Florida Tennis Programs
Please email Lisa@loveservingautism.org with any questions.
During the registration process please note that “Participant” refers to the tennis player/family member you are signing up on behalf of.
Beginner Level: Red Ball (intro to tennis, basic skills, hand-eye coordination, social skills)
Intermediate Level: Orange Ball (tennis experience required, adding movement w/drills and games, social skills)
Advanced Level: Green Ball (tennis experience required, Rallying on a full-size tennis court, learning rules of tennis for competition, social skills)
Inclusion: Yellow Ball (tennis experience required, student enters into typical after-school program or tournament competition, social skills)
FLORIDA Community – Based Programs:
Boca Raton, FL SPRING 2023 Session (11 & Older Class) (YELLOW BALL)
Dates: Fridays, February 24-April 7 (no class on 3/31)
Time: 5-6pm
Price: $90 (6 classes)
Ages: 11-18 yrs old (10 participants)
Coach: Natalia Melibeu (615) 438-0339
Address: Boca Raton Tennis Center
271 NW Boca Raton Blvd,
Boca Raton, FL 33432
Phone: (561) 393-7978
*Please contact info@loveservingautism.org to try 1 free class for new families.*
Boca Raton, FL SPRING 2023 Session (10 & Under) (RED BALL)
Dates: Saturdays, February 25-April 8 (no class on 4/1)
Time: 9-10am
Price: $90 (6 classes)
Ages: 5-10 yrs old (10 participants)
Coach: Natalia Melibeu (615) 438-0339
Address: Boca Raton Tennis Center
271 NW Boca Raton Blvd,
Boca Raton, FL 33432
Phone: (561) 393-7978
*Please contact info@loveservingautism.org to try 1 free class for new families.*
Boynton Beach, FL, Quail Ridge Country Club Spring 2023 (TBD)
Spring 2023 (TBD)
Cocoa Beach, FL Spring 2023 (TBD) (RED BALL)
Start Date: Fridays TBD
Time: 5-6pm
Age: 5-18
Price: $90 (6 classes)
LSA Coach: John Sanders
Address:
4600 Tom Warriner Blvd
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Phone: (321) 296-8182
Registration information:
Email: Juliambarney@gmail.com
Coral Springs, FL Spring 2023 Session (RED & ORANGE BALL)
Start Date: Saturdays, March 4-April 8
Time: 9-10am
Age: 5-18
Price: $90 (6 classes)
LSA Coach: Dan Bobrow (516) 592-3664
Address:
Cypress Park Tennis Center
1300 Coral Springs Dr.
Coral Springs, FL 33071
Phone: (954) 345-2100
*Please contact info@loveservingautism.org to try 1 free class for new families.*
EQUIPMENT: Racquets are provided or your family member may bring his/her own tennis racquet to class.
Delray Beach Swim & Tennis Center SPRING 2023
Day: Saturdays (Red & Orange Ball, Beginner to Intermediate)
Time: 11:30-12:30pm
Session March 11-April 29 (6 weeks) (no tennis on 3/25 & 4/8) $90.00 REGISTER
Address:
2350 Jaeger Dr
Delray Beach, FL 33444
(561) 243-7058
Lead Love Serving Autism Contact: Lisa Pugliese-LaCroix (561) 351-6392
Lisa@loveservingautism.org
Coach Name & Contact #: Bob Detrich (561) 706-5688
Gainesville, FL Spring 2023 Session (RED & ORANGE BALL)
Dates: Saturdays, March 18-April 22
Time: 9:30-10:30am
Ages: 5-18
Price: $72 (6 classes)
Address:
Northside Park
5701 NW 34th Blvd
Gainesville, FL 32606
*Please contact info@loveservingautism.org to try 1 free class for new families.*
Greenacres, FL Spring 2023 Session (RED & ORANGE BALL)
Time: 12-1pm
Ages: 5-21
Cost: $90 (6 classes)
LSA Coach: Delicia Williams. Classes are combined with the Wellington program until we hire a new coach for the Greenacres program.
Address:
Wellington Tennis Center
3100 Lyons Rd.
Wellington, FL 33414
Phone: (561) 791-4775
Jupiter, FL SPRING 2023 (GREEN DOT / INTERMEDIATE)
Dates: Mondays, March 20-April 24
Time: 5:00-6:00pm
Price: $90 (6 classes)
Ages: 11-18
Coach: David Boggs
Address:
16823 Captain Kirle Dr.
Jupiter, FL 33477
(561) 747-7600
Lighthouse Point, FL SPRING 2023 (RED BALL) NEW
Dates: TBD
Orlando, FL SPRING 2023 (7-18 yrs old) (RED & ORANGE BALL)
Dates: March 25-April 22
Times: 10am-10:45am (7-11 yrs)
10:45am-11:30am (12-18 yrs)
Price: 5-week session $75
(UCF PALS constituents receive $15 scholarship funding)
Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pals-community-collaborative-ucf-tennis-tickets-554690292597
Palm Beach Gardens, FL WINTER 2023
Day: Fridays (Red & Orange Ball/Beginner to Intermediate)
Time: 5-6pm
Session 1 January 6-February 17 (6 weeks) $90.00 REGISTER
Session 2 February 24-April 7 (6 weeks) no class on March 24 $90.00 REGISTER
Day: Sundays (Orange Ball/Intermediate)
Time: 9:30-10:30am
Session 1 January 8-February 12 (6 weeks) $90.00 REGISTER
Session 2 February 26-April 9 (6 weeks) no class on March 26 $90.00 REGISTER
Address:
5110 117th Ct. North
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
(561) 630-1180
Lead Love Serving Autism Contact: Lisa Pugliese-LaCroix (561) 351-6392 Lisa@loveservingautism.org
Coach Names & Contact #:
Fridays
Coach Hannah (561) 236-7404
Coach Delicia (516) 835-1049
Sundays
Coach Madeline (561) 818-7947
Palm City, FL SPRING 2023 (RED BALL)
Time: 2-3pm
Ages: 5-18
Cost: $75 (5 classes)
Address:
13400 NW Gilson Rd., Palm City FL 34990
Pensacola, FL Spring 2023 TBD (RED BALL)
Dates: Fridays, TBD
Time: 10:30-11:30am
Ages: 5-18
Cost: Free (6 classes)
LSA Coach: Val Goncalves
Address:
The Montessori School of Pensacola
4100 Montessori Dr
Pensacola, FL 32504
Contact: Autism Pensacola (256) 434-7171
Plantation, FL Spring 2023 Session (RED BALL)
Dates: Saturdays, April 1-May 13 (no class on 4/8 Easter weekend)
Time: 12-1pm
Ages: 5-18
Cost: $90 (6 classes)
LSA Coach: Aleksandrina Koleva
Address:
Frank Veltri Tennis Center
9101 NW 2nd St.
Plantation, FL 33324
(954) 513-3540
Pompano Beach, FL Spring 2023
Dates: Thursdays, April 6-May 11
Time: 4-5pm
Ages: 6-18
Address: Pompano Beach Tennis Center 920 NE 18 Avenue Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Registration: please contact the City of Pompano Beach (954) 786-4115
RULES OF TENNIS/Palm Beach Gardens Tennis Center Spring/Summer 2023 (GREEN BALL)
Dates: 4/16, 5/14, 6/11, 7/9
Time: 12-1pm
Price: $60 (4 classes)
Ages: 12+ (10 participants)
LSA Coach: Lisa Pugliese-LaCroix (561) 351-6392
Address:
Palm Beach Gardens Tennis Center
5110 117th Ct. North
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Phone: (561) 630-1180
*Only 1 parent allowed on the tennis court per child. Parents recommended on-court for 1-1 assistance as needed with child due to COVID safety guidelines. Masks worn to and from tennis and may optionally be worn on the tennis court. *
EQUIPMENT: It is recommended for your child to bring his/her own tennis racquet or we can provide and clean before and after each tennis class.
St. Petersburg, FL Spring 2023 (RED BALL)
Time: 12-1pm
Ages: 5-18
Cost: $60 (6 classes)
LSA Coach: Merissa Rock (954) 817-8359
Location:
Bardmoor Golf & Country Club
8001 Cumberland Rd.
Seminole, FL 33777
Tallahassee, FL Spring 2023 TBD (RED BALL)
Dates: Saturdays, TBD
Time: 10-11am
Age: 5-18 (10 participants)
Price: $60 (6 classes)
LSA Coach: Glen Howe
Address: TBD
Wellington, FL SPRING 2023 Session (RED BALL)
Time: 12-1pm
Age: 5-21
Price: $90 (6 classes)
LSA Coach: Delicia Williams
Address:
Wellington Tennis Center
3100 Lyons Rd.
Wellington, FL 33414
Phone: (561) 791-4775
EQUIPMENT: It is recommended for your child to bring his/her own tennis racquet or we can provide and clean before and after each tennis class.
West Palm Beach, FL SPRING 2023 (RED BALL) 10&under
Dates: Saturdays, March 4-April 8
Time: 9-9:45am
Ages: 10 & under
Cost: FREE (6 classes) Sponsored by BallenIsles Charitable Foundation
LSA Coach: Samie Lesperance
Address:
Gaines Community Park
1501 N Australian Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 804-4960
West Palm Beach, FL Spring 2023 Session 2 (RED BALL) 11+
Dates: Saturdays, March 4-April 8
Time: 9:45-10:30am
Ages: 11 & older
Cost: FREE (6 classes) Sponsored by BallenIsles Charitable Foundation
LSA Coach: Samie Lesperance
Address:
Gaines Community Park
1501 N Australian Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 804-4960
Vero Beach, FL SPRING 2O23 (RED BALL)
Zephyrhills, FL Spring 2023 Session 2(RED BALL)
Time: 10-11am
Ages: 5-18 (10 participants)
Cost: No class fee. 100% scholarships provided by Pasco County Parks and Recreation and the Sarah Vande Berg Tennis Foundation for all participants.
LSA Coach: Coach Evita Beatriz
Address:
Sarah Vande Berg Tennis and Wellness Center
6585 Simons Road
Zephyrhills, FL 33541
(813) 361-6660
Florida Adult Programs:
Palm Beach Gardens Tennis Center, Spring 2023
Dates: 3/23, 4/6, 4/20, 5/11, 5/25
Time: 5:30-6:30pm
Ages: 21+ (10 participants)
Cost: $15 per class, Please contact the tennis center for registration information.
LSA Coach: Jim Tierney
Address: Palm Beach Gardens Tennis Center
5110 117th Ct. North
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Phone: (561) 630-1180
Florida School-Based Programs: 2022 TBD
Palm Beach School for Autism/Lake Worth Spring 2023
Day: Tuesdays (Red & Orange Ball/Beginner to Intermediate)
Time: 3-4pm
Session 2 (6 weeks): February 21-April 4 (no school 3/21) $60.00 REGISTER
Coach Name & Contact #: Samie Lesperance (561) 302-8944
Address:
Palm Beach School for Autism (PBSFA)
8480 Lantana Rd.
Lake Worth, FL 33426
Lead Love Serving Autism Contact: Lisa Pugliese-LaCroix (561) 351-6392
Lisa@loveservingautism.org
Please contact info@loveservingautism.org for additional information
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