Take a Swing at Tennis!
Tennis is a sport that you can enjoy throughout your life! At the Y, we’ll practice the fundamentals of tennis while learning the rules of the game and having fun.
The Y offers an extensive junior tennis program beginning with clinics and lessons for ages 3 and up. The knowledge base of our professional coaching staff is what sets us apart from other programs. We have a proven track record of bringing out the best in every athlete that participates in the program.
When trying to find a tennis program that is best for your child, you need instructors and. Coaches with the knowledge and expertise to help your child accomplish their goals. Whether they just want to learn the game, or play for their school team, or something more - our staff can help instill the love for the game and the tools your child needs to reach their goals.
Tennis at the Y helps your child...
Build Self-confidence
When kids are active in sports their self-esteem grows as they learn how strong their bodies are and develop physical skills and self-reliance.
Practice Sportsmanship
Being a good sport shows respect for others and helps keep the game in perspective. Understanding sportsmanship fosters positive habits.
Gain New Skills
Kids learn the basics of the game and refine existing skills under the supervision of caring, skilled, and supportive coaches and instructors.
Learn Discipline
Practicing youth sports regularly helps kids learn the importance of discipline, organization, showing self-control, and staying focused.
Financial Assistance
At the Y, no one is ever turned away from programs or memberships due to an inability to pay. Community giving helps to support financial assistance to those in need.
Virtual Y
YMCA members can access youth sports videos, skills drills, and more anywhere, anytime with YMCA360. Your training can continue even between practices!
Expert Tips
The Y's resident tennis expert, Ian Thompson, shares training tips for youth tennis players from ages 7 through 15 and up! Learn what to focus on at every age to reach your personal best!
Theo Parrish started in the Y tennis program with very limited knowledge of the game. After his first session playing, he fell in love with the game and has been making strides ever since. Theo just won the USTA State Championships with his team, is playing tournaments and improving his ranking and has his sights set on playing tennis past high school. His biggest weapons are his serve and forehand. He is just 13 years old but he hits as big as most 18 year-old players. Theo loves to play and has to remind himself to take breaks to make sure he stays grounded and mentally healthy. He also excels in his schoolwork and says tennis has been a motivating factor. Theo fell in love with tennis after taking one session several years ago - and now has a sport that he can play for the rest of his life.