Tennis Lessons

Tennis Lesson with Coach Albert Murata

Welcome to the Waialae Iki 5 Junior Development Program

Tennis is my passion and I’ve been teaching tennis lessons since 1985. I’ve developed a “fun-learning combination” program in an environment where students can develop their individual tennis skills in a positive manner while sharing the learning experience with others. 

I’m sensitive to individual needs and strive to contribute to your child’s growth as a tennis player and as a person. I encourage you to provide emotional support for your child, and I welcome your insights regarding your child’s personality traits and emotional maturity. Any information you can provide will facilitate your child’s success in the program.

PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS

  • USPTA Teaching Professional 
  • USTA Net Generation Provider
  • USTA Hawaii Pacific Junior Team Tennis League Coordinator

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AWARDS

  • USPTA Hawaii Division Pro of the Year – 1990 & 2016
  • USPTA 30 Years of Service – 2016
  • USPTA Community Service – 1999, 2018
  • USPTA Special Recognition – 2007
  • USPTA Special Service – 2008
  • USTA Outstanding Service to Hawaii’s Youth – 1999
  • USTA Section Organizer of the Year – 2006
  • USTA JTT 20 Years of Service – 2019
  • HPTA Service – 1989

COACHING AWARDS

  • USTA JTT National Championships – Best Team Spirit 2009, 2012, 2017

PROGRAM OVERVIEW 

  • Lessons of all levels of play from ages 5 to 15.  
  • Carnival Day for all groups on the last lesson of each series.
  • Competitive league play for Orange, Green, Red Stars, and White Stars groups.

Maximum Student-Pro Ratio: 6 to 1 (1-hour groups) & 8 to 1 (1½-2 hour groups)

Group Descriptions

GROUP
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LEVEL
AGESCHARACTERISTICS
Red Developmental
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Hand-Eye
5-7Little or no previous instruction.  Developing racquet handling and footwork skills on a 36’ x 18’ court, using the “Red” low compression ball.
Red Competition
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Advanced Beginner
6-8Some previous instruction.  Ready to start rallying and able to hit serves successfully.  Eligible to compete on a 36’ x 18’ court, using the “Red” low compression ball.
Orange
Developmental
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Beginner
8-10Little or no previous instruction.  Developing strength and racquet handling skills and ready to hit on a 60’ x 27’ court, using the “Orange” low compression ball.
Orange Competition
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Advanced Beginner
8-11Some previous instruction.  Ready to start rallying and able to hit serves with a complete serving motion.  Eligible to compete on a 60’ x 27’ court, using the “Orange” low compression ball.
Green
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Intermediate
9-11Completed at least three seasons in the Orange level.  Developing strength and improved tracking skills.  Eligible to compete on a regulation court using the “Green” low compression ball.
Red Stars
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Intermediate
10-12Completed at least two seasons in the Green level.  Eligible to compete in Junior Team Tennis 2.5 level using the “Green” low compression ball.  
White Stars
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Intermediate Advanced
10-14Completed at least two seasons in the Red Stars level.  Active in Junior Tournaments and eligible to compete in Junior Team Tennis 3.0 level.