Tennis Lessons, Classes & Clinics
If you’re interested in improving your game, check out one of our regular lessons or clinics for in-depth instruction on how to step up your play. We offer a variety of youth and adult classes like cardio tennis, adult and youth clinics, and team practices to promote the fun and fitness that comes along with tennis. This sport is a great way to spend time with family and enhance your lifestyle.
Join us for:
- Opening Day and Closing Day ceremonies
- Adult Mixers with other clubs
- Breakfast at Wimbledon play and stay brunch
- Member-Guest Tournament
- Club Championship Open and Senior brackets for Men, Women, and Mixed
- Thursday Night Doubles Jamboree
- Day trips to Washington Kastles and Citi Open
We offer a variety of instructional programs including:
- Private and Semi-Private Lessons
- Cardio Tennis
- Stroke of the Day Clinic
- Doubles Strategy Clinics
- Custom Clinics
Adult Clinics
Cardio Tennis Clinic: 1 Hour Clinic
Fun, fast-paced drills and games to enhance skills and combine tennis play with aerobic exercise.
Play with The Pros: 1.5 Hour Clinic
Our tennis instructors join in live-ball and point play for quick-paced play and in-game coaching. Enjoy a full game while working on improving technique and strategy.
Ball Machine Drills: 1 Hour Clinic
Designed for players level 3.0 and above, this clinic allows you hit hundreds of balls under the supervision of Fawn Lake Country Club’s tennis director, Brian Ratzlaff, USPTA. Instruction will emphasize technique, sound footwork, and conditioning.
Adult Clinic/Drill: 1.5 Hour Clinic
Work on a different stroke each week. Clinic begins with warm-up, stroke instruction, and concludes with point or match play.
Youth Tennis
From their first time stepping on the court through advanced play, the Fawn Lake Country Club youth tennis program features a progression of lessons and classes that support each age level. Players ages 5-8 begin in our Quick Start and Little Tennis classes then progress to Beginner, Intermediate, Varsity, and High Performance/Tournament Drill classes as they meet core competencies.
Players can supplement their instruction with our match play opportunities, which include, beginner round-robins, followed by our Junior Team Tennis League. Experienced players may choose to enter one of the USTA sanctioned tournaments hosted at Fawn Lake Country Club each summer.
Our youth tennis program includes:
- Opening Day and Closing Day ceremonies
- Friday Night Junior Socials
- USTA L7 Junior Tournaments
- Private and Semi-Private Lessons
- Camps, clinics and lessons
- Junior Golf & Tennis Camps (all day or half day options)
- Custom Clinics
Our tennis pro is happy to work with your family in placing your child in the clinic best suited to their skills. Ready to play? Contact tennis director Brian Ratzlaff today.
Contact Tennis Director, Brian Ratzlaff, for details.
Youth Clinics
10 & Under Clinic: 45 Minutes (Group 1)
Players in this clinic will use red balls that are slightly larger than a traditional tennis ball and designed to bounce lower and move slower. Drills, activities, and games are designed to keep the participants captivated and elicit maximum learning, movement and fun.
11 & Up Clinic: 1.5 Hour (Group 1)
Players in this group will use green balls that bounce a little higher and move a little faster than orange balls. Drills, activities, and games will evoke a greater spirit of competition from these young players, while keeping the environment light and fun. Emphasis will be on movement, learning and enjoyment, while introducing more technical and strategic aspects of the game such as winning patterns of play. Ideally players in this group are either already playing in USTA tournaments or starting to think about playing on their high school team.
10 & Under Clinic: 1 Hour (Group 2)
Players in this clinic will use orange balls that bounce a little higher and move a little faster than the red balls. Drills, activities and games are designed to increase the level of these young players’ competitive nature while keeping the experience fun and interesting. Emphasis is on movement, enjoyment, and learning more mechanical aspects of the stroke and footwork techniques. The goal is to get students accustomed to match play and the idea of playing in tournaments. Players in this group will be encouraged to sign up for the USTA and attend a USTA Tennis Bash.
11 & Up Clinic: 1.5 Hour (Group 2)
Players in this group use traditional yellow tennis balls. This is a high-intensity training group for USTA tournament players and high school players. This group will focus on all aspects of the game: mental toughness, physical conditioning, technique and tennis I.Q. Players will push themselves to reach their peak potential in a fun, team-like atmosphere. Players in this group are strongly encouraged to play regularly in USTA tournaments and on their school team.
Friday Night Junior Social: 2.5 Hours (Fridays 6:00-8:30 PM)
This popular weekly event is designed to get as many children as possible out having fun and socializing with each other through the medium of tennis. The social event includes fun games and activities with chances to win prizes. Pizza and drinks will be served for dinner with popsicles or candy after. Bonus for parents: Our Friday Night Junior Social gives you ample time to enjoy a night out at the Harbor Club with friends.

Contact Tennis Director, Brian Ratzlaff, for details.
Brian Ratzlaff
USPTA Elite Professional Tennis Director/ Head Teaching Professional