Youth Tennis Lessons

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Youth Tennis Lessons

  • Children must be at least 7 years old during this calendar year to be eligible for youth tennis lessons
  • Lessons are grouped by skill level, and typically run 6-7 weeks, from late June to early August.
  • Lessons take place on Tue/Thu mornings
    • Players may register for one tennis class only
    • If your child participated in lessons last year, register for the Recommended Lesson Level for this year. Otherwise, make your best guess based on the Skill Level Descriptions.
    • If your child’s recommendation is “Team” click HERE for information on Teams and Tryouts.
  • Note that Tennis Team members do not register for tennis lessons. Tennis instruction is included during team practice.

Skill Level Descriptions

Beginner Level (BEG)

Note: Children must be 7 years old or turn 7 within the calendar year.

  • 15 “down taps” in a row
  • 10 “up taps” in a row
  • Drop-hit-bounce 5/10 balls into the target hoop
  • Standing from the service line, drop-bounce-hit 5 forehands into play over the net
  • Return 3/5 tossed forehand balls from the service line with proper grip, form, and follow through
  • Properly identify the different parts of the racket and lines of the court
  • Return 2/5 tossed backhand balls from the service line with proper grip, form, and follow through
  • Return tossed balls from in between the baseline and service line 4/5 times for both forehands and backhands
  • Serving:  complete 2/5 attempts successfully from each of the deuce and add service boxes
Advanced Beginner (AB)
  • Return 6/10 balls tossed alternately to your forehand and backhand with proper technique and footwork
  • Rally back and forth at least 6 times with a partner
  • Volley at least 6/10 balls tossed to you at the net
  • Serve 5/10 balls into each of the service boxes
  • Demonstrate knowledge of basic rules, scoring, game play, and code of conduct
Intermediate (INT)
  • Rally at least 8 times back and forth with a partner
  • Starting from behind the baseline, return 10/15 balls tossed alternatively to your forehand and backhand.  Tosses may be deep, short, or to the side
  • Serve 6/10 balls to each service box
  • Return 7/10 balls served into each of the service boxes
  • Lob 7/10 balls hit to your forehand and backhand
  • Return 7/10 lobs using the overhead smash
  • Play one set of singles with proper scoring and court positioning
Advanced Intermediate (ADV INT)
  • Perform all skills listed under the Intermediate level and, in addition, play one set of doubles with proper scoring and court positioning
  • This level is also for players who either, tried out for team and did not make the team, or for children who choose not to play competitive matches and ladders.

Munchkin Tennis Lessons

  • Munchkin lessons are for 5 and 6 year olds (who do not meet the age requirements for youth lessons).
  • The cost is $5.00/day with the fee paid directly to the instructor.
  • Munchkin lessons are Mon/Wed, 10:30–11:00 am, and start the same week as youth tennis lessons
  • CLICK HERE to sign up for Munchkin Lessons. THE LINK WILL GO LIVE THE FIRST WEEK IN JUNE.

Lesson Schedule

Munchkin (age 5-6)Mon/Wed10:30-11:00 am
Beginner/
Advanced Beginner		Tue/Thu8:00-8:30am
Beginner/
Advanced Beginner		Tue/Thu8:30-9:00am
Beginner/
Advanced Beginner		Tue/Thu10:00-10:30am
Beginner/
Advanced Beginner		Tue/Thu10:30-11:00am
Intermediate/
Advanced Intermediate		Tue/Thu9:00-9:45am
Intermediate/
Advanced Intermediate		Tue/Thu11:00-11:45am

Meet the Head Instructors

Lexi L.

Tennis Director

John G.

Assistant Tennis Director

Marjorie M.

Assistant Tennis Director

Lesson Registration

  • Lesson registration takes place in May via SignUpGenius.
    • Munchkin Lesson signups take place separately in June.
  • Registration information will be sent to members by email in advance of the signup date.
  • Lesson spots are available for all, but popular time slots may fill quickly. Register online promptly to secure your child’s spot and help with staff planning.
  • If your child wants to take lessons with a friend, please coordinate the day/time both families will sign up BEFORE signing up for lessons.
  • If you do not see your child’s name on the Recommended Lesson Levels list, it means that they are already on one of the tennis teams or they have not taken lessons recently. Contact the Tennis Committee if you would like to re-enroll them.
  • If your child’s name is on the Recommended Lesson Levels list and they will no longer be taking lessons, please contact the Tennis Committee so they can be removed from the list.
  • If you have any questions regarding your child’s recommended level, contact the Tennis Committee.
  • Private lessons are available. Contact the coaches directly to learn more.

Registration Notes

Do your best to sign up for the appropriate tennis level.

  • For youth new to lessons, make your best guess based on the Skill Level Descriptions above.
  • For youth in lessons the previous year, see the Recommended Lesson Levels.
  • If your child’s recommendation is “Team” click HERE for information on Teams and Tryouts.
    • If your child’s recommendation is “Team” and they were in lessons last year, sign up for both tryouts and Advanced Intermediate lessons. They will be removed from lessons if they make the team.
    • If your child’s recommendation is “Team” but they are not currently interested in match play, sign up for Advanced Intermediate lessons (unless otherwise recommended).
  • Instructors may adjust placements after the first week.

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