Summer Youth Tennis Lessons

Red Ball Tennis:

Tailored for ages 5-8, our Red Ball program introduces tennis to young children, focusing on fundamental techniques. Emphasizing the Serve-Rally-Score progression, the program builds psychological, physical, tactical, and technical foundations.

Acknowledging tennis as an open skill, success lies in adaptability, not robotic strokes. A Game-Based Approach adds depth, connecting tactics with techniques for a holistic learning experience.

Our Practice and Play Plan starts with dynamic activities, boosting confidence and tennis skills. Character check-ins, skill outcomes, and game-based application create a well-rounded lesson, concluding with reflection.

Orange Ball Tennis:

Geared towards ages 8-10 with prior tennis experience, our Orange Ball program refines technique and builds on the Red Ball Program foundations. Focused on the 4 Performance Factors—psychological, physical, tactical, and technical—it enhances Serve-Rally-Score skills.

Recognizing tennis as an Open Skill, players learn to incorporate Spin, Height, and Depth into their techniques, improving overall effectiveness.

The Practice and Play Plan begins with engaging activities, fostering confidence and tennis skills. Including dynamic warmups, skill outcomes, and game-based application, the lesson concludes with character check-ins and reflection.

Green Ball Tennis:

Tailored for ages 10-13 with tennis experience, our Green Ball program advances skills in applying Spin, Height, and Depth. Focused on the 4 Performance Factors—psychological, physical, tactical, and technical—it prepares youth for Beginner-Intermediate Competitive Play.

Acknowledging tennis as an Open Skill, players develop an advanced understanding of techniques and tactics while adapting to Spin, Height, and Depth. Using these, they create a unique playing style and are ready for competitive play.

The Practice and Play Plan starts with an engaging activity, fostering confidence and tennis skills. Including dynamic warm-ups, skill outcomes, and game-based application, the lesson concludes with character check-ins and reflection.

Players who have taken lessons in previous years may be looking to test their skills against other metro area youth. We have tennis team in 12+Under, 14+Under, and 18+Under divisions. Young players can vary greatly in skill and ability, but if they are interested in competing we suggest trying out for our Junior Team Tennis squad to anyone 10 and older.

Please send your child to summer lessons with a water bottle and tennis shoes. It may also be a good idea to provide them with a hat to protect them from the sun.

If you would like to buy your child a racket, feel free to do so. However, SPUT will provide rackets onsite for each child.

We recommend that parents of children ages 5-8 years old stay on site throughout the lesson period.

Yes. Please plan to notify your child's coach of the absence ahead of time.

High Performance Lessons are for tennis players who have participated in our regular lessons for a few years and have a more advanced skill set than a beginner. These classes are ideal for players who are able to maintain a rally and are seeking opportunities to improve in a more competitive atmosphere. In all of our summer youth lessons, kids are grouped by ability, so if the coaches feel that your child is playing at a higher level, they will give them the attention and support they need.

Saint Paul Urban Tennis is a 501(c)3 non-profit and relies strictly upon grants, donations, and lesson fees to keep our programming accessible to all. With that being said, SPUT will stop processing refunds for summer lessons on July 1st.

Rain: Any rain cancellations will be posted on our Weather Updates page and sent to parents via the Remind app.

Heat: If the heat index is predicted to reach 104 degrees, all classes will be canceled for the day. Cancellations will be made the day before if possible and posted on the Remind app.

Lightning: If thunderstorms occur during lessons, classes will be postponed, and coaches will take kids to the closest sheltered area. Play will resume if the storm clears and it is no longer raining.

Cold: If the temperature drops below 38 degrees with a poor wind chill and/or conditions (snowing), classes will be canceled, and communications sent via the Remind app.