Tennis Clinics for Kids, Teens, and Adults
Spring Session, March-May 2024
- Small class sizes allow for individual attention to all students.
- Low compression tennis balls are used in all kids' clinics for ages 4-12, allowing for quicker success and more fun for all students.
- Multiple age/ability grouping (ages 4-5, 6-8, 9-14, 14+) allows each student to participate with children of his or her own ability level.
Teaching Pro: Bob Phillips, USPTA Certified Tennis Professional
Limit: 10 students, per class.
No Racquet? No Problem.
If you do not have a tennis racquet, I will be happy to provide you with a racquet for the first clinic. At the end of the first clinic, I will recommend a racquet of the correct size and weight.
Racquets will be available for purchase at the clinic.
Miss a Class? No Problem. If you miss a Tuesday, Little Grippers or Little Kahunas class, you may attend any Wednesday class at the Swim Club as your make-up. If you miss a Wednesday, Little Grippers or Little Kahunas class, you may attend any Tuesday class at Chambers Park as your make-up.
Spring make-up classes can be made-up during the Spring session, only, and cannot be carried over to future sessions.
Junior Intermediate, Junior Challenger, and High School clinics are only offered once-a-week, so there are no make-up classes available. However, high school students may attend an Adult Clinic class as a make-up.
Clinic classes that are cancelled because of inclement weather (or other reasons) will be made up. Click on "Make-up Dates" in the Tennis Clinics menu bar, above, for the make-up class schedule.
Private Lessons and Group Lessons are also available. Contact Bob at 814-659-4908.
CLINIC CLASSES
Little Grippers (Ages 4-5)
Based on fun, this class includes instruction, drills, and games that help develop hand-eye coordination, motor skills, and racquet skills in the young player.
Large Nerf tennis balls and large Red and Yellow low-compression tennis balls are used in this clinic.
Tuesdays, 6:00-6:30 p.m. March 12-May 21 (10 classes). No class on April 2.
Location: Murrysville Swim Club Directions
Fee: $122 (online payment, only).
Registration and payment deadline: Thursday, March 7. Late registration fee and payment fee: $10
Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. March 13-May 22 (11 classes).
Location: Murrysville Swim Club Directions
Fee: $133 (online payment, only).
Registration and payment deadline: Thursday, March 7. Late registration fee and payment fee: $10
Registration and Payment (click here)
Little Kahunas (Ages 6-8)
Based on fun, this class includes instruction, drills, and games that help develop agility, hand-eye coordination, and basic tennis skills in the young player. Emphasis on racquet preparation, ball contact point, and serving skills.
Low-pressure Red and Yellow tennis balls are used in this clinic.
Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. March 12-May 21 (10 classes). No class on April 2.
Location: Murrysville Swim Club Directions
Fee: $205 (online payment, only).
Registration and payment deadline: Thursday, March 7. Late registration fee and payment fee: $10
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. March 13-May 22 (11 classes).
Location: Murrysville Swim Club Directions
Fee: $222 (online payment, only).
Registration and payment deadline: Thursday, March 7. Late registration and payment fee : $10
Registration and Payment (click here)
Junior Beginner (Ages 9-12)
For the beginner-level Junior player. Consists of instruction and drills that help to develop sound stroke techniques and proper footwork. Emphasis on serve, return, stroke production, movement, and "live-ball" rallying. All drills simulate match situations.
Low-pressure Orange and Yellow tennis balls are used in this clinic.
Thursdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. March 14-May 23. (10 classes). No class on on March 28.
Location: Murrysville Swim Club Directions
Fee: $298 (Online payment, only).
Registration and payment deadline: Thursday, March 7. Late registration and payment fee: $10
Registration and Payment (click here)
Junior Intermediate (Ages 9-12)
For the intermediate-level Junior player. Consists of instruction and drills that help to develop sound stroke techniques and proper footwork. Emphasis on serve, return, stroke production, movement, and "live-ball" rallying. All drills simulate match situations. Matchplay will be introduced.
Low-pressure Orange and Yellow; and Green Dot tennis balls are used in this clinic.
Thursdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. March 14-May 23. (10 classes). No class on on March 28.
Location: Murrysville Swim Club Directions
Fee: $298 (Online payment, only).
Registration and payment deadline: Thursday, March 7. Late registration and payment fee: $10.
Registration and Payment (click here)
Junior Challengers (Ages 9-13)
For the advanced-level Junior player, ages 9-13, who can successfully rally and consistently get their serve in. Consists of instruction and drills that help to develop sound stroke techniques and proper footwork. Emphasis on serve, return, stroke production, movement, proper court positioning, and "live-ball" rallying. All drills simulate match situations. Matchplay will be included in each class.
Green Dot tennis balls are used in this clinic.
Mondays, 6:00-8:00 p.m. March 11 - May 20 (10 classes). No class on April 1.
Location: Murrysville Swim Club. Directions
Fee: $384 (online payment, only).
Registration and payment deadline: Thursday, March 7. Late registration and payment fee: $10.
Registration and Payment (click here)
High School/Advanced Juniors (Ages 14+)
Consists of instruction and drills that help to develop the all-around skills of the high school player and those players who will begin their freshman year on the high school tennis team. Instruction on stroke technique, specialty shots, match play strategy, and match play tactics. All drills simulate match situations. Serve, return, and matchplay will be included and emphasized. Includes instruction and match play for both doubles and singles.
Mondays, 6:00-8:00 p.m. March 11- May 20 (10 classes). No class on April 1.
Fee: $384 (online payment, only).
Location: Location: Murrysville Swim Club Directions
Registration and payment deadline: Thursday, March 7. Late registration and payment fee: $10.
Registration and Payment (click here)
ADULT CLINICS
Tennis 101
A fun clinic for beginner-level players and those who are new to the sport of tennis. The clinic features instruction on stroke techniques, footwork, and court positioning. It also includes instruction on tennis rules and scoring.
A fun fast-moving clinic that will take your game to the next level! Emphasis on proper stroke technique, specialty shots, and match strategy and tactics. All drills simulate tennis match situations. Includes instruction and match play in both doubles and singles.
Tennis Clinics for Kids, Teens, and Adults
Spring Session, March-May 2024
- Small class sizes allow for individual attention to all students.
- Low compression tennis balls are used in all kids' clinics for ages 4-12, allowing for quicker success and more fun for all students.
- Multiple age/ability grouping (ages 4-5, 6-8, 9-14, 14+) allows each student to participate with children of his or her own ability level.
Teaching Pro: Bob Phillips, USPTA Certified Tennis Professional
Limit: 10 students, per class.
No Racquet? No Problem.
If you do not have a tennis racquet, I will be happy to provide you with a racquet for the first clinic. At the end of the first clinic, I will recommend a racquet of the correct size and weight.
Racquets will be available for purchase at the clinic.
Miss a Class? No Problem. If you miss a Tuesday, Little Grippers or Little Kahunas class, you may attend any Wednesday class at the Swim Club as your make-up. If you miss a Wednesday, Little Grippers or Little Kahunas class, you may attend any Tuesday class at Chambers Park as your make-up.
Spring make-up classes can be made-up during the Spring session, only, and cannot be carried over to future sessions.
Junior Intermediate, Junior Challenger, and High School clinics are only offered once-a-week, so there are no make-up classes available. However, high school students may attend an Adult Clinic class as a make-up.
Clinic classes that are cancelled because of inclement weather (or other reasons) will be made up. Click on "Make-up Dates" in the Tennis Clinics menu bar, above, for the make-up class schedule.
Private Lessons and Group Lessons are also available. Contact Bob at 814-659-4908.
CLINIC CLASSES
Little Grippers (Ages 4-5)
Based on fun, this class includes instruction, drills, and games that help develop hand-eye coordination, motor skills, and racquet skills in the young player.
Large Nerf tennis balls and large Red and Yellow low-compression tennis balls are used in this clinic.
Tuesdays, 6:00-6:30 p.m. March 12-May 21 (10 classes). No class on April 2.
Location: Chambers Park, Murrysville, PA. Directions
Fee: $122 (online payment, only).
Registration and payment deadline: Thursday, March 7. Late registration fee and payment fee: $10
Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. March 13-May 22 (11 classes).
Location: Murrysville Swim Club Directions
Fee: $133 (online payment, only).
Registration and payment deadline: Thursday, March 7. Late registration fee and payment fee: $10
Registration and Payment (click here)
Little Kahunas (Ages 6-8)
Based on fun, this class includes instruction, drills, and games that help develop agility, hand-eye coordination, and basic tennis skills in the young player. Emphasis on racquet preparation, ball contact point, and serving skills.
Low-pressure Red and Yellow tennis balls are used in this clinic.
Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. March 12-May 21 (10 classes). No class on April 2.
Location: Chambers Park, Murrysville, PA. Directions
Fee: $205 (online payment, only).
Registration and payment deadline: Thursday, March 7. Late registration fee and payment fee: $10
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. March 13-May 22 (11 classes).
Location: Murrysville Swim Club Directions
Fee: $222 (online payment, only).
Registration and payment deadline: Thursday, March 7. Late registration and payment fee : $10
Registration and Payment (click here)
Junior Beginner (Ages 9-12)
For the beginner-level Junior player. Consists of instruction and drills that help to develop sound stroke techniques and proper footwork. Emphasis on serve, return, stroke production, movement, and "live-ball" rallying. All drills simulate match situations.
Low-pressure Orange and Yellow tennis balls are used in this clinic.
Thursdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. March 14-May 23. (10 classes). No class on on March 28.
Location: Murrysville Swim Club Directions
Fee: $298 (Online payment, only).
Registration and payment deadline: Thursday, March 7. Late registration and payment fee: $10
Registration and Payment (click here)
Junior Intermediate (Ages 9-12)
For the intermediate-level Junior player. Consists of instruction and drills that help to develop sound stroke techniques and proper footwork. Emphasis on serve, return, stroke production, movement, and "live-ball" rallying. All drills simulate match situations. Matchplay will be introduced.
Low-pressure Orange and Yellow; and Green Dot tennis balls are used in this clinic.
Thursdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. March 14-May 23. (10 classes). No class on on March 28.
Location: Murrysville Swim Club Directions
Fee: $298 (Online payment, only).
Registration and payment deadline: Thursday, March 7. Late registration and payment fee: $10.
Registration and Payment (click here)
Junior Challengers (Ages 9-13)
For the advanced-level Junior player, ages 9-13, who can successfully rally and consistently get their serve in. Consists of instruction and drills that help to develop sound stroke techniques and proper footwork. Emphasis on serve, return, stroke production, movement, proper court positioning, and "live-ball" rallying. All drills simulate match situations. Matchplay will be included in each class.
Green Dot tennis balls are used in this clinic.
Mondays, 6:00-8:00 p.m. March 11 - May 20 (10 classes). No class on April 1.
Location: Murrysville Swim Club. Directions
Fee: $384 (online payment, only).
Registration and payment deadline: Thursday, March 7. Late registration and payment fee: $10.
Registration and Payment (click here)
High School/Advanced Juniors (Ages 14+)
Consists of instruction and drills that help to develop the all-around skills of the high school player and those players who will begin their freshman year on the high school tennis team. Instruction on stroke technique, specialty shots, match play strategy, and match play tactics. All drills simulate match situations. Serve, return, and matchplay will be included and emphasized. Includes instruction and match play for both doubles and singles.
Mondays, 6:00-8:00 p.m. March 11- May 20 (10 classes). No class on April 1.
Fee: $384 (online payment, only).
Location: Location: Murrysville Swim Club Directions
Registration and payment deadline: Thursday, March 7. Late registration and payment fee: $10.
Registration and Payment (click here)
ADULT CLINICS
Tennis 101
A fun clinic for beginner-level players and those who are new to the sport of tennis. The clinic features instruction on stroke techniques, footwork, and court positioning. Instruction on tennis rules and scoring is also included. Join us for a fun hour of tennis!
Walk-in Fee: $30
Location: Location: Murrysville Swim Club Directions
Call Bob for details and registration. 814-659-4908
Adult Intermediate Level
A fun, fast-moving clinic that will take your game to the next level! Emphasis on proper stroke technique, specialty shots, and match strategy and tactics. All drills simulate tennis match situations. Includes instruction and match play in both doubles and singles.
Walk-in Fee: $30
Location: Location: Murrysville Swim Club Directions
Call Bob for details and registration. 814-659-4908
Advanced Adult
A fast-paced clinic for advanced-level players that will challenge every aspect of your game. Instruction on advanced-level stroke techniques and match strategy and tactics that will help to improve the finer points of your game. Match play included in every clinic.
Location: Murrysville Swim Club Directions
Call Bob for Details. 814-659-4908