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LESSONS (ADULT AND YOUTH)

Teaching Pro Russ Carrington provides individual lessons, group lessons, and clinics year round. He works with adult players of all levels, and youth players of all ages and levels. Other instructors are also available on a limited basis and upon request.

AVAILABLE FORMATS AND COSTS: Individual lessons (1 hr.) are currently $30. A lesson for two players (1 hr.) is currently $20 per person. All other group lessons and clinics for three or more players are $10 per person. Nonmembers may also take lessons at the club as court space permits. Costs are the same plus $5 guest fee.

TEACHING FORMAT: To teach the fundamental strokes, Russ utilizes the step-by-step approach as developed by Dennis Van der Meer, founder of the United States Professional Tennis Registry. Once players have a working knowledge of the basic strokes, Russ uses a variety of competitive games to increase accuracy, consistency, and strategic understanding. Each lesson involves hitting a large number of tennis balls and having a great deal of fun.

WOMEN'S 3.0/3.5 CLINIC: This is currently offered on Thursday mornings, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM, throughout the year and weather permitting. This clinic combines stroke review with doubles strategy. Please contact Russ if you'd like to attend. Cost is $10 per person.

YOUTH LESSONS AND DEVELOPMENT: Russ is particularly interested in helping youth players reach the highest level possible. In addition to individual lessons and group lessons, Russ encourages players to compete in the weekly Grand Prix to develop match experience.

INTENSIVE YOUTH PROGRAM: This is for the serious youth player hoping to play college tennis some day. The cost (currently $200 per month) includes at least two private lessons per week, participation in weekly Grand Prix, and help getting in rated tennis tournaments. If the child is unable to get in enough tennis during any given month, the cost for that month is discounted. Limited space available in this program. For members only.

ABOUT RUSS CARRINGTON: Russ is a USPTR certified tennis instructor, having completed the Tennis University at the Van der Meer institute in Hilton Head, SC, in the early 1990's and passed the USPTR test more recently. He coached the Men's team at St. Mary's College of MD for four years, and the Leonardtown High School team for two years. He currently coaches Boys' Tennis and Boys' Soccer at St. Mary's Ryken High School.

Please contact Russ Carrington at 240-925-8068, or russ@thoughtfulsoccer.com.