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 sample of options during my last "normal" season. And find other local self-"serve" resources and activities. 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
NEW as of SPRING 2019 -- Most of the 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 for Fall Signup: https://forms.gle/d29ypcxm7dGZZhZM7
Also NEW 2019: Sliding Scale and Scholarship payment options. See below for details.
Latest Info/Current Classes email: August 2019
Last new thing: I'm going to encourage folks to do 2+ tennis sessions per week to see much greater learning progressions. This doesn't have to be two classes with me. Class time is ideally supplemented by practice at home (yard, driveway, local park, or quiet street/parking lot) and additional time on court or with a hitting wall. Either on your own, casually with friends/family, semi-formal match play or additional classes each week. I'll followup with those who are registered, and also look into some facilitated super local "league" or competitive play program (likely on Saturdays).
Takoma Park Rec Dept registration typically follows this schedule: (and a week later for non-residents)
Spring/Summer: begins March 15
Fall: begins August 15
Winter: begins December 15
TP Rec Register HERE
For other classes and (semi) private lessons, contact Coach SJ.
CONTENTS:
0. Takoma Park Tennis Overview
A. End of Summer Classes week....
B. - Free Tennis at Community Events and Tennis Libraries
C. - Takoma Tennis Classes Overview
D. Spring 2019 Local Class List
E. Other Local Tennis Stuff
DETAILS:
0. Takoma Park Tennis Overview–
SatJiwan/SJ and “Moving Forward Tennis” is offering several expanded tennis options for the Takoma Park area in the next couple months. All ages, tots thru adults, and all skill levels – beginner thru advanced.
If you're like me, you played some tennis when you were younger, but took some time away from the game. Come rediscover your love of tennis, or help yourself or your kids find theirs for the first time. It's truly a lifetime sport, and if you've never played, now is a fine time learn.
Read on for a selection of classes being offered through Takoma Park Recreation Department and other options.
Contact me if you'd like to get regular messages about my tennis offerings or other local tennis opportunities.
A. - End of Summer classes - Tues 27th/Thurs 29th/Sat 31st - 8-10am, 5-7pm. First hour in AM and PM is younger and more beginner, second hour is older and/or more intermediate/advanced. Summer Sign up here: https://forms.gle/4JgVejhWkWkxBN1b7
B. - Free Tennis at Community Events - Look for options to try out tennis at TPMS at TP Folk Festival Sept 8 (1030-630), and Takoma Plays Day - Sept 14 (10-2), as well as visiting local tennis courts with Little Free Tennis Libraries.
C. - Takoma Tennis Classes Overview
Class Summary: (more details on classes page)
NEW as of SPRING 2019 - I'm offering sliding scale payment option, and a few scholarship/free registrations. Each class will have a suggested or average price. I will invite folks to pay a range of lower or higher amounts as it fits your ability to pay. Payments above the suggested price will help pay for scholarship registrations and lower priced registrations. Any surplus will probably be used for a free equipment fund and to help with Little Free Tennis Libraries. (And I may adjust prices up or down for smaller or larger class sizes).
Costs: approx $50 -120 or ~$12/h (some FREE, some discount/scholarships available)
Class Sizes: usually about 6-10. May go up or down a little and adjust pricing accordingly.
Mostly 8 weeks starting late March/early April OR Sept
Flexible Makeups – use some other appropriate class times to makeup classes you missed. And we will attempt to makeup any weather-cancelled classes.
Class Equipment Provided, or you can purchase discounted or used from me.
D. - Fall 2019 Local Class List - Fall Registration here: https://forms.gle/d29ypcxm7dGZZhZM7
all events, unless noted, are at Takoma Park Middle School, 7611 Piney Branch Rd.
Mostly starting second week of September.
Register here: See google form: https://forms.gle/LpLBfd7nZppSGMet5
Tues 430p, approx 6-10yr, Beg/Int - 8 weeks, starts Sept 10 - ~$100
Tues 530p, approx 10-17yrs (and adults), Beg/Int - 8 weeks, starts Sept 10 - ~$100
Tues AND/OR Thurs 630p, Teen/Adult Dropin – Intermediate/Adv, starts Sept 10/12, ~$10-20/class
Wed 305p, TP Middle School Students, Beg/Int/Adv - 7 weeks, starts TBA - FREE for TPMS students (and homeschoolers?), sign up in TPMS office.
Thurs 12p, Senior Fun & Fitness Tennis – indoor @NH AVE REC CTR – $5 – starts Sept 5, 12 weeks - register with TP Rec here:
Thurs 430p, approx 6-10yr, Beg/Int - 8 weeks, starts Sept 12 - ~$100
Thurs 530p, approx 10-17yrs (and adults), Int - 8 weeks, starts Sept 12 - ~$100
Fri 305p, ~11yrs+, Int/Adv -10 weeks, starts TBA - ~$10-30/h
Sat - Midday Matchplay – loosely organized local junior and adult (Red, Orange, Green/Yellow ball) - starts later Sept, FREE
Sundays - 8 weeks, starts Sept 15
Sun 12p OR 1230p**, 3-6yrs, Parent and Me class, 30m class - ~$50
Sun 1p, 5-12yrs, Beg/Int - ~$100
Sun 2p, Teen/Adult, Beg/Int - ~$100
Sun 3p, Teen/Adult, Int/Adv - ~$100
Sun 4p, 5-12yrs, Intermediate - ~$100
*Age and Level categories are not strict.
**Parent and Me class timing is flexible. Register for one time, but can shift if that day needs some flexibility.
(Please be in touch if you are interested in private, semi-private or other days/times)
E. Other Local Tennis Stuff
- MCTA JTT (Junior Team Tennis): For beginner, intermediate and advanced junior players 8u -18u looking for regular competitive play during Spring, Fall and Winter seasons, the local tennis association organizes teams and leagues. Including help placing free agents onto existing teams. If there are enough local players in a division, Takoma Teams can be formed for camaraderie, practices and carpooling -- usually with organizing help from a parent or two. Find the current and future season options here: http://www.mctatennis.org/#juniors
Summary: (as of Spring 2019-- there are Winter, Spring, Fall co-ed leagues and also Fall single gender leagues).
$130 per person (Typically all matches are held indoors, weekend matches, 2-730pm)
-Little Free Tennis Libraries - inspired by a friend in the midwest, I'm starting to distribute "Little Free Tennis Libraries" (a bin with instructions, balls, racquets) to be placed at local tennis courts so anyone visiting can start playing. Keep an eye out for them. Let me know if you want to help set one up near you and/or maintain one with periodic checking, organizing, etc. So far my first libraries received several donated racquets and some extra balls, and a news article in the Cape Cod Chronicle. More at: www.facebook.com/LittleFreeTennisLibraries/
- local player's contact list or flex league.
Find super local hitting partners via Local Takoma Area player's contact list - sign up and find others for practice, fun, and/or competition. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1a7o_S4HLKluT9tsn4lPf6NvpgtKoV8UovhiDicOumhI/viewform
(or if you want a little more structure and geographic diversity, try www.TennisDC.com for partner, ladder, league and tournament flex league options - use promo code 53615 to get 10% off).
-- 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
- Equipment/Service:
Let me know if you need any racquet stringing/service or purchase needs, including slower/softer training balls - I have lots of quality used racquets, some new youth ones, and inexpensive/free old ones just to get the whole family playing. I can also provide (free?) buckets of used balls for serve or other practice you want to do.
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, and 10-and-under/quick start tennis concepts. Coach SJ brings over 16 years of competitive tennis playing, over 7+ years tennis teaching experience, along with basketball coaching, camp counselor and parenting experience.
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 sample of options during my last "normal" season. And find other local self-"serve" resources and activities. 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
NEW as of SPRING 2019 -- Most of the 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 for Fall Signup: https://forms.gle/d29ypcxm7dGZZhZM7
Also NEW 2019: Sliding Scale and Scholarship payment options. See below for details.
Latest Info/Current Classes email: August 2019
Last new thing: I'm going to encourage folks to do 2+ tennis sessions per week to see much greater learning progressions. This doesn't have to be two classes with me. Class time is ideally supplemented by practice at home (yard, driveway, local park, or quiet street/parking lot) and additional time on court or with a hitting wall. Either on your own, casually with friends/family, semi-formal match play or additional classes each week. I'll followup with those who are registered, and also look into some facilitated super local "league" or competitive play program (likely on Saturdays).
Takoma Park Rec Dept registration typically follows this schedule: (and a week later for non-residents)
Spring/Summer: begins March 15
Fall: begins August 15
Winter: begins December 15
TP Rec Register HERE
For other classes and (semi) private lessons, contact Coach SJ.
CONTENTS:
0. Takoma Park Tennis Overview
A. End of Summer Classes week....
B. - Free Tennis at Community Events and Tennis Libraries
C. - Takoma Tennis Classes Overview
D. Spring 2019 Local Class List
E. Other Local Tennis Stuff
DETAILS:
0. Takoma Park Tennis Overview–
SatJiwan/SJ and “Moving Forward Tennis” is offering several expanded tennis options for the Takoma Park area in the next couple months. All ages, tots thru adults, and all skill levels – beginner thru advanced.
If you're like me, you played some tennis when you were younger, but took some time away from the game. Come rediscover your love of tennis, or help yourself or your kids find theirs for the first time. It's truly a lifetime sport, and if you've never played, now is a fine time learn.
Read on for a selection of classes being offered through Takoma Park Recreation Department and other options.
Contact me if you'd like to get regular messages about my tennis offerings or other local tennis opportunities.
A. - End of Summer classes - Tues 27th/Thurs 29th/Sat 31st - 8-10am, 5-7pm. First hour in AM and PM is younger and more beginner, second hour is older and/or more intermediate/advanced. Summer Sign up here: https://forms.gle/4JgVejhWkWkxBN1b7
B. - Free Tennis at Community Events - Look for options to try out tennis at TPMS at TP Folk Festival Sept 8 (1030-630), and Takoma Plays Day - Sept 14 (10-2), as well as visiting local tennis courts with Little Free Tennis Libraries.
C. - Takoma Tennis Classes Overview
Class Summary: (more details on classes page)
NEW as of SPRING 2019 - I'm offering sliding scale payment option, and a few scholarship/free registrations. Each class will have a suggested or average price. I will invite folks to pay a range of lower or higher amounts as it fits your ability to pay. Payments above the suggested price will help pay for scholarship registrations and lower priced registrations. Any surplus will probably be used for a free equipment fund and to help with Little Free Tennis Libraries. (And I may adjust prices up or down for smaller or larger class sizes).
Costs: approx $50 -120 or ~$12/h (some FREE, some discount/scholarships available)
Class Sizes: usually about 6-10. May go up or down a little and adjust pricing accordingly.
Mostly 8 weeks starting late March/early April OR Sept
Flexible Makeups – use some other appropriate class times to makeup classes you missed. And we will attempt to makeup any weather-cancelled classes.
Class Equipment Provided, or you can purchase discounted or used from me.
D. - Fall 2019 Local Class List - Fall Registration here: https://forms.gle/d29ypcxm7dGZZhZM7
all events, unless noted, are at Takoma Park Middle School, 7611 Piney Branch Rd.
Mostly starting second week of September.
Register here: See google form: https://forms.gle/LpLBfd7nZppSGMet5
Tues 430p, approx 6-10yr, Beg/Int - 8 weeks, starts Sept 10 - ~$100
Tues 530p, approx 10-17yrs (and adults), Beg/Int - 8 weeks, starts Sept 10 - ~$100
Tues AND/OR Thurs 630p, Teen/Adult Dropin – Intermediate/Adv, starts Sept 10/12, ~$10-20/class
Wed 305p, TP Middle School Students, Beg/Int/Adv - 7 weeks, starts TBA - FREE for TPMS students (and homeschoolers?), sign up in TPMS office.
Thurs 12p, Senior Fun & Fitness Tennis – indoor @NH AVE REC CTR – $5 – starts Sept 5, 12 weeks - register with TP Rec here:
Thurs 430p, approx 6-10yr, Beg/Int - 8 weeks, starts Sept 12 - ~$100
Thurs 530p, approx 10-17yrs (and adults), Int - 8 weeks, starts Sept 12 - ~$100
Fri 305p, ~11yrs+, Int/Adv -10 weeks, starts TBA - ~$10-30/h
Sat - Midday Matchplay – loosely organized local junior and adult (Red, Orange, Green/Yellow ball) - starts later Sept, FREE
Sundays - 8 weeks, starts Sept 15
Sun 12p OR 1230p**, 3-6yrs, Parent and Me class, 30m class - ~$50
Sun 1p, 5-12yrs, Beg/Int - ~$100
Sun 2p, Teen/Adult, Beg/Int - ~$100
Sun 3p, Teen/Adult, Int/Adv - ~$100
Sun 4p, 5-12yrs, Intermediate - ~$100
*Age and Level categories are not strict.
**Parent and Me class timing is flexible. Register for one time, but can shift if that day needs some flexibility.
(Please be in touch if you are interested in private, semi-private or other days/times)
E. Other Local Tennis Stuff
- MCTA JTT (Junior Team Tennis): For beginner, intermediate and advanced junior players 8u -18u looking for regular competitive play during Spring, Fall and Winter seasons, the local tennis association organizes teams and leagues. Including help placing free agents onto existing teams. If there are enough local players in a division, Takoma Teams can be formed for camaraderie, practices and carpooling -- usually with organizing help from a parent or two. Find the current and future season options here: http://www.mctatennis.org/#juniors
Summary: (as of Spring 2019-- there are Winter, Spring, Fall co-ed leagues and also Fall single gender leagues).
$130 per person (Typically all matches are held indoors, weekend matches, 2-730pm)
-Little Free Tennis Libraries - inspired by a friend in the midwest, I'm starting to distribute "Little Free Tennis Libraries" (a bin with instructions, balls, racquets) to be placed at local tennis courts so anyone visiting can start playing. Keep an eye out for them. Let me know if you want to help set one up near you and/or maintain one with periodic checking, organizing, etc. So far my first libraries received several donated racquets and some extra balls, and a news article in the Cape Cod Chronicle. More at: www.facebook.com/LittleFreeTennisLibraries/
- local player's contact list or flex league.
Find super local hitting partners via Local Takoma Area player's contact list - sign up and find others for practice, fun, and/or competition. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1a7o_S4HLKluT9tsn4lPf6NvpgtKoV8UovhiDicOumhI/viewform
(or if you want a little more structure and geographic diversity, try www.TennisDC.com for partner, ladder, league and tournament flex league options - use promo code 53615 to get 10% off).
-- 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
- Equipment/Service:
Let me know if you need any racquet stringing/service or purchase needs, including slower/softer training balls - I have lots of quality used racquets, some new youth ones, and inexpensive/free old ones just to get the whole family playing. I can also provide (free?) buckets of used balls for serve or other practice you want to do.
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, and 10-and-under/quick start tennis concepts. Coach SJ brings over 16 years of competitive tennis playing, over 7+ years tennis teaching experience, along with basketball coaching, camp counselor and parenting experience.
