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Lessons at Reed-Sweatt Family Tennis Center
Reed Sweatt offers a comprehensive lesson program with USPTA pros Abdul Idi, Craig Swanson, Dilcia Pederson, Doug Matuska, Mike Vidmar, Nancy Akpan, Paul Vang, Roger Boyer, and Spencer Jones. Lessons include private, group, and stroke drills for both adults and junior players. You can download or print the information sheets which include registration policies. (You will need the Adobe Reader to download information sheets. If you don't have the Reader, click here to get it - it's free!)
Adult Lesson Program
Reed-Sweatt Family Tennis Center's adult lesson program offers something for everyone including drills, group lessons, and private lessons. Whether you've just started out or you played last week, we have a lesson program to fit your needs!
Level I: Beginners and Re-starters, 1.0-2.0 NTRP
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• Group Lesson Series:  Step 1, 2 or 3. Classes meet once a week for 4 weeks, 4-6 players.
  Step 1:  For players with no formal instruction or players who are just starting over. Fundamental strokes and match-play positions.
  Step 2:  For players who know the basics (Step 1) and refresher players. Adding movement, improving consistency, "live" drills.
  Step 3:  For players who know the basic strokes/position and have some success playing games on their own.
• Private Lessons:  Please contact the tennis center at (612) 825-6844 and ask to speak with a tennis professional. They arrange their own lesson times, so you must speak with them directly to schedule a lesson. Fee: $75.00/hour.
Level II: 2.5-3.0 NTRP Players
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• Group Play Classes:  Singles and doubles, drills, patterns and strategies and supervised play. Classes meet once a week for 4 weeks, 4-6 players.
• Stroke & Sunrise Drills:  Designed to help all players improve their game, concentrated instruction on a specific stroke or conditioning. Weekly sign-up.
• Senior Drills:  For players 50 years of age or older, who are rated 2.5 or above. ANY Senior can register for this drill by calling (612) 825-6844. Weekly sign-up.
• Private Lessons:  Please contact the tennis center at (612) 825-6844 and ask to speak with a tennis professional. They arrange their own lesson times, so you must speak with them directly to schedule a lesson. Fee: $75.00/hour.
Level III: 3.0-4.5 NTRP Players
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• 90-Minute Drill:  Designed to help players identify strength and weaknesses, players will work on competition strategies and tactics. Weekly sign-up.
• Strategy Drill:  Specific drills concentrating on singles, doubles, and styles of play.
• Tuesday PM Drill & Play:  Participate in one of our 90-minute drills and receive a bonus 30-minute court to practice what you have learned.
• Stroke & Sunrise Drills:  Designed to help all players improve their game, concentrated instruction on a specific stroke or conditioning. Weekly sign-up.
• 4.0 Men's & Women's 60-Minute Drill:  Strategies and tactics for singles and doubles for players 4.0 & above. Weekly sign-up.
• Senior Drills:  For players 50 years of age or older, who are rated 2.5 or above. ANY Senior can register for this drill by calling (612) 825-6844. Weekly sign-up.
• Private Lessons:  Please contact the tennis center at (612) 825-6844 and ask to speak with a tennis professional. They arrange their own lesson times, so you must speak with them directly to schedule a lesson. Fee: $75.00/hour.
 
 
 
Junior Lesson Program
Reed-Sweatt Family Tennis Center's junior program is designed to accommodate every level of player. Players with more experience will be involved in both drills and supervised play sessions during the week. All juniors need to attend an evaluation before the start of each new Session.

After School Junior Tennis Program
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This extensive junior program is designed to accommodate players with a broader range of abilities while giving the serious top players more personal attention.
Jr. Program Player Levels:  NOVICE, INTERMEDIATE, & ADVANCED
• Session A - 9/13/10 to 10/24/10 (six weeks)
• Session B - 11/1/10 to 12/15/10 (six and 1/2 weeks)
• Session C - LEVEL 7 Holiday Tournament 12/29/10 - 12/31/10
• Session D - 1/3/11 to 3/23/11 (eleven and 1/2 weeks)
• Session E - 3/28/11 to 5/13/11 (seven weeks)
Saturday Group Lessons for the Younger Jr. Player
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• STEP 1:  For children, ages 4 - 5 years old, who have never had formal tennis instruction. Students learn basic tennis fundamentals for STEP 2 class. 
• STEP 2:  For children, ages 6 - 7 years old, who have never had formal tennis instruction. Students learn basic tennis fundamentals for STEP 3 class. 
• STEP 3:  For the player who is just beginning to play. Class emphasizes correct stroke technique and fundamental strategy. 
• STEP 4:  Class emphasizes repetition of correct stroke technique and introduce fundamental strategy.
• STEP 5:  For junior players who have mastered the basic fundamentals. Players need to be able to rally from the service line. Class develops consistency, ball control, and better strategy.