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Rod Gibson Tennis Youth and Adult Clinics and Lessons
Junior Tennis Clinics’ Schedule
Winter I session: January 4th - February 18th (no clinics on Jan. 18th and 19th or Feb. 15th)
Spring I session: February 22nd - April 15th (no clinics March 22nd - 25th)
Spring II session: April 19th - June 3rd (no clinics on May 31st)
Days and times for each level:
Red Ball I (ages 8 and under)
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00-3:45pm
Intended for players new to the game. Strokes will be introduced on the forehand, backhand, and volleys. Players will begin to learn how to rally.
Full session costs: $91 City residents, $109.20 Non-City
Drop-in rates: $9 City residents, $10.80 Non-City
Red Ball 2 (ages 10 and under)
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45-4:30pm
Players will focus on rally-building and strokes mechanics. The serve will be introduced, and players will learn to play points and keep score.
Full session costs: $91 City residents, $109.20 Non-City
Drop-in rates: $9 City residents, $10.80 Non-City
Orange Ball (ages 7 - 10)
Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:00-4:00pm
Players will develop proper strokes mechanics on the forehand, backhand, volleys, and the serve. Players will learn to play singles and doubles.
Full session costs: $108 City residents, $129.60 Non-City
Drop-in rates: $11 City residents, $13.20 Non-City
Green Ball (ages 8 - 12)
Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00-5:00pm
Proper strokes techniques will be reinforced with fed ball and live drills. Singles and doubles strategies and tactics will be discussed.
Full session costs: $108 City residents, $129.60 Non-City
Drop-in rates: $11 City residents, $13.20 Non-City
Jr. Intermediate (ages 11 and up)
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 - 6:00pm
This program is intended for players participating in USTA events and playing on their middle or high school tennis teams.
Full session costs: $169 City residents, $202.80 Non-City
Drop-in rates: $16 City residents, $19.20 Non-City
Jr. Advanced (ages 14 and up)
Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00 - 6:30pm
This program is intended for players participating in USTA events and playing on their high school tennis teams.
Full session costs: $156 City residents, $187.20 Non-City
Drop-in rates: $16 City residents, $19.20 Non-City
Registration required. New incoming players must be evaluated by the coaching staff prior to registration to determine the appropriate clinic. Junior Clinics’ instructor: Rod Gibson, USPTA Certified Elite Tennis Professional, PTR Certified Professional. Contact information: 904-891-6927 or email.
Adult Tennis Clinics’ Schedule*
*24-hours’ cancellation policy for all adult clinics Registration required.
Women’s Advanced Beginner / Intermediate Strokes Clinic (2.5 - 3.0)
Mondays: 6:30 - 8:00pm
Advanced Beginner / Intermediate Strokes Clinic (2.5 - 3.0)
Wednesdays: 8:00 - 9:00am
Intermediate Strokes Clinic (3.0 - 3.5)
Wednesdays: 9:00 - 10:30am
Women's Intermediate Drills Clinic (3.0 - 3.5)
Wednesdays: 6:30 - 8:00pm
Intermediate Srokes Clinic (3.0 - 3.5)
Thursdays: 6:00 - 7:30pm
Intermediate / Advanced Drills Clinic (3.5 - 4.0)
Thursdays: 6:00 - 7:30pm
Intermediate / Advanced Drills Clinic (3.5 - 4.0)
Saturdays: 9:00 - 10:30am
Fees - All Adult Clinics
- $10/1-hour clinics City residents; $12 Non-City
- $15/1.5-hours clinics City residents; $18 Non-City
Registration required. Minimum of 3 participants per clinic. For more information and to register, contact Rod Gibson: 904-891-6927; rodgibsontennis@gmail.com.
Private, Semi-Private, and Group Lessons*
*24-hours’ cancellation policy for all private, semi-private, and group lessons
Private lessons (Tennis Pro + 1 player)
- With director: $60/hour City resident, $70 Non-City; $30/half-hour City resident, $35 Non-City
- With staff professional: $50 City resident, $60 Non-City; $25/half-hour City resident, $30 Non-City
Semi-Private lessons (Tennis Pro + 2 players)
- With director: $35/hour City residents, $40 Non-City
- With staff professional: $30/hour per City resident, $35 Non-City
Group lessons
- Director + 3 players: $24 per hour per City resident, $27 Non-City
- Director + 4 players: $18 per hour per City resident, $20 Non-City
- Director + 5 players: $14 per hour per City resident, $16 Non-City
- Director + 6 or more players: $12 per hour per City resident, $14 Non-City
- Staff professional + 3 players: $20 per hour per City resident, $24 Non-City
- Staff professional + 4 players: $15 per hour per City resident, $18 Non-City
- Staff professional + 5 players: $12 per hour per City resident, $15 Non-City
- Staff professional + 6 or more players: $10 per hour per City resident, $12 Non-City
To arrange any of the above lessons, contact Rod Gibson: 904-891-6927; rodgibsontennis@gmail.com.
"Need a Game" Roster
Looking for a match? Do you need someone to help round out your doubles group? If so, please email Rod Gibson for names and contact information of other players with your skill level. Please include your skill level and preference of singles or doubles in your email.