Play Tennis. Meet Friends. Have Fun. Repeat!
Junior Group Lessons
Small-group beginner and intermediate lessons run once a week, usually on weekends. Sessions last 1.5 hours for kids ages 6 to 12.
The focus is on introducing the game of tennis, learning the basics, and building intermediate skills — games, rules, and simple match strategy.
A typical session includes:
◉ Dynamic Warm Up: Focused on agility, hand-eye coordination, and footwork.
◉ Technical Instruction: Feeding balls to players to practice fundamental strokes.
◉ Live-Ball Drills: Transition to rallying with each other or point-construction exercises — consistency, shot direction, and decision making.
◉ Game Play: High-energy supervised games like ‘King of the Court’ or team relays. Fun, positive reinforcement, low-pressure competition.
Sessions are usually on hard courts — occasionally clay.
Junior Private Lessons
Private lessons use the same methodology as the group program, but with full attention on one child for the entire session — designed for ages 6 to 12, all levels, beginner to advanced.
Each lesson is tailored to the needs and level of the player. We discuss the plan and focus before every session begins.
The one-on-one format lets us observe every shot, correct patterns, and adjust the entire session in real time.
For junior players working through a specific technical problem, private lessons are often the most direct path to a fix. A serve that keeps going long, a backhand that breaks down under pressure, a grip that's causing contact issues — those are the things private settings handle efficiently, with the kind of individualized repetition that produces mechanical change.
Private lessons also offer scheduling flexibility.
Giving Back
Community & Fundraising
Have Dreams Organization
Proud to be closely involved with the Have Dreams Organization in Park Ridge, which has served the Autism community for over 30 years. We work with wonderful kids weekly on multiple social engagement projects and organize activities designed to introduce the children to the wonderful world of tennis.
Learn more at havedreams.org
Give Back to School Tennis
Once a year, a portion of the proceeds from private tennis lessons are donated back to the Maine South High School Tennis Team — keeping the pipeline strong for the next generation of local players.
Our Approach
What Sets Our Academy Apart
Junior Focus
Every session is designed for young and junior players — age-appropriate drills, honest feedback, and structure that keeps kids engaged.
Mental Conditioning
Tennis is much more than hitting a ball — we work with each child to teach them how to handle pressure, reset points, and stay competitive.
Physical Preparation
We use age-appropriate strength and agility exercises that build power and endurance while keeping movement fun and safe.
