Our QuickStart Development Program is designed for players in Kindergarten through 5th grade of all skill levels. Whether your child is picking up a racquet for the first time or already rallying consistently, our experienced coaching staff will group players by age and ability to ensure every player is appropriately challenged and continues to improve.

Using the USTA QuickStart Tennis format-including Red, Orange, and Green low-compression tennis balls, age-appropriate racquets, and smaller courts-players learn and develop at a pace that matches their age and skill level. As players progress, coaches adjust drills and instruction to keep them engaged, challenged, and having fun.

What We'll Work On

Players will be grouped by age and ability, allowing coaches to tailor instruction as they develop:

• Forehands and backhands

• Serving and returning

• Volleys and net play

• Footwork and athletic movement

• Hand-eye coordination and racquet control

• Rallying and consistency

• Tennis scoring and sportsmanship

• Singles and doubles point play

• Match strategy and court positioning

• Fun games and competitive challenges

Our goal is to help every player improve their skills, gain confidence, make new friends, and develop a lifelong love of tennis in a fun, encouraging environment.

Class Schedule

📍 Location: Ivan Smith Tennis Complex at Center Grove High School

📅 Dates: August 10th - October 5th

🕔 Time: Mondays & Wednesdays | 5:10–6:00 PM

Choose the schedule that works best for your family:

• Mondays Only – 7 classes

• Wednesdays Only – 5 classes

• Mondays & Wednesdays – 12 total classes (recommended for the fastest improvement)

Rain Makeups: Fridays will be used for makeup classes whenever possible due to weather cancellations.

Scheduling & Weather: Our program operates around the Center Grove High School and Middle School Central tennis schedules. Occasionally, a Monday or Wednesday class may need to be canceled due to school events or facility conflicts. Weather-related cancellations and any schedule conflicts will be made up on Fridays whenever possible, and families will be notified in advance. Please make sure you register on the BAND app for all notifications.

What to Bring

• Tennis racquet

• Tennis shoes

• Water bottle

• Comfortable athletic clothing

Need help selecting the right racquet? We're happy to help.

Advanced Placement

If you believe your K–5 player has advanced tournament or match experience beyond this program, please complete our Advanced Placement Form before registering. Our coaching staff will evaluate whether one of our advanced training programs would be a better fit.

Why QuickStart?

The USTA QuickStart format is the national standard for developing young tennis players. By using modified equipment and a progressive curriculum, players experience longer rallies, more success, and faster skill development while learning the game the right way.

Whether your child's goal is to have fun, stay active, make friends, or eventually compete on school teams and in tournaments, the QuickStart Development Program provides the foundation and progression to help them succeed.