Students are required to register for a minimum of two days and those enrolled in the Junior Champs program will receive a complimentary week of summer training equivalent to the number of days enrolled per week during the school year. Any player leaving the JTCC program during the year will not receive complementary summer training weeks. Players who join the program mid-year will receive summer weeks at the member rate. A 60 day notice is required to cancel a high performance training contract via email.
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High Performance Champions Program
Developing Champions on the Court and in Life
The JTCC Champions program provides Juniors with a challenging pathway that leads them to top-tier collegiate and potentially professional competition.
The Champions program is inspired by JTCC President Vesa Ponkka, who started the program in 1999, and Senior Director of Player Development Oliver Akli, who arrived in 2000. The program is led by JTCC President Vesa Ponkka, and CEO Martin Blackman.
To participate in the Champions program, a player must have a strong work ethic and must qualify as a tournament player whose goal is to play college tennis. JTCC develops champions who live by the philosophy of “Trust your Training.”
High performance training takes place on and off the court. The four levels comprising the Champions program are Junior Champs (tournament players ages 8-11), Champs II (USTA L6 and L7 tournament players), Champs I (USTA L1 – L5 Sectional tournament players), and the Full Time Champs program (USTA National and ITF tournament players and players enrolled in distance learning).
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Junior Champs
Ages 9-12
The Junior Champs program is year-round and designed for tournament level players ages 9-12. The goal is to develop young players who possess the talent, character, work ethic and desire to progress through JTCC’s Champions Program.
The primary focus of the Junior Champs program training is to build a strong technical foundation with emphasis on stroke production and development. Players should expect high repetitions of progressive fed ball and live ball drills and should be competing at a USTA Level 5-7 12U. This training will utilize both green dot and yellow balls.
The Junior Champs program is offered year-round and players must attend a minimum of two training days.
Monday – Friday 4:00 – 7:00 pm
Sunday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm; (9:00 – 11:00 am tennis, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm fitness)
Each training block includes a fitness session.
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Champs I
USTA National Level (L1-L5)
The Champs I program is year-round and designed for players who are active tournament participants at the USTA National level (L1 – L5). Players should commit to training a minimum of two days per week, Monday through Friday, on the following schedule:
2:00 – 5:00 pm
4:00 – 7:00 pm
Each three-hour training block includes a fitness session.
Each player who trains at least three days a week will create a player development plan with the assistance of a Champs I coach. Meetings with the Champs I coaching staff may be scheduled to discuss player progress.
Students are required to register for a minimum of two days and those enrolled in the Champs I program will receive a complimentary week of summer training equivalent to the number of days enrolled per week during the school year. Any player leaving the JTCC program during the year will not receive complimentary summer training weeks. Players who join the program mid-year will receive summer weeks the member rate. A 60-day notice is required to cancel a high-performance training contract via email.
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Champs II
USTA Sectional Level (L6-L7)
The Champs II program is year-round and designed for 8th-grade and high school players who will compete in high school tennis and/or USTA Sectional L6 and L7 tournaments.
The program is focused on establishing strong stroke fundamentals and tennis-specific movement. This year-round program includes tennis instruction, fitness training, and competitive match play.
Champs II players train two hours daily, up to five days a week on both clay and hard courts. Champs II participants qualify for free summer training weeks and JTCC’s College Services to prepare for college tennis recruitment.
The Champs II schedule is as follows:
Monday – Thursday 5:00 – 8:00 pm (Fitness 5:00 – 6:00 pm)
Sunday 10:00 am – 1:00 pm (Fitness 10:00 – 11:00 am)
Meetings with the Champs II coaching staff may be scheduled to discuss player progress.
Students are required to register for a minimum of two days and those enrolled in the Champs II program will receive a complimentary week of summer training equivalent to the number of days enrolled per week during the school year. Any player leaving the JTCC program during the year will not receive complimentary summer training weeks. Players who join the program mid-year will receive summer weeks at the member rate. A 60-day notice is required to cancel a high-performance training contract via email.
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Full Time Champs
USTA National & ITF
The Full-Time Champs program is year-round and designed for USTA National level players, ITF tournament players, and players enrolled in distance learning.
Full-Time Champs players participate in up to four hours of rigorous tennis training daily, plus one hour of fitness training. In addition, the comprehensive program includes coaching at select Sectional and National tournaments, customized fitness training, mental training with a certified sports psychologist, college counseling for juniors and seniors, and after-school tutoring.
Full-time Champs program annual tuition includes 40 weeks of training during the program year and ten weeks of summer training.
The coaching staff will determine the timing of the practice schedule.
Monday – Friday (Sample Schedule)
School 7:30 – 9:30 am
Tennis 9:30 – 11:00 am
Fitness 11:00 – 12:00 pm
Lunch 12:00 – 12:30 pm
School 12:30 – 2:00 pm
Tennis 2:00 – 4:00 pm
School 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Players who attend the JTCC School in addition to full-time training will work with JTCC School Director to establish a personalized school schedule.
Each player will create a player development plan with the assistance of a Full-Time Champs coach. Meetings with the Full-Time Champs coaching staff may be scheduled to discuss player progress.
Students enrolled in the Full Time Champs program will receive ten complimentary weeks of summer training. Any player leaving the JTCC program during the year will not receive complimentary summer training weeks. Players who join the program mid-year will receive summer weeks at the member rate. A 60-day notice is required to cancel a high-performance training contract via email.
Summer High Performance
Junior Champs
Ages 9-12
The Junior Champs summer training program is the first stage in the Champions pathway for tournament level players between the ages of 9 and 12 years old. Summer session focuses on athletic development, technical and tactical skill development and match play.
Even at this young age, these players are able to learn all of the fundamental skills needed to become complete players. This program provides a foundational teaching and training opportunity that will enable your junior to develop into a complete all-round player who loves to compete.
Ages: 9-12
Days/Times: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (Monday-Friday)
Cost: $750/week (Nonmember), $375/week (Champs Family member)
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Sectional Champs
Ages 13-18
For players ages 13-18 who compete in USTA Sectional L3 to L7 tournaments and/or play on their high school tennis team. Summer session focuses on the individual needs of each player with an emphasis on technical skill development, situation point play, tactical awareness, and match strategy.
Ages: 13-18
Time: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm (Monday-Friday)
Cost: $1000/week (Nonmember), $550/week (Champs Family Member)
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National Champs
Ages 13+
For players ages 13 and up who compete in ITF or USTA National L1 to L3 tournaments. Summer session focuses on the individual needs of each player with an emphasis on physical training to help players meet the fitness demands needed to compete at the highest level.
This program is designed according to the proven principles of the USTA Teaching & Coaching Philosophy for junior, collegiate and professional player development.
Ages: 13+
Time: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm (Monday-Friday)
Cost: $1000/week (Nonmember), $550/week (Champs Family Member)
Summer High Performance Invite Only
Super National Champs
Ages 12+
Invite-only program for athletes who are Nationally ranked in the Top 100 in the past 12 months of their age division and ITF ranking of top 300. With no more than a 3:1 player-to-coach ratio, this summer session focuses on the individual needs of each player with an emphasis on physical training, mental training, and a physiotherapist on-site.
This program is designed according to the proven principles of the USTA Teaching & Coaching Philosophy for junior, collegiate and professional player development and will be overseen jointly by Vesa Ponkka and Martin Blackman.
Ages: 12+
Time: 6:30 am – 3:00 pm (Monday-Friday)
Cost: $2,000/week (Nonmember), $900/week (Champs Family member)
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