Tennis Clinics

Liberty Parks & Rec offers adult tennis leagues and lessons in the summer. Join the Yellow Aces Beginner/Novice team or fit in some lessons! 

Yellow Smashers Beginner/Novice Class

This will include drills and play! The class is designed for development of basic tennis skills and competition. The class portion will focus on fundamental development and the remaining class time will be competitive play.

2026 clinic information coming soon!


2025 Thursdays:

  • Date:
    • July 31
    • August 7
    • August 14
    • August 21
    • August 28
    • September 4
  • Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m.
  • Location: Bennett Park

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2025 Sundays:

  • Dates: 
    • September 7
    • September 14
    • September 21
    • September 28
    • October 5
    • October 12
  • Time: 8 - 9:30 a.m.
  • Location: Bennett Park

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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.