MAKE IT RISE.RISE THROUGH PURPOSE.AFTER THE BELL. PROGRESS BEGINS.FIRST RALLY. NATIONAL STAGE.
MAKE IT RISE.RISE THROUGH PURPOSE.AFTER THE BELL. PROGRESS BEGINS.FIRST RALLY. NATIONAL STAGE.
MAKE IT RISE.RISE THROUGH PURPOSE.AFTER THE BELL. PROGRESS BEGINS.FIRST RALLY. NATIONAL STAGE.
MAKE IT RISE.RISE THROUGH PURPOSE.AFTER THE BELL. PROGRESS BEGINS.FIRST RALLY. NATIONAL STAGE.
WHERE PROGRESS BEGINS AFTER THE BELL RINGS
Every player can rise.
The Junior Program supports every player’s journey, from their very first rally to national-level competition.
Built around the Mouratoglou methodology, its pathway-based approach helps young athletes develop technical skills, confidence, discipline and a lifelong passion for tennis.
Whether your child is discovering the game, preparing for local tournaments or pursuing ambitious competitive goals, coaches provide the structure, expertise and encouragement to unlock their potential.
THREE PATHWAYS + TENNIS & SCHOOL
One pathway for every stage.
Players are regularly assessed and move up based on technical development, commitment, physical readiness, competitive experience and coach evaluation.
01 / First steps
New To Tennis
For players taking their first steps into the sport. Fun, welcoming sessions build fundamental skills through engaging drills, movement activities and game-based learning. Ideal for children who mainly play for fun, typically training once per week.
Learn the fundamentals of tennis
Develop athletic coordination and movement skills
Build confidence through positive coaching
Enjoy a fun and engaging learning environment
Prepare for progression into the Development pathway
For juniors committed to regular training and long-term improvement. Players strengthen technical and tactical foundations, consistency, court awareness and competitive confidence, and prepare for local tournaments.
The gateway to high-performance tennis. Intensive group training, tennis-specific athletic development and personalized coaching challenge players physically, technically, tactically and mentally, to compete at regional and national levels.
High-performance training environment
Advanced technical and tactical development
Tennis-specific fitness and athletic preparation
Mental performance and competitive mindset training
The ultimate combination of academic excellence and tennis development. Delivered with San Domenico School, it lets students pursue a rigorous education and high-level training on the same campus: the most complete pathway in the academy.
Academic achievement and athletic progression, carefully scheduled
Growth as players, students, leaders and individuals with purpose
The Junior Program takes place within the welcoming environment of San Domenico School, where education and care go hand in hand. Set in the rolling hills of Marin County, the campus offers young players a safe, inspiring place to train, explore and thrive.
Created by renowned coach Patrick Mouratoglou, the method empowers young players to grow with purpose. Each session blends technical foundations with fun, through structured games, encouragement and a mindset focused on progress, confidence and joy.
The essentials about junior tennis at Mouratoglou Academy San Francisco.
What is the Junior Tennis Program?
A structured player development pathway for children and teenagers of all levels, from beginners discovering tennis to competitive athletes preparing for national tournaments.
What age groups can join?
Junior players across multiple age groups. Players are placed according to age, experience and developmental objectives to ensure an optimal learning environment.
What are the pathways?
Three primary pathways: New To Tennis, Development and Performance, each designed for a specific stage of a player’s journey. Tennis & School is the flagship option for San Domenico students.
How do players move from one pathway to another?
Progression is based on technical development, commitment, physical readiness, competitive experience and coach evaluation. Players are regularly assessed and guided toward the best-suited pathway.
Is the program suitable for beginners?
Yes. New To Tennis is designed for children with little or no previous tennis experience and provides a positive introduction to the sport.
Can players compete in tournaments?
Yes. Development players prepare for local tournaments, while Performance players train for regional and national competition.
What makes the Mouratoglou methodology different?
It combines technical training, tactical understanding, physical preparation and mental development within a personalized framework focused on long-term progression.
Junior Program or Tennis & School?
The Junior Program offers flexible training pathways for young players, while Tennis & School combines full academic studies at San Domenico School with an integrated high-performance training schedule. Discover Tennis & School ⟶
Where does the program take place?
On the 515-acre campus of San Domenico School in San Anselmo, Marin County, just 30 minutes north of San Francisco.
ENROLL YOUR CHILD
Their journey starts here.
Tell us about your child’s level and goals: the team will recommend the right pathway.
Mouratoglou Academy San Francisco · San Domenico School campus San Anselmo, Marin County, California · 30 minutes north of San Francisco