Welcome to Moving Forward Tennis!
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Belated Pandemic Update Jan 2022: I've been well and busy. Outdoor tennis has been very safe. AND I'VE BEEN FLEXIBLE... planning has been usually month-to-month. I currently maintain a number of text groups for classes at different times and for different skills and ages. Please call or send a message to learn current options.
508.641.4706 And I set up "Little Free Tennis Libraries" at local courts to provide racquets and extra balls to those who don't have their own. Read below for other local self-"serve" resources and activities I may do again as things return to "normal". There's a local players list you can join to connect with others. And some league and junior team tennis, and other resources. As of Jan 2022 - we have some classes at Jesup Blair Park (south end off Blair Rd. 2 courts, one wall, timer light on about 445pm-10/11pm - 60min timer located outside by larger basketball court, and can countdown quickly.) And other Takoma area courts. Hope to get back to Takoma Park Middle School soon. renovations are mostly done... but courts need nets and paint. (approx 3 and a half courts). You can use my registration form if you would like to get on a future email list... though I haven't used my email list much in 2020/2021. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/d29ypcxm7dGZZhZM7 Some Older info (Fall 2019) as a sample... For latest info and current season class list email - go here. -- Most of this season registrations are directly via this website and Coach SJ. (except for Senior tennis with TP Rec Dept and TPMS club tennis via TPMS office.) Register with SJ: See google form here: https://forms.gle/d29ypcxm7dGZZhZM7 Takoma Park Rec Dept registration typically follows this schedule (a week later for non-residents): Spring/Summer: begins March 15 Fall: begins August 15 Winter: begins December 15 TP Rec Register HERE Other classes and (semi) private lessons, contact Coach SJ. Register with SJ: See google form here: https://forms.gle/d29ypcxm7dGZZhZM7 Moving Forward Tennis offers several classes via Takoma Park recreation department and Montgomery County Tennis and Education Foundation, as well as independently. Let me know if you have questions or would like to see something else.... Takoma Park Area Tennis – All Ages - Tots to Adults – All levels - Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced – Form, Fitness, & Fun, & a little bit of challenge I provide classes, private & semi-private lessons utilizing modern teaching with “quickstart” or "10 and under" tennis (larger/slower balls, smaller racquets) training aides & video analysis, and a Montessori flavor. I also hold occasional free clinics and playdays, and provide racquet stringing service & other tennis equipment and consulting. I have been playing and/or teaching tennis for over 16 years. The teaching tennis part is a little bit new (7yrs+), but I am a natural teacher and bring experience as a boys and girls basketball coach, parent, cooperative school instructor, and summer camp counselor and leader. I have been coaching independently and with the Takoma Park Recreation Department, Montgomery County Tennis and Education Foundation, Washington International School, Locario's Tennis Center (on Cape Cod) and Washington Tennis and Education Foundation (owner and beneficiary of the Legg Mason/CitiOpen tournament). -- Local players contact list - sign up and find others for practice, fun, and/or competition. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1a7o_S4HLKluT9tsn4lPf6NvpgtKoV8UovhiDicOumhI/viewform -- TAKOMA TENNIS LISTSERVS – sign up to get frequent or less-frequent messages about tennis opportunities in the area, or connect with other players/parents. Includes periodic free family/kid/beginner clinics and cooperative practice groups. Takoma Tennis News - low volume announcements - https://groups.google.com/forum/?hl=en#!forum/takoma-tennis-news Takoma Tennis Discussion - higher volume discussion list - https://groups.google.com/forum/?hl=en#!forum/takoma-tennis-discussion Contact me at 508.641.4706 or send me a message below. My name is Sat Jiwan Iklé-Khalsa, “Sot 'Jee Vin” or “Coach SJ” -- about Moving Forward Tennis 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, 10-and-under/quick start tennis concepts, and video analysis. Coach SJ brings over 17 years of competitive tennis playing, over 7 years tennis teaching experience, along with basketball coaching, camp counselor and parenting experience. |
"Moving Forward Tennis / Sat Jiwan embodies a rare combination of the positive aspects of tennis (health, fun, mental focus, etc.) with sustainability and creativity. As an independent thinker recommitted to tennis, his knowledge, accessibility and work ethic welcome all kinds of people at all tennis levels to grow and enjoy! Pura vida." --Jeff Goldman (tennis player and fan since 1979) and social justice advocate on Elm Ave
"My daughter and her friend happened upon a free tennis clinic by coach SJ last Sunday at the TPMS tennis courts. He did a really nice job of sparking their interest. He had lots of creative games and skill building exercises that kept them quite engaged. I recommend." - Jamey on Boston Ave
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