Our Tennis Pro Team
The tennis staff is very
excited to be back for
another summer. Director
Mark Cunnington has
put together another
experienced team with
many returning coaches. Mark is
a USPTA certified tennis teaching
professional. He is excited to develop
any level of tennis player in a fun and
friendly environment. The classes are
fast paced and all about moving and
hitting a ton of balls. Returning for a
second summer is Blake Schafer. He
has had a busy offseason coaching
high school tennis and also teaching
at Courts Plus' indoor tennis facility.
Tennis
& PICKLEBALL
YOUTH TENNIS LESSONS
Instructor: Mark Cunnington, Tennis Professional & Staff
Min: 3 Participants for Each Program
Come out and enjoy the perfect environment to learn the game of tennis. All ages and
ability levels are welcome. The tennis staff will ensure that your child is placed in the
appropriate group based on their skills. Lessons will focus on racquet skills, athletic
development and an understanding of the game while having FUN! Most lessons are
held Monday through Thursday with weather make-up days on Fridays. Please bring a
racquet to class or you may purchase a Junior size racquet at class for $25.00. Please
indicate on registration form if a racquet is needed. T-shirts will be given to every
participant who enrolls in the summer program. [KE]
Red Launch
Ages: 4+
Learn the basic skills of tennis in a fun and fast paced environment. Smaller courts,
larger balls, and smaller racquets are utilized to encourage proper form. Drills will
focus on hand-eye coordination with time for games and fun.
Red Blast
Ages: 5-6
Stroke development and tennis movement is taught in a fun, friendly environment. This
class is recommended for players who have the skills introduced in the Red Launch
and will be introduced to competition through a match play environment.
Orange Launch
Tennis
Supervisor
Kathleen Esposito
[email protected]
(630) 942-7261
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Ages: 7-8
This class is for both the age-appropriate beginner and for players who have had
multiple weeks of Red Blast instruction. Participants will develop tennis skills and
proper technique. Movement is stressed to further develop coordination and balance.
Game style teaching is used to build confidence and a love of the game.
Green Launch
Ages: 9-10
This class is for the age-appropriate beginner and players who have successfully
passed the skills in the Orange Launch program. Stroke development, teamwork, and
sportsmanship are taught in an entertaining format. Players advance through a set of
skill progressions and challenges to build playing skills. Footwork is again stressed in a
fun and friendly environment.