY which are specified on MRC website. All the mini-clinics run during the non-scheduled clinics sessions will incur a separate charge.

Program Dates: Thursday, September 4 to Wednesday, November 26.

Level 1

Red Ball

Details: Red Ball is the first level of the 10U youth progression program which utilizes a larger, soft compression tennis ball on a smaller tennis court with a lower net. Children will begin to develop their athletic and hand-eye coordination skills through specific drills which focuses on footwork and stroke development. Children who complete the Red Ball program will have a basic understanding of stroke mechanics as well as being able to direct their shot, and sustain a rally with coaches and fellow students. For more information on Red Ball, please contact Yannik Mahlangu, yannik@mrctennis.com.

Program duration: 12 weeks

Cost: $375

Level 2

Orange Ball

Details: Orange Ball is the second level of the 10U youth progression, and children entering the program will have developed all of the Red Ball program skills. The Orange Ball program utilizes a decompressed tennis ball on a smaller tennis court with a regular net. The program consists of drills to improve their tennis stroke mechanics and movement skills. Additionally, the program introduces live ball play to develop their point play skills. Graduates of the program will demonstrate the ability to consistently serve, understand tennis scoring, and rally with other students on a modified tennis court. For more information on Orange Ball, please contact Yannik Mahlangu, yannik@mrctennis.com.

Program duration: 12 weeks

Cost: $495

Level 3

Green Ball

Details: Green Ball is the third level of the 10U youth progression and is played on a full-sized tennis court with a regular sized, lower compression tennis ball. Students in the program are beginning to develop a mastery of tennis stroke mechanics with a focus on rallies and point play. Students graduating from the program will be able to do cooperative drills, rally from the baseline, and be able to play a tennis match set on a regulation size tennis court. For more information on Green Ball, please contact Yannik Mahlangu, yannik@mrctennis.com.

Program duration: 12 weeks

Cost: $495

Advanced Green Ball

Details: Advanced Green Ball is designed for the student who is proficient in all Green Ball skills and wishes to compete in USTA tournaments. For participation in the program, students must have an evaluation and are expected to be able to rally and serve with consistency. In the Advanced Green Program, students will gain the ability to train cooperatively, learn how to hit with spin, and develop tennis strategy. It is a selective program and requires the approval of our 10U Director, Howard Sherman. For more information, please contact Howard Sherman, howard@mrctennis.com

Program Duration: 12 weeks

Cost: $775

Days Offered: Tuesday 4:30pm-6:00pm

Thursday 4:30pm-6:00pm

Level 4 | Advanced Junior Program

Details: The Advanced Junior Program is designed for the mid-level player who has graduated from our Green Ball program and is approximately 10-16 years old. The clinic is combination of drilling and hitting and is geared towards improving a player’s stroke mechanics and point production. As students advance, they will be taught strategy and shot selection, so they can take their game to the next level. For more information, please contact Brittany LaBruna, brittany@mrctennis.com.

Program duration: 12 weeks

Cost: $775

Level 5 | High School Training

Details: The Highschool Training Program clinic is designed to improve a player’s skills for match and tournament competition. The drills used in this clinic will improve a player’s shot selection, so they develop reliable shot patters in tough situations which should improve their chances of winning. In order to sign up for this class you need approval from Howard Sherman, howard@mrctennis.com.

Program duration: 12 weeks

Cost: $1260

Days Offered: Tuesday 6pm-8pm

Thursday 6pm-8pm

Level 6 | High Performance

The High Performance program is designed for the fully committed, tournament-level player who wishes to compete at the highest level. The program consists of four levels, each with specific criteria for qualification. All levels require approval by Steve Ondish steveo@mrctennis.com.

Yellow Ball Tournament Training: For players beginning USTA junior tournaments.
Junior High Performance: Requires a rounded 3 to 4.99 UTR or a Tennis Recruiting Ranking
High Performance 1: Requires a flat 5 to 7.49 UTR and Tennis Recruiting Ranking
High Performance 2: Requires a flat 7.5 or higher UTR and Tennis Recruiting Ranking

Requirements: High Performance 1 & 2 need three clinic days plus the Friday Tournament Warmup or the Monday and Tuesday High Performance Program plus the Friday Warmup.

Junior High Performance and Yellow Ball require two clinic days plus the Friday Tournament Warmup.

Payment Plans:

3 Sessions (36 weeks) (Fall, Winter, Spring) + 1 hour lesson/week: 20% discount, 8-month installment plan.

12-Week Session Costs:

Monday: HP (1 & 2) 4-6 pm: $1260, Junior HP 6-8 pm: $1260, Yellow Ball 6-8 pm: $1260
Tuesday: HP (1 & 2) 4-7 pm: $1890, Yellow Ball 7-8 pm: $595
Wednesday: HP (1 & 2) 4-6 pm: $1260, Junior HP 6-8 pm: $1260, Yellow Ball 6-8 pm: $1260
Thursday: HP (1 & 2) 6-8 pm: $1260; Junior HP 4-6 pm: $1260, Yellow Ball 4-6 pm: $1260
Friday: HP Warmup 4-6 pm: $195
Sunday: HP 4-6 pm: $595

For more information, please contact our Tennis Director, Steve Ondish, at steveo@mrctennis.com.

Contact Us

For more information on 10U Program, please contact Howard Sherman, howard@mrctennis.com