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Junior Program

YC&AC Academy Tennis

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Elevating the standards of tennis service

Junior Tennis Programs are designed to elevate the standards of tennis and promote physical development in young players. These programs are carefully crafted by experienced tennis professionals who possess a wealth of knowledge in sports science and coaching. The primary goal is to provide a well-rounded experience that nurtures individual growth and skill development.

Whether you are a junior picking up a racket for the first time or an elite player eyeing the podium, you’re not just joining a class—you’re joining a tradition.

Why are we the leaders?

The YC&AC High-Performance Ecosystem
Bridging the Gap Between Japanese Precision and International Excellence.

At YC&AC, we don’t just run an academy; we embrace the concept of a High-Performance Ecosystem. An ecosystem implies that every element—coaching, science, facilities, and community—interconnects to sustain elite growth.

This is a closed-loop environment where world-class sports science meets a 150-year legacy of athletic excellence, designed specifically to transition junior talent into international-caliber competitors.

Why train at YCAC Tennis Academy?

  • 1. Expert Coaching: Certified and experienced coaching staff provides personalized instruction, from fundamental skills for beginners to advanced tactical training for competitive players.
  • 2. Holistic Skill Development: We focus on developing well-rounded players, offering not only on-court sessions but training on mental toughness, strategy, and sportsmanship. Our holistic model moves beyond repetitive drills to focus on the neurobiology of the player and biomechanical health.
  • 3. International Community Experience: We are a perfect environement to integrate different cultures and provide a vibrant, social atmosphere with tennis experience that goes beyond just sports.
  • 4. Superior facilities: Our facilites offer a superior tennis development with on court experience of various surfaces. Our indoor sessions are developed to provide quality combination of fitness, conditioning and racquet sports development.

Junior C

Age 5 – 7

Junior B

Age 7 – 10

Junior A

Age 10 – 14

Junior T

Age 12 – 18

Ready to Step to the Court?

Experience the difference of a world-class academy in the heart of Yokohama.

To facilitate the specific needs and aspirations of our diverse student base, the YCAC Tennis Academy offers a variety of specialized trial packages. This approach ensures that players can experience our tailored value service if seeking a competitive development, social engagement, or holistic health and wellness.

Two types of offers

“Weekly” Trial:
A one-week free group lesson trial pass for all new players to experience our program.
“Catch – Up” Monthly Package:
A bundle that includes four private sessions accompanied by the complementary once a week group lesson trial.
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Milos Dimic

YCAC Junior Academy Coordinator

  • USPTA Elite Tennis Professional
  • USPTA Specialization in Tennis Fitness
  • USPTA Specialization in Sports Science
  • ITPA Certified in Tennis Conditioning
  • Master of Training Technology

Waseda University Ph. D.- Kinesiology Specialization (Neuroscience)

Babolat Tennis Ambassador in Japan
Email: m.dimic@ycac.jp
Milos’s approach is defined by a rigorous scientific foundation and a track record of producing national-level competitors in Japan. In nearly a decade of coaching in Japan, Milos has mentored over 300 players and guided juniors to the highest echelons of competitive tennis.
Milos’s philosophy centers on the idea that tennis is an interceptive sport rather than just a “hitting” sport. His methods are built around sports science emphasizing training the “brain to lead the body.”
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Ryosuke Furuya

Assistant Coach: Provide assistance across Junior, Tournament, and Weekend Adult Tennis programs.
To get started or to inquire about our tennis programs, please feel free to contact us at tennisacademy@ycac.jp
We’re excited to be part of your tennis journey and look forward to helping you improve your game!
Tournament Program
Weekend Program

JUNIOR C

The Junior C tennis program is designed to provide young tennis enthusiasts with a comprehensive and enjoyable learning experience. The program focuses on three key elements to foster their growth and development:
  • Encouragement of tennis experience as fun and enjoyment
  • Tennis technique in the simplest and efficient form
  • Tennis specific movement abilities – coordination, agility and flexibility
By combining the elements of fun, technique, and movement abilities, the Junior C tennis program creates a well-rounded and enjoyable learning environment for young players. It aims to instill a lifelong passion for tennis while equipping them with the necessary tools to progress and succeed in the sport.

Junior B

The Junior B Tennis Program offers a dynamic and engaging experience for young tennis enthusiasts, focusing on three key aspects:
  • Experience tennis as a fun but competitive sport
  • Advanced tennis technique/introduction to the game like situations
  • Challenging environment and monthly YC&AC tournaments with rankings and prizes
The Junior B Tennis Program is designed to nurture well-rounded and motivated young athletes, equipping them with essential skills, a love for the game, and the drive to succeed in the competitive world of tennis.

JUNIOR A

The Junior A tennis program is a comprehensive and dynamic training initiative designed to foster the growth and success of young tennis players. This program centers around three key elements:
  • Encouraging tournament participation and competitive environment
  • Development of technical-tactical patterns
  • Higher level athletic and conditioning program
The Junior A tennis program provides young athletes with a holistic and structured approach to their development, aiming to produce skilled, confident, and mentally resilient players capable of reaching their highest potential in the sport of tennis.

JUNIOR T

The Junior T Tennis Program is a comprehensive and dynamic training initiative designed to nurture young tennis players’ skills and abilities. The program focuses on three key elements to help participants reach their full potential:
  • Development of the technical-tactical consistency
  • Developing efficient game plans to win points
  • Highly competitive environment
The Junior T Tennis Program strives to produce well-rounded, tactically astute, and mentally strong young athletes, ready to excel in the sport of tennis both now and in the future.

BADMINTON

FREQUENCY
10:00 am – 12:00 pm on Sundays
AGE
6 to 10 players
PLACE
YC&AC Gymnasium
GEAR
Racket, shuttles and Indoor shoes are necessary
FEE
No fee for members
Alley Bowling
FREQUENCY
Spring League 10 weeks
Summer League 6 to 7 weeks
Autumn League 10 weeks
Winter League 10 weeks
LEVELS
Any levels are welcome
Preferably 80 – 100 (Ladies), 100 – 130 (Men)
AGE
Adults only except for special events
PLAYERS
Less than 20
PLACE
Bowling Alley
GEAR
Bowling rental gear available
FEE
About 2,500 yen per season
OTHER INFO
We have variety of tournaments including Individual and Annual competition,
Fun Night, Challenge the Pro, National Cup, and parties.
Squash
FREQUENCY
Mondays and Wednesdays Monthly league: Last held in Mar. 2020 with 10 players on the ladder. (Not necessary to join the league)
AGE
12 years and up
PLAYERS
Presently around 6 people are playing during the week.
PLACE
YC&AC Squash Courts
GEAR
Most important: Indoor court shoes with clean non marking soles and not running, outdoor,
street or tennis shoes. New comeers can borrow Club racquets for no fee.
FEE
No fee for members

Table tennis

FREQUENCY
3:30pm – 5:30pm on Sundays
LEVELS
All Levels
AGE
No age limit and children are welcome
PLAYERS
Friendly
PLACE
YC&AC Gymnasium
GEAR
Indoor shoes are necessary
FEE
No fee for members

Baseball

FREQUENCY
Doubleheader every Saturday from 10:00AM from mid-March to mid-September
LEVELS
Preferably some experience at any level
AGE
18 and up
PLAYERS
14-16 each Saturday but over 20 on the roster
PLACE
YC&AC Field
GEAR
Glove, not cleated shoes
FEE
No fee
OTHER INFO
The competition varies but most of our opponents are quite talented.
Having said that, everyone that shows up will get a chance to play

Cricket

FREQUENCY
Generally twice a month, may increase in frequency in 2022.
AGE
Kids through veterans
PLAYERS
All welcome
PLACE
YC&AC Ground
GEAR
Limited, but sufficient Club equipment
FEE
Occasionally for special events

Soccer Over – 35

FREQUENCY
Once a week (Saturday late afternoons or evenings)
and sometimes additional tournaments on public holidays
LEVELS
All levels are welcome
AGE
Over 35
PLAYERS
No limit
PLACE
YC&AC Pitch
GEAR
Soccer shoes and shin pads.
FEE
No fee to play. 200 yen for shirt, shorts and socks.
OTHER INFO
12-15 Saturdays per year are official matches in the Kanagawa Prefecture Over-40 league. On all other Saturdays we organize friendly matches with local Masters teams, whether full 11-aside or half pitch 8-aside. About once a month we organize a YCAC-only intra-squad session. As mentioned above, we also participate in 8-aside tournaments on public holidays about once every two months.

Golf

FREQUENCY
Every season (spring, summer, autumn and winter) plus championship
LEVELS
Any level can enjoy
AGE
Any age can enjoy
PLAYERS
Approx. 20
PLACE
Kanto area (mainly Chiba)
GEAR
Bring your club sets
FEE
Approx. 15000 to 19000 yen (incl. 1000 yen for entry fee)
OTHER INFO
Each competition has prizes for winner, runner-up, booby, longest drive, nearest to the pin, etc.

Field Hockey

FREQUENCY
Every Saturday from October through March.
LEVELS
Prior experience of playing hockey required.
Player levels range from agricultural to former national team.
AGE
15 and up
PLAYERS
Ladies and Men welcome! We are a mixed team, playing against other mixed, all-men or all-ladies opposition.
PLACE
YC&AC main pitch
GEAR
Stick, shin pads and mouth guard
FEE
No fee for members