Little Tennis
This program is modeled after the official USPTA "Little Tennis" Clinic specifically developed for ages 4 to 8. The program is designed for young children with an emphasis on FUN and skill/stroke development. Little Tennis is the most popular children's instructional program in the United States. The USTA's Quick Start Tennis will be used during Little Tennis. This is an innovative way to keep children excited about tennis by rallying low compression/foam tennis balls over smaller nets. Properly sized junior racquets are available to use at no cost during the clinic.
Mondays |
4:30 - 5:30 p.m. |
| Wednesdays |
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. |
| Fridays |
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. |
| Saturdays |
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. |
| Session |
Week of to |
Week of |
Member |
Non-Member |
| Fall I (7 wks) |
September 8 |
October 20 |
$143.00 |
$157.50 |
| Fall II (8 wks) |
October 27 |
December 15 |
$164.00 |
$180.00 |
| Winter I (6wks) |
January 5 |
February 9 |
$123.00 |
$135.00 |
| Winter II (6wks) |
February 16 |
March 23 |
$123.00 |
$135.00 |
| Spring I (6 wks) * |
March 30 |
May 11 |
$123.00 |
$135.00 |
* Clinics will not meet the week of April 6, 2009 due to MCPS Spring Break |
Little Tennis will be grouped (four students to one instructor maximum) in separate rotations based on ability during each clinic time. Missed clinics can be made up by attending the alternate day clinics within the same session.
Clinic Make - Up Policy:
Private make-ups cannot be scheduled. Missed classes can be made up by attending the alternate day clinic held within the same session.
Please print Emergency Release Form completed and returned to the club before or on the first day each clinic for your child. Even if he or she has been in a QOSTC Program, an updated form must be completed. Thank you!
Please keep the following information in mind:
1. Tennis shoes only for children 5 years of age and older (Usually children's shoe size 11 and up are actual tennis shoes.) Children age 4 and younger, please wear "sneakers". No street shoes, trail shoes, boots, flipflops will be allowed.
Examples of marking soled shoes that will not be allowed on our courts.
2. A reminder that when it comes to new tennis equipment, the QOSTC Pro Shop can sell any racquet, bag, or shoes for less than Sports Authority. We can also custom fit your next racquet, stringing and tax always included. If you already have your own racquet, please put your name on the racquet and cover.
Reasons to buy at Pro Shop
3. Please make sure that your young player uses the restroom so they don't during the clinic.
4. Parents with children 3 to 4 years of age are encouraged to stay at the club during Little Tennis.
All parents are invited to watch from the upstairs lounge.
5. If you have to miss a class due to illness, injury, or appointment, and want to make it up, please attend the
next alternate day.
No need to call and make reservations to do a makeup. This make- up must be within the same clinic session.
6. All clinic payments are due in full upon registration. Clinic renewals are not automatic. To continue in another session, please sign-up as soon as possible at the front desk. Please complete the client information card at the front desk if your information has changed so you will have all tennis updated emailed to you.
Future Stars
| Tuesday |
4:30 - 6:00 p.m. |
| Thursday |
4:00 - 5:30 p.m. |
| Thursday |
4:30 - 6:00 p.m. |
| Friday |
4:30 - 6:00 p.m. |
| Saturday |
12:30 - 2:00 p.m. |
| Session |
Week of to |
Week of |
Member |
Non-Member |
| Fall I (7 wks) |
September 9 |
October 21 |
$215.25 |
$236.25 |
| Fall II (7 wks)* |
October 28 |
December 16 |
$215.25 |
$236.25 |
* Clinic will not meet the week of November 18, 2008 due to Thanksgiving |
| Winter I (6wks) |
January 6 |
February 10 |
$184.00 |
$202.50 |
| Winter II (6wks) |
February 17 |
March 24 |
$184.00 |
$202.50 |
| Spring I (6 wks) * |
March 31 |
May 12 |
$184.00 |
$202.50 |
* Clinics will not meet the week of April 7, 2009 due to MCPS Spring Break
Future Stars will be grouped (four students to one instructor maximum) in separate rotations based on ability during each clinic time. |
Clinic Make - Up Policy:
Private make-ups cannot be scheduled. Missed classes can be made up by attending the alternate day clinic held within the same session.
Please print Emergency Release Form completed and returned to the club before or on the first day each clinic for your child. Even if he or she has been in a QOSTC Program, an updated form must be completed. Thank you!
Please keep the following information in mind:
1. Tennis shoes only! No chewing gum or containers without secure lids (ie. can soda).
Examples of marking soled shoes that will not be allowed on our courts.
2. A reminder that when it comes to new tennis equipment, the QOSTC Pro Shop can sell any racquet, bag, or shoes for less than Sports Authority. We can also custom fit your next racquet, stringing and tax always included. If you already have your own racquet, please put your name on the racquet and cover.
Reasons to buy at Pro Shop
3. If you have to miss a class due to illness, injury, or appointment, and want to make it up, please attend the next alternate day. There is no need to call to schedule make-up ,however, this make-up must be within the same clinic session.
4. All clinic payments are due in full upon registration. Clinic renewals are not automatic. To continue in another session, please sign-up as soon as possible at the front desk. Please complete the client information card at the front desk if your information has changed so you will have all tennis updated emailed to you.
Weekend Warriors
This program is designed for the intermediate junior who intends to play or is presently playing for a high school tennis team. Weekend Warriors will provide drills for consistency, a continuation of more advanced stroke technique work, and supervised play. Players will meet from 2:00-4:00 p.m. each Saturday.
| Session |
Week of to |
Week of |
Member |
Non-Member |
| Fall I (6 wks) |
September 13 |
October 18 |
$246.00 |
$270.00 |
| Fall II (8 wks)* |
October 25 |
December 20 |
$328.00 |
$360.00 |
* Clinic will not meet the week of November 22, 2008 due to Thanksgiving |
| Winter I (12wks) |
January 3 |
March 21 |
$492.00 |
$540.00 |
| Spring I (8 wks) * |
March 28 |
May 23 |
$328.00 |
$360.00 |
* Clinic will not meet the week of April 11, 2009 due to MCPS Spring Break
See Front Desk for winter session special two payment option. |
Clinic Make - Up Policy:
Private make-ups cannot be scheduled. Missed classes can be made up by attending the alternate day clinic held within the same session.
Please print Emergency Release Form completed and returned to the club before or on the first day each clinic for your child. Even if he or she has been in a QOSTC Program, an updated form must be completed. Thank you!
Please keep the following information in mind:
1. No black or hard soled shoes allowed. Most tennis sneakers will not have marks or scratches on the court surface. No chewing gum or containers without secure lids (ie. can soda).
Examples of marking soled shoes that will not be allowed on our courts.
2. A reminder that when it comes to new tennis equipment, the QOSTC Pro Shop can sell any racquet, bag, or shoes for less than Sports Authority. We can also custom fit your next racquet, stringing and tax always included. If you already have your own racquet, please put your name on the racquet and cover.
Reasons to buy at Pro Shop
3. If you miss a clinic, please attend the next alternate Saturday program or a weekday clinic. Sessions are not prorated nor do make-ups carry over into the next session. Tour Elite players should mak-up in Weekend Warriors. Weekened Warriors should make-up either in Tour Elite or Weekend Warriors which is held on Thursday from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. no reservation necessary.
4 We will always have the clinic except in extreme blizzard conditions; yes, even if it looks like a good day to go sledding!!!
5. If you ever have any questions of technique, tactic, or tennis in general, please ask so we can get you on the right track quickly. Set goals for yourself. Tennis is a progression sport. Be willing to start out slow, gaining form and confidence in your shot. Then practice the correct technique again and again, building your muscle memory.
6. Ball/racquet abuse and obscenities will not be tolerated.
7. Expect yourself to be mentally and physically alert at all times on the court, whether you are hitting a shot or in a line drill. Be prepared and focused for the next opportunity, not dwelling on the last. Please be sure to give the Pro speaking your full attention, especially when we say "pick up the tennis balls!"
8. There are many other playing opportunities like Junior Court Time Specials, Summer Team Tennis, Summer Camps, USTA Junior Team Tennis and tournaments. Just ask if you are interested.
9. We have complied a great staff of teaching professionals. Pro's who have big time match experience and Pro's who have coached great players. Get the most out of us and you and your opponent will see the improvement in your game. Please complete the client information card at the front desk if your information has changed so you will have all tennis updates emailed to you.
10. All clinic payments are due in full upon registration. Clinic renewals are not automatic. To continue in another session, please sign-up as soon as possible at the front desk.
Tour Elite
 This two-hour clinic will focus on training our advanced players using intense stroke drills, conditioning, and hard hitting play. Emphasis will be placed on strategy and technique advancement while match play situations will be used to strengthen the player's mental game. Players should have already played for their high school team or have extensive junior match experience. The sessions are held Saturdays from 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Only the top 24 juniors
from QOSTC qualify
for the Tour Elite Clinic.
By registering for this clinic, you agree to shift to the top level group of Weekend Warriors from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. if you are not up to the Tour Elite level. Level will be determined by a challenge every few weeks. Please see Brian Fankhauser for clarification.
| Session |
Week of to |
Week of |
Member |
Non-Member |
| Fall I (6 wks) |
September 13 |
October 18 |
$246.00 |
$270.00 |
| Fall II (8 wks)* |
October 25 |
December 20 |
$328.00 |
$360.00 |
* Clinic will not meet the week of November 22, 2008 due to Thanksgiving |
| Winter I (12wks) |
January 3 |
March 21 |
$492.00 |
$540.00 |
| Spring I (8 wks) * |
March 28 |
May 23 |
$328.00 |
$360.00 |
* Clinic will not meet the week of April 11, 2009 due to MCPS Spring Break
See Front Desk for winter session special two payment option. |
Clinic Make - Up Policy:
Private make-ups cannot be scheduled. Missed classes can be made up by attending the alternate day clinic held within the same session.
Please print Emergency Release Form completed and returned to the club before or on the first day each clinic for your child. Even if he or she has been in a QOSTC Program, an updated form must be completed. Thank you!
Please keep the following information in mind:
1. No black or hard soled shoes allowed. Most tennis sneakers will not have marks or scratches on the court surface. No chewing gum or containers without secure lids (ie. can soda).
Examples of marking soled shoes that will not be allowed on our courts.
2. A reminder that when it comes to new tennis equipment, the QOSTC Pro Shop can sell any racquet, bag, or shoes for less than Sports Authority. We can also custom fit your next racquet, stringing and tax always included. If you already have your own racquet, please put your name on the racquet and cover.
Reasons to buy at Pro Shop
3. If you miss a clinic, please attend the next alternate Saturday program or a weekday clinic. Sessions are not prorated nor do make-ups carry over into the next session. Tour Elite players should mak-up in Weekend Warriors. Weekened Warriors should make-up either in Tour Elite or Weekend Warriors which is held on Thursday from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. no reservation necessary.
4 We will always have the clinic except in extreme blizzard conditions; yes, even if it looks like a good day to go sledding!!!
5. If you ever have any questions of technique, tactic, or tennis in general, please ask so we can get you on the right track quickly. Set goals for yourself. Tennis is a progression sport. Be willing to start out slow, gaining form and confidence in your shot. Then practice the correct technique again and again, building your muscle memory.
6. Ball/racquet abuse and obscenities will not be tolerated.
7. Expect yourself to be mentally and physically alert at all times on the court, whether you are hitting a shot or in a line drill. Be prepared and focused for the next opportunity, not dwelling on the last. Please be sure to give the Pro speaking your full attention, especially when we say "pick up the tennis balls!"
8. There are many other playing opportunities like Junior Court Time Specials, Summer Team Tennis, Summer Camps, USTA Junior Team Tennis and tournaments. Just ask if you are interested.
9. We have complied a great staff of teaching professionals. Pro's who have big time match experience and Pro's who have coached great players. Get the most out of us and you and your opponent will see the improvement in your game. Please complete the client information card at the front desk if your information has changed so you will have all tennis updates emailed to you.
10. All clinic payments are due in full upon registration. Clinic renewals are not automatic. To continue in another session, please sign-up as soon as possible at the front desk.
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Association Certified Professional who graduated from Emporia State University, an NCAA Division II program, where he earned a Bachelor of Science, Business Management. During his collegiate career, he won the NAIA District 10 Singles and Doubles Championships and played in the National Championships in 1992. He directed his own USTA/National Junior Tennis League for five years and was the Kansas District Coordinator for the program in 1993. He is also a member of Wilson Racquet Sports Advisory Staff and a former certified USTA/NTRP Mid-Atlantic Verifier. In his 14th year as Director of Tennis, Brian continues to improve and intensify the level of junior play and coordinates excellent junior and adult programs. Brian, his wife Kristian, daughter Lexi (age 6) and son Alex (age 1) live in Clarksburg, MD. 
1992 through 1993 Transferred to Emporia State University (Emporia, Kansas). Played No. 4 singles and No. 1 doubles and competed in the National Championship.
rsity in Miami,
Florida with a B.S. in Industrial Engineering, earning a spot
on the Varsity Tennis team which was ranked 4th, nationally
in the NCAA Division II. Currently, Mike is a Regional Vice
President for Primerica Company, a member of Citigroup, an
International Financial Services Company and lives in Gaithersburg
and has 2 daughters Carisa and Liana. Mike's
love for the game and enthusiasm for tennis has brought him
back home to QOSTC.
Steve Brooks,
