suggestions on starting middle school program?

[drop volley]

Would anyone please suggest online resources for practical nuts and bolts ideas to start from scratch a training program for middle school students?

for example: is a Lobster necessary? which kids do you put on which of four courts? how many hoppers are needed? what drills to use?

I have seen and know none of the players or their parents.

I've played tennis for over 30 years and am a USTA 4.0 to 4.5 depending on the region, but am not a teaching professional. yet.

TIA.

[TennisCoachFLA]

There are some decent books at Amazon.com. But you sound like you need ideas right away. Try this website for streaming videos. $29 and you can access the tutorial videos.

http://www.mycoachonline.com/Tennis/PateB/Practice.lasso

[joshburger]

at that age you need to make sure its fun for them, and try to teach the fundimentals first so that their form is good, and then move on to hitting harder and producing spin