Tennis in Your Park presented by USTA

Have fun, stay in shape and meet new friends while playing tennis. USTA-certified coaches teach lessons.

Adult Beginner Lessons

These classes are for those who have little or no tennis experience. Learn basic strokes and begin to play matches. Each participant receives a new Wilson tennis racket.

Adult Intermediate Lessons

Players develop their stroke consistency while learning net play, court coverage and match strategy.

Adult Advanced

Classes are for those who have had lessons, drill and match-play experience, and can sustain rally play with a variety of players. Players should have an NTRP rating of at least 3.0 and can find their rating on the USTA website.

Adult Drill and Play

This program is for players who have some tennis experience and know basic strokes and game scoring. Play a mix of organized hitting with multiple players and match play each week.

Adult Tennis — Team UP Tennis League

Join in the fun on Sunday evenings for tennis match play. Teams are formed each Sunday evening for 90 minutes of match play (singles and doubles). All levels are welcome and play are organized each week with those in attendance.

Available June–August

Registration for Private tennis lessons is open.

USTA-certified instructors develop personalized lessons based on player skills and personal goals. Lessons are for children and adults of all ages and abilities, and are ideal for players requiring special attention, focused work or improvement on a specific skill. Lessons can be taught on any City tennis court and scheduling is flexible. Register for one or more lessons and work with an instructor to create a lesson schedule. Register at edenprairie.org/Register.

Cost

Private lessons
$50/hour

Additional students
$30

Questions? 952-949-8457

Instructor Bios

		Caden Caden has been playing tennis for over eight years. He played varsity tennis for Mason City High School in Iowa. After graduating, he committed to playing four years of Division 3 collegiate tennis at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Caden taught group lessons and clinics for all ages throughout his time in college. He loves coaching and helping new tennis players find the joy that tennis brings.
		CoCo CoCo has been playing tennis for more than ten years, most recently on the varsity team for Benilde-St. Margaret's. She loves playing tennis as a hobby, and hopes to continue playing on the club team in college!
		Danika Danika has been playing tennis for six years, and this will be her third year teaching. She is on the Eden Prairie High School girls tennis team and loves every minute of it. Danika enjoys playing tennis anytime she can as well as teaching others about the sport.
		Deven Deven has been playing tennis for more than 15 years and has coached individual and group lessons for kids in the Woodbury and Eden Prairie areas. He was a varsity tennis player for East Ridge High School and competed in the Class AA state tournament for three years in singles and doubles. Deven was voted all-conference honorable mention and most-improved player during his varsity tenure, and played intermittently throughout college at the University of Minnesota. He loves to be on the court and enjoys helping athletes improve their all-around tennis skills and conditioning techniques.
		Ramesh Ramesh has been a tennis instructor with USTA Northern for over 10 years. In addition, he has been the assistant tennis coach for the Edina High School varsity boys tennis team for the past six years. Ramesh loves to coach and always finds his way to a court.

There are 21 parks with tennis courts in Eden Prairie.

Courts are available during park hours, except when a Parks and Recreation lesson program is being taught, or during the school year, while the school tennis team is playing. Riley Lake Park's tennis courts are lighted to allow for evening play. View the Eden Prairie Park Finder to find a court near you.

Tennis Court Rules

Be courteous and allow others to play after one hour. No bikes, dogs, skates or rollerblades are allowed on the tennis courts. No private lessons may be offered without prior authorization.

Junior tennis rackets can be purchased online for summer tennis lessons.

Rackets must be ordered two weeks before the first lesson. Please provide the student’s height in inches. Look for more information when registering.

Choosing Correct Tennis Racket

• If a child is 5 years old or younger and is 44 inches or shorter, a 19- or 21-inch racket is a good fit
• If a child is age 6 to 8 and is 45–49 inches tall, select a 23-inch racket
• For children age 8 to 10 with a height between 50 and 55 inches, a 25-inch racket is appropriate
• A child can comfortably handle a 26-inch racket if he/she is older than 10 and taller than 55 inches

USTA video about sizing tennis rackets

Ages 5–14

Join TGA (Teach Grow Achieve) in learning fundamentals, etiquette and rules of the game in a fun and supportive environment. Skills are developed through engaging drills and games while tennis is used as a vehicle for teaching educational concepts including STEM.

Using the United States Tennis Association's (USTA) NetGeneration curriculum, certified instructors teach tennis skills and build character in a fun, positive and welcoming environment.

Lessons are developed to build on skills learned in previous age groups; however, new players are welcome at any level. Remember to bring your water bottle, tennis shoes, sunscreen and tennis racket. Tennis balls are provided.

Ages 4–6

Participants learn the athletic skills needed for tennis and build confidence on the court through individual and group games. Players build hand-eye coordination and movement skills, and gain comfort with the equipment.

Ages 6–8

Players build character and a basic understanding of the game while working on the foundations for serving, rallying and scoring, while continuing to build hand-eye coordination and movement skills.

Ages 8–11

Players are introduced to the serve and return while also revisiting the fundamental strokes of tennis. Players develop more control and learn to carry on a complete rally with a variety of strokes and longer duration.

12U Team Tennis (ages 10–12)

This program brings a fun, team element to the sport of tennis with a consistent group of players and coaches throughout the summer. Continue to build fundamental skills while having fun.

14U Team Tennis (ages 13–14)

This program brings a fun, team element to the sport of tennis with a consistent group of players and coaches throughout the summer. With a focus on developing match play skills, each day of lessons ends with practice matches. Players have the opportunity to play matches against other teams in the metro area. Build tennis skills together in a cooperative, team environment.

18U Team Tennis (ages 15–18)

This is a competitive league for boys and girls on varsity squads or those looking for a challenge. The team is for players who are confident in their basic tennis skills and want to participate in a lot of match play throughout the summer. Singles, doubles and mixed-doubles are played. There is a combination of practice and match play with an emphasis on skill development, fun, teamwork and friendly competition. Matches are against other area teams of similar age and ability levels. Fee includes a tennis uniform shirt.