Tennis Lessons
Tennis lesson fees are charged in addition to your annual Seminole dues. Tennis lessons at Seminole focus on fun and skill development, ensuring that kids not only learn the fundamentals of tennis but also cultivate a lasting passion for the sport.
2024 Session dates and schedule are below:
2024 Session Dates (four 2-week sessions):
- Session 1: June 10 – June 20
- Session 2: June 24 – July 3 (No Lessons July 4)
- Session 3: July 8 – July 18
- Session 4: July 22 – Aug 1
- Session 5: Aug 5 – Aug 8 (one week, limited classes)
Tennis Lesson Levels
We encourage you to pick a class that is within reach of your child’s abilities, so he or she feels a sense of achievement when the session ends. Then it’s OK to advance to the next skill level. Feel free to consult our Head Pro Mark Happel.
Our days start with Adult Morning Drills which is combination of drills and play. Then we progress to lesson groups that are as follows.
The Pee Wee Tennis class is a great way for ages 5 and up with no or little tennis experience to get introduced to the game. Go from Shark Bites to Pee Wee Tennis and your kids are sure to have an afternoon nap.
The Beginner class covers the basic techniques for the forehand and backhand, volley and courtesy serve. Games are played with balls fed to the child.
The Advanced Beginner class emphasizes technique and placement.
The Intermediate class is for students who are able to sustain a rally for at least three hits in a row over the net. Drills and games include playing out points.
The Advanced Intermediate class covers mastering proper techniques for ground strokes, volleys, overheads and serves. Placements, direction, depth, spin and power is emphasized as well as mental preparation and strategy.
The Advanced Intensive Drill class is primarily geared for high school students and players wanting to play competitive tennis. Drills and match play will improve skills in pressure tennis, consistency and strategy.
The Men’s and Women’s Night Out is a drill night with play as well on a singles and doubles basis.
| TIME | CLASS* | DAYS | CLASS LIMIT | COST |
| YOUTH LESSONS | ||||
| 8:00-9:00 AM | High School Advanced Drills | Mon – Thur | 18 | $70.00 |
| 9:00-9:30 AM | Pee Wee (age 4 – 6) | Mon & Wed | 18 | $30.00 |
| 9:00-9:30 AM | Pee Wee (age 4 – 6) | Tues & Thur | 18 | $30.00 |
| 9:30-10:00 AM | Pee Wee (age 4 – 6) | Mon & Wed | 18 | $30.00 |
| 9:30-10:00 AM | Pee Wee (age 4 – 6) | Tues & Thur | 18 | $30.00 |
| 10:15-11:00 AM | Beginner | Mon – Thur | 18 | $50.00 |
| 11:00-11:45 AM | Beginner | Mon – Thur | 18 | $50.00 |
| 12:00-12:45 PM | Advanced Beginner | Mon – Thur | 18 | $50.00 |
| 1:00-1:45 PM | Intermediate | Mon – Thur | 18 | $50.00 |
| 2:00-2:45 PM | Intermediate & Adv. Beg. (ages 12 – 16) | Mon – Thur | 18 | $50.00 |
| 3:00-4:00 PM | Advanced Intermediate | Mon – Thur | 18 | $70.00 |
| 4:00-5:00 PM | Advanced Intensive Drills and Match Play | Mon – Thur | 18 | $70.00 |
| ***Advanced Players only*** | ||||
| 8:00-9:00 PM | Late Night Extreme Tennis | Wednesday | 12 | $15.00 |
| 1:00-3:00 PM | Interclub | Fri | 12 | $60.00 |
| ADULT LESSONS | ||||
| 7:00-8:00 AM | Adult Morning Drills | Mon & Wed | 8 | $50.00 |
| 6:30-8:00 PM | Adult Beginner Lesson | Tuesdays | 8 | $30.00 |
| 6:30-8:00 PM | Men’s Night Out | Mondays | 8 | $30.00 |
| 6:30-8:00 PM | Women’s Night Out | Wednesdays | 8 | $30.00 |
If you have any questions, please email Tennis Chair Michael Cerminaro at tennis@seminolepool.org.
Head Pro – Mark Happel
Hello – I’m Mark Happel. I am currently the Head Varsity Girls and Boys tennis coach at Verona Area High School and a physical education teacher in the VASD. I was honored a few years ago as the Wisconsin High School Tennis Coaches Association Coach of the Year. Previously, I taught tennis at the Valley View Fitness & Racquet Club in La Crosse, WI. I played collegiately at UW La Crosse where I was a national qualifier in singles and doubles. I am certified through the Professional Tennis Registry and I am looking forward to the upcoming season.
