After School Classes Are in Session

We will try to hold our traditional After School Group Lesson Program for children. Circumstances out of our control could cause us to make changes
that we cannot predict at this time. If the schedule does not work for you please let us know.

NEW REGISTRATION SOFTWARE: Please use your Captyn account to register for all tennis classes.

Any questions, contact Jim Coyne at sleepyhollowtennis@gmail.com

CLASS OBJECTIVES

1. Continental Grip - the most important grip in tennis.

1A. Developing Primary & Secondary Shots

2. Ball Recognition - deep, neutral, short.

3. Transition- how to get from the baseline to the net.

4. Serve Plus One - developing patterns (plays)

5. Developing Your Game Plan.

DOUBLES TACTICS

1. Understanding the Center Window in Doubles. You control the window, you WIN.

2. Spiker, Setter mentality for doubles.

FOR CONSIDERATION IN 2024

- 75% of points end between 0-4 shots. How important does that make the serve and return? What are your serve+one go to pattern (use 75% of time) Secondary pattern (25% of time)

- Play more sets to improve first 4 shots and learn why all points are not equal.

- "is it more important to hit the ball where I want to hit it....or...to hit it where the opponent does not like it."

- tactics or technique - does working on techique hold you back vs working on your patterns?

- During practice - rally with a purpose - practice the shots/patterns you will use in a match

- Consistency is a weapon. When to use it?

- Define your role. Your parents role and your coach's role. Work as a team. Become a responsible player.

PLAY ON YOUR HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS TEAM - AN EXCELLENT GOAL FOR JUNIOR PLAYERS

- Girl's Team plays in the Fall. Tryouts start in August.

- Boy's Team plays in the Spring. Tryouts begin early in the New Year.

- Playing for the club Tennis Team starts the process, but USTA NorCal Sanctioned tournament play will help the most.

IS PLAYING COLLEGE TENNIS POSSIBLE?

1. Depends on which Division of the NCAA you are interested. Division I, Division II and Division III all have different requirements that college coaches look for. There are also Independant schools that have intercollegiate teams.

2. Whether you are in the Top 10 or USTA NorCal rankings or the Top 50, there are opportunities. There are also Showcases where you can play in a tournament format that will show your skills to college coaches.

3. Interested? Let us know. Having a good relationship with your private coach is a fundamental factor during the recruiting process. Recommendations are key.

4. Club Tennis in College is another option for the player with tournament experience but doesn't want intercollegiate competition. Check with your college to see if they have club tennis teams.

SLEEPY HOLLOW TENNISCOURTCAM: the camera is being replaced and will be back up soon.

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES:

• USPTA Junior Tournament, April 12, 13, 14th
• New Member Orientation, April 16, 2024
• Welcome back to tennis on Saturday, April 20 and April 21.
• NorCaL USPTA Annual Conference @ Moraga CC.. Jim Coyne will be inducted into USPTA NorCal Hall of Fame, April 27, 2024.
• Spring Tennis Team Playoffs, April 28, 2024
• New Director of Tennis, Darrin Cohen, starts May 1, 2024. Good luck to Darrin.

HOW TO CREATE A TOP DOG ACCOUNT

Go to: Create Account

Click Login

Create Top Dog Account

Each junior will need an account. The accounts can have the same email address, but a different password per junior.

Once the account has been created, you can click on the appropriate clinic, team or other activity.

Click Sign Up

Click Register

Click Done

Questions about creating a Top Dog Account or Registration details, contact the tennis office at sleepyhollowtennis@gmail.com

If you have an account, but are having issues accessing the account, please email support@topdoglive.com.

WHAT TO BRING TO CLINICS

Racquet
Players need to have their own appropriate length racquet. Players who have participated in the afterschool or summer camps in the past need to be using a composit type racquet. Tennis Wearhouse is a great resource for children's racquets and clothing.

Tennis Shoes
Laces need to be tied. No cloggs or sandles.

Water bottle
Add your name on it.

Sunscreen

Hat

Hair ties
For those with long hair

Light Colored Clothing
For Summer

HOW TO CREATE A TOP DOG ACCOUNT

Go to: Create Account

Click Login

Create Top Dog Account

Each junior will need an account. The accounts can have the same email address, but a different password per junior.

Once the account has been created, you can click on the appropriate clinic, team or other activity.

Click Sign Up

Click Register

Click Done

Questions about creating a Top Dog Account or Registration details, contact the tennis office at sleepyhollowtennis@gmail.com

If you have an account, but are having issues accessing the account, please email support@topdoglive.com.

THE 2024 SUMMER TENNIS PROGRAM
Registration is on Team Unify in March

SUMMER TENNIS PROGRAM BEGINS JUNE 4, 2024

UPDATE as of JANUARY 31, 2024

Registration will be on our new software - Date TBD - notice will be sent out when schedule finalized.

Tennis has teamed up with Legendland to make things simpler for those who want to do have tennis in their summer schedule. You can sign up for tennis without attending Legendland if you like.

Players who come from Legendland to the summer tennis program can expect Professional coaching and organization. Participants need their age appropriate racquet (not Dad or Mom's 20 yr old frame), athletic clothing and tennis shoes.

Coaching staff attend on court coaching and receive materials to assist in organizing their time.

TENATIVE SCHEDULE: The age group times are subject to change (works with swim practice schedule)

• 9 yrs and older Morning Tennis Camp 8:20 - 9:50 am
• 7 & 8's one hour introductory to tennis class 10:00 - 11:00 am
• 6 & Under - one hour introductory to tennis class 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
• 9 yrs & older Afternoon Tennis Camp 12:30 - 2:00 pm
• High Performance - for tournament, high school players 3:00 - 5:00 pm. This is a continuation of the HP/Advanced After School Classes that are held year round.

TENNIS DEVELOPS LIFE SKILLS:

1. Preparation & Planning
2. Problem Solving.
3. Resilience.
4. Working with others to achieve goals.
5. Honesty - players must keep score, make their own line calls and behave in a sportsmanlike manner.

The Goal of the Tennis Program at Sleepy Hollow
Regardless of our players' Goals (college, high school or recreationally) we want to set them up for success and help build the skills they can use in life.

The Summer Tennis Program is in the 14th year under the direction of Jim Coyne. We strive to weave life skills into the curicula of our tennis classes . We have a great staff that has seen participation increase at all ages and levels of play over the past 13 summers. Our staff is trained to use the latest instruction methodology for young children and will be certified on the Net Generation Program. And have completed the USTA's Safe Play Program.
The tennis program has something for all our junior members. Whether you are a beginner, new to the game, using RED balls or a member of the junior tennis team, our program is exciting, fun and challenging for all. Several of Jim’s staff are USPTA or PTR certified teaching professionals. They are assisted by counselors who participated in the program and understand how to keep the children engaged and motivated through a fun, game based approach to teaching.

We use the latest in teaching young children to play the game through progression balls (they are softer, lower bouncing and easier to rally) and recommend age appropriate racquets. For the 5 & 6 yr olds we primarily use RED balls and recommend a 21 to 23 inch racquet. The 7 & 8 yr olds will use ORANGE balls and use a 23 to 25 inch racquet. Future champs, 9 & 10 yr olds will be using GREEN and regular balls when appropriate. Our morning camp and afternoon, Sleepy Hollow Junior Team Camp will use GREEN & YELLOW balls.

IMPROVE FASTER

ENJOY SEMI-PRIVATE or PRIVATE TENNIS LESSONS. Let us know if you are interested in sharing a private lesson.

TENNIS CAMPS

In Addition to our 8 week summer program, we add a camp in August before students return to school. Registration for these camps is on Team Unify and separate from the Summer Program registration.

AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES
- Resume at completion of Summer Tennis Program in August 2024.
- High Performance continues throughout the summer.

In an effort to create a balanced playing field, the USTA has created a Player Rating System for Junior Tennis Players, similar to the popular adult version. We encourage you to view the ratings and when registering your son or daughter in any of our lessons and teams. Below is a list of the levels:

Ratings

2.0 This player has little experience playing tennis, needs stroke development, is still working on getting the ball into play and is learning basic scoring and rules. (NOVICE AND ACES LEVEL DEPENDS ON AGE.)

2.5 Can sustain a short rally at a slow pace with other players of similar ability. Strokes are developing, but player is often blocking or pushing the ball. Player knows the basic rules of tennis, can play a singles or doubles match and is ready to play social matches, beginner USTA Junior Team Tennis and/or entry-level tournaments. (NOVICE)

3.0 Improved consistency on medium-paced shots. Forehand is more reliable than backhand. Player is developing the ability to control the direction of the ball but majority of shots are directed toward the middle of the court. Developing the ability to add spin on serves, though second serve is often considerably slower than the first serve. Increasing teamwork in doubles; common doubles formation is one up and one back. This player may play in lower-level tournaments and/or an intermediate USTA Junior Team Tennis team, including local Lamorinda & Contra Costa Junior Team Tennis Leagues. (NOVICE & INTERMEDIATE CLASS DEPENDING ON AGE)

3.5 Consistent on ground strokes with depth and directional control. Developing placement on second serves. The effective use of lobs, overheads, approach shots and volleys is limited. This player may play on an advanced USTA Junior Team Tennis team and USTA Sanctioned Tournaments (HP CLASS WITH APPROVAL OF DIRECTOR OF TENNIS)

4.0 This player has dependable strokes with directional control and the ability to alter depth of shots on both the forehand and backhand sides during moderately paced play. This player also has the ability to use lobs, overheads, approach shots and volleys with success. Player is developing good consistency with increased power on ground strokes and serves. Aggressive net play is common in doubles. Unable to sustain a long rally at a fast pace. This player regularly competes in sectional tournaments, on a high school tennis team and/or on an advanced USTA Junior Team Tennis team. (HP CLASS - UTR RATING 5+)

4.5 This player is very consistent at good pace or power hitter, can vary the use of pace and spins, has effective court coverage, can control depth of shots and is able to develop game plans according to strengths and weaknesses. Second serve can be hit with offense. This player tends to over-hit on difficult shots. Aggressive net play in doubles is common. Player has high-level sectional tournament experience and/or plays on an advanced USTA Junior Team Tennis.

5.0 This player has good shot anticipation and frequently has an outstanding shot around which his/her game is built. Player can hit dependable shots in defensive situations and can regularly hit winners or force errors off short balls and puts away volleys. He or she can successfully execute lobs, drop shots, half volleys, overheads and has good depth and spin on most second serves. Player has high level sectional and national tournament experience.

5.5 This player can hit offensively at any time and has developed pace and/or consistency as a major weapon. This player can vary strategies and styles of play in competitive situations and hit dependable shots in stress situations. This player has obtained a top sectional and/or national ranking and/or play Division I college tennis.

6.0 This player has had extensive tournament training for national tournaments and/or top-level Division I collegiate competition.

6.5 This player is a world-class player and has a history of national and international rankings and success in top Division I collegiate play, International Tennis Federation (ITF) and/or professional circuit events.

7.0 This player is a world-class player and will have ATP/WTA points and a world ranking in the Top 50.

The Sleepy Hollow Board of Directors approved the resurfacing of courts 1 & 2. The project is finished and the courts are ready for play.

There are blended 60' lines on the two courts. The 60' length is the USTA Approved Length for Orange Ball singles or doubles matches. This will help our players move up the approved Pathway for Player Development.

Reserve your court today and play some tennis with the best view of all our courts.

The courts will be used for the summer tennis camp - they are ideal for young players learning the game.

Welcome to Sleepy Hollow Swim & Tennis Club's Tennis Website TUTORIAL.

NOTE: We are developing some of the functions that the Top Dog Software provides. Some features are available. If you have any questions, contact the tennis office emai: sleepyhollowtennis@gmail.com. He will then create your account.

Once your account has been created you can have access to the following:

1. Enter: www.topdogtennis.com

2. In the search area (top right of page) enter Sleepy Hollow Swim & Tennis Club - be sure to select Clubs before searching.

3. Enter email and password-1st time user password is 'Play'

4. Next page-This is your personal page

5.Click on 'My Profile' tab

• Information: Blue Bar-Global Information Tabs
• Yellow Tabs on Far Right Top Side-Personal Information
• News and Announcements-Register for events, socials, and leagues
• List of Events
• List of Divisions
• Affliliated Organizations

Booking Online Tennis Lessons: Not using online booking at this time

1.Login to the Sleepy Hollow page on the TopDog website using your e-mail address and password.
2.From your ‘My Profile’ page, click on the ‘Book! Lessons’ tab. It is the purplish tab on the top far right of the page.
3.Click on the box labeled ‘Choose Tennis Professional.’ Click on the pro you would like to book a lesson with.
4.Click on the date to see the week you would like to view.
5.Click on the ‘Go!’ button next to the date box. The Professional’s schedule for the week you selected should appear after a few seconds.
6.Scroll down and view the professional’s schedule. Any block of time that has the phrase ‘Book It!’ is available for you to schedule a lesson. Click “Book It!” and be sure to choose the desired length of lesson time.
7.To complete the booking of your lesson, click on the ‘Save’ button at the bottom of the page.

NOTE: The ‘My Profile’ page is the starting point for the following instructions.

3. Finding your Circuits and/or Box Leagues: To view the events in which you are currently entered, click on the yellow ‘My Leagues’ tab. This will list links to all of the events for which you are playing or entered in. Click on one of your events to view details of that particular event such as standings, matches won/lost, games won/lost, etc. You can also send E-mail from the events page, which is explained on #5.

4. Entering A Match Score: To enter a match result, find the event in which you are currently playing (see #3), and click on it. Next, click on the Box number you are playing in (clicking on ‘Show All’ will display all of the boxes in the circuit). Find the opponent you played and click on the circle next to his/her name under the ‘Record Match’ column of the box. Enter the score and make sure to click on the ‘Winner’ button next to the name of the person who won the match. Click ‘Save and Exit’ when you are finished.

5. E-mail Players: This site allows you e-mail some or all of the players in the event your are playing (e.g. Women’s Anytime Singles Circuit #2). To do this, click on the yellow ‘My Events’ tab. Next, click on the event you want the e-mail to go out to. When you do this, a list of players should appear showing their match record, games won and lost, etc. Click on the yellow ‘Send E-mail’ tab. From here you can click or unclick those people you would like to send the e-mail to.

6. Use The Calendar:The yellow ‘Calendar button is always visible at the top of the web page.Click it to view the calendar for the current month.Some days may have events posted on them.Click on the event name to get a brief deion of the event, the number of courts that will be used for the event, etc.You can scroll to different months in the Calendar by using the single arrows (either ).You can scroll to different years in the Calendar by double arrows (either <>).Both arrows are located just above or beneath the Calendar itself.

7. Find a Match:If you are looking for someone to play/practice with (i.e. game arranging), click on the purple ‘Find a Match’ button up near the top of the page.This will take you to a screen where you can enter the days, general times you can play, the rating of the player you wish to play with (generally the same rating as yourself), and so on.Click on the yellow ‘Search’ button when you are finished.The website will return a list of players, if any, that can play at your specified time.