AP utilizes all the knowledge we've gained through developing some of the best juniors in the country and combines it with the ability to accentuate a greater variety of tactical skills at an earlier age.  Where we once focused almost exclusively on teaching technique first and tactics after a player mastered how to handle high-bouncing, full-compression 'yellow' balls (the ones we all grew up with), now we have the ability to get, and keep, players competing almost immediately at a very young age using lower-bouncing (foam, red, orange or green) balls and smaller courts.  However, unlike many other programs, we still emphasize technique as a pillar of every child's development.

AP is for any child who dreams of one day competing for his/her country in Grand Slams or other international competitions, but who will still benefit from spending less than 100% of their time on full-size courts using full-compression balls.  This is not a starter or a beginner program.  More than 70% of the time in our program is spent in live-ball drills (actually hitting as opposed to standing in a line with someone feeding balls).

Players are also introduced to Coach Evans' 'Tennis Warfare', a way of thinking about the tactics which go into playing a high-level tennis match.  Many of these strategies are much more easily learned and executed when a player is not overwhelmed by the size of the court and the bounce of the ball.

If you have tried the program that tells you the balls, court and racquet to use based on age, and you think 'there must be something more', there is and you've found it.  Don't make the mistake of failing to give your child every possible advantage. We want your child to advance into our TOPS program, which is the Ivy League of High-Performance Junior Tennis programs.  We just believe taking an AP course will get your child there much better prepared!

One of our coaches will determine whether a player is ready for our Advantage Performance program, or is better suited for our Advantage program.  Our AP program for the 2010-2011 school year kicks off Tuesday, September 7 and runs through May 27, 2011.  The program  is held on the tennis courts at UT Dallas, and runs Monday - Thursday at 4-5 p.m., with Friday reserved as a weather make-up day as determined by Midcourt management.  There is a two day minimum to be in the program, and parents can decide how many additional days each week their child will participate. Enrollment is on a monthly-basis, registration forms are required, and fees must be paid on the first day of each month.

                 MIDCOURT ADVANTAGE PERFORMANCE COST

                  2 days per week for a month   =   $99 per month
                  3 days per week for a month   =   $149 per month
                  4 days per week for a month   =   $189 per month

Click here for Advantage Performance registration form (required form)  TOPS stands for Tournament Optimal Performance System. This program is for the player whose developed their skills to a level which allows them to advance beyond Advantage Performance and is comfortable playing on regular-size courts full-time.

The expectation level is higher for players in TOPS, and we work with players on developing goals and a plan that will take them on a path to reaching those goals.  Players also learn task prioritization, time management, discipline, opportunity costs, and a lot of other 'life skills' essential in growth and success both on the court and off.  We focus on building and enhancing all areas of their on-court skills: physical, tactical/technical, and mental. In some cases, that will mean doing remedial work in order to strengthen skills vital to a strong foundation.  It also means taking the skills already strong and further enhancing them into major assets and weapons on the court. The concept of competition becomes integral at this level.  We work with players on mastering competition in three vital areas: self, within our group instruction, and in matches/tournaments.

This program is for the player who's already been introduced to tennis and has decided they like playing the game and has some level of talent or skill.  The expectation level is higher for players in this program, and we work with them on developing goals and a plan that will take them on a path towards reaching their goals.  They also learn about task prioritization, time management, discipline, opportunity costs and a lot of other 'life skills' that become essential in order to grow and become successful. We focus on building and enhancing all areas of their on-court skills: physical, tactical/technical, and mental.  In some cases that will mean doing remedial work in order to strengthen certain skills vital to a strong foundation.  It also means taking the skills that are already strong for a player and enhancing them into a major asset and weapon on court.  The concept of competition becomes integral at this level.  We work with a player on mastering competition in three vital areas: self, within our group instruction, and in matches and tournaments.  

Click here for TOPS schedule and pricing for 2010-11 school year 
Click here for 2010-2011 TOPS Application/Registration (required form)       



SUNASKEO - This program is specifically designed for the player who's made the decision that he or she wants to play at the pro level and is dedicated to doing the work required to turn that dream into reality.  We've pulled together all the required training disciplines, as well as a few extras, 

introduced to tennis and has decided they like playing the game and has some level of talent or skill.  The expectation level is higher for players in this program, and we work with them on developing goals and a plan that will take them on a path towards reaching their goals.  They also learn about task prioritization, time management, discipline, opportunity costs and a lot of other 'life skills' that become essential in order to grow and become successful. We focus on building and enhancing all areas of their on-court skills: physical, tactical/technical, and mental.  In some cases that will mean doing remedial work in order to strengthen certain skills vital to a strong foundation.  It also means taking the skills that are already strong for a player and enhancing them into a major asset and weapon on court.  The concept of competition becomes integral at this level.  We work with a player on mastering competition in three vital areas: self, within our group instruction, and in matches and tournaments.   This program is specifically designed for the player who's made the decision that he or she wants to play at the pro level and is dedicated to doing the work required to turn that dream into reality.  We've pulled together all the required training disciplines, as well as a few extras, and positioned them under one umbrella as a comprehensive and all-inclusive program.  Each player has a 'team' of experts and specialists working to develop a regiment specifically targeting the needs and development of that player.  Competition raises to an entirely new level in this program.  The focus is set squarely is on becoming a top player in the world, because shooting for that goal means the option for a scholarship to one of the top universities/colleges will automatically exist.    

Sunaskeo explainer and pricing
Click here for Sunaskeo Application/Registration form (required form)
Click here for Physician Report (required form)