Clay County Corsairs Tennis Clinics
Meet the Instructor: A.W. Michael
A.W. graduated from Southwest Baptist University and in 1977 with a Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in History and Health, Physical Education and Recreation and in 2009, completed a Masters in Athletic Administration from William Woods University. A certificated Lifetime Educator, A.W. spent 33 years teaching history/physical education along with coaching spread over four separate school districts. Finishing his final 26 years at Excelsior Springs Middle School, Michael retired in 2012. Over his career, Michael coached at the varsity level in football, volleyball, basketball, cross-country, track & field and tennis. A certified MSHSAA coach and official, A.W. is also a certified PTR professional and was named the USTA Missouri Valley Heart of America Outstanding High School Coach for 2011.
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- Red Racketeers: 5-7 years old
- Orange Aces: 8-10 years old
- Green Grinders: 10-13 years old
- Yellow Smashers: 13 + years old
Red Racketeers
- Beginner ages 5 - 7 years old
- Novice ages 6 - 8 years old: returning players
By the end of red ball a child should be able to "rally" with another child. This is the beginner's step to teaching young players the proper movements, hand/eye coordination, and technique to hit the ball over the net and into the court. Advancement into orange ball is a at the discretion of the tennis staff.
Dates (8-week session):
- June 20
- June 27
- July 11
- July 18
- July 25
- August 1
- August 8
- August 15
Time:
- Beginner class meet at 7:45 - 8:30 a.m.
- Novice class meets at 8:30 - 9:15 a.m.
Location: Bennett Park Tennis Courts
Registration deadline: June 12
Orange Aces
- Beginner and Novice ages 8 - 10 years old
By the end of the orange ball and before advancing to Green Dot, a child should be able to play tennis matches. Game-based teaching and learning keeps the child engaged while learning all of the fundamentals of tennis. The children will learn how to move effectively to ensure good position and balance for each shot.
Dates (8-week session):
- June 29
- July 1
- July 6
- July 8
- July 13
- July 15
- July 20
- July 22
Time:
- Beginner class meets at 6 - 7 p.m.
- Novice class meets at 7- 8 p.m.
Location: Bennett Park Tennis Courts
Registration deadline: June 22
Green Grinders
- Beginner ages 10 - 13 years old
- Novice ages 11 - 13 years old: returning players
Concepts of offense/defense, strategy and match play are introduced in singles and doubles. Ball control exercises that promote consistency, direction, depth and spin will be stressed.
Dates:
- June 30
- July 2
- July 7
- July 9
- July 14
- July 16
- July 21
- July 23
Time:
- Beginner class meets at 6 - 7 p.m.
- Novice class meets at 7 - 8 p.m.
Location: Bennett Park Tennis Courts
Registration deadline: June 22
Yellow Smashers
- Beginner and Novice ages 13+
Class levels (beginner and novice) will be determined by instructor based upon age and ability.
Concepts of offense/defense, strategy and match play are introduced in singles and doubles. Ball control exercises that promote consistency, direction, depth and spin will be stressed.
Yellow Smashers Beginner Dates:
- June 30
- July 2
- July 7
- July 9
- July 14
- July 16
- July 21
- July 23
Time:
- Beginner class at 8 - 9 p.m.
Location: Bennett Park Tennis Courts
Registration Deadline: June 22
Yellow Smashers Doubles Dates:
- June 29
- July 1
- July 6
- July 8
- July 13
- July 15
- July 20
- July 22
Time:
- Beginner class at 8 - 9:30 p.m.
Location: Bennett Park Tennis Courts
Registration Deadline: June 22
Yellow Smashers S.A.W. Dates:
- July 12
- July 19
- July 26
- Aug 2
- Aug 9
- August 16
- August 23
- August 30
Time:
- Beginner class at 8 - 9:30 a.m.
Location: Bennett Park Tennis Courts
Registration Deadline: July 6
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Brittany Johnston
Recreation Manager - SportsPhone: 816.439.4389