A local nonprofit is teaching kids of color in Charlotte how to play tennis. WCNC’s Larry Sprinkle caught up with Coach William Brown of the Charlotte Black Tennis Club at a pop-up clinic.

Adult Beginner tennis classes are a great way to get into the sport of a lifetime. This class alleviates the madness that new players often experience when trying to develop control and strategy on the court. Find out how you can get the best out of Charlotte tennis lessons.

Beginner Lessons

Charlotte doesn’t often come up when people think of the best places to learn tennis, but this city is underrated when it comes to a variety of programs for new and novice players. Its mild climate and active community make it easy to find group lessons or a friendly match at a local gym, club or public park.

Beginners can start with beginner group tennis lessons, which help students become familiar with game play and rules while interacting with other students. This also gives beginners the chance to work on their strokes with a coach who can answer any questions they may have. Beginners should also consider taking one-on-one private tennis lessons, which provide more specific and targeted instruction.

Another great option for beginner players is to join a tennis team, or participate in a round robin with fellow members of the community. Many clubs offer these groups year-round, and they can be an excellent way to improve your skills while having fun.

Tennis 101 is a beginner-level class that introduces adult players to the fundamentals of this lifetime sport. This class is ideal for brand new players or those who have taken a long break from the game. Trained coaches focus on helping students develop control and basic strategy, so that they can have fun while developing a lifelong skill.

Intermediate Lessons

Charlotte might not be a top tennis destination when you think of the US, but it’s actually a very underrated city for new and intermediate players. The mild climate and active community make it easy to find a great coach and get on the court as often as possible! And with lots of indoor and outdoor courts available, there’s never been a better time to take up tennis.

For those who are ready to take their game to the next level, the Charlotte City Tennis offers adult leagues, junior development programs, lessons, clinics and summer camps for kids adults. In addition, there are several talented PlayYourCourt pros in the area who offer private or semi-private tennis lessons.

The City Tennis program manages public tennis facilities at three of the largest parks in the City of Charlotte - Jeff Adams Tennis Center, Freedom Park and Park Rd. Park. This is the first comprehensive public tennis program in the region and offers tennis for everyone – beginner to advanced, youth and adult.

For adults, the J offers adult tennis clinics, private lessons, USTA leagues and team practice, as well as a variety of fun summer camps for children and teens. The club also offers an extensive racquet shop and has 6 indoor and 12 outdoor tennis courts and pickleball courts.

Advanced Lessons

Whether you’re just getting back into tennis or want to fine-tune your skills, an experienced coach can help you reach the next level in your game. These lessons can focus on adding more power, consistency, and footwork to your game while also tackling more complex drills and strategies.

You can choose from a variety of lesson formats including private and group sessions. Depending on the coach, some lessons may even include a strength or cardio training component to make you more physically prepared for your next match.

The SMART tennis program was created to give every junior interested in tennis a pathway to succeed on and off the court. It is designed around the stages of development, maturity level, and athletic development that will allow for repetition and practice to develop their tennis skills from beginner to tournament player. New SMART tennis sessions begin each three months winter starts in January, spring in March/April, summer in May/June and fall in August/September.

Charlotte is often underrated when it comes to the tennis scene, but it’s a great place for beginner, intermediate and advanced players to find a good instructor and learn more about the sport. There are also plenty of fitness clubs and public parks in the city that have tennis courts where players can practice or meet friends to play a fun game of tennis.

Private Lessons

There’s no way to turn a beginner into Serena Williams or Roger Federer in one hour, but our instructors do have the ability to improve your game in some very concrete ways. Private lessons allow you to work on whatever you want with the ultimate focus on you and your game. You choose the pro, the time and how long you’d like a lesson. Semi-private lessons are also available, which can be 2, 3 or 4 players sharing a lesson with one pro.

Whether you’re looking to fine tune your technique, develop your footwork or advance your strategy, our pros are here to help you take your game to the next level. Lessons are offered all year round at Life Time Charlotte Indoor Tennis Club + Academy. Our facility features 6 indoor tennis courts and 12 indoor pickleball courts.

Junior: Private lessons, clinics and camps are available for both boys and girls, beginner to advanced. We offer summer and winter camps, All Skills program, 10 Under Tennis as well as USTA Adult Leagues and NTRP Challenge ladders.

The JC is the premier tennis experience in Charlotte. Featuring indoor and outdoor courts, we host tournaments, round robins and a variety of other events throughout the year. Our NTRP programs provide competitive play for all levels.