Lessons

Private tennis lessons are available for all ages, from all of our instructors. Experienced instructors will cost more than the prices listed below.

Lessons can be purchased in a 6pack for $180.  We also offer group lessons of up to 4 per group. Lessons must be finished before winter sets in. No carry over. Up to player to be sure they get all 6 in!

Lesson prices: (all are for six-lessons of a one-hour duration)

1 player = $180

2 players = $250  ($125 per player)

3 players = $330 ($110 per player)

4 players = $380  ($95 per player)

If you have any questions about private or semi-private group lessons, or would like to sign up, please give Adam Doll a call at 507-317-8255 or email him at tennisinmankato@gmail.com

If you are looking for junior tennis lessons, please check out: Tennis in the Parks and USTA Junior Team Tennis.

If you are an adult, and want a great workout, and a little tennis instruction as well, you have to give Cardio Tennis a try.

Taking Tennis Lessons

Tennis challenges you to improve, to hit your strokes and develop your strategy to become a more efficient, effective player. When you improve your game, you don’t just become a better player. You also get the satisfaction that comes from mastering a skill.

That’s where pros — teaching professionals, not pro players — and tennis lessons come into the picture. When you get serious about your tennis, even if you’re just playing for fun, you need to consider taking tennis lessons.

No tennis instructor, regardless of how much experience and talent he has, can turn you from a beginner into Monica Seles or Pete Sampras in one hour-long lesson (or even three, for that matter!). However, an instructor can help you improve your game in some very concrete ways, starting with Lesson 1.

Maximizing the efficiency of your hour

Before you show up for your first lesson, your pro should already know something about your game and, therefore, your strengths and weaknesses. The pro should understand what you need to work on and how you can improve. You should have described your game or even hit with the pro before you hired him, so that he’s familiar with your game.

During the lesson, ask for more information if your pro tells you something you don’t understand. When communicating valuable information about the game, good coaches have a knack for doing it with vivid examples, memorable catchphrases, or even gimmicky techniques.

Keep these tips in mind to get the most out of your time with your pro:

  • Show up on time, ready to play.
  • Do your stretching beforehand.
  • Have all your stuff.
  • Be patient — give your body and mind time to loosen up and get in the flow of things.
  • Forget your pro and concentrate on the ball.
  • Stay within your comfort zone.
  • Enjoy yourself!