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Summer Tennis Clinics
Expanded Clinics for 2022!
With the success of 2021, we have expanded the training schedule to be more in line with the skill level of the participants and will be offering multiple sessions starting July 11 - Aug. 6. The registration deadline for these programs is July 3.
Meet Your Instructor : A.W. Michael
A.W. graduated from Southwest Baptist University and in 1977 with a Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in History and Health, Physical Education and Recreation and in 2009, completed a Masters in Athletic Administration from William Woods University. A certificated Lifetime Educator, A.W. spent 33 years teaching history/physical education along with coaching spread over four separate school districts. Finishing his final 26 years at Excelsior Springs Middle School, Michael retired in 2012. Over his career, Michael coached at the varsity level in football, volleyball, basketball, cross-country, track & field and tennis. A certified MSHSAA coach and official, A.W. is also a certified PTR professional and was named the USTA Missouri Valley Heart of America Outstanding High School Coach for 2011.
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- Red Racketeers- 5-7 yrs old
- Orange Aces: 8-10 yrs old
- Green Lobbers: 10-13 yrs old
- Yellow Smashers: 13 + yrs old
Red Racketeers
- Beginner ages 5-7 years old
- Novice ages 6-8 years old: returning players
By the end of red ball a child should be able to "rally" with another child. This is the beginner's step to teaching young players the proper movements, hand/eye coordination, and technique to hit the ball over the net and into the court. Advancement into orange ball is a at the discretion of the tennis staff.
July 16 - Aug. 6
- Saturdays
- Beginners: 8-8:45 a.m.
- Novice: 9-9:45 a.m.
- Bennett Park Tennis Courts Map»
- Registration deadline is July 3
Orange Aces
- Beginner ages 8-10 years old
- Novice ages 8-11 years old: returning players
By the end of the orange ball and before advancing to Green Dot, a child should be able to play tennis matches. Game-based teaching and learning keeps the child engaged while learning all of the fundamentals of tennis. The children will learn how to move effectively to ensure good position and balance for each shot.
Mondays, July 11 - Aug. 1 or Wednesdays, July 13 - Aug. 3
- Monday or Wednesday (two different sessions)
- Beginner: 6-7 p.m.
- Novice 7-8 p.m.
- Bennett Park Tennis Courts Map»
- Registration deadline is July 30
Green Lobbers
- Beginner ages 10-13 years old
- Novice ages 11-13 years old: returning players
Concepts of offense/defense, strategy and match play are introduced in singles and doubles. Ball control exercises that promote consistency, direction, depth, and spin will be stressed. July sessions will be held on Monday and Wednesdays. August sessions will be held on Saturday Mornings.
Monday, July 11-Aug. 1 or Tuesday, July 12 - Aug. 2 or Wednesday, July 13 - Aug. 3 or Thursday, July 14 - Aug. 4
- Beginner: 8-9 p.m.
- Monday or Wednesday (two different sessions)
- Novice: 6-7 p.m.
- Tuesday or Thursday (two different sessions)
- Bennett Park Tennis Courts Map»
- Registration deadline is July 3
Yellow Smashers
- Beginner and Novice ages 13+
Development of skills for competitive and recreational play are covered with emphasis on consistent performance in skills.
July 12 - Aug. 2 or July 14 - Aug. 4
- Beginner: 7-8 p.m.
- Tuesday or Thursday (two different sessions)
- Novice: 8-9 p.m.
- Tuesday or Thursday (two different sessions)
- Bennett Park Tennis Courts Map»
- Registration deadline is July 3
Scholarship Program
If you need any assistance to participate in a sports program, please check out the Liberty Parks & Rec Foundation Scholarship Programs. These scholarships can make LPR programs and activities more accessible by partially covering the cost of current registration fees for youth who qualify.
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Brittany Johnston
Recreation ManagerPhone: 816-439-4389
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