Lebsack 2024 Fall JTT: August 20 - October 12

Team practices are held at Lebsack on Tuesdays & Thursdays. Please check specific team info for practice times. Matches are played on Saturdays, either at Lebsack or at opponents' facility..

Practices are held Tuesday and Thursday evenings August 20 - October 10.

Matches are played on Saturdays August 24 - October 12.

$320 (includes CTA player registration fee and team t-shirt)

To participate in Lebsack’s 2024 Junior Team Tennis program, simply register your child for the age-appropriate section. Rosters will then be arranged according to a combination of player/parent preference (i.e. a group of friends/schoolmates of similar ability/age may request to be on the same team), and demonstrated tennis skill and experience.

2024 Lebsack Fall JTT Tuesday & Thursday practice times:

10 & Under 4:30-5:30 pm

12 & Under: 5:30-6:30 pm

14 & under: 6:30-7:30 pm

18 & Under: 7:30-8:30 pm

2023 Lebsack Fall JTT Saturday match times:

10 & Under 2:00-3:30 pm

12 & Under: 3:30-5:00 pm

14 & Under: 2:00-3:30 pm

18 & Under: 3:30-5:00 pm

Junior Team Tennis General Info:

USTA Junior Team Tennis is an age- and level-based competitive tennis league that promotes sportsmanship, teamwork, and individual development on- and off-court. The Colorado JTT program follows national guidelines.

All general JTT info can be found on Colorado Tennis Association's website: https://ustacolorado.com/juniors/

Player's age as of August 4, 2024 determines appropriate age group.

10 & Under: orange balls

12 & Under: green balls

Ages 13-18: yellow balls

Each match consists of one singles and one doubles line.

Levels will be determined using the following criteria (PLEASE NOTE: only Intermediate Low and Intermediate High levels will be used for 2024):

LOWER INTERMEDIATE

• General Experience - Prior match experience including JTT & some challenger tournaments.
• Game Strategy - Lacks shot anticipation on returns and therefore can only react.
• Movement & Footwork - Lacks ability to anticipate and therefore has difficulty covering the court. Limited footwork.    
• Ball Control & Placement - Consistent when hitting medium paced shots but lacks execution when trying for directional control, depth or power.
• Strokes - Not comfortable with all strokes including volleys, lobs, overheads and approach shots.
• Net Play - Can volley slower paced balls on both forehand and backhand side.
• Serve - (5 out of 10 times). Limited double-faults.
• Consistency - Fairly consistent hitting medium paced shots within reach. Difficulty ending points.

HIGHER INTERMEDIATE

• General Experience - Extensive match experience and some success with challenger tournaments.
• Game Strategy - Has an idea of what game strategy to use but lacks ability to fully execute game plan.
• Movement & Footwork - Can cover the court well but may make errors because of timing and footwork.    
• Ball Control & Placement - Improved stroke dependability with directional control on moderate shots.
• Strokes - Comfortable with all strokes. Player needs to improve control of height, depth, direction and speed.
• Net Play - Can volley medium paced balls and return with directional intent.
• Serve - Player is developing more spin and power on the first serve and seldom double-faults.
• (7 out of 10 times)
• Consistency - Consistent hitting medium paced shots but may error when opponent uses varying pace, depth and spins.