AGES 6 TO 7
RED BALL
First strokes, movement, and fun competition
Monday4 to 5 PM
Thursday4 to 5 PM
Saturday10 to 11 AM
$245MEMBER
$280 non-member
WE DON'T JUST TEACH RACQUET SPORTS.
WE BUILD ATHLETES.
ATP · WTA · NCAA DIVISION I · DAVIS CUP
NOW ENROLLING · LIMITED SPOTS PER CLASS
NEW JUNIOR SESSION
NOVEMBER 2 TO DECEMBER 19, 2026
7 weeks of coaching led by Michael Khmia and Jermaine Smith. Pick your program and day, then register online.
AGES 8 TO 9
ORANGE BALL
Rally skills, serve technique, and point play
Monday4 to 5 PM
Thursday4 to 5 PM
Saturday10 to 11 AM
$245MEMBER
$280 non-memberAGES 10 TO 12
GREEN DOT BALL I & II
Full-court tennis, tactics, and match play
Monday5 to 6 PM
Thursday5 to 6 PM
Saturday11 AM to 12 PM
$245MEMBER
$280 non-memberNEW PLAYERS
BEGINNER FUNDAMENTALS
Strokes, footwork, and rules of the game for first-time players
Tuesday5 to 6 PM
Saturday12 to 1 PM
$245MEMBER
$280 non-memberHIGH SCHOOL AND USTA PREP
HIGH PERFORMANCE INTERMEDIATE
For players preparing for high school tennis, USTA tournaments, and higher-level training
Wednesday4 to 6 PM
Friday4 to 6 PM
$459MEMBER
$547 non-memberINVITE ONLY
TOURNAMENT ELITE
Advanced drilling and match intensity for high school, sectional, and national competitors
Monday to Thursday6 to 8 PM
$459MEMBER
$547 non-memberPrices are per 7-week session, one class per week. Member pricing requires an active Junior Membership. Tournament Elite is by invitation.
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THE NORTHWOOD METHOD
YOUR PATHWAY
FROM WHERE YOU ARE - TO WHERE YOU WANT TO BE.
01
ASSESSMENT FIRST
Every athlete begins with a comprehensive evaluation of technique, movement, tactical awareness, and competitive mindset. We never assume — we assess, then we build a program around you.
THE FOUNDATION
02
PROGRAM PLACEMENT
Athletes who enter our assessment pathway are placed in the correct program from day one — and our junior alumni have gone on to compete at 20+ NCAA Division I, II, and III programs.
PROVEN RESULTS
03
TECHNICAL FOUNDATION
Biomechanically correct technique built from the ground up by ATP-certified coaches. We eliminate bad habits before they become permanent and build strokes that hold up under competitive pressure.
THE MECHANICS
04
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
Coach Ashot Khacharian alone has developed over 150 ATP, WTA, and Division I athletes. Our combined staff has coached players to national championships, professional rankings, and collegiate scholarships.
ELITE TRACK RECORD
05
TACTICAL INTELLIGENCE
Reading opponents, controlling court positioning, recognizing patterns under pressure. Tennis is chess at speed — we train the mind as hard as the body, developing the tactical awareness that separates good players from great ones.
THE STRATEGY
06
COMPETITIVE EXPOSURE
Northwood's own Michael Khmia earned ATP Tour victories over current Top 10 players Andrey Rublev and Karen Khachanov as a junior. That competitive pedigree informs every session our coaches deliver.
CHAMPIONSHIP DNA
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MENTAL PERFORMANCE
Competitive mindset, pressure management, and match-day preparation coached by professionals who have competed at the Davis Cup, ATP, and WTA levels. They have been in the moments they are teaching you to win.
THE MINDSET
THE RESULT IS SIMPLE.
Athletes who commit to the Northwood Method improve faster, compete better, and go further.
High Performance Staff
Meet Your Coaches
Professional experience. Personal attention. A clear path forward.
Michael Khmia
Manager & High-Performance Coach
- —Former ATP-ranked professional and Davis Cup player
- —ATP-certified GPTCA B-Level International Coach
- —WTA and NCAA coaching experience
Jermaine Smith
Head of High Performance
- —Five-time Jamaican National Champion
- —Former Jamaican Davis Cup assistant coach
- —20 years developing high school and college players
The Full Team
Racquets Professionals
Every coach has lived what they teach.
Elessa Jacobs
RACQUETS PROFESSIONALDIVISION I EXPERIENCELOCAL CHAMPION
- —Easton native and Easton Area High School alumna
- —4-time East Penn Conference MVP
- —3-time District XI AAA Champion
5+YEARS EXP
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Natalia Smith
RACQUETS PROFESSIONALYOUTH DEVELOPMENTFUNDAMENTALS
- —Moravian University Conference Champion
- —Specialized in U-12 junior training
- —3 years coaching experience with younger players
3YEARS EXP
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Ellyana Jacobs
RACQUETS PROFESSIONALCOMPETITIVE DEVELOPMENTJUNIOR COACHING
- —Standout freshman at Mercyhurst University
- —4-time First Team All-EPC honoree
- —Multiple dominant UTR wins
2+YEARS EXP
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Deven Pandey
RACQUETS PROFESSIONALNCAA DIVISION I ATHLETEPLAYER DEVELOPMENT
- —NCAA Division I athlete at Saint Francis University
- —Strong collegiate training background
- —Championship experience
4+YEARS EXP
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Roman Farhad
RACQUETS PROFESSIONALCOLLEGIATE ATHLETEJUNIOR DEVELOPMENT
- —Moravian College Conference Champion
- —14–5 singles record
- —Smart and disciplined tennis background
5+YEARS EXP
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FIND YOUR PROGRAM
WHERE DO YOU PLAY?
SELECT YOUR LEVEL TO SEE RECOMMENDED PROGRAMS.
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LEVEL 01 · BEGINNERJUST STARTING OUT
- ·Never played or played very little
- ·Learning basic strokes and rules
- ·Looking for a fun, supportive environment
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LEVEL 02 · INTERMEDIATEBUILDING YOUR GAME
- ·Can sustain a slow-paced rally
- ·Developing consistency and control
- ·Ready for tactical instruction
SELECT
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LEVEL 03 · ADVANCEDCOMPETING SERIOUSLY
- ·Consistent with pace and depth
- ·Comfortable with match play strategy
- ·Looking to refine specific weapons
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LEVEL 04 · COMPETITIVETRAINING TO WIN
- ·Tournament or collegiate level
- ·High-intensity physical conditioning
- ·Focus on peak performance
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