Racquet Sports at The Grove

“We are here for all levels of tennis and pickleball players. Whatever your goal is, a cardio workout to working on your game to those looking for competitive play, we have the flexibility to create a custom program to suit your needs.”  - Geoff Browne, Director of Racquet Sports The Racquet Sports Program at The Grove is ever growing and evolving, emphasizing social, family, and fun for all members. Programming is designed for juniors, women, and men—all skill levels and ages, from true beginners to seasoned veterans. Our Racquet Sports Program features: Four lighted Plexicushion tennis courts and four standalone Pickleball courts. Ball machines for solo practice: Tennis, Pickleball Robust junior and adult social activity calendar Private Instruction: private lessons, private groups Adult Classes: New Beginners, Intermediate, Fast Friday Tennis, Men's Clinic, Team Practices Ladies Interclub and Intraclub leagues: NALTA, USTA Men’s Intraclub Tennis League Pickleball: instruction, open play, intraclub league, interclub matches and club tournaments Full-equipped Racquet Shop Certified, professional tennis staff Junior Tennis Junior tennis classes are offered based on a progression teaching method that incorporates modified tennis balls, racquets, nets, and courts to scale down the game to better suit learning at different ages and levels. This approach allows younger players to enjoy rallies and learn fundamentals much quicker, making progression to a full court much easier. Weekly Juniors classes include Minions (3-4), Red Hots (5-7), Orange Crush (8-10), Green Machine (11-12) and Elite (Middle School Team) Junior tennis also offers several social events throughout the year, providing a great place for kids to get a low-pressure, fun intro to the sport. Tennis activities are often paired with other non-tennis events, such as Kids Night Out, for a more casual way to enjoy the sport. This is a perfect segway into kid’s clinics and Summer Camps. In Summer, juniors of all ages and skill levels have plenty of opportunities to learn the game or perfect their skills. Daily skills clinics and weekly camps, including swimming, are offered to give Grove kids plenty of ways to play the day away! Adult Tennis  In addition to classes for beginning tennis players, there is a diverse offering of fitness, competition, and social play opportunities.  Private and group instruction is offered for all skill levels, based on need and desired objective. Intraclub and interclub competitive ladies programming is available for all skill levels through NALTA (Nashville Adult Ladies Tennis Association) and the USTA (United States Tennis Association) tennis leagues. Both are great ways to improve your game, meet other players in the area, and compete against other national area clubs. NALTA leagues play a seven-week season in the spring and fall, which overlaps with the USTA. Fast Friday: Get a great cardio workout while playing fun tennis points! Tennis Fit is a high-intensity class consisting of drills and fast point play with constant movement. The class will also help you improve your reaction time, defensive skills, court positioning and tennis footwork. Ladies Team Practices focus on specific shots and situations for doubles play. Technical and tactical components for each shot are covered, followed by point play practice emphasizing applying the shot to doubles situations. A written review is emailed to players after each class. A variety of social play opportunities are offered. Enjoy mixers and open play. Social play events are always a lot of fun and a great way to meet people. A growing focus for racquet sports is men’s programming. Currently, there is a men’s night that offers comprehensive instruction with a cardio element. Stay tuned for new offerings and programming, there's more exciting activities coming. Pickleball Pickleball, the fastest-growing sport in America, has hit The Grove. Social, beginner and competitive programming is geared toward adults, with all play held at The Gathering Place. The intraclub league, “The Grove Team Pickleball League,” completed its first full calendar season, with the next season already underway. Seasons run Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall, including 6 weeks of play and a 2-week playoff. Co-ed matches are made up of men’s doubles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles. Rotating partner leagues: men’s and women’s doubles. Social Mixers with adult beverages Open Social Play events run throughout the year. Join us at the Bridge Bar during Taco Tuesday! Private lessons and private group instruction based on need. Pickleball camps: Camps run 2 to 3 days with Grove Pro Geoff Browne instruction and a guest pickleball teaching pro. Camps provide comprehensive, dedicated training and instruction. Pro Shop Full-Service Racquet Sports Shop (ability to custom order any item and any brand) Tennis racquets & Pickleball paddles Ladies apparel - Sofi Bella, Lucky In Love, Tasc 24-hour Racquet Repair Service - stringing, gripping, racquet matching Accessories - ball, overgrips, Grove logo hats, and visors For questions or suggestions: [email protected] Geoff Browne, USPTA, PTR, IPTPA, PPR, MRT Director of Racquet Sports   [email protected] Federico Mas, USPTA, PTR Assistant Director of Racquet Sports Racquet Sports: 615-368-3964   Tennis Shop Hours: Tuesday – Sunday 10am – 6pm | Sunday 12pm – 5pm

Community and home have always been more than just words at The Grove – they are the driving force behind everything we do. From Friday nights on the Veranda enjoying live music with family and friends, to our exceptional golf and tennis programs, to the amazing kids’ Discovery Club for our younger members, The Grove has always been about bringing families and neighbors together. The vision of “community and home” rests on an unshakable foundation at this special place we call The Grove. Our uncompromising commitment to members, paired with exceptional recreational opportunities and family-centric programming, has made life at The Grove feel like a safe haven for family and friends to grow and thrive. Our residents and members embrace both home and community, surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of Middle Tennessee. Due to exacting attention to detail and thoughtful land planning, members enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle with trails, open spaces, parks, and fishing ponds that provide endless opportunities for exploration, outdoor adventure, fresh air, and the warm Tennessee sun. Our tagline, “Remarkable by Design,” continues to show that it is more than just words. It is a commitment that we’ll honor for the families of The Grove now and always. Voted "Best Neighborhood" in Williamson County, TN

As the summer is coming to an end, we are reflecting back on an outstanding season of tennis camps and activities for our youngest members at The Grove! With professional instruction, events, and playing opportunities, much fun was had both on and off the courts. Junior Tennis Luau - May 24th Our junior tennis players joined us to kick off summer at the Junior Tennis Luau. After a few matches on our Plexicushion tennis courts, we enjoyed games like Fireball, Candy Land, & Jungle Ball. Hawaiian music set the tone for the evening as we wore leis, ate Hawaiian pizza and tennis ball cookies! Summer Tennis Camp - June 4th-7th We started off the summer on the right foot with our tennis camp. With 10 junior campers in attendance the first week, this summer’s tennis camp grew in popularity throughout the season with more attendance each week. Sunday Funday Tennis Mixer - July 7th Name a better way to spend your Sunday afternoon than playing your favorite tennis games with friends! Our Sunday Funday Tennis Mixer has been one of our most popular this summer with kids of all ages joining us for games such as King of the Court, Jungle Ball and more. Tots Tennis Camp - July 9th-12th Our youngest members had a #remarkable time learning tennis strokes, hand-eye coordination, and teamwork on the courts during Tots Tennis Camp. There’s no better way to learn the rules of tennis than by having a blast playing your favorite tennis games! Upcoming events for members of all ages: Cocktails by the Court - August 14th Back to School Luau - August 16th Ladies Tennis & Brunch - September 7th Fall Tennis Mixer - September 29th [ngg src="galleries" ids="29" exclusions="250" display="basic_slideshow" transition_speed="30"]

Join us for our youth tennis programs at The Grove! We will work on swings, grips, strokes, and of course... have fun! If you don't own a tennis racquet, no worries! We will provide your child with an age-appropriate racquet to borrow from our selection of junior racquets in the tennis shop. Summer Tennis Camps Ages 7-12 Tuesday - Friday Weeks of: June 12, June 26, July 17, July 24 Tots Tennis Camps Ages 4-6 Tuesday - Friday Weeks of: June 19, July 10, July 31 NEW! Cardio Tennis Cardio tennis combines the best features of the sport of tennis with cardiovascular exercise and delivers the ultimate full body, calorie burning aerobic workout! This hour-long workout is fun and players can cater their intensity level to meet their own fitness needs. Meets Weekly Wednesdays: 10-11am & 6-7pm Saturdays: 10-11am More Tennis Events Women's clinics of all ability levels are offered in the mornings and junior clinics in the afternoons. Be on the lookout for Tennis Game Nights, Member-Guest Tournament, Mixers, and more!