Eastside HP

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EASTSIDE HIGH PERFORMANCE

Tennis Outreach Programs offers our Eastside High Performance (EHP) program with a mission to provide a high standard training environment for junior tennis players who love the game and are willing to advance in the competitive tennis journey through a pathway from Red Ball to High Performance level.

Our EHP program is designed for dedicated players who are fully committed to competing at the highest levels of junior tennis. Each EHP group provides a structured pathway based on ranking, skill level, and competitive goals. Players must demonstrate a high level of discipline, fitness, technical skill and participate regularly in sanctioned tournaments and match plays. For many yellow ball players, our Team Levels (which technically fall under our rec program) are a better fit based on their current level or time availability and include strong high school and middle school players that compete in tournaments and are looking to improve their game.

AGES 5 -9

Red Performance

Designed for advanced beginner and intermediate players ages 5-9 looking to improve fundamental skills necessary to participate in tournaments while having fun on court.

EHP D

Development Track

Target Player: Younger players showing strong potential, work ethic, and competitive drive, preparing to transition into EHP C.
Ranking/Criteria:

Sectional ranking outside Top 200, but competing in USTA tournaments regularly

Typically middle school, early high school players with 2–4 years of official tournament experience

Expectations: Focus on technical foundation, spacing, rally tolerance, and learning to compete with purpose. Players must show commitment to tournaments and private lessons.

EHP A

National Track

Target Player: Top-tier athletes with proven success at the highest junior levels, preparing for college or professional tennis.
Ranking/Criteria:

Top 100 nationally (USTA) or strong ITF ranking

Consistent participation in Level 1 and Level 2 National tournaments

Expectations: Players train with college/pro-level intensity, focus on mental toughness, advanced tactics, and physical conditioning.

Ages 7-10

Orange Performance

Designed for intermediate players ages 7-10 looking to actively participate in Team Challenges, Team Tournaments, Junior Team Tennis and Round Robin Events.

EHP C

Sectional Track

Target Player: Committed players competing at a high sectional level with aspirations to move into national events.
Ranking/Criteria:

Sectional ranking within Top 100–200

Competing consistently in USTA Level 4–6 tournaments

Expectations: Development-focused training with emphasis on footwork, consistency, and competing with discipline. Players are expected to play at least 1–2 tournaments per month.

Ages 7-10

Green Performance

Designed for players ages 8-10 actively participating in tournaments and have cleared the Orange Ball Youth Progressions level.

EHP B

National Track

Target Player: High-level sectional players aspiring to break into national-level competition.
Ranking/Criteria:

Top 200–400 nationally or Top 25–50 in section

Regularly competing in USTA Level 3–5 tournaments

Expectations: Building specific shot mastery, advanced patterns, and tournament toughness. Players are expected to train year-round and prioritize tennis as a main commitment.

Andrea Clawson

EHP Red & Orange Lead