Junior Development Programs

We offer fun clinics for all ages and all skill levels!  Our Junior Development (JD) programming is led by Director Mike Schuster as well as Mark Pemu, Chuck Taylor, Mike Lechmanik, Dave Hogle, Tim Sullivan;  all of whom are professionally certified coaches.  For questions about Junior Development clinics, contact Mike Schuster at 724-941-1330.

Current Session: February  2, 2025 through March 15, 2026
Next Session: March 16, 2026 to May 3, 2026

Spring IndoorJunior Development Clinics

Junior Development tennis players on an outdoor court
Junior Development tennis players on an indoor court

High Performance Clinics:

High Performance Invite Clinics are for players with high USTA sectional tournament rankings. For information about sign-ups, contact Mark at 412-427-8908, or Mike at 734-545-0034.

  • Mondays from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM 
  • Wednesday from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
  • Saturdays from 1 PM to 3 PM 
  • $40 Resident / $44 Non-Resident
    Mon- ($280/$308), Wed- ($280/$308), Sat- ($280/$308)

Tournament Training Clinics:

Our tournament training clinic is designed to develop all aspects of an aspiring tennis players’ game. The tournament training clinic is up-tempo, combining mental and physical skills and with technique, strategy, and fitness. Players will improve their patterns of play, decision making, as well as increased focus on doubles. Our coaches will also highlight the importance of sportsmanship, positive attitudes, and good routines. Private lessons with our certified instructors, and matchplay, are both highly encouraged to help get your child ready for tournaments and/or high school tennis.

  • Fridays from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
  • Saturdays from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
  • $40 Resident / $44 Non-Resident
  • Fri- ($280/$308) , Sat- ($280/$308)

Intermediate Level 2 (Green Ball) Clinics:

Our green ball tennis clinics will provide a well rounded improvement in players' technical skills, understanding of court positioning, spins, depths, and more. Players will be introduced to Matchplay, where they can take their competitive skills to the next level. As players' skills continue to advance, they will transition into our Tournament Training clinics. We also host 10 and under tournaments, so if your child is playing green ball, we will have tons of fun opportunities for them.

  • Saturdays from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
  • $40 Resident / $44 Non-Resident
    Sat- ($280/$308)

Intermediate 1 (Orange Ball) Clinics:

Our orange ball tennis clinics will advance your child’s skills from red ball to the next level. We focus on technical proficiency in strokes, consistency in players ability to rally, fun games with partners, and progression of serves. We will also expand players’ understanding of strategy, volleys, and more.

  • Tuesdays from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
  • $40 Resident / $44 Non-Resident
    Sat- ($280/$308)

Advanced Beginner Clinics

Our Advanced Beginners tennis clinic builds on the fundamentals ABC's (agility, balance, and coordination) and improving technique. Our certified coaches will use fun tennis activities and games to teach skills including groundstrokes, serving, how to keep score, and much more! As players progress, they will transition into intermediate clinics.

  • Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  • Sundays from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
  • $20 Resident / $22 Non-Resident
    Thurs- ($140/$154)  Sun - ($140/$154)

Beginner Clinics:

Our beginner  level clinics are  focused on developing the ABCs (agility, balance, and coordination) and introducing the basics of tennis. Our certified coaches will use fun tennis activities and games to teach skills including groundstrokes, serving, how to keep score, and much more! As players progress, they will be taught additional technique and strategy as they transition into our orange ball clinics. 

Ages 4-5

  • Mondays from 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM
  • Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM
  • Thursdays from 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM
  • $10 Resident / $11 Non-Resident
    Mon- ($70/$77) Thur- ($70/$77)

Ages 6-8

  • Tuesdays from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  • Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  • Sundays from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  • $20 Resident / $22 Non-Resident
    Tu, Thu-($140/$154) Sun- ($140/$154)

Ages 9-12

  • Sundays from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
  • $20 Resident / $22 Non-Resident
    Sun- ($140/$154)

Teen Beginners/Intermediates

  • Sundays from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
  • $20 Resident / $22 Non-Resident
    Sun- ($140/$154)

For questions about clinic signups or schedules, contact Mike Schuster at 724-941-1330 (Tennis Center), 734-545-0034 (cell), or mschuster@peterstownship.com.

Any makeups must be used during the current session.  If your child is going to miss a class, please contact Mike in advance.