Private Instruction Tennis

Berhe Serekeberhan  -  Owner/Director of Programs
Jo Henry  -  Blakeney Head Tennis Professional
Yani Arnautovic  -  Blakeney Tennis Professional

We offer private instruction for individuals as well as small groups. Please contact us for availability.                 

Private Semi-Private Group Hr 1/2 Hr (2 players) (3 players) (4 players) Berhe $65 $35 $35pp $25pp $18pp   Jo  & Yani   $55   $30   $30pp   $22pp   $18pp

              Lesson packages are also available upon request

Junior Tennis Programs    

• Pee-Wee (ages 4-7).  This program is designed for players who are learning to  play tennis.  We will focus on hand-eye coordination, footwork, and will teach each child strokes, movement on the court, and basic skills that will help them excel on the court.  Participants of these groups can play on our Blakeney Rally ball Team. 

Days:  Tuesday & Thursday    3:30-4:30pm and 4:30-5:30pm

• Future Stars (ages 7-10).  This program is designed for players who graduated from our Pee-Wee group and/or have shown that they are ready to train with Future Stars players.  We will focus on tennis techniques, form and styles of play on the court.   Most of the games are done without the serve and our instructors strive to challenge and encourage every player to be their best.  Participants of these groups can play on our Blakeney Stars Team in the USA Team League play.      

 Days: Tuesday & Thursday    4:30-6:00pm

• Future Stripes (ages 10 and up).  This program is designed for players who have graduated from the Future Stars group and/or showed that they can train with the Future Stripes players.  Players will train, drill and compete in all phases of the tennis game and play real game scoring.  Participants of these groups can play on our Blakeney Stripes Team in the USA Team League play.   

  Days: Tuesday & Thursday    4:00-6:00pm

• Player development (ages 12 and up).  This program is designed for players who have started to play USTA tournaments.  Our professionals work with players to take their skills, fitness, mental focus and game to the next level.  We also provide constant guidance for tournament preparation.       

Days: Monday &  Wednesday &  Friday   4:00-6:00pm

• Tennis Academy  (Tournament Players of all ages)  This program is for the tournament-level players, who are serious about developing their tennis game and athletic ability towards varsity, collegiate or professional play.  Players are required to play more than 8 tournaments a year in order to be part of this program.  Our professionals focus the academy training on high-intensity tennis drills, strategic play, maximizing fitness and competitive match play. 

Days: Monday &  Wednesday &  Friday   4:00-6:00pm

*During rainy days on all junior programs, we will conduct fitness training, strategy and mental focus classes inside the club house.

*24 hour cancellation policy on all programs including private lessons due to limited spot on some programs

 

Adult Tennis Programs

Members at Blakeney participate in the Ladies Interclub league, Men’s & Women’s Queen City League, Polar Bear Winter League and USA League play throughout the year.  We have clinics and team practices all year long.    For more information on programs running right now, please call the club at 704-841-PLAY (7529)

Racquetball

Blakeney has two state-of-the-art racquetball courts which are available to our members.  The courts have viewing windows from the first and second floor for spectators.  These racquetball courts are the best few courts available in the entire South Charlotte/Blakeney/Ballantyne area.  Blakeney runs racquetball leagues that are free for members in the fall, winter, and spring.  For more information please contact Phil Lane, Blakeney’s Racquetball Coordinator:  philiplane@mac.com

Fitness

Blakeney has a state-of-the-art fitness center that is equipped with Olympic free weights, high-end industrial strength cardio machines (Treadmills, Ellipsoids, and Stationary Bikes), a complete Natualis weight training system, speed/agility training equipment, core training equipment, and space to do plyometric exercises.  Our fitness center has flat-sceen tvs, a walk out balcony deck, and a gorgeous view out to the tennis courts.  Blakeney offers fitness programs, including personal and group training, which is serviced by Certified Fitness Trainer.

Blakeney Racquet Club Teaching Staff

Berhe, Jo and Yani

Swim

We are seeking input of members interested in registering for Blakeney swim team that will compete against charlotte swim league.  The season goes from june to end of july.  We will have team practices starting in May.  if you are interested please respond asap.  Age limit is 5-17. If you are interested please emial us to info@brccharlotte.com

*More information on swim teams and swim programs will soon be posted.