Rod Gibson Tennis Youth and Adult Clinics and Lessons

Junior Tennis Clinics' Schedule*

2019 Fall I Session:  August 12th - September 19th (no clinics on Labor Day, Sept. 2nd)
Fall II Session:  September 23rd - October 31st (no clinics on Oct. 14th or Oct. 31st)
Winter II Session:  November 4th - December 19th (no clinics on Nov. 11th and Nov. 25th - 28th)

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. 

Session:  $84 City residents, $100.80 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.

Session:  $84 City residents, $100.80 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. 

Session:  $99 City residents, $118.80 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.

Session:  $99 City residents, $118.80 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.

Session:  $156 City residents, $187.20 Non-City
Drop-in rates:  $16 City residents, $19.20

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.  

Session:  $143 City residents, $171.60 Non-City
Drop-in rates:  $16 City residents, $19.20 Non-City

Registration required.  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.

Beginner / Advanced Beginner (2.0 - 2.5)
Mondays:  6:30 - 7:30pm

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

 Intermediate / Advanced Drills Clinic (3.5 - 4.0)
Thursdays:  6:00 - 7:30pm

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 and group lessons

Private lessons (Tennis Pro + 1 player)

  • 1 hour:  $50 City residents, $60 Non-City
  • 30 minutes:  $25 City residents, $30 Non-City

Semi-Private lessons (Tennis Pro + 2 players):  $30 per hour per City resident, $35 Non-City

Group lessons 

  • Tennis Pro + 3 players:  $20 per hour per City resident, $24 Non-City
  • Tennis Pro + 4 players:  $15 per hour per City resident, $18 Non-City
  • Tennis Pro + 5 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.