RPM TENNIS at WHITLEY PARK
2016/17 High Performance Junior Training Programs
WELCOME NITIN AND BETHESDA TENNIS ACADEMY
I am very pleased to welcome Nitin Deodhar and his students at the Bethesda Tennis Academy to my indoor facility this upcoming indoor season. Nitin is going to be coaching with me on Tuesday’s, Thursday’s and Friday’s. See the clinic schedule below. There are clinics on other days that Nitin will generally not be coaching at, but will help out with from time to time. Nitin and I are excited about working together this winter. We hope you can join us.
Richard McMichael, Director, Whitley Park
Greetings from Whitley Park!
We hope you had a great summer and are ready for another exciting season of quality tennis training at RPM TENNIS at WHITLEY PARK. My staff and I are eager to once again offer challenging intensive programs for junior players.
At RPM TENNNIS, we will do our best to complement your child’s high performance tennis training with fundamental elements often overlooked including:
1. Footwork including transition shots which are keys to developing an aggressive game
2. Shot accuracy as a result of adjustment steps
3. Inside/out footwork, which promotes the use of the forehand as a true weapon
4. Point construction and patterns of play
5. Net coverage
At the beginner and intermediate levels, players will be working on and/or refining some of the fundamentals including:
1. Stroke development
2. Consistency and accuracy
3. Shot selection
4. Serves and returns
5. Strategy and tactics
The RPM TENNIS program focuses on these, as well as other critical elements necessary to achieve higher performance tennis.
PROGRAMS
Dates: Monday November 7th – Saturday March 11th
No clinics on November 24, 25, 26 & December 24 – 31.
All other days the clinics are held, including school holidays.
GOLD GROUP (Tournament Training)
These clinics are targeted to the experienced player who is prepping for tournament/high school play, generally ages 12-18. Please call if you feel your child could play in this level clinic and we will arrange a try out to make sure it’s a correct fit.
Days & Times: Friday 4:00-5:30pm;
COST: $714 for Friday (17 weeks, 90 minute clinic)
PLATINUM GROUP (Elite Program)
These clinics are targeted to the more experienced tournament player (Mid-Atlantic ranking) and those advanced high school players, generally ages 13-18. Participation is by invitation only. You must talk to Richard or Nitin before signing up for these days.
Days & Times: Tuesday & Thursday 4:00-6:00pm
Cost: Choose your day: the cost is (per day):
$952 for Tuesday’s are 17 weeks (off on Dec. 27), $896 for Thursday, 16 weeks. (off on Nov. 24 & Dec. 29)
SILVER GROUP (Players on the Rise)
These clinics are for the younger player who has some experience and is now looking to improve to the next level which would include beginning league and tournament play. Generally ages 10-16.
Days & Times: Friday 530-7
Cost: $672 Friday (no clinic on Nov. 25 & 26 and December 24 & 30 & 31)
Checks are payable to RPM SPORTS, INC. Please register promptly, as we anticipate that these groups will fill up quickly.
If you’re uncertain about what the appropriate level is for your child, drop me a note or call me and we can discuss the options. My e-mail is and my phone number is 301.530.6701.
Richard McMichael
Tennis Director
LOCATION
All sessions will take place indoors at Whitley Park Sports Club located at 5450 Whitley Park Terrace, Bethesda, MD 20814. Whitley Park is just off the 495 Beltway at Wisconsin Avenue.
At the top of Pooks Hill Road, you turn left into Whitley Park. The tennis bubble is all the way in the back of the development, to the left of the hi-rise building.