West Rock Tennis Academy (21 Pralle Ln, Nanuet, 845-623-3636) Hop the border to check out the top notch tennis classes and academy program at West Rock Indoor. Now under the the directorship of Adrian Contreras, formerly the number 4 player in Mexico and teacher at the prestigious John McEnroe Tennis Academy, the revamped program offers everything from Junior Academy Programs for kids who want to become competitive to the more rigorous Competition and Team Programs aimed at perfecting strokes, agility and playing competitively on a high school or national level. Kids under 10 can check out their “under 10” program which focuses on developing sound basics.
Courtsense at Tenafly Racquet Club (Tenafly and Bogota locations, (201) 569-1114) A top Bergen County tennis program, Courtsense at Tenafly Racquet Club and Bogota Racquet Club uses skill building from experienced coaches along with technology and fitness training to help kids up their tennis game. Starting with their Teddy Tennis program for little kids, they develop skills using balls with different speeds to teach the basics. For more advanced players they offer options for various commitment levels as well as weekly ladder play which simulates USTA competition.
Matchpoint Tennis (39 Ramland Rd South, Orangeburg, NY, 845-359-0031) Nationally ranked players know to visit private tennis coach and Dominican tennis champ Arturo Richiez at the gorgeous Matchpoint Tennis Facility, who will breakdown a swing and build it back up again with perfect form- in his very easy, patient manner. Kids and teens love honing their skills with him and rallying for points - book early as his schedule gets filled quickly!
