MVT offers a comprehensive junior development program with seven levels and two development pathways for ages 5-15. All players are encouraged to begin on the Team Pathway and complete the Rally Levels, where coaches emphasize active, engaged learning through interactive partner rallies.
For first-time juniors over the age of ten, MVT offers a targeted Bootcamp, which covers the fundamentals of Rally 1 and Rally 2 in a rapid-learning environment for mature students.
As students progress, later levels introduce faster, higher-bouncing balls and larger courts. After completing Rally 2, many players will decide to continue on the Team Pathway in Pre-Circuit (Team), where emphasis is placed on the lifelong social and fitness benefits of regular play.
Team participation in USTA Junior Leagues and middle school teams is emphasized, and periodic participation in entry-level, round robin tournaments (USTA L7) is encouraged for matchplay development.
Whatever your personal goals, our mission is to provide you a lifelong learning platform for fitness, fun, and social engagement.
Players that are 5-6 years old should begin in Pre-Rally.
Players that are 7-10 years old should begin in Rally 1.
Intro to racquet skills and the self-rally in a free-form play area. Start here if you're 5-6yrs old.
Transition from self-rally to multi-touch partner rally on 27ft court. Start here if you're 7-10yrs old.
Players that are 11-15 years old should begin in Bootcamp.
New students may start at just one class per week, but increasing to 2x/week is highly recommended to advance to Pre-Circuit (Team) within 3-6 months. Players with a previous history of at least 6+ months of consistent formal instruction may qualify for direct entry into Pre-Circuit (Team) or Circuit 1 (Team).
Players that are leveling up from Rally 1 should move to Rally 2.
Self-rally to multi-touch partner rally to one-touch rally on 36ft court. Start here if you're 11-15yrs old.
Transition from multi-touch to one-touch rally on 36ft court.
Players that are leveling up from Rally 2 should move to Pre-Circuit (Team).
Players in the Transition Stage are encouraged to play 2x/week and participate in Junior Team Tennis and/or seasonal, round robin tournaments in preparation for middle school tennis.
Players that are leveling up from Pre-Circuit (Team) should move to Circuit 1 (Team).
This is the first full-court level and the final level with a lower-progression ball.
Players that are leveling up from Circuit 1 (Team) should move to Circuit 2 (Team).
Students are prepared for all types of team play, such as local middle schools participating in the Mid-Peninsula Tennis Patrons League and USTA Junior Team Tennis. Players may practice 1x/week, but they are encouraged to increase to 2x-3x/week in preparation for team commitments.
MVT students who start early in the Rally levels and practice consistently can expect to reach full-court play with the yellow ball by 11-12 years old, which coincides with middle school participation. Late starters or less frequent players may enter between ages 13-15.
MVT offers a comprehensive junior development program with seven levels and two development pathways for ages 5-15. All young players are encouraged to begin on the Team Pathway and complete the Rally Levels, where coaches emphasize active, engaged learning through interactive partner rallies.
For competitive students who've demonstrated a multi-day commitment in Rally 2, who are interested in playing their first tournaments, and who may pursue consistent 3-5x/week training, monthly competition, and USTA rankings, MVT offers a Tournament Pathway beginning with Pre-Circuit (Tour).
Whatever your personal goals, our mission is to provide you a lifelong learning platform for fitness, fun, and social engagement.
Players that are leveling up from Rally 2 should move to Pre-Circuit (Tour).
Players in Pre-Circuit (Tour) should attend classes at least 2x/week and participate in their first USTA 10U Orange tournaments every three months.
Players that are leveling up from Pre-Circuit (Team) should move to Circuit 1 (Team).
Players in Circuit 1 (Tour) should attend classes at least 2-3x/week and participate in USTA 10U and 12 Green tournaments every two months.
Players that are leveling up from Circuit 1 (Tour) should move to Circuit 2 (Tour).
Players in Circuit 2 (Tour) should attend classes 2-4x/week and participate in USTA tournaments every 1-2 months.
Players that are leveling up from Circuit 2 (Tour) should move to Circuit 3 (Tour).
Players in Circuit 3 (Tour) should attend classes 2-4x/week, participate in USTA tournaments on a monthly basis, and maintain a consistent USTA NorCal ranking.