Tennis

LIFESPORT

DEERFIELD PARK DISTRICT

The Deerfield Park District is happy to announce its new partnership with LifeSport Management to provide year-round indoor and outdoor tennis instruction. LifeSport Management and their team of Tennis Professionals have been creating quality tennis programming for adult and juniors of all levels since 1986. The goal of the tennis programs is to nurture a love of the game and provide a foundation of sound tennis mechanics for every student. Make up classes must be pre-approved by tennis instructor PRIOR to missing a class. If you are looking for a private lesson or have a group of friends and would like to put together your own private group, call 847-533-0316 or email sidney@lifesport.com.

Junior Tennis Program RED

For players that are just starting to play tennis. Students will focus on learning the ABCs of tennis agility, balance and coordination. Students are introduced to tennis games that allow them to have fun, while developing basic skills, like proper stroke technique required to send and receive shots. Location: Sachs Recreation Ctr Age: 4-6 Instructor: LifeSport Min/Max: 3/6

Activity-Sect. Date (#cl) Day Time R/NR

333027-01 3/28-5/23 (9) M 4-5P $270/324 333027-02 3/28-5/23 (9) M 5-6P $270/324 333027-03 4/2-6/4 (9) Sa 9-10A $270/324 No class dates: Sect. 03: 4/9

Junior Tennis Program ORANGE

Orange 1 is for junior players who have minimal experience playing tennis. The focus at this level will be on developing on-court athletic skills while learning and refining the techniques necessary to serve, rally, and score. Location: Sachs Recreation Ctr Age: 7-8 Instructor: LifeSport Min/Max: 3/6

Activity-Sect. Date (#cl) Day Time R/NR

333028-01 3/28-5/23 (9) M 4-5P $270/324 333028-02 3/28-5/23 (9) M 5-6P $270/324 333028-03 3/30-6/1 (10) W 4-5P $300/360 333028-04 4/2-6/4 (9) Sa 10-11A $270/324 No class dates: Sect. 04: 4/9

Junior Tennis Program GREEN 1

Green 1 is for junior players with limited tennis experience. Class is taught using a green dot ball and focuses on developing sending and receiving skills, sound footwork, and racket mechanics, while incorporating comparable athletic skills developed in other sports. Players learn proper positioning to execute groundstrokes and volleys, hit with purpose, serve and sustain a rally. Location: Sachs Recreation Ctr Age: 9-10 Instructor: LifeSport Min/Max: 3/6

Activity-Sect. Date (#cl) Day Time R/NR

333030-01 3/29-5/31 (10) Tu 5-6P 333030-02 3/31-6/2 (10) Th 5-6P 333030-03 4/2-6/4 (9) Sa 11A-12P No class dates: Sect. 03: 4/9 $300/360 $300/360 $270/324

Junior Tennis Development Program

Junior Development is designed for the junior high/high school age players. The program is a perfect fit for those desiring to make the High School team. Drills will be designed around stroke execution along with improvement of the serve. Point play is also a regular training component. Location: Sachs Recreation Ctr Age: 11-15 Instructor: LifeSport Min/Max: 3/6

Activity-Sect. Date (#cl) Day Time R/NR

333032-01 3/28-5/23 (9) M 6-7P $270/324 333032-02 3/29-5/31 (10) Tu 5-6P $300/360 333032-03 3/30-6/1 (10) W 5-6P $300/360 333032-04 3/31-6/2 (10) Th 6-7P $300/360 333032-05 4/1-6/3 (9) F 5:30-6:30P $270/324 333032-06 4/2-6/4 (9) Sa 12-1P $270/324 No class dates: Sect. 05: 4/8; Sect. 06: 4/9

Junior Tennis Program High School

High School is designed for the player who is a rising Freshman or currently plays on their High School team. Drills will be designed around stroke execution along with improvement of the serve. Point play is also a regular component. Location: Sachs Recreation Ctr Age: 14-18 Instructor: IGLA Min/Max: 3/6

Activity-Sect. Date (#cl) Day Time R/NR

333042-01 4/2-6/4 (9) Sa 1-2:30P $405/486 No class dates: Sect. 01: 4/9

Adult Instant Tennis

This player is just starting to play tennis and has limited experience. Objectives at this level are to develop skills to get the ball into play and learn proper grips and technique on major shots Location: Sachs Recreation Ctr Age: 18+ Instructor: LifeSport Min/Max: 3/6

Activity-Sect. Date (#cl) Day Time R/NR

333044-01 3/28-5/23 (9) M 9:30-10:30A $300/360 333044-02 3/31-6/2 (10) Th 7-8P $300/360 333044-03 4/1-6/3 (9) F 7-8P $270/324 No class dates: Sect. 03: 4/8

Adult Tennis Stroke Production

A refresher program for those who have played tennis but haven’t picked up a racquet in years or have advanced beyond Instant Tennis. Location: Sachs Recreation Ctr Age: 18+ Instructor: LifeSport Min/Max: 3/6

Activity-Sect. Date (#cl) Day Time R/NR

333046-01 3/28-5/23 (9) M 10:30-11:30A $300/360 333046-02 3/30-6/1 (10) W 7-8P $300/360

Adult Tennis Drill/Play 2.5-3.0

This player has more dependable strokes and is learning to judge where the ball is going; has weak court coverage or is often caught out of position but is starting to keep the ball in play with other players of the same ability. Advanced beyond Adult Stroke Production. Location: Sachs Recreation Ctr Age: 18+ Instructor: LifeSport Min/Max: 3/6

Activity-Sect. Date (#cl) Day Time R/NR

333047-01 3/29-5/31 (10) Tu 9:30-11A $450/540

Adult Tennis Drill/Play 3.5-4.0

This player has achieved stroke dependability and direction on shots within reach, including forehand and backhand volleys, but still needs work on depth and variety. Location: Sachs Recreation Ctr Age: 18+ Instructor: LifeSport Min/Max: 3/6

Activity-Sect. Date (#cl) Day Time R/NR

333048-01 3/31-6/2 (10) Th 9:30-11A $450/540

Pickleball 123

This special introductory class teaches the basics of the game, scoring and the importance of staying out of the kitchen! Wear your workout clothes and court shoes. We provide the paddles, balls, instruction and fun. Location: Sachs Recreation Ctr Age: 18+ Instructor: LifeSport Min/Max: 2/8

Sect. Date (#cl) Day Time R/NR

333043-01 3/29-4/26 (5) Tu 11A-12P $150/180 333043-02 3/29-4/26 (5) Tu 6-7P $150/180 333043-03 3/31-4/28 (5) Th 9-10A $150/180

Pickleball 456

For those that have completed Pickleball 123 or have played before and want to improve their game. Focus will be on improving skills, basic tactics and play. Location: Sachs Recreation Ctr Age: 18+ Instructor: LifeSport Min/Max: 2/8

Sect. Date (#cl) Day Time R/NR

333049-01 3/29-4/26 (5) Tu 12-1P $150/180 333049-02 3/29-4/26 (5) Tu 7-8P $150/180 333049-03 3/31-4/28 (5) Th 10-11A $150/180