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
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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
- Ages: 9-10
- Cost: $30/day or $135/week
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9-10am
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Junior Tennis 101
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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
- Ages: 9-15
- Cost: $30/day or $135/week
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 10-11am
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Intermediate Juniors
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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
- Ages: 11-16
- Cost: $30/day or $135/week
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00-9:00am
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Advanced Junior Programs
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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.
Tennis Programs & Instruction
Adult Instruction
Designed for players 17 and older; suited for novice players or those perfecting their competitive tournament skills.
Pickleball
Learn the basics of pickleball, including rules, scoring, court positioning and basic strategies.
Junior Programs
Expert instruction for younger players with a special focus on fair play and the development of skills to last a lifetime.
Children’s Programs
An introduction to the sport, focusing on hand-eye coordination, basic stroke skills and the essentials of the game.
Private Instruction
Refine your skills through intensive instruction and personal attention from our tennis director or a staff pro.
Advanced Junior Programs
Designed for players preparing for tournaments and college play with programs tailored to the student’s individual needs.