Junior Tennis Lessons
JUNIOR TENNIS LESSONS
Midlothian Athletic Club is proud to offer Junior Tennis Lessons through the Sancilio Tennis Academy at MAC in Richmond VA.
MAC Tennis Director, Damian Sancilio, runs the Academy and also offers private lessons along with other MAC teaching professionals.
Keep reading for more information or visit sanciliotennis.com.

Sancilio Tennis Academy @ MAC
School Year Junior Program
- September 5 – October 15
- October 16 – December 3 | (skipping Thanksgiving week)
- December 4 – January 28 | (skipping Dec. 18 – Jan. 1)
- January 29 – March 10
- March 11 – April 21
- April 22 – June 2
Red Ball: ages 5-7
Mondays | 4:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesdays | 4:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Sundays |10:00 – 10:30 a.m. and 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. (ages 7-8)
1x/week: $130 non-MAC Members/ $105 MAC Members
2x/week: $255 non-MAC Members/ $205 MAC Members
Launch kids into a lifetime of fun! Classes will stress athletic development, coordination and basic tennis strokes with kid-friendly equipment. Beginner-friendly low compression balls will be used, and players should bring rackets sized 23” or less. Children learn the joy of tennis through fun games and exercises. GOAL: Upon completion, players should be able to rally back and forth with a coach six times using proper swing path stroke. More importantly, we work so that students are excited for each training session. We are fueling the future!
Orange Ball: ages 8-13
Mondays | 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Wednesdays | 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Sundays |11:00 – 12:00 p.m.
1x/week: $165 non-MAC Members/ $145 MAC Members
2x/week: $315 non-MAC Members/ $280 MAC Members
Our orange ball program is designed for beginners, advanced beginners, and intermediates, focusing on proper technique for all basic strokes taught through proven drills and competitive games. Players will be separated based on age and ability with the appropriate ball. GOAL: Upon completion, players should be able to rally back and forth with a coach 10 times using proper form while allowing the ball to bounce only once. Come crush it on the court!
Green Ball: ages 9-13
Mondays | 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Sundays |12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
1x/week: $165 non-MAC Members/ $145 MAC Members
2x/week: $315 non-MAC Members/ $280 MAC Members
Our green ball program is designed for beginners, advanced beginners, and intermediates, focusing on proper technique for all basic strokes taught through proven drills and competitive games. Players will be separated based on age and ability with the appropriate ball. GOAL: Upon completion, players should be able to rally back and forth with a coach 10 times using proper form while allowing the ball to bounce only once. Come crush it on the court!
Yellow Ball Intermediate: ages 10-14
Tuesdays and Thursdays | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
1x/week: $165 non-MAC members/ $145 MAC Members
2x/week: $315 non-MAC members/ $280 MAC Members
This program focuses on the low intermediate level yellow ball player. Emphasis is on proper technique and rallying, serving consistently, and preparing for competition in tournaments or on school teams. Players are grouped according to ability and age. GOAL: Upon completion, players should be able to serve consistently and play a full match. Game on!
Advanced Middle School/High School level
Tuesdays and Thursdays | 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays | 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
1x/week: $250 non-MAC members/ $220 MAC Members
2x/week: $480 non-MAC members/ $425 MAC Members
3x/week: $690 non-MAC members/ $605 MAC Members
Advanced Middle and High School Players This program is designed for high school team players and middle schoolers who play regularly in USTA sanctioned tournaments. At this stage of development, opponents are bigger and stronger, thus player fitness and conditioning is a determining factor for success. Classes are structured around a balance of instruction, strategy, drills, point play, and physical conditioning for both singles and doubles play. Players are grouped according to ability and age. GOAL: Students are expected to schedule outside match play, register for tournaments, and participate in off-court fitness conditioning to further the development of their game.
National Level High Performance
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays | 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
1x/week: $335 non-MAC Members/ $295 MAC Members
2x/week: $595 non-MAC Members/ $530 MAC Members
3x/week: $925 non-MAC Members/ $810 MAC Members
Students accepted into this program have seriously committed to tennis, hold a high MATA ranking and compete in USTA sanctioned national level tournaments. Flexibility is developed through pre-and post-practice stretching. Students develop a growth mindset, a concept meaning big results are achieved through hard work. This principle will serve them both on and off the court. Acceptance into this program is highly competitive and requires approval by Damian prior to registration. GOAL: Students work to play college tennis and beyond. We know dreams come true.
