Tennis & Pickleball

LIFESPORT

DEERFIELD PARK DISTRICT

The Deerfield Park District partners with LifeSport Management to provide year-round indoor and outdoor tennis and pickleball instruction. LifeSport Management and their team of professionals have been creating quality programming for adult and juniors of all levels since 1986. The goal is to nurture a love of the game and provide a foundation of sound mechanics for every student. Make up classes must be pre-approved by the instructor PRIOR to missing a class. If you are looking for a private lesson or have a group of friends and would like to put together your own private group, call 847-533-0316 or email sidney@lifesport.com.

Junior Tennis Program Red

For players that are just starting to play tennis. Students will focus on learning the ABCs of tennis - agility, balance, and coordination. Students are exposed to tennis games that allow them to have fun, while developing basic skills, like proper stroke technique required to send and receive shots. Fun is emphasized to help students cultivate a lasting passion for the sport. *Make up classes must be pre-approved by tennis instructor PRIOR to missing a class. Location: Sachs Recreation Ctr Age: 4-6 Instructor: Staff - TBA Min/Max: 3/6

Activity-Sect. Date (#cl) Day Time R/NR

133027-01 9/12-10/31 (7) M 4-5P $217/260 133027-02 9/7-10/26 (7) W 4-5P $217/260 133027-03 9/10-10/22 (7) Sa 9-10A $217/260 133027-04 11/7-12/19 (7) M 4-5P $217/260 133027-05 11/2-12/21 (7) W 4-5P $217/260 133027-06 10/29-12/17 (7) Sa 9-10A $217/260 No class dates: Sect. 01: 9/26; Sect. 02: 10/5; Sect. 05: 11/23; Sect. 06: 11/26

Junior Tennis Program Orange 1

Orange 1 is for junior players who have minimal experience playing tennis. The focus at this level will be on developing on-court athletic skills while learning and refining the techniques necessary to serve, rally, and score.*Make up classes must be pre-approved by tennis instructor PRIOR to missing a class. Location: Sachs Recreation Ctr Age: 7-8 Instructor: Staff - TBA Min/Max: 3/6

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133028-01 9/12-10/31 (7) M 4-5P $217/260 133028-02 9/6-10/25 (8) Tu 4-5P $248/298 133028-03 9/7-10/26 (7) W 4-5P $217/260 133028-04 9/10-10/22 (7) Sa 10-11A $217/260 133028-05 11/7-12/19 (7) M 4-5P $217/260 133028-06 11/1-12/20 (8) Tu 4-5P $248/298 133028-07 11/2-12/21 (7) W 4-5P $217/260 133028-08 10/29-12/17 (7) Sa 10-11A $217/260 No class dates: Sect. 01: 9/26; Sect. 03: 10/5; Sect. 07: 11/23; Sect. 08: 11/26

Junior Tennis Program Orange 2

Orange 2 is for players that have completed ORANGE 1 or understand basic stroke technique and can rally. Class will work on reinforcing stroke technique and ball movement. Introducing point patterns and strategy to help players prepare for Orange Ball tournaments.*Make up classes must be pre-approved by tennis instructor PRIOR to missing a class. Location: Sachs Recreation Ctr Age: 7-8 Instructor: Staff - TBA Min/Max: 3/6

Activity-Sect. Date (#cl) Day Time R/NR

133029-01 9/6-10/25 (8) Tu 4-5P $248/298 133029-02 9/8-10/20 (7) Th 4-5P $217/260 133029-03 11/1-12/20 (8) Tu 4-5P $248/298 133029-04 10/27-12/15 (7) Th 4-5P $217/260 No class dates: Sect. 04: 11/24

Junior Tennis Program Green 1

Green 1 is for junior players with limited tennis experience. Class is taught using a green dot ball and focuses on developing sending and receiving skills, sound footwork, and racket mechanics, while incorporating comparable athletic skills developed in other sports. Players learn proper positioning to execute groundstrokes and volleys, hit with purpose, serve and sustain a rally.*Make up classes must be pre-approved by tennis instructor PRIOR to missing a class. Location: Sachs Recreation Ctr Age: 9-10 Instructor: Staff - TBA Min/Max: 3/6

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133030-01 9/12-10/31 (7) M 5-6P $217/260 133030-02 9/6-10/25 (8) Tu 5-6P $248/298 133030-03 9/7-10/26 (7) W 5-6P $217/260 133030-04 9/8-10/20 (7) Th 5-6P $217/260 133030-05 9/10-10/22 (7) Sa 11A-12P $217/260 133030-06 11/7-12/19 (7) M 5-6P $217/260 133030-07 11/1-12/20 (8) Tu 5-6P $248/298 133030-08 11/2-12/21 (7) W 5-6P $217/260 133030-09 10/27-12/15 (7) Th 5-6P $217/260 133030-10 10/29-12/17 (7) Sa 11A-12P $217/260 No class dates: Sect. 01: 9/26; Sect. 03: 10/5; Sect. 08: 11/23; Sect. 09: 11/24; Sect. 10: 11/26

Junior Tennis Program Green 2

Green 2 is for junior players that have completed ORANGE 2 or GREEN 1. Players must understand stroke technique and can rally. Class will work on executing patterns of play, varying the spin and pitch of their shots, demonstrating the correct footwork pattern to strike the ball. To prepare players for Green Ball tournaments.*Make up classes must be pre-approved by tennis instructor PRIOR to missing a class. Location: Sachs Recreation Ctr Age: 9-10 Instructor: Staff - TBA Min/Max: 3/6

Activity-Sect. Date (#cl) Day Time R/NR

133031-01 9/6-10/25 (8) Tu 5-6P $248/298 133031-02 9/8-10/20 (7) Th 5-6P $217/260 133031-03 11/1-12/20 (8) Tu 5-6P $248/298 133031-04 10/27-12/15 (7) Th 5-6P $217/260 No class dates: Sect. 04: 11/24

Junior Pickleball

This class is aimed to teach kids the basics of pickleball. This class will be filled with technique practice and games, giving kids the chance to learn and have fun. Location: Sachs Recreation Ctr Age: 8-14 Instructor: Staff - TBA Min/Max: 3/8

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133025-01 9/10-10/8 (5) Sa 9-10A $155/186 133025-02 10/15-11/12 (5) Sa 9-10A $155/186 133025-03 11/19-12/17 (4) Sa 9-10A $124/149 No class dates: Sect. 03: 11/26

Junior Tennis Development Program

Junior Development is designed for the junior high/high school age players. The program is a perfect fit for those desiring to make the High School team. Drills will be designed around stroke execution along with improvement of the serve. Point play is also a regular training component.*Make up classes must be pre-approved by tennis instructor PRIOR to missing a class. Location: Sachs Recreation Ctr Age: 11-15 Instructor: Staff - TBA Min/Max: 3/6

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133032-01 9/12-10/31 (7) M 5-6P $217/260 133032-02 9/6-10/25 (8) Tu 6-7P $248/298 133032-03 9/7-10/26 (7) W 5-6P $217/260 133032-04 9/8-10/20 (7) Th 6-7P $217/260 133032-05 9/10-10/22 (7) Sa 12-1P $217/260 133032-06 11/7-12/19 (7) M 5-6P $217/260 133032-07 11/1-12/20 (8) Tu 6-7P $248/298 133032-08 11/2-12/21 (7) W 5-6P $217/260 133032-09 10/27-12/15 (7) Th 6-7P $217/260 133032-10 10/29-12/17 (7) Sa 12-1P $217/260 No class dates: Sect. 01: 9/26; Sect. 03: 10/5; Sect. 08: 11/23; Sect. 09: 11/24; Sect. 10: 11/26

Junior Tennis Program High School

High School is designed for the player who is a rising freshman or currently plays on their high school team. The program is a perfect fit for those desiring to keep his/her game tuned up in the off season. Drills will be designed around stroke execution along with improvement of the serve. Point play is also a regular training component.*Make up classes must be pre-approved by tennis instructor PRIOR to missing a class. Location: Sachs Recreation Ctr Age: 14-18 Instructor: Staff - TBA Min/Max: 3/6

Activity-Sect. Date (#cl) Day Time R/NR

133033-01 9/12-10/31 (7) M 6-7:30P $329/395 133033-02 9/7-10/26 (7) W 6-7:30P $329/395 133033-03 9/10-10/22 (7) Sa 1-2:30P $329/395 133033-04 11/7-12/19 (7) M 6-7:30P $329/395 133033-05 11/2-12/21 (7) W 6-7:30P $329/395 133033-06 10/29-12/17 (7) Sa 1-2:30P $329/395 No class dates: Sect. 01: 9/26; Sect. 02: 10/5; Sect. 05: 11/23; Sect. 06: 11/26

adult Instant Tennis

This player is just starting to play tennis and has limited experience. Objectives at this level are to develop skills to get the ball into play and learn proper grips and technique on major shots. Location: Sachs Recreation Ctr Age: 18+ Instructor: Staff - TBA Min/Max: 3/6

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133034-01 9/12-10/31 (7) M 9:30-10:30A $217/260 133034-02 9/6-10/25 (8) Tu 7-8P $248/298 133034-03 9/8-10/20 (7) Th 11A-12P $217/260 133034-04 9/9-10/21 (7) F 6-7P $217/260 133034-05 11/7-12/19 (7) M 9:30-10:30A $217/260 133034-06 11/1-12/20 (8) Tu 7-8P $248/298 133034-07 10/27-12/15 (7) Th 11A-12P $217/260 133034-08 10/28-12/16 (7) F 6-7P $217/260 No class dates: Sect. 01: 9/26; Sect. 07

adult Tennis Stroke Production

A refresher program for those who have played tennis but haven’t picked up a racquet in years or have advanced beyond Instant Tennis. Make up classes must be pre-approved by tennis instructor PRIOR to missing a class. Location: Sachs Recreation Ctr Age: 18+ Instructor: Staff - TBA Min/Max: 3/6

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133035-01 9/12-10/31 (7) M 10:30-11:30A $217/260 133035-02 9/12-10/31 (7) M 7:30-8:30P $217/260 133035-03 9/7-10/26 (7) W 12:30-1:30P $217/260 133035-04 9/7-10/26 (7) W 7:30-8:30P $217/260 133035-05 9/9-10/21 (7) F 5-6P $217/260 133035-06 11/7-12/19 (7) M 10:30-11:30A $217/260 133035-07 11/7-12/19 (7) M 7:30-8:30P $217/260 133035-08 11/2-12/21 (7) W 12:30-1:30P $217/260 133035-09 11/2-12/21 (7) W 7:30-8:30P $217/260 No class dates: Sect. 01, 02: 9/26; Sect. 03, 04: 10/5; Sect. 08, 09: 11/23

adult Tennis Drill/Play 2.5 - 3.0

This player has more dependable strokes and is learning to judge where the ball is going; has weak court coverage or is often caught out of position but is starting to keep the ball in play with other players of the same ability. Advanced beyond Adult Stroke Production. Make up classes must be pre-approved by tennis instructor PRIOR to missing a class. Location: Sachs Recreation Ctr Age: 18+ Instructor: Staff - TBA Min/Max: 3/6

Activity-Sect. Date (#cl) Day Time R/NR

133037-01 9/6-10/25 (8) Tu 9:30-11A $376/451 133037-02 11/1-12/20 (8) Tu 9:30-11A $376/451

adult Drill/Play 3.5 - 4.0

This player has achieved stroke dependability and direction on shots within reach, including forehand and backhand volleys, but still needs work on depth and variety. Make-up classes must be pre-approved by tennis instructor PRIOR to missing a class. Location: Sachs Recreation Ctr Age: 18+ Instructor: Staff - TBA Min/Max: 3/6

Activity-Sect. Date (#cl) Day Time R/NR

133042-01 9/7-10/26 (7) W 9:30-11A 133042-02 11/2-12/21 (7) W 9:30-11A No class dates: Sect. 01: 10/5; Sect. 02: 11/23 $329/395 $329/395

adult Tennis Open Practice

This program is for players rated 2.5 to 3.5. It is a fast-paced learning experience drill group with each session highlighting new shots as well as reviewing the “bread and butter” shots. Location: Sachs Recreation Ctr Age: 18+ Instructor: Staff - TBA Min/Max: 3/6

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133047-01 9/8-10/20 (7) Th 9:30-11A $329/395 133047-02 9/8-10/20 (7) Th 7-8:30P $329/395 133047-03 10/27-12/15 (7) Th 9:30-11A $329/395 133047-04 10/27-12/15 (7) Th 7-8:30P $329/395 No class dates: Sect. 03, 04: 11/24

adult Cardio Tennis

Cardio Tennis, a new kind of workout. A fun group activity for anyone, at any playing level. The sport of tennis combined with cardiovascular exercise delivers the ultimate, full body, calorie burning aerobic workout. Not only are you getting a great workout, but you are also learning a skill and training for tennis. Make up classes must be pre-approved by tennis instructor PRIOR to missing a class. Location: Sachs Recreation Ctr Age: 18+ Instructor: Staff - TBA Min/Max: 3/6

Activity-Sect. Date (#cl) Day Time R/NR

133049-01 9/12-10/31 (7) M 11:30A-12:30P $217/260 133049-02 9/7-10/26 (7) W 11A-12P $217/260 133049-03 11/7-12/19 (7) M 11:30A-12:30P $217/260 133049-04 11/2-12/21 (7) W 11A-12P $217/260 No class dates: Sect. 01: 9/26; Sect. 02: 10/5; Sect. 04: 11/23

Pickleball 123

This class teaches the basics of the game, scoring and the importance of staying out of the kitchen! Wear your workout clothes and court shoes. We provide the paddles, balls, instruction and fun. Location: Sachs Recreation Ctr Age: 18+ Instructor: Staff - TBA Min/Max: 3/8

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133043-01 9/6-10/4 (5) Tu 10-11A $155/186 133043-02 9/6-10/4 (5) Tu 6-7P $155/186 133043-03 9/8-10/6 (5) Th 10-11A $155/186 133043-04 9/10-10/8 (5) Sa 10-11A $155/186 133043-05 10/11-11/8 (5) Tu 10-11A $155/186 133043-06 10/11-11/8 (5) Tu 6-7P $155/186 133043-07 10/13-11/10 (5) Th 10-11A $155/186 133043-08 10/15-11/12 (5) Sa 10-11A $155/186 133043-09 11/15-12/13 (5) Tu 10-11A $155/186 133043-10 11/15-12/13 (5) Tu 6-7P $155/186 133043-11 11/17-12/22 (5) Th 10-11A $155/186 133043-12 11/19-12/17 (4) Sa 10-11A $124/149 No class dates: Sect. 11: 11/24; Sect. 12: 11/26

Pickleball 456

For those that have completed Pickleball 123 or have played before and want to improve their game. Focus will be on improving skills, basic tactics and play. Location: Sachs Recreation Ctr Age: 18+ Instructor: Staff - TBA Min/Max: 3/8

Activity-Sect. Date (#cl) Day Time R/NR

133046-01 9/6-10/4 (5) Tu 11A-12P $155/186 133046-02 9/6-10/4 (5) Tu 7-8P $155/186 133046-03 9/8-10/6 (5) Th 11A-12P $155/186 133046-04 9/10-10/8 (5) Sa 11A-12P $155/186 133046-05 10/11-11/8 (5) Tu 11A-12P $155/186 133046-06 10/11-11/8 (5) Tu 7-8P $155/186 133046-07 10/13-11/10 (5) Th 11A-12P $155/186 133046-08 10/15-11/12 (5) Sa 11A-12P $155/186 133046-09 11/15-12/13 (5) Tu 11A-12P $155/186 133046-10 11/15-12/13 (5) Tu 7-8P $155/186 133046-11 11/17-12/22 (5) Th 11A-12P $155/186 133046-12 11/19-12/17 (4) Sa 11A-12P $124/149 No class dates: Sect. 11: 11/24; Sect. 12: 11/26

Pickleball - Match Play/Drill

For those that have taken Pickleball 456 or have limited match play experience. This fun, fast-paced class will work on doubles strategy, fine-tuning technique, and match scenarios while providing a nice workout. Location: Sachs Recreation Ctr Age: 18+ Instructor: Staff - TBA Min/Max: 3/8

Activity-Sect. Date (#cl) Day Time R/NR

133048-01 9/6-10/4 (5) Tu 12-1P 133048-02 9/8-10/6 (5) Th 12-1P 133048-03 9/10-10/8 (5) Sa 12-1P 133048-04 10/11-11/8 (5) Tu 12-1P 133048-05 10/13-11/10 (5) Th 12-1P 133048-06 10/15-11/12 (5) Sa 12-1P 133048-07 11/15-12/13 (5) Tu 12-1P 133048-08 11/17-12/22 (5) Th 12-1P 133048-09 11/19-12/17 (4) Sa 12-1P No class dates: Sect. 08: 11/24; Sect. 09: 11/26 $155/186 $155/186 $155/186 $155/186 $155/186 $155/186 $155/186 $155/186 $124/149

PICKLEBALL LEAGUES

In-House Pickleball league - Intermediate

League participants should have completed Pickleball 123 class and participated in at least one session of Pickleball 456 class. Location: Sachs Recreation Ctr Age: 18 + Instructor: LifeSport Min/Max: 8/16

Activity-Sect. Date (#cl) Day Time R/NR

133054-01 10/11-12/13 (10) Tu 9:30-11A $100/120

In-House Pickleball league - advanced

League participants should have completed Pickleball 123 & 456 classes or have some match play experience. Location: Sachs Recreation Ctr Age: 18 + Instructor: LifeSport Min/Max: 8/16

Activity-Sect. Date (#cl) Day Time R/NR

133055-01 10/13-12/22 (10) Th 9:30-11A $100/120 No class dates: Sect. 01: 11/24

SRC Pickleball courts are available for rent.

Please contact Chris to reserve a court at 847-572-2662 or at chris@sachsreccenter.org.