TENNIS PROGRAMMING
The Grand is Tulsa’s premier tennis facility with 6 lighted indoor and 14 lighted outdoor courts. Fantastic playing conditions, an outstanding variety of tennis activities & services, plus our highly regarded tennis faculty, make The Grand the perfect place for tennis, privacy and entertainment.
At The Grand, you’ll find a wealth of competitive, social and instructional match play waiting for you, seven days a week!
Your tennis staff is here to serve you. Our goal is to create a family environment for both the serious as well as social player. Our Tennis Professionals are all members of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), which is the largest and most respected coaches’ organization in the world.
Your staff consists of:
Trent Tucker- Director of Junior Academy
Megan Patterson- Adult Coordinator
Eric Engelgjerd- Summer Camp Director
Ellie Bailey- Tennis Professional
Gerald Bowen- Tennis Professional
Kevin Garlington- Tennis Professional
Eddie Paez- Tennis Professional
Ivan Puchkarov- Tennis Professional
Camillo Velandia- Tennis Professional
Shane Rice- Facility Supervisor / Court Maintenance
Melissa Radford- Tennis Relation Coordinator
Tennis Programs & Activities
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Tucker Tennis Academy
The Grand Health & Racquet Club has one of the top junior tennis programs in the Missouri Valley. Whether your child is a nationally ranked player or brand new to tennis, The Grand has the program for you. The Director of the Academy is Trent Tucker, USPTA. The Academy has a full traveling program and competes against other Academies throughout the United States. The Junior Development Program is divided into the following class levels (listed from beginner to advanced level).
Pee Wee Tennis: Pro in charge – Megan Patterson
This program is a basic introduction to tennis for 3 – 5 year olds. The children are taught basic ball handling skills, hand-eye coordination, as well as introductory tennis skills. Tennis instruction covers basic fundamentals of stroke production. The emphasis is on fun and learning the basics.
ATP: Pro in charge – Kevin Garlington
The ATP program is for the advanced beginner to intermediate player ages 8 and up. The primary goal of this program is to develop the match-ready player. The ATP player is expected to gain control over placement and is introduced to spins and point play through both feeding and live ball drills. Emphasis is placed on refining basic stroke technique, tennis specific movement and footwork, sportsmanship, and on-court behavior. A match-play day is available to ATP participants, where strategy is taught and applied.
The Academy: Pro in charge – Trent Tucker
This program targets juniors who have a Missouri Valley ranking and are seeking a seriously competitive clinic environment. Consisting of live and fed ball drills and strategy through game play, this program focuses on the competitive player. Players and parents should understand that a tournament commitment and off-court work is expected to participate. The total development of the complete player is the goal of the Academy. Also included in this program is the simulation and preparation for college tennis, consisting primarily of live ball drills. This program is for the individual who is dedicated to playing year round tournaments and is ranked in the top five in the state and top thirty in the Missouri Valley. Achieving a national ranking, and working toward a college scholarship, is the ultimate goal for a player in this program.
Also included in our junior tennis program are National Junior Tennis League (NJTL), junior socials, inter-clubs, theme socials, tournament traveling team, Club Championships as well as intra-club tournament/match play. For more specifics, please review the junior brochure.
Summer Camps – This program is designed for children 5 years and older. It is an introductory class, similarly structured for ATP players. These camps are held from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. each weekday of the summer (June through early August). Each day, students check-in and learn/play tennis from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Following instruction, players are served lunch and have a cool down period. Following lunch, the students can continue to play (with assigned games) or head to the pool for swimming. Parents pick up children from the pool at 1 p.m.
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To obtain a USTA number or register for a tournament go to www.usta.com for more information.
ADULT TENNIS PROGRAMMING
The Grand Health & Racquet Club offers a wide variety of programming for adults. When you join The Grand, you will be offered a complimentary 30-minute lesson from a member of the Professional Staff. Following the lesson, the Pro will visit with you to discuss your interests. This will allow the Club to personalize your activities and ensure your tennis goals are met. The Club offers the following:
• Adult Social Mixers
• Club Championships
• Member-Guest Tournaments
• Member-Member Tournaments
• Private Lessons
• Group Lessons & Drills
• USTA Team Tennis
• TCT Interclub Tennis
• Social Interclub Tennis
• Specialty Clinics
• Complimentary Weekly Clinic
• Men’s & Ladies’ Doubles Leagues
• Men’s & Ladies’ Singles Leagues
• Mixed Doubles Leagues
• Drill & Grill Tennis Nights
• Friday Night Socials
• Adult Training Camps
Indoor Court Fee Structure
•Free court time reservations can be made ONLY 48 hours in advance.
•Only one free reservation per membership per day.
•TTA juniors are allow to use the indoor courts, at no charge, provided they are in the TTA Classes; attend a minimum of 2 days per week, space is available and the lights are on. We do not turn on lights unless a fee is to be collected or we are on “free” court time.
•With 6 indoor courts and 14 outdoor courts, there is generally no problem booking a court. However, for your convenience, we highly recommend you make a reservation prior to play. We will accept a reservation 7 days in advance on both indoor and outdoor courts. When you reserve the court, we need to know who is playing (to ensure accurate billing and in case of an emergencies). If you have any guests playing, please notify staff. We would like to ensure their playing experience meets their expectations.
Please note – if you are unable to fulfill your reservation, please cancel 24 hours in advance. This allows other members to use the court, and during peak hours or inclement weather, we may have a waiting list for indoor courts. Failure to cancel will result in full charges being applied, so please remember to cancel.
Tennis Guest Fees
Guests are always welcome at TGH&RC. All Members are responsible for registering their guests at the reception desk prior to play. As The Grand is a private and not a public facility, members must accompany guests at all times. Tennis Guest: $10.00 plus tax
BALL MACHINE USE
The Playmate ball machines are considered the industry leader. That is why TGH&RC has chosen the Playmate machine for its Members. We encourage all Members, irrespective of their skill level, to use the Playmate. It is one of the best ways of improving your strokes. There is a charge for using the machine. It is $12/hour. If you use the machine on the indoor courts, your court time is just $8/hour (50% off the regular fee). We also offer a special discount program for those serious about improving their game. Join “The Playmate Club”. For $99/year (single membership) or $190/year (family membership) - you have unlimited use of the machine. For example, if you take a single membership and plan on using the machine 10 times or more in a year, you just saved money. Please note, there are no refunds on this program. Reservations are based on first come, first served basis.
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