Florida Racquet Sports Programs
Beginner Level
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
Tennis experience required, Rallying on a full-size tennis court, learning rules of tennis for competition, social skills
Inclusion
Tennis experience required, student enters into typical after-school program or tournament competition, social skills
Please browse through the programs listed below to find the right matches for you.
Registration Process
Please note that “Participant” refers to the tennis player/family member for whom you are registering.
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Community Programs
Boca Raton, FL 2025
Dates:
Saturdays | July 19 – August 23 (10 & under class)
Time:
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Ages:
5–18 years (10 participants per class)
Price:
$90
Coach Contact:
Coach Mara – (201) 247-7858
Location:
Mission Bay Tennis Center
10910 Diego Dr N, Boca Raton, FL 33498
Please contact the coach or facility directly to confirm if the class is scheduled on inclement weather days.
Boynton Beach, FL SPRING 2025 Session 1 (RED BALL)
dates
Tuesdays, March 11-April 15
Time
6-7pm
Price
$90 (6 classes)
Ages
address
Boynton Beach Tennis Center
3111 S Congress Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33426
contact
Gabriel Manzano
(561) 409-6556
*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.*
Coral Springs, FL SPRING 2025 (RED & ORANGE BALL)
Dates
Saturdays, April 12-May 24, 2025
Time
9-10am
Age
5-18 (10 participants)
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 the coach or facility directly to confirm if the class is scheduled on inclement weather days.
Delray Beach Swim & Tennis Center SPRING 2025 Session 2 (Red Ball)
DATES
Saturdays, April 26-May 31, 2025
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
COACH NAME & CONTACT
Bob Detrich (561) 706-5688
Please contact the coach or facility directly to confirm if the class is scheduled on inclement weather days.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL SPRING 2025 Session 1(RED & ORANGE BALL)
dates
Saturdays, March 8-April 26 (No class 3/22 & 3/29)
Time
4pm-5pm
Price
$90 (6 classes)
Ages
5-18 (10 participants)
address
George English Park Tennis Center
1101 Bayview Dr
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304
964-828-4620
contact
Coach Name:
Javier Gamarra
Gainesville, FL 2025 (RED & ORANGE BALL)
DATES
Saturdays & Sundays | 7/12, 7/13, 8/2, 8/3
TIME
9:30-11am
AGE
5-18 yrs
PRICE
$60 (4 classes)
EQUIPMENT
Racquets are provided, or your family member may bring his/her own tennis racquet to class.
Please contact the coach or facility directly to confirm if the class is scheduled on inclement weather days.
Jupiter, FL SPRING 2025 Session 2 (GREEN DOT))
DATES
Mondays, April 7-May 12
TIME
5-6pm
PRICE
$90 (6 classes)
AGES
11-18+
ADDRESS
16823 Captain Kirle Dr.
Jupiter, FL 33477
(561) 747-7600
COACH
David Boggs
Orlando, FL SPRING 2025 (RED & ORANGE BALL)
These sessions will teach specialized therapeutic tennis instruction including fitness, hand-eye coordination, communication and life skills.
Dates
Saturdays, 5/17-6/21
Times
10-10:45am
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
Please contact the coach or facility directly to confirm if the class is scheduled on inclement weather days.
Palm Beach Gardens 2025 | Rules of Tennis
(Advanced LSA Players learning to serve/return/scorekeeping)
DATES
5/4, 6/8, 7/13, 8/10
TIME
12-1pm
PRICE
$60 (4 classes)
AGES
12+ (10 participants)
ADDRESS
Palm Beach Gardens Tennis Center
5110 117th Ct. North
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
CONTACT
LSA COACH
Lisa Pugliese-LaCroix
EQUIPMENT
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 2025
Dates:
Wednesdays | July 16 – August 20
Wednesdays | August 27 – October 1
Time:
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Ages:
5–18 years
Price:
$90 (6 classes)
Coaches:
Coach Dwight & Mara Friedman
Equipment:
Racquets provided, or bring your own.
Weather Note:
Please contact the coach or facility directly on inclement weather days.
Location:
Palm Beach Gardens Tennis Center
5110 117th Ct. North, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Pensacola, FL SUMMER 2025 5-18yrs
DATES
Fridays June 27- August 8 (no class July 4)
TIME
6pm-7pm
PRICE
$60 6-week session
AGES
5yrs plus
ADDRESS
Pensacola Tennis & Pickle
4101 Montessori Dr
Pensacola, FL 32504
LSA COACH
Ellie
CONTACT
Autism Pensacola
850-434-7171
NOTES
Participants must wear tennis shoes. Please bring a water bottle to class. Apply sunscreen/provide a hat for your child before class. Your child may bring his/her own tennis racquet or use a tennis racquet provided at the class. Tennis t-shirts will be provided.
Plantation, FL 2025 5-18 yrs old
DATES
Saturdays, June 14-July 26 (no class on July 5)
TIME (NEW CLASS TIME)
PRICE
AGES
5-18 yrs old (8 participants)
ADDRESS
Frank Veltri Tennis Center
9101 NW 2nd St.
Plantation, FL 33324
LSA COACH
CONTACT
Please contact the coach or facility directly to confirm if the class is scheduled on inclement weather days.
Pompano Beach, FL SPRING 2025 Session 1
dates
Tuesdays, February 25-March 25, 2025
Time
6-7pm
Price
FREE
Ages
6-18
address
Pompano Beach Tennis Center
920 NE 18 Avenue Pompano Beach, FL 33060
contact
To register, please contact the City of Pompano Beach (954) 786-4115
or
TRec@cpobfl.com for registration information.
Rockledge 2025
Dates
May 31st – July 26th
Times
Saturdays 8am-8:30am ( Beginner Red Ball) Saturdays 8:30am-9am (Intermediate Orange Ball)Ages
7+
Cost
$72
Address
Pinder Tennis Center 1100 Cogswell St., Rockledge,FL 32955Phone
(321) 345-3115 Coach Melissa MeiklePlease contact the coach or facility directly to confirm if the class is scheduled on inclement weather days.
St. Petersburg, FL SPRING 2025 (RED BALL)
dates
Saturdays, TBD
Time
11am-12pm
Price
$90 (6 classes)
Ages
5-18
address
Bardmoor Golf & Country Club
8001 Cumberland Rd.
Seminole, FL 33777
lsa coach
Merissa Rock
(954) 817-8359
Tallahassee, FL SPRING 2025 (RED BALL)
dates
Thursdays, March 20-April 24, 2025
Time
5:30-6:15pm
Price
No charge for families
Ages
5-18 (10 participants)
address
Forestmeadows Park & Athletic Center
4750 N Meridian Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32312
lsa coach
Glen Howe
Vero Beach, FL WINTER 2025 Session 1(RED BALL)
dates
Mondays, January 6-February 10, 2025
Time
3:30-4:30pm
Price
$90 total for 6-week session
Ages
5-18 (10 participants)
address
Riverside Racquet Tennis Complex
350 Dahlia Ln, Vero Beach, FL 32963
(772) 538-9933
lsa coach
Coach Margot
carter@ustafl.com
Wellington, FL 2025
Dates
Next session : July 12,19,26, Aug 2, 9, 16
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
Please contact the coach or facility directly to confirm if the class is scheduled on inclement weather days.
West Palm Beach, FL 2025
DATES
Saturdays | June 28-August 9th
TIME
9-9:45am- 10 and under
9:45-10:30am – 11yrs plus
PRICE
FREE (6 classes) Sponsored by BallenIsles Charitable Foundation
AGES
10&under (10 participants)
11yrs plus (10 participants)
ADDRESS
Currie Park
2400 N Flagler Dr,
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
LSA COACH
Please contact the coach or facility directly to confirm if the class is scheduled on inclement weather days.
Samie Lesperance
(561) 302-8944
EQUIPMENT
Racquets are provided, or your family member may bring his/her own tennis racquet to class.
Please contact the coach or facility directly to confirm if the class is scheduled on inclement weather days.
Zephyrhills, FL SPRING 2025 Session 1 (RED BALL)
dates
Sundays, March 2-April 6
Time
11am-12 noon
Price
No class fee. 100% scholarships provided by Pasco County Parks and Recreation and the Sarah Vande Berg Tennis Foundation for all participants.
Ages
5-18 (10 participants)
address
Sarah Vande Berg Tennis and Wellness Center
6585 Simons Road
Zephyrhills, FL 33541
contact
352-521-4182
lsa coach
Coach Evita Beatriz
Adult Programs
Palm Beach Gardens Tennis Center, WINTER 2025
dates
(2nd & 4th Thursdays each month) Dates:
January 9th
January 23rd
February 13th
February 27th
March 13th
March 27th
Time
5:30-6:30pm
Price
$15 per class
Ages
21+ (10 participants)
address
Palm Beach Gardens Tennis Center
5110 117th Ct. North
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
contact
registration
Please contact the tennis center for registration information.
Rockledge, FL Fall 2024 Session 1 (18 years up)
dates
Time
5-6 pm
Price
$40
Ages
18+ (10 participants)
address
contact
registration
Florida School-Based Programs 2024-2025
Allamanda Elementary School/WINTER 2025
dates
Mondays, January 13-April 14
Time
2:15-3:15pm
address
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
registration
Please contact info@loveservingautism.org
The Learning Center/Royal Palm Beach, FL SPRING 2025 Session 1
dates
Wednesdays, 1/29-3/5
Time
ages
5-18 (10 participants)
Price
Free
address
400 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.
Coach
Boca Raton Achievement Center/Boca Raton, FL WINTER 2025 Session 1
dates
Time
3-4pm
ages
5-18
price
FREE
address
Boca West Country Club
20583 Boca W Dr.
Boca Raton, FL 33434
registration
Please contact the school: care4kids2@gmail.com
Coach
Mara Friedman
Palm Beach School for Autism/Lake Worth, FL SPRING Session 2
dates
Tuesdays, April 29, 2025-May 27, 2025
Time
3-4pm
ages
5-18 (10 participants)
price
$60
address
Palm Beach School for Autism (PBSFA)
8480 Lantana Rd.
Lake Worth, FL 33426
coach
Samie Lesperance
(561) 302-8944
Lead Love Serving Autism Contact
Lisa Pugliese-LaCroix (561) 351-6392
Lisa@loveservingautism.org
Connections Education Center of the Palm Beaches/WINTER 2025
dates
10 Years & Under: Mondays 1/13, 1/21, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17
11yrs and older: Wednesdays 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19
Time
4-5pm
ages
5-18
price
$60
address
registration
Please email info@loveservingautism.org for program information.
South Florida Autism Charter School/Hialeah, FL WINTER 2025 Session 2
dates
Feb. 4th- March 11th
Time
4-5pm
ages
5-18
address
3751 W 108th St, Hialeah, FL 33018
registration
Please contact the school for the after-school program registration information. Phone: (305) 823-2700
Project Infinity/Boca Raton, FL 2025
dates
Tuesdays & Thursdays (PE classes)
Time
ages
5-18
Coach
Miguel Blanco
address
2 Southwest 12th Avenue, Boca Raton, Florida 33486
registration
Please contact the Facility
Space of Mind/Delray Beach, FL WINTER 2025
dates
Time
TBD
ages
5-18
Coach
Virginia
address
registration
OTHERS
- Park Vista Community High School, Boynton Beach, FL
- Oakstone Academy, West Palm Beach, FL
- JAFCO Children’s Ability Center Sunrise, FL
- Boca School of Autism
- Boca Raton Achievement Center
- Achievers Day School
- Project Infinity
Pickleball Programs
Lake Nona, FL Pickleball Spring 2025 Session 2
dates
Mondays, May 5, 12, 19 June 2 and 9 Break for Memorial Day
times
5-6pm
ages
7+
price
$10/class
address
USTA National Campus 10000 USTA Blvd, Orlando, FL 32827
registration
CityPickle West Palm Beach, FL Winter 2025
dates
Sundays, February 9 & February 16, 2025
times
3-4pm
ages
7+
price
$10/class
address
CityPickle 545 Hibiscus St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
registration
USTA National Campus (407) 675-2500
Padel Programs
Lake Nona, FL Spring 2025 Session 3
DATES
Thursdays
– July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
– August 7
TIMES
5-6pm
AGES
7+
PRICE
$10/class
ADDRESS
USTA National Campus 10000 USTA Blvd Orlando, FL 32827
REGISTRATION
Early Intervention/Rising Racquets
Play Pals, West Palm Beach, FL WINTER 2025
dates
Tuesdays/Thursdays
times
9-11am
ages
3-7
price
$10/class
address
Play Pals
4806 S Dixie Hwy,
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
registration
Please contact the school for the program registration information: (561) 803-0083
Camps
2025 Therapeutic Adventure & Racquet Sports Summer Camps
dates
June 9-13, 2025 (Week 1)
July 28-August 1, 2025 (Week 2)
times
9am-3pm
Address
Palm Beach Gardens Tennis & Pickleball Center
5110 117th Ct. North
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
more information
Please contact Info@Loveservingautism.Org for more information
