Junior Tennis Programs, Schedules & Registration
Our youth tennis programs run from mid April – late October and we have programming for all levels for children ages 4+.
Click here to view the spring usage chart to see when courts are available and when they are in use.
Spring 2026 Programming
Junior pickleball and tennis pre-play
April 18 – June 18
$180 per child
5 – 8 years old Saturday 2:30-3:30 pm
9 -10 years old Saturday 3:30-4:30 pm
11-14 years old Saturday 4:30-5:30 pm
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This program is for players who are beginners and can not yet:
1) Routinely get their serve in bounds (80% or more)
2) Hold a rally and
3) Do not know the basics of scoring and tennis/pickleball rules.
The curriculum for this class will consist of a progressive system that fosters proper mechanics, hand-eye coordination, footwork and ball control.
This class will begin with pickleball and progress to tennis as the students progress. Many of the basics of tennis are the same as the basics of pickleball but pickleball is easier to learn!
Junior pickleball and tennis pre-play II
April 18 – June 13
$180 per child
6 – 12 years old Saturday 1:30-2:30 pm
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This program is designed for those that already participated in pre-play I this spring or summer and successfully completed the first three sections of pre-play I
Junior Pickleball Team
April 14 – June 9
8 – 14 years of age
$360 per player
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Tuesday 5:00 – 6-00 pm drills and skill building
and
Friday 5:00 – 6:30 pm team matches
This program is for those who have progressed past the pre-play program and can consistently get their serves in bounds, know the basic rules and procedures and can hold a rally.
This class will focus on pickleball drills and working to improve the students footwork and overall play once a week and the other day of the week will be matches both intersquad as well as matches versus other local clubs.
Summer 2026 Programming
Monday June 22 – Saturday August 15
Junior pickleball/tennis pre play 1
This program is for players who are beginners and can not yet: 1)routinely get their serve in bounds (80% or more) 2) Hold a rally and 3) Do not know the basics of scoring and tennis/pickleball rules.
The curriculum for this class will consist of a progressive system that fosters the skills needed to play including: proper mechanics, hand-eye coordination, footwork and ball control
This class will begin with pickleball and progress to tennis as the students progress. Many of the basics of tennis are the same as the basics of pickleball but pickleball is easier to learn!
$320.00 per child
5 – 8 years old Monday and Wednesday 9:00 – 10:00 am
9 – 10 years old Monday and Wednesday 8:00 – 9:00 am
11 – 14 years old Monday and Wednesday 10:30 – 11:30 am
OR
8- 11 years old Monday and Wednesday 4:30-5:30 pm
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Junior pickleball and tennis pre-play II
For those that already passed the first 3 sections in pre-play I
$320.00 per child
8 – 14 years old Monday and Wednesday 5:30 – 6:30pm
Click here to register for this class
Junior Pickleball Team
This program is for those who have progressed past the pre-play program and can consistently get their serves in bounds, know the basic rules and procedures and can hold a rally.
This class will focus on pickleball drills and working to improve the students footwork and overall play once a week and the other day of the week will be matches both intersquad as well as matches versus other local clubs.
8 – 14 years of age
Tuesday 5:00 – 6-00 pm, Wednesday 6:30 – 7:30pm and Friday 5:00 – 6:30 pm
$480.00 per child
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Meet Coach Gregg
Gregg has been a full-time tennis coach for over 40 years, and this marks his third year at the Darnestown Swim and Racquet Club. His impressive career spans across the suburbs of Chicago, Reno (Nevada), Virginia Beach, and now right here. Gregg has served as a head pro in multiple locations, always driven by one goal — helping his students excel.
As a dedicated performance coach, Gregg goes beyond the basics. He’s mastered the game by diving deep into physics, anatomy, strategy, the brain, and how people learn. His approach is far more detailed and progressive than most, ensuring his students see real, lasting improvement.
Gregg’s track record speaks for itself:
✅ Taught over 1,100 students to play and pass skill tests.
✅ Coached over 100 high school players to achieve #1 or #2 positions on their teams.
✅ Trained 2 players to reach a #1 national ranking (USTA).
✅ Guided numerous students to play college tennis, with many becoming successful coaches themselves.
✅ Led two adult travel teams from last place to first!
But that’s not all — Gregg has now mastered pickleball and is applying his extensive coaching knowledge to this fast-growing sport. Last year alone, he coached dozens of beginners who are now confidently playing pickleball!
Whether you’re looking to refine your tennis skills or dive into pickleball, Gregg is excited to help you take your game to the next level here at Darnestown. Let’s get started!
