The West Windsor Tennis Program provides Summer Tennis lessons and coaching to youth ages 7-17 years old. All lessons are directed by PTR certified tennis coaches Sat Jagtap and Sunil Jagtap. All lessons are held at the Hendrickson Drive Tennis Complex located across from the West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South in West Windsor, New Jersey. Click here for location.
Program registration is online only through West Windsor Recreation Community Pass. For questions regarding program registration call the West Windsor Recreation at 609-799-6141. For questions regarding any of the Tennis programs and lessons call or text 609.297.7823 or email us. To stay informed of registration dates and programs subscribe to our mailing list.
To avoid disappointment sign-up early! If a class is full please use the wait list option as a spot may open or we may create a new class to fill demand.
In case of inclement weather we will update class status by phone call or text if time is limited or else by email. Please make sure the cell phone number and email address used when registering can also be used when trying to contact you regarding class cancellations and rescheduling so there are no issues. For any contact information corrections please email us.
No make-up lessons unless rainout or cancelled. Rainouts will be made up at the end of the session or different lesson.
• To maintain a level of consistency in the lessons please read the class descriptions and prerequisites outlined below before registering. Also please do not register your child based on convenience and not skill level. This will help to ensure in the proper development for your child and enjoyment for the entire class.
• If you are not sure of your child's level please contact us before registering to avoid any class change issues once the session starts. Coaches reserve the right to move a player to a different group if they are not in the correct level class if space allows else that player may be withdrawn.
PROGRAM | LEVEL & PREREQUISITE | LESSON FOCUS |
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Developmental | Beginner - New to tennis or still needs further improvement to existing stroke swing, consistent ball contact, body swing coordination and ability to hit the ball over the net within the boundaries before progressing to the advanced beginner level. | Will go over the parts of the tennis racquet & court, introduction to the different strokes, proper swing technique using repetition, ball contact position & various fun games. |
Fundamental | Advanced Beginner - Familiar with all the major strokes but needs to improve the ability to rally, serve, return serve, position properly to the ball, stroke technique, footwork, shot placement, and overall consistency. | Will emphasize grips, stroke technique and production (groundstrokes, volleys, overheads, serves, return of serves), footwork, and the ability to rally and play points. |
Competitive | Intermediate - Can serve and return with ability to hit all major strokes but needs to improve overall technique, shot consistency and movement to return faster paced shots. Familiar with scoring, singles and doubles positioning. | Will stress stroke consistency in technique and mechanics, placement, depth, spin, serve, return of serve, strategy, footwork, and point/match play. |
Competitive | Advanced Intermediate - Experienced in point & match play with the ability to hit all major strokes with solid technique, power & depth. Can maintain a rally & return hard hit shots with a good level of placement & consistency. | Will target ground stroke patterns, serve, return of serve, consistency, placement, depth, spins, strategy, footwork, and point/match play. |
Tournament | Advanced - * For competitive school Team, USTA, & UTR Tournament players only. Able to move & position quickly to the ball with the ability to hit all major strokes with consistent power, placement, depth & spin. Contact Us | Will focus on serve, return of serve, groundstrokes, shot selection, strategy and singles and doubles match play. |
Advanced & all other levels | We recommend competitive middle school, high school and/or USTA/UTR tournament players take private lessons. Also open to all other levels ages 7 and up. See Private Lessons page for details. | Individualized instruction geared toward improving specific parts of your game in order to play at a higher level. |
DAILY SCHEDULE | CAMP WEEK | DATES | CAMP WEEK | DATES | |
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9:00am-9:30 | Warm-up and stretching. | 1 | June 24-28 | 6 | July 29-August 2 |
9:30 - 10:30 | Stroke progressions, stroke mechanics, drills, and footwork. | 2 | July 1-3 (No camp held July 4 & 5, Fee is $120 this week) | 7 | August 5-9 |
10:30 - 10:40 | Snack break/rest period | 3 | July 8-12 | 8 | August 12-16 |
10:40 - 11:15 | Point play games using strokes learned in daily drills. | 4 | July 15-19 | 9 | August 19-23 |
11:15 - 12:00 | Supervised games and/or depending on level match play focusing on strategy, positioning, singles & doubles. | 5 | July 22-26 | ||
No afternoon lessons will be held on July 4th or July 5th. They will be rescheduled for a later date to be announced.
DAY | TIME | LEVEL | FEE | MONDAY | 5:00-6:00 | Beginner (Ages 7-9) (Orange Ball) - Half court | $155 |
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5:00-6:00 | Advanced Beginner - Level 1 (Ages 8-10) (Orange Ball) - Between half and 3/4 court | $155 | |
6:00-7:30 | Beginner (Ages 10-15) (Green Ball) - 3/4 to full court based on class level | $195 | |
6:00-7:30 | Intermediate - Level 1 (Ages 10-13) (Green)/(Yellow) Ball Mix - Full court, transitioning green to yellow ball | $195 | |
TUESDAY | 5:00-6:00 | Beginner (Ages 7-9) (Orange Ball) - Half court | $155 |
5:00-6:00 | Advanced Beginner - Level 2 (Ages 9-11) (Green Ball) - up to 3/4 court | $155 | |
6:00-7:30 | Advanced Beginner (Ages 10-13) (Green Ball) - 3/4 to full court based on class level | $195 | |
6:00-7:30 | Beginner (Ages 11-16) (Green Ball) - 3/4 to full court based on class level | $195 | |
WEDNESDAY | 5:00-6:00 | Beginner (Ages 7-9) (Orange Ball) - Half court | $155 |
5:00-6:00 | Advanced Beginner - Level 1 (Ages 8-10) (Orange Ball) - Between half and 3/4 court | $155 | |
6:00-7:30 | Intermediate (Ages 13-17) (Yellow Ball) - Full court, can handle up to medium pace hit yellow ball | $195 | |
6:00-7:30 | Advanced Intermediate (Ages 14-17) - (Yellow Ball) Full court, can hit & return hard shots with yellow ball | $195 | |
THURSDAY | 5:00-6:00 | Beginner (Ages 7-9) (Orange Ball) - Half court | $155 |
5:00-6:00 | Advanced Beginner - Level 2 (Ages 9-11) (Green Ball) - up to 3/4 court | $155 | |
6:00-7:30 | Beginner (Ages 12-17) (Green Ball) - 3/4 to full court based on class level | $195 | |
6:00-7:30 | Intermediate - Level 2 (Ages 12-15) (Yellow Ball) - Full court, can handle up to medium pace hit yellow ball | $195 | |
FRIDAY | 4:30-6:00 | Advanced Beginner/Intermediate (Ages 13-17) (Yellow Ball) - Full court, can play with slow to medium pace yellow ball | $195 |