Gem State Tennis Academy
GSTA Junior Pathway

Find Your Child’s Program

We match players to the right ball, the right pace, and the right training environment so they can learn faster, build confidence, and enjoy the game.

The Pathway

Start. Build. Compete.

Progression is not about rushing to the next level. It is about putting each player in the environment where learning happens best.

Start Red & Orange
Build Green & Yellow
Compete Ages 13+
Slower balls help kids rally sooner, build confidence, and develop better technique before moving into full-speed tennis.
Junior Program Pathway

Find the right environment for right now.

Select a program to see who it is designed for, what players work on, what parents can expect, and what readiness for the next stage looks like.

Ball Progression

Why the ball color matters.

Slower balls give developing players more time, more successful contacts, and more opportunities to build real technique before the game speeds up.

Red Ball

Red Ball

Very slow with a low bounce. Best for first-time players ages 4–7.

Orange Ball

Orange Ball

Slower pace for learning control and rallying. Best for ages 8–10.

Green Ball

Green Ball

Almost full speed. A strong bridge to match play for ages 8–12.

Yellow Ball

Yellow Ball

Regular tennis ball. Full speed, full court, full game.