Team INTENSITY is the program to which most of our junior players aspire. It is the most complete developmental program for tournament and pre-tournament level players, challenging participants to be the best they can possibly be. The program is divided into four competitive levels so that all players are stretched to achieve their highest potential:

Academy (USTA Sectional Top 40 Ranking or UTR 6.5+, Age 10+)
[BY INVITATION ONLY]

Academy players are year-round committed players looking for the highest level of training and competition available. This program is geared towards the competitive tournament player who is consistently competing in USTA L5 and higher tournaments (A USTA Sectional ranking of top 40 or a UTR of 7+ is a requirement for this program). The after-school program is a full commitment to three days a week (Monday, Wednesday & Thursday) of training. Clinics on court are 2 hours. This program includes 1 hour per week of off-court movement, footwork and overall coordination training with our certified strength and conditioning coaches. Players at this level may additionally participate in 7am morning 1.5 clinics on Tuesdays and Thursdays which can be bought either as a pack or individually.

Champions (Age 14+, UTR 3-6.5)
[BY INVITATION ONLY]

Champions players are year-round committed players looking for the highest level of training and competition available. This program is geared towards the 14 and older competitive tournament player working towards a top 40 sectional ranking and the competitive varsity high school player. The after-school and weekend program is offered 4 days a week, with a full commitment to at least two days a week of training. Clinics on court are 2 hours. This program includes 1 hour per week of off-court movement, footwork and overall coordination training with our certified strength and conditioning coaches.

Future Champions (Age 10-13, UTR 2-4)
[BY INVITATION ONLY]

Future Champions players are year-round committed players looking for the highest level of training and competition available. This program is geared towards the 13 and under competitive tournament player working towards a top 40 sectional ranking and is consistently competing in USTA L5-L7 events. The after-school and weekend program is offered 3 days a week, with a full commitment to at least two days a week of training. Clinics on court are 2 hours. This program includes 1 hour per week of off-court movement, footwork and overall coordination training with our certified strength and conditioning coaches.

Next Generation (Age 9-12, UTR 0-2)
[BY INVITATION ONLY]

Next Generation players are year-round committed developing competitive players. This program is geared towards the 12 and under player starting the competitive yellow ball tournament training process. Players should be establishing a UTR and at minimum playing one USTA tournament per 4-6 weeks. The after-school program is offered 4 days a week, with a full commitment to at least two days a week of training. Clinics on court are 1.5 hours. This program includes 1 hour per week of off-court movement, footwork and overall coordination training with our certified strength and conditioning coaches.

Kris Hrisovulos has over 15 years of High-Performance coaching experience as an Academy Director. He has developed and coached top 100 nationally ranked junior players and has an impressive record of continuous achievement: in 2022 he was one of 8 finalists in the “National High School Tennis Coach of the Year” awards and in 2021 he was named Connecticut Boys Tennis Coach of the Year after the Wreckers went 22-1 and captured their 5th straight state title. In 2019 he was named Westport Sports Person of the Year from the Fairfield County Sports Commission.

Mike Slattery brings our program over 30 years of experience coaching junior players and developing them into college standouts. He was named both “USTA New England Coach of the Year” and “USPTA Coach of the Year” in 2010 and has traveled on the WTA and ATP circuits with some of the best junior players in the world, reaching USTA National Championships, NCAA Championships and the US Open qualifying rounds.

REGISTRATION: Spaces are limited and guidelines for appropriate levels need to be met. INTENSITY reserves the right to not accept a registration. INTENSITY makes every effort to ensure that the programs run to schedule but reserves the right to re-schedule in the event of insufficient sign-ups or events beyond the club’s control. Refunds are not issued.

LIABILITY WAIVER: Due to the nature of the sport injuries can occur, Registrant acknowledges the risks and waives INTENSITY of any liability for such.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations for camps or clinics must be in writing and will be accepted up to one week prior to the start of the session for refunds. Daily booking and drop-ins must be cancelled 14 hours in advance or you will be charged.

ABSENCES: Due to the popularity of our programs, make-ups are not offered.

INJURIES: A doctor’s note is required in any case where make-ups are deemed an appropriate remedy for missed classes or, in the case of a prolonged injury, where a house credit may be issued for future use in a similar future program.

REFUNDS: Refunds are NOT offered and registrant agrees to make payment in full for all registered programs. Registrant agrees to pay INTENSITY reasonable attorney’s fees and costs in connection with collection of any amounts owed.

VIDEO / LIVE STREAMING: The club uses video/live streaming technology for informational use as a teaching tool during lessons, clinics and matches. Registrant confirms that they are aware of this and gives permission for its use.