Junior Programs

Skills to Last a Lifetime

Young guests at The Sea Pines Resort have the opportunity to enjoy specialized junior tennis programs. Our top-rated junior programs offer expert instruction to younger players with a special focus on fair play and the development of skills to last a lifetime.

Juniors Programming will resume in Spring 2024.

Junior Programs

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Junior Orange Ball

Develop Technique

This program is designed for an orange ball junior tennis competitor. The focus of this program will include technique development along with point play and games. Children should be able to rally and keep score in order to participate in this clinic.

Monday: Groundstrokes and rallying
Tuesday: Net play, serves and returns
Wednesday: Singles drills and games
Thursday: Doubles drills and games
Friday: Review and match play

Junior Tennis 101

Introductory Junior Tennis Lessons

The Junior Beginner Clinic is about learning solid fundamentals. Each stroke is broken down into easy-to-understand steps for fast success. Drills emphasize newly acquired skills, and games add to the excitement. Balls used are orange and green.

Monday: Groundstrokes
Tuesday: Volleys and overheads
Wednesday: Serve and return
Thursday: Stroke review and rally
Friday: Point play

Intermediate Juniors

Level Up With Intermediate Tennis

Designed for intermediate to high school-level players, this program focuses on developing the tools necessary to achieve a more advanced level of play, including spins, footwork, strategies and tactics. Each day features a different topic designed to elevate students to the next level.

Monday: Ground strokes
Tuesday: Net play and serve
Wednesday: Drills to improve singles play
Thursday: Doubles drills and play
Friday: Review of the week

Advanced Junior Programs

The Sea Pines Resort is the proud home of the Smith Stearns Tennis Academy, designed for the individual development of advanced junior players. The academy is led by former No. 1 player in the world Stan Smith and academy director B.J. Stearns, a former top nationally and internationally ranked player.