JUNIOR
Junior Tennis
Foreside Fit has one of the top teams of tennis professionals in Maine. Our coaches are experienced, certified, and have earned awards for their skills on the court. Most importantly, they care about helping young players grow and enjoy tennis in an encouraging, structured setting.
Our Junior Pathway uses the Red–Orange–Green–Yellow (ROGY) progression, a well-known model supported by the USTA. With age-appropriate equipment, court sizes, and scoring, this system helps kids develop their skills and get ready for competition over time.
Junior Pathways
Foreside Fit has one of the top teams of tennis professionals in Maine. Our coaches are experienced, certified, and have earned awards for their skills on the court. Most importantly, they care about helping young players grow and enjoy tennis in an encouraging, structured setting.
Our Junior Pathway uses the Red–Orange–Green–Yellow (ROGY) progression, a well-known model supported by the USTA. With age-appropriate equipment, court sizes, and scoring, this system helps kids develop their skills and get ready for competition over time.
The Color Ball Progression
Red Ball
Ages: 4–8
Court: 36' court
Ball: Low compression (slower bounce)
The Red Ball stage introduces young players to tennis in a fun, high-energy environment.
The Color Ball Progression
Orange Ball
Ages: 7–10
Court: 60' court
Ball: Low compression (slower bounce)
Orange Ball bridges the gap between fundamentals and competitive play. Players refine technique while beginning to think strategically.
The Color Ball Progression
Green Ball
Ages: 10–13
Court: Full 78' court
Ball: Slightly reduced compression (Green Dot)
Green Ball transitions players onto the full court while still providing manageable rally speed.
The Color Ball Progression
Yellow Ball
Ages: 13+
Court: Full regulation
Ball: Standard compression
Yellow Ball represents full competitive tennis under the Rules of Tennis.
Our Tennis Professionals
Eliot Potvin
Owner & Tennis Professional
Nathan Mao
Tennis Professional & Business Development
Paul Gastonguay
Tennis Professional
Wes Bell
Tennis Professional
Curran Burfeind
Tennis Professional & Certified Pickleball Instructor
Dave Cousins
Tennis & Pickleball Professional,
Pro Shop Owner
Ben Putnam
Tennis Professional
Foreside Tennis Academy
Christian Kryger
Tennis Professional
Svet Kirtchev
Tennis Professional
Evangelo Kapothanasis
Tennis Professional
Patrick Ramos
Tennis Professional
Weekly Clinic Schedule
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Junior Tennis
Varsity Prep (Yellow Ball)
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Junior Tennis
Elevate Academy
October 22nd, 2026
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Varsity Prep (Yellow Ball)
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Elevate Academy
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