Tennis Classes/Lessons
-For latest info and current season class list email - go here.
-Registration with TP Rec typically follows this schedule: (or directly on this site with Coach SJ or as specified on current season class list.)
Spring/Summer: begins March 15
Fall: begins August 15
Winter: begins December 15
MANY classes are via Takoma Park Recreation Department - NEW SPRING 2019 only Senior Tennis is with TP Rec.
guide: http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/city-guide
Online registration: https://apm.activecommunities.com/takomaparkrecreation
For other classes or semi-private/private lessons registration is via contacting Coach SJ.
Spring 2019 Mostly Register with SJ: See google form here: https://goo.gl/forms/Tf0woiT84nwoZ7NI3
*Age and Level categories are not strict. (Please be in touch if you are interested in private, semi-private or other days/times, or other tennis consulting, equipment or services)
-For latest info and current season class list email - go here.
-Registration with TP Rec typically follows this schedule: (or directly on this site with Coach SJ or as specified on current season class list.)
Spring/Summer: begins March 15
Fall: begins August 15
Winter: begins December 15
MANY classes are via Takoma Park Recreation Department - NEW SPRING 2019 only Senior Tennis is with TP Rec.
guide: http://www.takomaparkmd.gov/city-guide
Online registration: https://apm.activecommunities.com/takomaparkrecreation
For other classes or semi-private/private lessons registration is via contacting Coach SJ.
Spring 2019 Mostly Register with SJ: See google form here: https://goo.gl/forms/Tf0woiT84nwoZ7NI3
*Age and Level categories are not strict. (Please be in touch if you are interested in private, semi-private or other days/times, or other tennis consulting, equipment or services)
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Seasonal Group Class descriptions below.
Also: Private/Small group lessons
Costs: about $35-75/h sliding scale plus court costs (if applicable)
@Various Takoma area locations -- daytimes, after school, after work, some weekend times -- especially off season.
Also: Private/Small group lessons
Costs: about $35-75/h sliding scale plus court costs (if applicable)
@Various Takoma area locations -- daytimes, after school, after work, some weekend times -- especially off season.
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Program Description:
Moving Forward Tennis - all levels and ages*. Coach SJ (Sat Jiwan) is a gentle, attentive, and adaptive tennis teacher, meeting students where they are at. He brings a “Montessori” approach to coaching, challenging students to “move forward” and progress at their own rate; combining instruction for technique, fitness and the mental game… and FUN! At all levels, some specialized training equipment will be used: Visual targets, bigger/softer/slower balls and smaller nets/racquets, footwork ladder, ball machine, and 10-and-under/quick start tennis concepts. Coach SJ brings over a decade of competitive tennis playing along with several years of tennis and basketball coaching experience.
Wear comfortable clothes and athletic sneakers. Bring water, sun protection and layered clothing as needed. No tennis equipment required, but you can bring your own racquet. It is recommended to have an appropriately sized racquet and set of training balls to practice during the week. Instructor can help you choose, rent, purchase new or used equipment, often at a discount if a bulk order is coordinated. If there is bad weather, make up sessions can be added. If weather is good, additional weeks at end of session can be paid for on a drop in basis.
*Age and Level categories are not strict. Signing up for multiple classes is encouraged. Please contact SJ at 508.641.4706 or email with questions about class descriptions, class placement and equipment purchases.
Moving Forward Tennis - all levels and ages*. Coach SJ (Sat Jiwan) is a gentle, attentive, and adaptive tennis teacher, meeting students where they are at. He brings a “Montessori” approach to coaching, challenging students to “move forward” and progress at their own rate; combining instruction for technique, fitness and the mental game… and FUN! At all levels, some specialized training equipment will be used: Visual targets, bigger/softer/slower balls and smaller nets/racquets, footwork ladder, ball machine, and 10-and-under/quick start tennis concepts. Coach SJ brings over a decade of competitive tennis playing along with several years of tennis and basketball coaching experience.
Wear comfortable clothes and athletic sneakers. Bring water, sun protection and layered clothing as needed. No tennis equipment required, but you can bring your own racquet. It is recommended to have an appropriately sized racquet and set of training balls to practice during the week. Instructor can help you choose, rent, purchase new or used equipment, often at a discount if a bulk order is coordinated. If there is bad weather, make up sessions can be added. If weather is good, additional weeks at end of session can be paid for on a drop in basis.
*Age and Level categories are not strict. Signing up for multiple classes is encouraged. Please contact SJ at 508.641.4706 or email with questions about class descriptions, class placement and equipment purchases.
Overall Class description: specific details below.
Ages: all ages - tots to adults*
Costs: approx -$50-100/session. approx. $10-12/hour/class. (some FREE)
Classes sizes: - approx Min 5 students, Max 12 (or larger if there are multiple instructors)
Days/Times/Location: - classes at Takoma Park Middle School, 7611 Piney Branch Rd., other sessions at various locations near Takoma Park.
Mostly 8 weeks: starting late March/early April OR Sept
Flexible Makeups: use some other appropriate class times to makeup missed classes. We also attempt to reschedule any weather-cancelled classes.
Class Equipment Provided, or you can purchase discounted or used from me.
a. after school: - beginner through adv younger kids and older kids, and adults. Some after school classes may include a pickup/escort from TPES or PBES. And some are offered as club activities via TPMS, PBES, TPES...
b. Sun afternoons - beginner through adv, tots** through adults.
c. Other days and times - individuals or groups can speak to me about other private or small group lessons during the week (likely during the school day for those with flexible schedules, and a few other times after school or evenings, and sometimes Saturdays).
Session Length: - usually 8 weeks, with 2 makeup weeks - (Tues classes are just 5 weeks, plus make up weeks).
Session early start/extra dates - if weather cooperates and there is interest, we may have a few drop in sessions before and after the official session dates.
**Due to finicky toddler schedules, feel free to come by Sunday early or later in the day to work on your own with the equipment on a side area or on the hitting wall to make up for missed class time.
Detailed Class Descriptions: (Spring/Fall)
*Age and Level categories are not strict.
Mon/Wed - Piney Branch Elementary School - Tennis Club - activity fee rate - Beg/Int* - Grades 3-5 (CLASS CURRENTLY ON HOLD UNTIL COORDINATION WITH PBES PTA IS FINALIZED)
This is class is for younger students with a little bit or no prior tennis experience. We will focus on racquet control, eye-racquet-ball coordination, and basic stroke and rally development. We will primarily use the “mini-tennis” court and Red foam and felt balls, utilizing cooperative games and individual goals. Graduating to competitive play, strategy and more advanced skills as appropriate. SIGN UP VIA PBES PTA CLUBS
Tues - Tennis Skills for Beginner/Int* - Younger kids (6-10yrs)*
This is class is for younger students with a little bit or no prior tennis experience. We will focus on racquet control, eye-racquet-ball coordination, and basic stroke and rally development. We will primarily use the “mini-tennis” court and Red foam and felt balls, utilizing cooperative games and individual goals.
Tues - Tennis Skills for Beginner/Int* - Older kids/adults (10+yrs)*
This class is for somewhat older students with a little bit or no prior tennis experience. We will focus on stroke and rally development, also introducing basic volley, overheads, serves and scoring. We will be using primarily Red and Orange balls. Competitive games and match play instruction will be introduced as needed/wanted.
Wed - TP Middle School Students, Beg/Int/Adv - 7 weeks - FREE for TPMS students
This class is part of free RecXtra classes via the school/county for TPMS students (homeschool students maybe allowed/entitled to participate, too). It can take all skills, but is geared for beginner, intermediate students. Basics of technique and game play will be covered. SIGN UP VIA TPMS office.
Thurs - Senior Fun and Fitness - 55 yrs+ - 8-10 weeks - FREE for Seniors at NH Ave Rec Center
Rediscover your love of tennis or help find it for the first time by playing this lifelong game. This class blends exercise with learning or reviewing skills. The goal is fun and fitness utilizing special equipment for indoor play. All equipment provided, but you can bring your own racket.
Fri - Beg/Int - Younger kids 6yrs+ - 8-10 weeks.
For younger and/or beginners (including adults?). Using mostly mini court and red balls. Will graduate to larger court and faster balls as needed.
Fri - Family Tennis - ALL AGES 1h to 1.5h - Format is flexible. I'll work with kids/beginners, while adults/intermediates play with each other. I'll work with int/adults, while kids have snack/dinner break. I'll work with everyone on a group game, etc... Mini-nets and activity stations available throughout for self-serve work.
Other weekday times - Tues/Thurs/Fri - Tennis Skills for Int/Adv* - 8yrs+ and adult * DETAILS TBD
This class is for somewhat older and more advanced students who have learned how to keep the ball going and are interested to refine their skills, consistency and power. We will be using primarily Orange and Green balls. Competitive games and match play instruction and practice (serving, scoring, volley and strategy) will be used as needed/wanted.
Sun - Tennis Games for Parent and Me class - (approx 3-5yr)*
This ½ hour class is geared for the youngest players, using Red foam and felt balls, small racquets and nets. Parent participation required (for no additional cost) with or without tennis experience. Emphasis will be on basic motor skills, body mov’t, and eye-racquet-ball coordination, utilizing fun drills and games. Then gradually introduce basic tennis strokes starting on the ground without a net, with some progressing to multiple hit rallies in mini-tennis.
Sun - Tennis Skills for Beginner/Int* - (Approx 5-12yrs)*
This is a mixed class for students with a variety of experience. For beginners we will introduce and develop basic groundstrokes, using Red and Orange balls on a shortened court. And eventually introduce scoring, serving, volleying. For more advanced or quick learners, we will progress to Green/Yellow balls and full court, improving groundstroke consistency and accuracy, and working on serves and volleys. For both groups, cooperative games and rallying will be stressed, introducing competitive games and match play as appropriate. Generally good to have more beginner/younger students at 1pm and more intermediate/older students at 4pm.
Sun - Tennis Skills for Beginner/Int* - Teen and Adult*
This class is for teens and adults with a little or no prior tennis experience. For beginners we will introduce and develop basic groundstrokes, using Red and Orange balls on a shortened court. And eventually introduce scoring, serving, volleying. For more advanced or quick learners, we will progress to Green/Yellow balls and full court, improving groundstroke consistency and accuracy, and working on serves and volleys. For both groups, cooperative games and rallying will be stressed, introducing competitive games and match play as appropriate.
Sun - Tennis Skills for Int/Adv* - Teen and Adult*
This class is for teens and adults who have learned to how to keep the ball going and are interested to refine their skills, consistency and power. We will be using primarily Green and yellow balls. Competitive games and match play instruction and practice (serving, scoring, volley and strategy) will be used as needed/wanted. Advanced serving techniques, shot selection, and strategy will be available for those students ready for it.
Detailed Class Description - Summer (when available...)
Multiple class options available per week. Sign up for one, multiple or all the days and utilize our "flexible drop in" scheduling to make up missed classes on another day due to weather or your own travel plans.
7a - 12yrs+, Cardio Tennis -
Have fun while engaging in interval training tennis activities to practice and improve your game and get a moderate to serious workout in at the same time. We will mix music, fun, and footwork in with a little bit of technique instruction as desired. Come ready to sweat! A little tennis experience is helpful but not mandatory. Each class will have a warmup and cool down period. Racquets and other equipment (ladders, cones, medicine balls!) provided, or bring your own.
8a-930a - 6yrs+, Beg/Int -
This class is geared toward younger and/or beginner youth and adult students. We will utilize smaller racquets, smaller courts, red/orange balls primarily and progress to larger courts and faster balls as needed. We will focus on forehands, backhands and rallying. And introduce serving, volleying, scoring as needed. Lots of movement and games-based learning are part of the "modern teaching", and cooperative and competitive games used. Racquets and other equipment provided, or bring your own.
930a-11a - 8yrs+, Int/Adv -
This class is geared toward a bit older and/or intermediate/advanced youth and adult students. We will utilize green dot and yellow balls primarily (using training balls as needed). We will focus on more advanced technique and footwork for forehands, backhands and rallying. Improve serving, volleying, fitness, power, consistency and strategy. Cooperative rallies and competitive play will be used to make improvements "match ready". Racquets and other equipment provided, or bring your own.
*Age and Level categories are not strict.
Please contact SJ at 508.641.4706 or send me a message below with questions about class descriptions, class placement and equipment purchases.
Ages: all ages - tots to adults*
Costs: approx -$50-100/session. approx. $10-12/hour/class. (some FREE)
Classes sizes: - approx Min 5 students, Max 12 (or larger if there are multiple instructors)
Days/Times/Location: - classes at Takoma Park Middle School, 7611 Piney Branch Rd., other sessions at various locations near Takoma Park.
Mostly 8 weeks: starting late March/early April OR Sept
Flexible Makeups: use some other appropriate class times to makeup missed classes. We also attempt to reschedule any weather-cancelled classes.
Class Equipment Provided, or you can purchase discounted or used from me.
a. after school: - beginner through adv younger kids and older kids, and adults. Some after school classes may include a pickup/escort from TPES or PBES. And some are offered as club activities via TPMS, PBES, TPES...
b. Sun afternoons - beginner through adv, tots** through adults.
c. Other days and times - individuals or groups can speak to me about other private or small group lessons during the week (likely during the school day for those with flexible schedules, and a few other times after school or evenings, and sometimes Saturdays).
Session Length: - usually 8 weeks, with 2 makeup weeks - (Tues classes are just 5 weeks, plus make up weeks).
Session early start/extra dates - if weather cooperates and there is interest, we may have a few drop in sessions before and after the official session dates.
**Due to finicky toddler schedules, feel free to come by Sunday early or later in the day to work on your own with the equipment on a side area or on the hitting wall to make up for missed class time.
Detailed Class Descriptions: (Spring/Fall)
*Age and Level categories are not strict.
Mon/Wed - Piney Branch Elementary School - Tennis Club - activity fee rate - Beg/Int* - Grades 3-5 (CLASS CURRENTLY ON HOLD UNTIL COORDINATION WITH PBES PTA IS FINALIZED)
This is class is for younger students with a little bit or no prior tennis experience. We will focus on racquet control, eye-racquet-ball coordination, and basic stroke and rally development. We will primarily use the “mini-tennis” court and Red foam and felt balls, utilizing cooperative games and individual goals. Graduating to competitive play, strategy and more advanced skills as appropriate. SIGN UP VIA PBES PTA CLUBS
Tues - Tennis Skills for Beginner/Int* - Younger kids (6-10yrs)*
This is class is for younger students with a little bit or no prior tennis experience. We will focus on racquet control, eye-racquet-ball coordination, and basic stroke and rally development. We will primarily use the “mini-tennis” court and Red foam and felt balls, utilizing cooperative games and individual goals.
Tues - Tennis Skills for Beginner/Int* - Older kids/adults (10+yrs)*
This class is for somewhat older students with a little bit or no prior tennis experience. We will focus on stroke and rally development, also introducing basic volley, overheads, serves and scoring. We will be using primarily Red and Orange balls. Competitive games and match play instruction will be introduced as needed/wanted.
Wed - TP Middle School Students, Beg/Int/Adv - 7 weeks - FREE for TPMS students
This class is part of free RecXtra classes via the school/county for TPMS students (homeschool students maybe allowed/entitled to participate, too). It can take all skills, but is geared for beginner, intermediate students. Basics of technique and game play will be covered. SIGN UP VIA TPMS office.
Thurs - Senior Fun and Fitness - 55 yrs+ - 8-10 weeks - FREE for Seniors at NH Ave Rec Center
Rediscover your love of tennis or help find it for the first time by playing this lifelong game. This class blends exercise with learning or reviewing skills. The goal is fun and fitness utilizing special equipment for indoor play. All equipment provided, but you can bring your own racket.
Fri - Beg/Int - Younger kids 6yrs+ - 8-10 weeks.
For younger and/or beginners (including adults?). Using mostly mini court and red balls. Will graduate to larger court and faster balls as needed.
Fri - Family Tennis - ALL AGES 1h to 1.5h - Format is flexible. I'll work with kids/beginners, while adults/intermediates play with each other. I'll work with int/adults, while kids have snack/dinner break. I'll work with everyone on a group game, etc... Mini-nets and activity stations available throughout for self-serve work.
Other weekday times - Tues/Thurs/Fri - Tennis Skills for Int/Adv* - 8yrs+ and adult * DETAILS TBD
This class is for somewhat older and more advanced students who have learned how to keep the ball going and are interested to refine their skills, consistency and power. We will be using primarily Orange and Green balls. Competitive games and match play instruction and practice (serving, scoring, volley and strategy) will be used as needed/wanted.
Sun - Tennis Games for Parent and Me class - (approx 3-5yr)*
This ½ hour class is geared for the youngest players, using Red foam and felt balls, small racquets and nets. Parent participation required (for no additional cost) with or without tennis experience. Emphasis will be on basic motor skills, body mov’t, and eye-racquet-ball coordination, utilizing fun drills and games. Then gradually introduce basic tennis strokes starting on the ground without a net, with some progressing to multiple hit rallies in mini-tennis.
Sun - Tennis Skills for Beginner/Int* - (Approx 5-12yrs)*
This is a mixed class for students with a variety of experience. For beginners we will introduce and develop basic groundstrokes, using Red and Orange balls on a shortened court. And eventually introduce scoring, serving, volleying. For more advanced or quick learners, we will progress to Green/Yellow balls and full court, improving groundstroke consistency and accuracy, and working on serves and volleys. For both groups, cooperative games and rallying will be stressed, introducing competitive games and match play as appropriate. Generally good to have more beginner/younger students at 1pm and more intermediate/older students at 4pm.
Sun - Tennis Skills for Beginner/Int* - Teen and Adult*
This class is for teens and adults with a little or no prior tennis experience. For beginners we will introduce and develop basic groundstrokes, using Red and Orange balls on a shortened court. And eventually introduce scoring, serving, volleying. For more advanced or quick learners, we will progress to Green/Yellow balls and full court, improving groundstroke consistency and accuracy, and working on serves and volleys. For both groups, cooperative games and rallying will be stressed, introducing competitive games and match play as appropriate.
Sun - Tennis Skills for Int/Adv* - Teen and Adult*
This class is for teens and adults who have learned to how to keep the ball going and are interested to refine their skills, consistency and power. We will be using primarily Green and yellow balls. Competitive games and match play instruction and practice (serving, scoring, volley and strategy) will be used as needed/wanted. Advanced serving techniques, shot selection, and strategy will be available for those students ready for it.
Detailed Class Description - Summer (when available...)
Multiple class options available per week. Sign up for one, multiple or all the days and utilize our "flexible drop in" scheduling to make up missed classes on another day due to weather or your own travel plans.
7a - 12yrs+, Cardio Tennis -
Have fun while engaging in interval training tennis activities to practice and improve your game and get a moderate to serious workout in at the same time. We will mix music, fun, and footwork in with a little bit of technique instruction as desired. Come ready to sweat! A little tennis experience is helpful but not mandatory. Each class will have a warmup and cool down period. Racquets and other equipment (ladders, cones, medicine balls!) provided, or bring your own.
8a-930a - 6yrs+, Beg/Int -
This class is geared toward younger and/or beginner youth and adult students. We will utilize smaller racquets, smaller courts, red/orange balls primarily and progress to larger courts and faster balls as needed. We will focus on forehands, backhands and rallying. And introduce serving, volleying, scoring as needed. Lots of movement and games-based learning are part of the "modern teaching", and cooperative and competitive games used. Racquets and other equipment provided, or bring your own.
930a-11a - 8yrs+, Int/Adv -
This class is geared toward a bit older and/or intermediate/advanced youth and adult students. We will utilize green dot and yellow balls primarily (using training balls as needed). We will focus on more advanced technique and footwork for forehands, backhands and rallying. Improve serving, volleying, fitness, power, consistency and strategy. Cooperative rallies and competitive play will be used to make improvements "match ready". Racquets and other equipment provided, or bring your own.
*Age and Level categories are not strict.
Please contact SJ at 508.641.4706 or send me a message below with questions about class descriptions, class placement and equipment purchases.
