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:
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 FALL 2023 Session 1 (11 & Older Class) (YELLOW BALL)
Dates: Fridays, September 8-October 13
Time: 5-6pm
Price: $90 (6 classes)
Ages: 11-18 yrs old (10 participants)
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 FALL 2023 Session 1 (10 & Under) (RED BALL)
Dates: Saturdays, September 9-October 14
Time: 9-10am
Price: $90 (6 classes)
Ages: 5-10 yrs old (10 participants)
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 FALL 2023 Session 1 SATURDAYS (RED BALL)
Start Date: Saturdays, October 7-November 11
Time: 11:30am-12:30pm
Age: 5-18
Price: $90 (6 classes)
LSA Coach: Olga Vobornova (201) 220-4705
Address:
Boynton Beach Tennis Center
3111 S Congress Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33426
Boynton Beach, FL SUMMER 2023 Session 2 SUNDAYS (RED BALL)
Start Date: Sundays, August 20-October 1 (no class on 9/3)
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
*Only 1 parent allowed on the tennis court per child. Parents recommended on-court for 1-1 assistance as needed with their child due to COVID safety guidelines.*
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.
Cocoa Beach, FL FALL 2023 (RED BALL)
Start Date: Fridays TBD
Time: 5-6pm
Age: 5-18
Price: $60 (6 classes)
LSA Coach: John Sanders
Address:
4600 Tom Warriner Blvd
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Phone: (321) 296-8182
Registration information:
Email contact: jenh1990@yahoo.com
Coral Springs, FL Fall 2023 (RED & ORANGE BALL)
Start Date: Saturdays, September 9-October 14
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 2023 Session 2 (Red Ball)
Start Date: Saturday, October 28-December 9 (no class 11/25)
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 FALL 2023 Session 1 (RED & ORANGE BALL)
Dates: Saturdays, TBD
Time: 9:30-10:30am
Ages: 5-18
Price: $60 (6 classes)
Address: TBD
*Please contact info@loveservingautism.org to try 1 free class for new families.*
Jupiter, FL FALL 2023 SESSION 1 (GREEN DOT / INTERMEDIATE)
Dates: Mondays, October 2-November 6
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 FALL 2023 Session 1 (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, September 9-October 14
Times: 10am-10:45am
Ages: 7-11 yrs
Cost: $60 (6 classes) (UCF CARD PALS constituents will receive a $15 scholarship)
LSA Coach: Zachary Ehrlich zehrlich455@gmail.com
Registration: https://lsapalstennis923.eventbrite.com/
Orlando, FL FALL 2023 Session 1 (12-18 yrs old) (RED & ORANGE BALL)
These sessions will teach specialized therapeutic tennis instruction including fitness, hand-eye coordination, communication and life skills.
Dates: Saturdays, September 9-October 14
Times: 10:45am-11:30am
Ages: 12-18 yrs old
Cost: $60 (6 classes) (UCF CARD PALS constituents will receive a $15 scholarship)
LSA Coach: Zachary Ehrlich zehrlich455@gmail.com
Registration: https://lsapalstennis923.eventbrite.com/
Palm Beach Gardens, FL FALL 2023 Session 1 (Fridays) (RED BALL)
Dates: September 15-October 20
Time: 5pm-6pm
Age: 5-18
Price: $60 (6 classes)
LSA Coaches: Alex Morrison & Ben Hinkley
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 2023 Session 1 (RED BALL)
Dates: Saturdays, TBD
Time: 2-3pm
Ages: 5-18
Cost: $75 (5 classes)
Address:
13400 NW Gilson Rd., Palm City FL 34990
Pensacola, FL FALL 2023 TBD (RED BALL)
Dates: 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 FALL 2023 Session 1 (RED BALL)
Dates:Saturdays, September 9-October 14
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
RULES OF TENNIS/Palm Beach Gardens Tennis Center Summer/Fall 2023 (GREEN BALL)
Dates: 8/13, 9/10, 10/8, 11/12
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
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 Summer 2023
Dates: Saturday, July 8 & 22 FREE classes, August 19-September 23
Time: 12:30-1:30pm
Ages: 6-18
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 2023 Session 1 (RED BALL)
Dates: Saturdays, TBD
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 FALL 2023 Session 1 (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 Fall 2023 Session 1 (RED & ORANGE BALL)
Dates: Saturdays, September 9-October 14
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 FALL 2023 Session 1 (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 FALL 2023 Session 1 (RED BALL) 11&older
Dates: Saturdays, September 9-October 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 WINTER 2024 (RED BALL)
Start Date & Location: TBD
Zephyrhills, FL FALL 2023 Session 1 (RED BALL)
Dates: Sundays, September 10-October 22
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:
FL ADULT PROGRAMS Palm Beach Gardens Tennis Center, SUMMER & FALL 2023
(2nd & 4th Thursdays each month) Dates: 7/28, 8/11, 8/25, 9/8, 9/22, 10/6
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 2023-2024:
Allamanda Elementary School/Fall 2023 Session
Palm Beach School for Autism/Lake Worth FALL 2023 Session 1
Day: Tuesdays, October 31-December 12 no class on 11/21)
Time: 3-4pm
Age: 5-18
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
South Florida Autism Charter School/Hialeah, FL FALL 2023 Session 1
Day: Tuesdays, September 12-October 17
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
- Park Vista Community High School, Boynton Beach, FL
- Oakstone Academy, West Palm Beach, FL
- JAFCO Children’s Ability Center Sunrise, FL
- Allamanda Elementary School, Palm Beach Gardens, FL
- Connections Education Center, West Palm Beach, FL
- South FL Autism Charter School, Miami, FL
