High Performance Path
The Julian Krinsky School of Tennis’s High-Performance path at the Gulph Mills JKST Tennis club in King of Prussia, PA is an intensive program specifically designed for dedicated junior players. Its multiple age/ability levels within two connected paths--Team and High Performance--allow players to continually set and attain individual goals. Each level includes the skills developed at prior levels and adds additional expectations. Please read the descriptions below to learn the skills requirements for each phase of development.
The High-Performance path is divided into three sessions. Players can sign up for the first and second sessions, which run September-March, the second and third sessions, which run October-May, or all three. or more info, contact our CEO/Executive Director Arvind Aravindhan at arvind@jkst.com or our Tennis Program manager Andrew Waters at andreww@jkst.com
Note: Players can also consider the Junior Development Program. To determine the appropriate program, see the junior tennis chart or contact us.
Ages: 11-13
Level: UTR 3 - 5
Player can sustain a rally with some high-speed shots and is beginning to develop directional control and depth with groundstrokes. Player is starting to recognize opportunities to attack short balls and come to the net. Player is developing more spin and power on the serve and seldom double faults. Player is applying basic strategy in singles and using teamwork in doubles. Recommended USTA tournaments are Levels 6/7
Classes meet 2 – 3 times per week for 1½ hours.
Additional Winter Info
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Weekly Private lessons
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Weekly supervised match play
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Free walk-on court privileges
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Tournament counseling
Winter 2023/2024
Dates: Sep 11-May 6
Days/Times: Mondays(5 – 6.30pm), Wednesdays(4.30 – 6pm), and Saturdays(12.30 – 2pm)
High Performance Juniors
High Performance Team
Ages: 14-18
Level: UTR 4 - 7
Player has a very dependable game and executes most shots consistently, including at higher speeds. Player's court coverage and footwork are sound; Player has begun to master the use of power and spin and can vary depth of shots and game plan according to opponents. Player's first serve may produce some winners, and second serves are hit with good spin and placement. Player can be aggressive in both singles and doubles and covers weaknesses well. Recommended USTA tournaments are Level 7.
Classes meet 2 - 3 times per week for 1½ hours.
Additional Winter Info
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Weekly private lessons
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Weekly supervised match play
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Free walk-on court privileges
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Tournament counseling
Winter 2023/2024
Dates: Sep 11-May 6
Days/Times: Mondays(5 – 6.30pm), Wednesdays(4.30 – 6pm), and Saturdays(12.30 – 2pm)
High Performance Futures
Ages: 13-16
Level: UTR 4 - 6.5
Player has a very dependable game and executes most shots consistently, including at higher speeds. Player's court coverage and footwork are sound; Player has begun to master the use of power and spin and can vary depth of shots and game plan according to opponents. Player's first serve may produce some winners, and second serves are hit with good spin and placement. Player can be aggressive in both singles and doubles and covers weaknesses well. Recommended USTA tournaments are Levels 6/7
Classes meet 3 times per week for 2 hours.
Additional Winter Info
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Weekly private lessons
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Weekly supervised match play
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Free walk-on court privileges
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Tournament counseling
Winter 2023/2024
Dates: Sep 11- Jun 2
Days/Times: Tuesday(4 – 6pm), Thursdays(5-7pm), and Saturdays (10 – 12pm)
High Performance Elite
Ages: 14-18
Level: UTR 4.5+
Player has good shot anticipation and frequently has an outstanding shot or weapon around which a game can be structured. Player can regularly hit winners or force errors on short balls and is capable of all shots. Player's first serve is an offensive weapon, and often allows rushing the net after the first or second serve. Volleys and overhead smashes are typically winning shots. Player is "match wise" and uses shots that have a high percentage of success in both singles and doubles. Recommended USTA tournaments are Levels 4-6.
Classes meet 3 times per week for 2 hours.
Additional Winter Info
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10 private lessons
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Weekly supervised match play
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Free walk-on court privileges
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Tournament counseling
Winter 2023/2024
Dates: Sep 11-June 2
Days/Times: Tuesday(4 – 6pm), Thursdays(5-7pm), and Saturdays (10 – 12pm)
Do you want to train like a professional tennis player?
The Julan Krinsky School of Tennis launches a new program aimed at young tennis players between the ages of 11 and 18 looking for a high-performance experience with personalized, high-intensity training.
This training program is a segment taken from our regular program and includes specific work on all the areas that we consider essential in the preparation of players who are aspiring to become tennis professionals. The methodology applied in the training sessions has been developed by Steve Smith and his GreatBase Tennis and his technical team thanks to the knowledge acquired during their years of experience on the professional circuit.
Players will perfect their technique and tactics with personalised tennis training sessions with a maximum of 4 players per court, improve their on-court performance with the help of experienced physical trainers, learn how to eat and hydrate correctly and boost their mental strength thanks to the work of our specialists in sports psychology. In addition, they will have the opportunity to train with the players from other local area High performance tennis centers.
The High-Performance Program is available all year except for holiday weeks. The program includes 5 days of intensive training and 1 day of just competitive play. The player can choose between three or more days of training per week. Our coaches test all players at the beginning of the program to assign them to a training group according to their level of play.
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All players must be in USTA competitive track, that includes tournaments and Junior Team Tennis.
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They will follow our physical training program that has been curated by our team of physical training coaches.
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Consultations with sports psychologists and nutrition specialists will be available periodically to optimize performance,
Reach your full potential with this high - performance experience!