Florida Racquet Sports 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:
FL Step Up for Students scholarship program
1. Please enter your family member’s student ID #
2. Enter the Promotional Code:
FLstepup
Boca Raton, FL SUMMER 2024 Session 2 (10 & Under Class) SATURDAYS 8:30AM
Dates: Saturdays, July 27-August 31, 2024
Time: 8:30am-9:30am
Price: $90
Ages: 5-10 yrs old (10 participants)
Address: 10901 Via Violetta
Boca Raton, FL 33428
**class will take place on Court 10 (hard court). The hard courts are across the street from the Mission Bay Tennis Center main clubhouse (with the clay courts).
*Please contact info@loveservingautism.org to try 1 free class for new families.*
Boca Raton, FL Fall 2024 (10 & Under Class) SATURDAYS 2PM
Dates: Saturdays, TBD
Time: 2pm-3pm
Price: $90
Ages: 5-10 yrs old (10 participants)
Address: Mission Bay Tennis Center
10910 Diego Dr N, Boca Raton, FL 33498
Phone: (561) 487-9390
*Please contact info@loveservingautism.org to try 1 free class for new families.*
Boca Raton, FL SUMMER 2024 Session 2 (11 & Older Class) FRIDAYS 5PM
Time: 5-6pm
Price: $90 (6 classes)
Ages: 11-18 yrs old (10 participants)
Address: Mission Bay Tennis Center
10910 Diego Dr N, Boca Raton, FL 33498
Phone: (561) 487-9390
*Please contact info@loveservingautism.org to try 1 free class for new families.*
Boca Raton, FL FALL 2024 (11 & Older Class) SATURDAYS 3PM
Dates: Saturdays, TBD
Time: 3-4pm
Price: $90
Ages: 11+ yrs old, young adults invited
Address: Mission Bay Tennis Center
10910 Diego Dr N, Boca Raton, FL 33498
Phone: (561) 487-9390
*Please contact info@loveservingautism.org to try 1 free class for new families.*
Boynton Beach, FL FALL 2024 SUNDAYS (RED BALL)
Time: 11:30am-12:30pm
Age: 5-18 (10 participants)
Price: $90 (6 classes)
LSA Coach: Liz Smith (731) 487-2643
Address:
Boynton Beach Tennis Center
3111 S Congress Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33426
City Place/West Palm Beach, FL Summer 2024 (Inclusive 1-hr tennis class)
Dates: Saturdays, May 25, June 1, July 6, August 3
Time: 4:30-5:30pm
Ages 5+
Cost: Free
Address:
700 S Rosemary Ave Ste 200
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Registration Link:
Cocoa Beach, FL WINTER 2024 Session 1 (RED BALL)
Time: 5-6pm
Age: 4-22 yrs old
Price: No fee; The Parker Foundation is the program sponsor
LSA Coach: Melissa Meikle
Address:
4600 Tom Warriner Blvd
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Phone: (321) 296-8182
Coral Springs, FL FALL Session 1 2024 (RED & ORANGE BALL)
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 FALL 2024 (Red Ball)
Start Date: start date to be determined
Time: 11:30am-12:30pm
Age: 5-18 (10 participants)
Price: $90 (6 classes)
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 SUMMER 2024 (RED & ORANGE BALL)
Time: 9:30-10:30am
Age: 5-18
Price: $90 (6 classes)
Address:
Westside Park
1001 NW 34th St.
Gainesville, FL 32605
EQUIPMENT: Racquets are provided, or your family member may bring his/her own tennis racquet to class.
Jupiter, FL FALL 2024 (GREEN DOT / INTERMEDIATE)
Dates: Mondays, October 7-November 11
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
Orlando, FL SUMMER 2024 (7-11 yrs old) (RED & ORANGE BALL)
These sessions will teach specialized therapeutic tennis instruction including fitness, hand-eye coordination, communication and life skills.
Dates: Saturdays, May 25-June 29
Times: 10am-10:45am
Ages: 7-11 yrs old
Cost: $60 (6 classes) (UCF CARD PALS constituents will receive a $15 scholarship)
LSA Coach: Zachary Ehrlich zehrlich455@gmail.com
Registration: https://lsatennis524.eventbrite.com/
Orlando, FL SUMMER 2024 (12+yrs old) (RED & ORANGE BALL)
These sessions will teach specialized therapeutic tennis instruction including fitness, hand-eye coordination, communication and life skills.
Dates: Saturdays, May 25-June 29
Times: 10:45am-11:30am
Ages: 12+ yrs old
Cost: $60 (6 classes) (UCF CARD PALS constituents will receive a $15 scholarship)
LSA Coach: Zachary Ehrlich zehrlich455@gmail.com
Registration: https://lsatennis524.eventbrite.com/
Palm Beach Gardens, FL SUMMER 2024 Session 2 (Mondays) (RED BALL)
Dates: Mondays, August 19- Monday Sept 30
Time: 4:30pm-5:30pm
Age: 5-18
Price: $90 (6 classes)
LSA Coaches: Jamie
Address:
Palm Beach Gardens Tennis Center
5110 117th Ct. North
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Phone: (561) 630-1180
*Please contact info@loveservingautism.org to try 1 free class for new families.*
Palm Beach Gardens, FL SUMMER 2024 Session 2 (Fridays) (RED BALL)
Dates: Fridays, August 2-September 6
Time: 5pm-6pm
Age: 5-18
Price: $90 (6 classes)
LSA Coaches: Dwight
Address:
Palm Beach Gardens Tennis Center
5110 117th Ct. North
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Phone: (561) 630-1180
*Please contact info@loveservingautism.org to try 1 free class for new families.*
Palm City, FL FALL 2024(RED BALL)
Dates: Saturdays, TBD
Time: 2-3pm
Ages: 5-18
Cost: $90 (6 classes)
Address:
13400 NW Gilson Rd., Palm City FL 34990
Pensacola, FL FALL 2024 (RED BALL)
Dates: start date to be determined
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 SUMMER 2024 Session 1(RED BALL) 5-8 yrs old
Dates:Saturdays, June 15, 22, 29 & July 20, 27 & August 3
Time: 12-12:45pm
Ages: 5-18
Cost: $90 (6 classes)
LSA Coach: Coach Michele Hogarth
Address:
Frank Veltri Tennis Center
9101 NW 2nd St.
Plantation, FL 33324
(954) 513-3540
Plantation, FL SUMMER 2024 Session 1(RED BALL) 9+ yrs
Dates:Saturdays, June 15, 22, 29 & July 20, 27 & August 3
Time: 12:45pm-1:30pm
Ages: 9+
Cost: $90 (6 classes)
LSA Coach: Coach Michele Hogarth
Address:
Frank Veltri Tennis Center
9101 NW 2nd St.
Plantation, FL 33324
(954) 513-3540
RULES OF TENNIS/Palm Beach Gardens Tennis Center SUMMER 2024 (GREEN BALL)
(Advanced LSA Players learning to serve/return/scorekeeping)
Dates: 4/21, 5/12, 6/9, 7/21, 8/11
Time: 12-1pm
Price: $75 (5 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
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.
Pompano Beach, FL Fall 2024
Dates: Sundays | TBD
Time: 10-11am
Ages: 18+
Price: $60 (6 classes)
Address: Pompano Beach Tennis Center 920 NE 18 Avenue Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Registration: please contact the City of Pompano Beach (954) 786-4115
St. Petersburg, FL FALL 2024 (RED BALL)
Dates: Saturdays, TBD
Time: 11am-12pm
Ages: 5-18
Cost: $90 (6 classes)
LSA Coach: Merissa Rock (954) 817-8359
Location:
Bardmoor Golf & Country Club
8001 Cumberland Rd.
Seminole, FL 33777
Tallahassee, FL FALL 2024 (RED BALL)
Dates: Saturdays, TBD
Time: 10-11am
Age: 5-18 (10 participants)
Price: $60 (6 classes)
LSA Coach: Glen Howe
Address: Forestmeadows Park & Athletic Center
4750 N Meridian Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32312
Wellington, FL SUMMER 2024 Session 2(RED & ORANGE 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 SUMMER 2024 Session 2 (RED BALL) 10&under
Time: 9-9:45am
Ages: 10&under (10 participants)
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 Summer 2024 Session 2(RED BALL) 11&older
Dates: Saturdays, August 3-September 14
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 FALL 2024 (RED BALL)
Start Date & Location: TBD
Zephyrhills, FL FALL 2024 (RED BALL)
Dates: start date to be determined
Time: 10-11am
Ages: 5-18 (12 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:
FL ADULT PROGRAMS Palm Beach Gardens Tennis Center, SPRING 2024
(2nd & 4th Thursdays each month) Dates: 4/11, 4/25, 5/9, 5/23, 6/6, 6/20
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
2024 School Programs
Allamanda Elementary School/FALL 2024 Session
10300 Allamanda Dr.
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
The Learning Center Fall 2024
Time: 2:45-3:45pm
Age: 5-18
Palm Beach School for Autism/Lake Worth, FL FALL 2024
Time: 3-4pm
Age: 5-18 (10 participants)
Price: $60.00
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
FL Schools/Connections Education Center-FALL 2024
Dates: Wednesdays, TBD
Time: 3-4pm
Address:
Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches
1310 Old Congress Ave STE 100, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
South Florida Autism Charter School FALL 2024
Day: Tuesdays, August 27-October 1
Time: 4-5pm
Age: 5-18
Please contact the school for the after-school program registration information.
Address:
3751 W 108th St, Hialeah, FL 33018
Phone: (305) 823-2700
Please contact info@loveservingautism.org for additional information
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- Oakstone Academy, West Palm Beach, FL
- JAFCO Children’s Ability Center Sunrise, FL
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Boca School of Autism
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Boca Raton Achievement Center
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Achievers Day School
