Tier 1 Staff Addition
Introducing Coach Dom Graham - Director of Athletic Development!
Founder of ChampTime Fitness and nationally respected coach joins WSC to elevate our programs. This summer, he launches the PNW's first integrated Athletic Development program for youth tennis. Elite experience includes Washington Mystics (WNBA), San Diego State Basketball (2023 National Finalist), and major university programs.
Professional Tennis Development in the Heart of the PNW
Tier 1 Performance
This is where work becomes purpose.
Where young players learn that talent is just the starting line—and obsession, focus, and relentless effort are what carry you past the finish.
On the court, we sharpen skills. Off it, we build character.
Champions aren’t born. They’re built.
How we make our Champions
LIVE BALL DRILLS FOR
ON-COURT IQ
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Core emphasis on the contact point in every stroke — the foundation of consistent, powerful tennis.
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Training sessions prioritize live ball practice over static basket drills.
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This approach accelerates development by enhancing:
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Spacing
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Timing
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Balance
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Promotes natural movement, rhythm, and fluid court coverage.
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Creates a more engaging, game-like environment that translates directly to match play.
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Helps players absorb technique more intuitively and sustainably.
GAME BASED TRAINING
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Our primary focus is developing the mental side of the game, including:
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Emotional regulation
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Strategic awareness
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Decision-making
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Training is centered around game-based sessions that mix:
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Coach-directed drills with specific plays
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Open-ended games where players make their own decisions
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Builds awareness of individual strengths and weaknesses in a supportive, growth-oriented environment.
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Helps players move beyond technique and learn how to actually play the game.
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Bridges the gap between solid strokes and true competitive intelligence, leading to more complete player development.
SHARPENED TACTICAL
AND COGNITIVE SKILLS
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We prioritize the mental side of the game — including:
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Emotional regulation
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Strategic awareness
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Use of game-based training blends structure with creative freedom.
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Sessions include:
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Coach-directed scenarios for guided decision-making
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Open-ended games that let players explore, and adapt.
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Helps athletes:
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Identify strengths and growth areas
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Read the game and adjust in real time
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Bridges the gap between technical skill and true tennis IQ — helping players become complete competitors, not just ball strikers.
COMPETITION
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Athletes motivate and challenge each other daily, building competitive instincts through shared growth.
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Players face fresh challenges and new opponents regularly — essential for long-term development.
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Match play and point-based scenarios are integrated into the daily schedule — not just an occasional add-on.
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One of the few academies where competitive play is a core training element, not an afterthought.
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Builds confidence, adaptability, and a true sense of how to win matches.
