Grip & Rip youth and adult tennis lessons
Tennis lessons for all ages
Adult Programs - Group
Call Ran to schedule date/time. Weekday and Sunday afternoon availability 10am-3pm (Feb-May)
- Month-to-month enrollment
- Ladies or Men's Beginners (USTA 2.0-3.0): 1 hour session, Min four max 12, $15 per player. $20 for 1.5 hour.
- Ladies or Men's Intermediate (USTA 3.0-4.0): 1 hour session, Min four max 12, $17.50 per player. $22.50 for 1.5 hour.
- Ladies or Men's Advanced/experienced (USTA 4.5+): 1 hour session, Min four max 12, $20 per player. $25 for 1.5 hour.
- Couples/Mixed Beginners (USTA 2.0-3.0): 1 hour session, Min four max 12, $15 per player. $20 for 1.5 hour.
- Couples/Mixed Intermediate (USTA 3.0-4.5): 1 hour session, Min four max 12, $17.50 per player. $22.50 for 1.5 hour.
- Couples/Mixed Advanced/experienced (USTA 4.5+): 1 hour session, Min 4 max 12, $25 per player. $25 for 1.5 hour.
Adult Programs - Individual
Call Ran to schedule date/time. Weekday and Sunday afternoon availability 10am-3pm (Feb-May)
- Month-to-Month enrollment
- 45 Minute FREE technical/tactical assessment to new enrollees
- 45 Minute FREE technical/tactical assessment to new enrollees
- Ladies or Men's Beginners (USTA 2.0-3.0): 1 hour session, $50 per player. $70 for 1.5 hour.
- Ladies or Men's Intermediate (USTA 3.0-4.0): 1 hour session, $50 per player. $70 for 1.5 hour.
- Ladies or Men's Advanced/Experienced (USTA 4.5+): 1 hour session, $65 per player. $85 for 1.5 hour.
Youth Programs - Individual
(*See Weather Related Play Below)
- Month-to-month enrollment
- 45 Minute FREE technical/tactical assessment to new enrollees
- 45 Minute FREE technical/tactical assessment to new enrollees
- Age 5-7. 45 minute sessions, $45 (up to two children). Request parent/caretaker present for session.
- Age 8-10. 1 hour session.
- Older Youth
- Youth Beginner age 11-17.
- Youth Intermediate, age 11-17.
- Youth Rising Intermediate/Advanced/Competitive Play (Age 10-17, competitive USTA, Juniors, Middle School, High School Varsity players).
- Pricing (Age 8-10, Older Youth):
- $50 per hour (up to two players) - Any level player.
- $70 for 90 minutes (up to two players) - Beginner, Intermediate.
- $85 for 90 minutes (up to two players) - Intermediate High School Varsity, Advanced, Competition players.
- $110 for 120 minutes/2 hours (up to two players). I only schedule Strong/Rising Intermediate, Advanced, Competition players for 2 hour sessions.
- $50 per hour (up to two players) - Any level player.
- Payment:
- Zelle, Venmo, PayPal, Cash, Check.
Ford's Colony Youth Programs - Group
Snazzy Tennis!
- SNAZZY Tennis Program:
- Restart April 2022. Ages 8-12: Tuesday and Thursday 4:15-5:15pm. Beginner, general all level enrollment.
- Additional Programs: February- March 2022.
- Contact Ran for enrollment.
- Cell/Text: 704.975.3083
- ran@gripnriptennis.com
- Cell/Text: 704.975.3083
- Please make commitment for all monthly sessions as player numbers are limited due to number of courts.
- Practices may be delayed or cancelled due to weather. Payment per session held. Payment: Zelle, Venmo, Paypal, Cash, Check.
- Practices at Ford's Colony Hard Courts.
- If max enrollment, additional players will be put on a waiting list, contacted if a player cannot make a session.
- Monday 4:15-6pm.
- Age 11-14. Junior Varsity/Intermediate/ Beginner - $15 (Player # Min 2, Max 8)
- February Sessions: 2/14, 2/21, 2/28
- March Sessions: 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28
- Age 11-14. Junior Varsity/Intermediate/ Beginner - $15 (Player # Min 2, Max 8)
- Tuesday: 4:15-5:15pm.
- Age 8-12. Early start for Snazzy Tennis players! - $10 (Player # Min 4, Max 12)
- February Sessions: 2/15, 2/22
- March Sessions: 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29
- Age 8-12. Early start for Snazzy Tennis players! - $10 (Player # Min 4, Max 12)
- Wednesday: 4:15-6pm.
- Age 13-17. Varsity/Intermediate/Beginner - $15 (Player # Min 2, Max 8)
- February Sessions: 2/16, 2/23
- March Sessions: 3/2, 3/9, 3/15, 3/23, 3/30
- Age 13-17. Varsity/Intermediate/Beginner - $15 (Player # Min 2, Max 8)
- Thursday; 4:30-5:15pm.
- Age 5-7. Mighty Acorns! $10. Use of red balls, coach has appropriate sized racquets if player does not. Youth Quick Start net used. Parent/Caretaker must be present during practice. (Player # Min 4, Max 8)
- February Sessions: 2/17, 2/24
- March Sessions: 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31
- Age 5-7. Mighty Acorns! $10. Use of red balls, coach has appropriate sized racquets if player does not. Youth Quick Start net used. Parent/Caretaker must be present during practice. (Player # Min 4, Max 8)
- Saturday:
- 8am-9:30am. Age 13-17. Varsity/Intermediate $17.50. (Player 3 Min 2, Max 8)
- 9:30-11am. Age 11-4. Junior Varsity/Intermediate $17.50. (Player 3 Min 2, Max 8)
- 11am-12noon. Age 8-12. ADVANCED BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE $15. (Player 3 Min 2, Max 8)
- 1pm-2pm. Age 13-17. BEGINNERS $15. (Player 3 Min 2, Max 8)
- After 2pm, Individual/Private sessions. Please see below.
- February Sessions: 2/19, 2/26
- March sessions: 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26
- February Sessions: 2/19, 2/26
- 8am-9:30am. Age 13-17. Varsity/Intermediate $17.50. (Player 3 Min 2, Max 8)
- Sunday
- Individual/Private sessions. Please see below.
- Contact Ran for enrollment.
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Weather Related Play
- YOUTH:
- Age 5-7 - No play when heat index above 96 degrees, court temp is higher than 100 degrees. Kids are in the "heat/humidity zone" which is within 40 inches of the court. No play when temp/wind chill below 40 degrees.
- Age 8-11 - No play when heat index above 102 degrees or court temp is above 108 degrees. No play when temp/wind chill below 38 degrees.
- Age 11-18 - No play when heat index above 105 degrees or court temp is above 115 degrees. No play when temp/wind chill below 32 degrees.
- Age 5-7 - No play when heat index above 96 degrees, court temp is higher than 100 degrees. Kids are in the "heat/humidity zone" which is within 40 inches of the court. No play when temp/wind chill below 40 degrees.
- ADULTS:
- Age 19-55 - No play when court temp above 115 degrees. No play when temp/wind chill below 32 degrees.
- Age 55+ - No play when heat index above 100 degrees or court temp above 105 degrees. No play when temp/wind chill below 40 degrees.
- Age 19-55 - No play when court temp above 115 degrees. No play when temp/wind chill below 32 degrees.
All sessions are pre-planned based on age and level of play with both technical (skill) and tactical (game/court intelligence) components for singles and doubles play:
15% - Warm Up Activities (physical skills). Activities are chosen to warm up the muscles and create movement for what will be practiced during Skill and Game Play Development. Warm Up Activities may be with and/or without the racquet. Examples of activities: Foot Drills, conditioning drills, easy stroke warm up of forehand, backhand, serve, volley, overhead.
35% - Skill Development and Teaching Points. Discussion of not only what (the technical) will be practiced during the session, but also the why's and when/how (the tactical, court strategy zones) to use during actual game play.
40% - Game Play Development. The best way to 'own' a stroke and become more proficient is by practice, practice, practice. And the best way for practice is to have as close to actual competitive play as possible. The expectation is that during Game Play Development, each player is focusing on performing and thus integrating into their routine the technical aspects just practiced in the Skills development instruction.
10% - Cool down. To not only let your body come back to a restful, relaxed state, but to also discuss what was just learned and what you may need to practice and work on. Do not worry if during Game Play that you made too many errors or did not get the best form or just do not yet feel comfortable. Tennis is a game of never ending practice and refinement. Learning a new technique sometimes takes more than one 90 minute session!!
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