Tennis Programs & Lessons

Cooper Tennis Complex is the 2016 USTA Facility of the Year, offering 12 indoor and 17 outdoor lighted tennis courts, including the center court stadium. Memberships and guest passes available. Programs, lessons and competitive opportunities available for all ages and skill levels. Class fees are based on a four-week month and do not change, regardless of the number of times each class meets per month. The Cooper Tennis Complex is home to the Springfield Lasers, 2018 and 2019 World TeamTennis Champions.

ADULT PROGRAMS
YOUTH PROGRAMS
PRIVATE LESSONS REQUEST
TENNIS ACADEMY APPLICATION

  2. Special Events




Adult Tennis Programs


  2. Adult Beginning Tennis


    A comfortable and easy approach for learning the basics of tennis in a group setting. New classes start every month. Registration required. 

    AGE
    18 yrs. and up
    DATE
    New classes start each month
    TIME
    Mon. or Wed., 6-7 p.m.
    FEE
    $22/ Cooper Tennis Member, $37/Non-member

     

  3. Adult Intermediate Tennis


    For adults who can serve, rally and score. More advanced strokes and match play situations. Registration required.

    AGE
    18 yrs. and up
    DATE
    New classes start each month
    TIME
    Mon. or Wed., 7-8:30 p.m.
    FEE
    Fee: $33/ Cooper Tennis Member, $48/Non-member

     

  4. Cardio Tennis


    An engaging group fitness program featuring the heart-pumping effects of tennis drills, games and skills, delivering the ultimate full-body and calorie-burning aerobic and anaerobic workout.

    AGE
    18 yrs. and up
    DATE
    New classes start each month
    TIME
    Sat., 10-11 a.m.
    FEE
    $16/Day or $40/Month Cooper Tennis Member, $18/Day or $55/Month Non-member

     

  5. Cooper Adult Academy


    Specialized training for men and women with NTRP levels 3.5 and above.

    AGE
    18 yrs. and up
    DATE
    New classes start each month
    TIME
    Tues., 12-2 p.m.
    FEE
    $16/Day or $44/Month Cooper Tennis Member, $18/Day or $59/Month Non-member

     

  6. Competition 101


    Competitive doubles training for men and women, beginning their competitive-play journey. A great opportunity to connect with players of similar ability. NTRP Ratings 2.5-3.0 and registration required.

    AGE
    18 yrs. and up
    DATE
    New classes start each month
    TIME
    Thurs., Noon-1 p.m.
    FEE
    $30/Cooper Tennis Member, $40/Non-Member

     

  7. USTA 3.5-4.0 Drill Session


    Competitive singles and doubles training for men and women who participate or have participated in USTA Leagues. A great opportunity to connect with players of similar ability. Players must have an NTRP Rating or 3.5+. This outdoor class is drop-in only.

    AGE
    18 yrs. and up
    DATE
    Sept.-Oct.
    TIME
    Mon., 6-8 p.m.
    FEE
    $16/Cooper Tennis Member, $18/Non-Member,

     

Youth Tennis Programs


Program fees are based on a 4-week month and do not change regardless of the number of times each class meets per month. The number of classes per month may vary depending on the number of days in each month. As a result some classes may meet more than others during a month. New classes start every month.

  2. Youth Beginning 


    An introductory tennis class for ages 9-13. Focuses on coordination, hand-eye coordination, games and fun. Ageappropriate equipment is provided.

    AGE
    9-13 yrs.
    DATE
    New classes start each month
    TIME
    Tues. or Thurs., 6-7 p.m.
    FEE
    $22/Cooper Tennis member, $37/Non-member

     

  3. Youth Intermediate


    For players who have advanced from Youth Beginning or have prior playing experience. Focuses on fun while introducing basic tennis techniques and tactics, through games, drills and activities, using green balls. Ageappropriate equipment is provided.

    AGE
    9-13 yrs.
    DATE
    New classes start each month
    TIME
    Tues. or Thurs., 7-8 p.m.
    FEE
    $22/Cooper Tennis member, $37/Non-member

     

  4. Future Stars


    For players who have advanced from Youth Beginning or have prior playing experience. Focuses on fun while introducing basic tennis techniques and tactics through point play, using green balls. Age-appropriate equipment is provided.

    AGE
    9-13 yrs.
    DATE
    New classes start each month
    TIME
    Sat., 9-11 a.m.
    FEE
    $44/Cooper Tennis member, $59/Non-member

     

  5. High School Prep


    A introduction to tennis for teenagers. This class fast tracks players in the areas of serving, rallying, and scoring to prepare them for team play or high school tennis.

    AGE
    13-17 yrs.
    DATE
    New classes start each month
    TIME
    Mon. and Wed., 4-5 p.m.
    FEE
    $44/Cooper Tennis member, $62/Non-member

     

  6. Cooper Tennis Academy

    Focused year-round training utilizing the USTA Player Development. Yellow Ball and above levels are by tryout only. Registration required. Cooper Tennis Complex 837-5800

  7. Red Ball 1


    An introductory tennis class for ages 3-5, using red foam balls. Focuses on coordination, hand-eye coordination, games and fun. Age-appropriate equipment is provided. 

    AGE
    3-5 yrs.
    DATE
    New classes start each month
    TIME
    Mon. and Wed., 5 p.m.; or Tues. and Thurs., 4:15 p.m.
    FEE
    $33/Cooper Tennis member, $48/Non-member

     

  8. Red Ball 2 (formerly Level 5)


    An introductory tennis class for ages 5-8, using red balls. Focuses on coordination, hand-eye coordination, games and fun. Age-appropriate equipment is provided.

    AGE
    5-8 yrs.
    DATE
    New classes start each month
    TIME
    Mon. and Wed., 5-5:45 p.m.; Tues. and Thurs., 4:15-5 p.m.
    FEE
    $33/Cooper Tennis member, $48/Non-member

     

  9. Orange Ball 1 (formerly Level 4)


    The next class in the progression after Red Ball. Players use orange balls and begin to learn more about technique, rallying and game play. The emphasis is still on fun and learning the sport. Ageappropriate equipment is provided.

    AGE
    7-10 yrs.
    DATE
    Mon. and Wed., 6 p.m.; or Tues. and Thurs., 5 p.m.
    TIME
    Mon. and Wed., 6-7 p.m..; Tues. and Thurs., 5-6 p.m.
    FEE
    $44/Cooper Tennis member, $62/Non-member

     

  10. Green Ball 1 (formerly Level 3)


    The next class in the progression after Orange Ball 1, or for players with some playing experience. This class uses green balls and continues working on technique and match play, on a full-size court. Players must have their own racket.

    AGE
    8-11 yrs.
    DATE
    New classes start each month
    TIME
    Mon. and Wed., 6-:30 p.m.
    FEE
    $99/Cooper Tennis member, $121/Non-member

     

  11. Level 2 


    This is a tryout level class, by application only.

    AGE
    16 yrs. and under
    DATE
    New classes start each month
    TIME
    Tues., Thurs., 6-7:30 p.m.; Sat., 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.; June and July ONLY: Mon., Wed., Fri., 9-11 a.m.
    FEE
    June-July only: $198/Member, $228/Non-member; August and December only: $74.50/Member, $89.50/Non-Member; September-November: $149/Member, $179/Non-Member 

     

  12. Level 1


    This is a tryout level class, by application only.

    AGE
    High School Varsity, JV and Middle School
    DATE
    New classes start each month
    TIME
    Tues., Thurs., 6-7:30 p.m.; Sat., 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.; June and July ONLY: Mon., Wed., Fri., 9-11 a.m.
    FEE
    June-July only: $198/Member, $228/Non-member; August and December only: $74.50/Member, $89.50/Non-Member; September-November: $149/Member, $179/Non-Member 

     

  13. High Performance Team


    By invitation only, based on USTA National and Section Rankings.

    AGE
    All Ages
    DATE
    New classes start each month
    TIME
    Mon., Wed., Fri., 4-6 p.m.; June and July ONLY: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
    FEE
    June-July only: $198/Member, $228/Non-member; August and December only: $105/Member, $127.50/ Non-Member; Sept.-Nov.: $210/Member, $255/ Non-Member