ELEVATE YOUR TENNIS GAME with Coach Kirstie Marx
Junior Tennis With Coach Kirstie Marx
Welcome to the Kirstie Marx Tennis! As the Junior Director of Tennis, Kirstie teaches exclusively at Kildaire Farms Racquet and Swim Club in Cary. Below you’ll find an overview of each clinic and the pathway your child can follow as they grow in the sport. Click the link at the bottom of the page to access the online registration.
Grades K–1 (Ages 5–6) Foam & Red Ball • 30–45 minutes
This playful introductory class uses the USTA 10 & Under format with foam and red balls on an 18×36 ft court. The focus is on movement, hand-eye coordination, and lots of laughter. With age-appropriate racquets, hula hoops, bean bags, and other fun tools, kids learn through games, teamwork, and imaginative activities.
Grades 2–3 (Ages 7–8) Red Ball • 60 minutes
Players begin developing their rally skills using red balls on an 18×36 ft court. We introduce game situations and simple match play. Each class includes individual drills, partner hitting, movement development, and engaging games that keep kids excited to return.
Players practice once per week with optional Saturday match play.
Grades 4–5 (Ages 9–10) Orange/Green Ball • 60 minutes
This class builds proper technique, character, and match-play confidence. Using orange and green dot balls on a 60 ft court, players work on topspin, slice, tactical decision-making, movement patterns, and the mental side of tennis.
Participation in Junior Team Tennis (JTT) is available and encouraged.
Grades 6–8 (Ages 11–13)
Yellow Ball • 90 minutes
Designed for players preparing for middle school tennis and entry-level tournaments, this clinic uses yellow balls (with occasional green dot balls). Sessions focus heavily on live-ball drills, point play, footwork, and competition.
Players practice twice a week, with weekend match play encouraged through JTT.
Grades 9–12 (Ages 14–18) Yellow Ball • 120 minutes
Players must pre-register with Coach Kirstie before enrolling. This clinic is geared toward varsity-level athletes who regularly compete in high school tennis, JTT, and local tournaments. Training includes mental toughness, footwork, conditioning, live-ball drills, and structured point play.
We strive to make every clinic fun, competitive, and uplifting—a place where players work hard, grow in confidence, and enjoy the lifelong game of tennis.
Please click the link below to view and sign up for Kirstie's junior tennis clinics.