Summer Programs 2025
10U - Red Ball, Orange Ball, Green Ball
At Mountainside Racquet Club, we believe tennis is a sport for everyone—including our youngest players! Our 10U Tennis System Junior Academy introduces children to the fundamentals of the game in a fun and engaging way, helping them build confidence and a lifelong love of tennis.
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Choose from Red, Orange, Green Ball, or Advanced Green, running Monday to Friday throughout the summer. Register now by selecting the weeks you want—spots are filling up fast!
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Program Details & Pricing
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Red, Orange, and Green Ball Program
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Monday – Friday | 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
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$275 per week
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Register online
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Advanced Green Ball (Requires approval from our 10U Director, Howard Sherman)
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Monday – Friday | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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$375 per week
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Approval required before registration
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Program Dates: June 23, 2025 – August 29,
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(No clinics will be held on Friday, July 4, 2025.)
Important Information
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No refunds or makeups will be provided for withdrawals or absences during the program.
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Under no circumstances will the program be refunded.
For more information or approval for Advanced Green Ball, contact:
📧 Howard Sherman, Director of 10U Programs – howard@mrctennis.com
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 Howard Sherman, howard@mrctennis.com.
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Program duration: Monday - Friday 9a.m.-11a.m.
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Cost: $275
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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 Howard Sherman, howard@mrctennis.com.
Program duration: Weekly: Monday - Friday 9a.m.-11a.m.
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Cost: $275
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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 Howard Sherman, howard@mrctennis.com.
Program duration: Monday - Friday 9a.m.-11a.m.
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Cost: $275
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
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Program Duration: Monday - Friday 9a.m.- Noon
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Cost: $375
Advanced Junior Program/Tournament Training
Take your tennis skills to the next level this summer with Mountainside Racquet Club’s Level 4 AJP and Tournament Training programs. Our High School Track is designed to help players refine their stroke mechanics, strategy, and shot selection under the guidance of expert coaches.
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Join our High School Track with AJP and Tournament Training sessions throughout the summer. Register today by selecting your preferred weeks.
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Program Details & Pricing
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Level 4 AJP & Tournament Training
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Monday – Friday | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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$375 per week
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Register online
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Program Dates: June 23, 2025 – August 29, 2025
(No clinics will be held on Friday, July 4, 2025.)
Important Information
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No refunds or makeups will be provided for withdrawals or absences during the program.
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Under no circumstances will the program be refunded.
For more information, contact:
📧 Howard Sherman, Director of Junior Programs – howard@mrctennis.com
Level 4 | Advanced Junior Program/Tournament Training
Details: The Advanced Junior Program / Tournament Training 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 Howard Sherman, howard@mrctennis.com.
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Program duration: Monday - Friday 9a.m.- Noon
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Cost: $375
High Performance Summer - 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.
Program Details & Pricing:
Dates: June 23, 2025 – August 29, 2025
Schedule:
TY: Monday - Friday | 9:00 a.m. - Noon
JHP: Monday - Friday | 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Cost: $375 per week
HP 1&2 Monday – Friday | Noon – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $450 per week
Daily Rate: $125
No clinics on: Friday, July 4, 2025
Registration Information:
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Participation in this program requires approval.
Contact: 📧 Steve Ondish (Tennis Director) – steveo@mrctennis.com
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)
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Yellow Ball Tournament Training: For players beginning USTA junior tournaments.
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Junior High Performance: Requires a Tennis Recruiting ranking and/or an unrounded 3 UTR.
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High Performance 1: Requires a Tennis Recruiting ranking and flat 5 to 7.5 UTR.
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High Performance 2: Requires a Tennis Recruiting ranking and a rounded 8 UTR or higher.
Yellow Ball
Program Duration: Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Cost: $375
Junior High Performance
Program Duration: Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Cost: $375​
High Performance 1&2
Program Duration: Monday - Friday, Noon - 4:00 p.m.
Cost:$450
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For summer: 4 UTR and above will participate in the Noon - 4:00p.m. Time Slot
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Contact: 📧 Steve Ondish (Tennis Director) – steveo@mrctennis.com
Contact Us
For more information on 10U Program, please contact Howard Sherman, howard@mrctennis.com