APEX-Tennis-Summer-Guide-2015
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FAYETTEVILLE ATHLETIC CLUB 2920 EAST ZION ROAD FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72703 FAYETTEVILLE ATHLETIC CLUB COURT RESERVATIONS AND FEES TENNIS CENTER • Tennis memberships are required for all participants to Welcome to FAC Tennis. We proudly offer the following: play tennis at FAC. • 6, plexi-cushion tournament tennis courts, enclosed and • As an added benefit, court fees are complimentary for heated during the winter and open/outdoor during all adult FAC tennis members. the summer. • Courts may be reserved 72 hours in advance. In person or • 2, Quick Start tennis courts designed for children ages 4-10 phone reservations only. • Pro Shop • Reservations may be made for 30, 60 or 90 minutes • Viewing area • All players names must be given at the time of the • Tennis Lessons reservation • Cardio Tennis classes • No more than 1 reservation within a 72 hour period • USTA leagues and team tennis options • 24 hour cancellation policy applies or the player will be • FAC leagues charged $20 cancellation fee. If the court can be filled • Video analysis of strokes and match play by another member, when cancelling with less than a • APEX Peak Performance Tennis Academy 24 hour notice, the cancellation fee will be waived. • Racquet stringing • All players must check in at the Pro Shop desk prior to play. • Ball machine rental • If you will be more than 15 minutes late, your court • Professional Tennis Staff consisting of top Junior and Adult will be forfeited. Tennis Pros in Northwest Arkansas DRESS CODE HOURS OF OPERATION • Tennis shorts, warm-up suits, tennis shoes, regular hemmed shorts and blouses/shirts are required Monday – Thursday 6:00am – 10:00pm • Lycra, spandex are permissible, if they are traditional tennis Friday 6:00am – 8:00pm attire such as shirts, shorts or skirts Saturday and Sunday 7:00am – 8:00pm • Tank tops are acceptable for female players • Jeans are not allowed • Proper tennis shoes are required. Black soles, cleated, knobbed or ribbed shoes of any type are not permitted on the courts. GUEST POLICIES • Guests must play with a member. • $20 per person guest fee APEX Peak Performance Tennis • Each guest may play a maximum of 3 times per year Fayetteville Athletic Club 2920 East Zion Road Fayetteville, AR 72703 Phone: (479) 587-0500 ext. 240 Fax: (479) 587-0335 www.fayac.com/tennis For questions contact Drew Sosebee: [email protected] APEX PEAK PERFORMANCE TENNIS BEST COMPETITIVE TRAINING PROGRAM The APEX coaching staff is made up of some of the highest quality tennis GREGOIRE “FRENCHY” professionals in Arkansas. APEX coaches work to ensure that our players train LEHMANN the right quantity and quality necessary to reach their goals. Because our players want to compete at the highest-level, they train more hours and learn • 2007 National Champion under 16 – France to get the most out of each and every practice. • 2009 Top 10 National French Ranking Under 18 • 2010 Ranked 1174 in the ATP World Tour in Doubles TOURNAMENT COMPETITION • 2010–2013 Division 1 Player University of Arkansas Razorbacks Tournament travel is one of the hallmarks of the APEX training program. APEX • 2010 Most Team Wins in the Spring Season Freshman Year • 2012–2013 Number 1 singles player University of coaches are at tournaments to watch and help guide Junior Development, Arkansas Razorbacks Advanced Academy and Elite players. Tournament travel with the team is • 2012–2013 Nationally ranked /Top 125 ITA collegiate singles beneficial in many ways, including fostering player independence, team & Top 50 doubles camaraderie and time spent with the coaching staff. We are committed • 2011 – 2013 Distinguished SEC Honor Roll, Academic Excellence to having our coaches at tournaments to mentor our players and parents through the competitive process. It is vital that our coaches see the players in tournament competition as well. Players are responsible for dividing the cost of travel and coaching fee for coaches traveling to tournaments. ALLISON EARHART APEX PROFESSIONAL TENNIS STAFF • 4-year letter-winner - Wittenberg University Women’s Tennis Team, serving as Team Captain, playing both #1 singles & #1 doubles DREW SOSEBEE • Wittenberg University Team MVP and season leader for wins • Certified USPTA P1 expert professional. in doubles play • Former University of Arkansas Razorback tennis player. • NCAC All-Conference honors in singles play • Was the highest ranked player in Arkansas in 2004/2005 winning • Tennis Pro/instructor at Tennis on the Lake, Chicago IL the State Qualifier to solidify that position. • Tennis Pro/instructor at Adidas Youth Tennis Camp, Springfield OH • 2005-Won the individual conference, state, & overall high school championships • Qualified for Kalamazoo singles during senior year, which was top 16 in the south. • Finished top 75 in the 2005 U.S. recruiting class. • Worked as a private coach to a student ranked top 50 in the U.S. at IMG Bollettieri Academy in Bradenton, FL in 2009-2010 TAYLOR DODDS • Co-Valedictorian North Little Rock High School • Tennis Certification: PTR Professional certified since 2003 • Awarded Chancellor’s Scholarship at University of Arkansas • Played 4 years at University of the Ozarks (4 years) • Received All Conference honors while at Univ. of the Ozarks • Studied under Dennis Van der Meer in Hilton Head, SC • Taylor focuses on MATTHEW HOGAN • Australia Jr Davis Cup Player teaching adults • Former Razorback Athlete & Team Captain and juniors in • #39 NCAA Singles Ranking private, group • #11 NCAA Doubles Ranking lessons & team • Assistant Coach at Wichita State University practices. LOCATIONS: • Earned 10 ATP points and broke into the top 1000 in the world • Taylor has in only 3 months at 19 yrs old. been with Fayetteville Athletic Club • Top 32 in Australia’s professional/amateur combined ranking list FAC for 10 yrs. • Reached Semifinal of Futures event in Poland at age 19. Fayetteville High School • As a junior player his tennis took him around the world to Randall Tyson Recreational places like: England, France, Germany, Romania, Austria, Complex—Springdale, AR Hungary, Poland, Switzerland, and Egypt. Harvest Racquet and Athletics, Rogers, AR APEX Peak Performance Tennis at FAC Our mission is to help junior tennis players reach their full potential as tennis players and MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS student athletes. The entire APEX community – student athletes, parents, and staff – is living the sport of tennis. Our players are well prepared to take their game to the highest level, be it collegiate tennis or further. Our goal is to consistently develop student- All players must have an active FAC Tennis athletes to become top ranked junior players and scholarship-ready collegians. APEX Junior Tennis is divided into 3 distinct levels: membership to participate in lessons, drills, and tennis classes. Guests are welcome to 1. Quickstart Junior Tennis Classes – Designed by the USTA to help junior learn the sport of tennis by adapting the ball, racquet and court sizes all to fit younger physiques. take a complimentary class, to ensure that We feature the following 4 levels: the Pro/player match is a good fit. Red Ball 4 – 6 year old 36’ court • Children develop general motor & athletic skills • Focusing on coordination, movement & balance skills. • Games are an important part of the program & keep children having fun as Single Membership Tennis Add-on they learn sending & receiving skills that develop their ability to rally. Joiner’s Fee: $99 1 Member $15 Each Monthly Dues: $69 2 or More Members $10 Each Orange Ball 7 – 11 year old 36’ - 60’ court • Players will be working on rally and point play skills to help them transition Next Generation Membership Junior Membership to the 60’court. Joiner’s Fee: $99 Joiner’s Fee $0 • Children develop general motor & athletic skills Monthly Dues: $49 Monthly Dues • Focusing on coordination, movement & balance skills. 1st Child $20 • Some skills will be repeated from the previous levels & players will compete Senior Membership 2nd Child $15 in team & individual challenges. Joiner’s Fee: $99 3rd Child $10 • Focused emphasis on swing shapes, spin, rallying & serving on balance Monthly Dues: $59 • Players will work on moving quickly & efficiently. Junior APEX Tennis Membership Military, Fire, Police Joiner’s Fee $0 Orange Advanced 7 – 10 year old 60’ court and Teachers Membership Monthly Dues • Players should be confident & comfortable competing on a 60’ court. Joiner’s Fee: $99 1st Child 12 - 18 Years Old $30 • Players will work on using specific patterns and quick reaction. Monthly Dues: $49 2nd Child 12 - 18 Years Old $20 • Focused emphasis on swing shapes, spin, rallying & serving on balance 3rd Child 12 - 18 Years Old $10 • Emphasis on refining the stroke shape, use of spin, changing the stroke to Couple Membership direct the ball & hit to different depths Joiner’s Fee: $149 1st Child 4 - 11 Years Old $30 • Players will become more tactically aware of the opponent. Monthly Dues: $99 2nd Child 4 - 11 Years Old $20 • Players will prepare for tournament play. 3rd Child 4 - 11 Years Old $10 Family Membership Green Ball 11 – 12 year old 78’ court Joiner’s Fee: $199 • Players make the transition to the 78’ court. Monthly Dues: $129 • Players will work on coordinating their movement to/from/around the ball, adapting stances & techniques based upon the intended shot. • Varying & changing the flight, spin, speed & direction of the ball. • Further development of the serve emphasizing spins & motion, as well • Develop a tactical game plan based upon attacking & defending. 2. APEX Junior Advanced Academy – The APEX Junior Advanced program (JA) is for children from 7-18 years old. These players are learning to compete and have a desire to improve. APEX will include athletic skills training as part of the JA program. Players will be on curriculum of basic technical instruction combined with entry level tactical instruction. Many players in the Junior Advanced program are playing tournaments.