Junior Programming
SPUT’s bread and butter. We know quality youth programming and offer it at all ages and ability levels.
If you don’t see a fit for you at first glance, please contact us. We would love to help you find a way to plug in.
Lessons
Competition
Team Tennis
Warrior Leadership Academy
Events
All-City Tournament
Lessons
Junior Lessons are offered at all ages and ability levels, from 5 to 18 and beginner to advanced. Our lessons use balls, racquets, nets, and court sizes that cater to participants of any background allowing kids to start from anywhere. We utilize the Play First, then Play Better philosophy to get youth engaged and having fun and then improving their skills. All our lessons incorporate our SPUT SPIRIT life skills focusing on: (S)ervice, (P)erseverance, (I)ntegrity, (R)esponsibility, (I)magination, and (T)eamwork.
Red Ball One
- Age Range: 5-6
- Ability: Beginner (0-1 years of tennis experience)
- Court Dimensions: 36’
Red Ball Two
- Age Range: 7-8
- Ability: Beginner (0-2 years of tennis experience)
- Court Dimensions: 36’
Orange Ball
- Age Range: 8-11
- Ability: Beginner/Intermediate (0-3 years of tennis experience)
- Court Dimensions: 60’
Green Ball
- Age Range: 9-12
- Ability: Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced (0-4 years of tennis experience)
- Court Dimensions: 72’
Teen/Yellow Ball
- Age Range: 12+
- Ability: Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced (0-5+ years of tennis experience)
- Court Dimensions: 72’
Junior Team Tennis
- Age Range: 12 and Under, 14 and Under, 18 and Under
- Ability: Advanced (2-5+ years of tennis experience)
- Court Dimensions: 72’
Competition
Junior Team Tennis
Junior Team Tennis is an exciting competition opportunity for young players. The goal of JTT is to give junior players a chance to compete against other area youth in a fun, dynamic environment. Teams build relationships and grow in their tennis ability together. With multiple age groupings, it is easy to find a fit for you.
12U
- Ages: 12 and Under
- Ball: Green Ball
- Court Dimensions: 72’
- Ability: Intermediate/Advanced (2 - 4+ years)
14U
- Ages: 14 and Under
- Ball: Yellow Ball
- Court Dimensions: 72’
- Ability: Intermediate/Advanced (2 - 4+ years)
18U
- Ages: 18 and Under
- Ball: Yellow Ball
- Court Dimensions: 72’
- Ability: Intermediate/Advanced (2 - 4+ years)
SPUTniks Advanced Teams
SPUTniks offers advanced players the opportunity to compete at the highest levels against other juniors from across the twin cities and state. Players seeking to join SPUTniks must attend a evaluation day before being invited to join. SPUTniks competition follows the same guidelines and rules as JTT with 12U, 14U, and 18U teams available. If you are interested in joining SPUTniks, contact brandon@urbantennis for more information.
Warrior Leadership Academy
If high levels of competition are your goal, Warrior Leadership Academy is for you. We bring together dedicated and driven high school students from around Saint Paul for intensive coaching, drills, workshops designed to up their tennis game and give them the skills to succeed off the court as well. If you are interested in joining Warrior Leadership Academy, contact brandon@urbantennis for more information.