Adult Tennis Programs

Adult Introduction to Tennis

An adult tennis class designed for the first time player.  Technique and stroke production is introduced as well as how to keep score and play full matches. 

Portage - Days, Times, Register

Adult Beginner

This program gives novice players the skills and confidence to learn to play singles and doubles. This is a great program if you have past playing experience and are looking to develop the strokes and techniques required for the modern game. 

Maple - Days, Times, Register Portage - Days, Times, Register

Adult Intermediate

This program fine tunes the fundamentals for players with previous playing/lesson experience. Players develop skill sets necessary to compete at appropriate NTRP ratings within the USTA adult leagues. USTA adult leagues and tournament play is encouraged.

Maple - Days, Times, Register Portage - Days, Times, Register

Adult Advanced (4.0+)

High-intensity practices with the overall objective of developing all-court players. Pro approval is required. Players develop skill sets necessary to compete at appropriate NTRP ratings within the USTA adult leagues. USTA adult leagues and tournament play is encouraged.

Maple - Days, Times, Register Portage - Days, Times, Register

Cardio Tennis

Swing a tennis racquet and burn calories with this high-intensity one-hour aerobic workout. Everyone is invited to join, regardless of skill level. Non-marking soles are required. Tennis racquets may be provided.

Maple: Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30am-9:30am 

Contact Corbin Wallace at ext. 425

Drop-in Rates: Member/$8  Non-Member/$14

3D Drills (Dynamic Doubles Drills)

Fast paced drop-in drills for doubles players 3.0 NTRP -4.0 NTRP.  Drills are based on aggressive net play and intense doubles play.  This drill based training session is a great addition to bring your game and USTA match play to the next level.

Portage: Thursdays 10:30-12:00pm

Maple: Tuesdays 10:30-12:00pm

Cost: Member $20  Non-Member $30

Contact Corbin Wallace at ext. 425

Singles Drop In Drills

Match play and drills for singles players 3.0 NTRP - 3.5 NTRP.  This drill-based training session is a great addition to bring your singles game and USTA match play to the next level.

Maple: Tuesdays 12:00-1:30pm

Contact Corbin Wallace at ext. 425

Cost: Member/$20  Non-Member/$30

Mens 4.5+ Drop in Drill

High-intensity drill for competitive adult players. USTA adult leagues and tournament play is encouraged. Pro Approval is required.

Portage: Thursday 7:30pm- 9:00pm

Contact Corbin Wallace at ext. 425

Cost: Member/$20  Non-Member/$30

Adult Tennis Mixers

A great way to meet other adult tennis players. Mixers consist of tennis games and drills with competitve match play. Come join the fun out on the tennis courts. Tennis mixers run once a month September through April.  Advanced Registration is required. 

Contact Corbin Wallace for more information at ext. 425.

Portage - Days, Times, Register

Adult Specialized Clinics and Matchplay

Specialized Clinics will focus on a specific stroke or match play mechanic to take your game to the next level. Clinics are open to all NTRP levels.

Match Play will immediately follow the Clinic. The match play will be limited to 12 registered participants. A YMCA tennis professional will evaluate and provide stroke and strategic feedback throughout the session. Open to players NTRP 3.0+ 

Clinic Themes December 2024 

• 12/5—Slices and Dropshots 
• 12/12—Backhands
• 12/19—Return of Serve
• 12/26—No Clinic/Matchplay

Location & Time

Thursdays 12:00-2:00pm at the Portage YMCA

Questions?

Contact Corbin Wallace.

Cost

Member $25 / Non-Member $35

Women's Doubles League

Women's doubles leagues for 2.5 NTRP - 3.5 NTRP participants. League players rotate partners throughout the session. Leagues run on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Registration is required.

Contact Corbin Wallace at (269) 324-9622 ext. 425 for information.

Portage - Days, Times, Register

Top Dawg Doubles League

4.5+ NTRP OR Pro Approval Required

Sundays 3-5pm, Maple Nov. 3-Dec. 22 (no play 11/10,12/1, &12/18)

• You must get a sub if you are not able to attend
• 10 minute warmup before the first set begins
• 3 Sets will be played (no tiebreaker will be played at 6-6)
• Player with the most games won will move up to a higher court the next week (if possible)
• Player with the least games won will move down a court the next week (if possible)
• A player with a sub can't move up the next week In the case of a tie one one-on-one halfcourt doubles point will be played to determine who moves (spin for serve and side)
• Report your results to Dan Roller (via email)
• Balls will be provided

Contact Dan Roller at (630) 670-5712 for more information.

Maple - Days, Times, Register

Private Lessons with a Pro

Lessons are scheduled based on individual tennis professionals available times and court space. To schedule a lesson, contact any of the tennis professionals listed below via email.  

Cancellation Policy: Cancellation of a private lesson must be made at least 8 hours prior to the scheduled lesson time, via email or phone directly to the private lesson coach. Failure to notify the coach 8 or more hours prior to the lesson will result in the lesson being charged in full.

Group lessons for 2, 3, or 4 players per hour are available. Call Oak Saad x170 for pricing and availability.

Individual Private Lesson Rates:

Full Time Staff

Part Time Staff

Tennis Racquet Stringing & Regripping

Break a string? Need a new grip? We have a variety of strings and grips to choose from. Contact Oak Saad at (269) 345.9622 x170. We do not restring racquetball racquets.

Turn Around Time

• Maple YMCA 3-5 Business Days
• Portage YMCA 5-7 Business Days

View Online Court Sheets

View our tennis court sheets online to find available courts for rental before calling us to reserve and pay. All court fees are due at the rental time. To reserve a court, call Maple (269) 345-9622 or Portage (269) 324-9622 up to seven days in advance of when you'd like to play.

Maple Tennis Court Sheets​ Portage Tennis Court Sheets​

Indoor Tennis Court Rentals

Youth: Age 18 and younger, Youth must be a YMCA member to receive youth tennis court rate.
Adult: Age 19 and older

September through May: Full price for all reservations and walk-on.
June through August: All indoor court fees are $10 per hour and walk-on.
Outdoor Court Use: Outside clay courts at Portage are available for $10 per hour.

Review Court Rental Policies

• Must be a YMCA member to reserve tennis courts.  All guest fees apply to anyone playing who is a non-member.
• Reservations can be made 7 days in advance. All court reservations must be paid for in full at the time of reservation.
• No refunds for unused tennis court rentals.  Only tennis is permitted to be played on the tennis courts.

Review our other Tennis Policies.