The YMCA believes tennis is a game for life! Tennis provides great health benefits by improving bone density and increasing cardiovascular fitness levels.
The YMCA offers tennis instruction to all ages and levels of players, from new players to those who have been playing for years. Tennis programs run all year round at Portage and Maple.
For those who enjoy playing regularly and enjoy the social aspect of the game, we offer leagues and team opportunities at both locations.
Interested in joining a league USTA team? Contact Corbin Wallace at Portage, or Oak Saad at Maple for more information.
Interested in Tournament Play?
The Y hosts USTA Junior Circuit Events (Orange, Green Ball) Tournaments, and USTA Sanctioned Tournaments for all.
Adult Tennis Programs - Sessions
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Adult Introduction to Tennis
An adult tennis class designed for the first time player. Technique and stroke production is introduced as well as how to keep score and play full matches.
Portage - Days, Times, Register
Adult Beginner
This program gives novice players the skills and confidence to learn to play singles and doubles. This is a great program if you have past playing experience and are looking to develop the strokes and techniques required for the modern game.
Maple - Days, Times, Register Portage - Days, Times, Register
Adult Intermediate
This program fine tunes the fundamentals for players with previous playing/lesson experience. Players develop skill sets necessary to compete at appropriate NTRP ratings within the USTA adult leagues. USTA adult leagues and tournament play is encouraged.
Maple - Days, Times, Register Portage - Days, Times, Register
Adult Advanced (4.0+)
High-intensity practices with the overall objective of developing all-court players. Pro approval is required. Players develop skill sets necessary to compete at appropriate NTRP ratings within the USTA adult leagues. USTA adult leagues and tournament play is encouraged.
Maple - Days, Times, Register Portage - Days, Times, Register
Adult Daily Drop-In Tennis Drills / Mixers
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Cardio Tennis
Swing a tennis racquet and burn calories with this high-intensity one-hour aerobic workout. Everyone is invited to join, regardless of skill level. Non-marking soles are required. Tennis racquets may be provided.
Portage: Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:00am-9:00am
Contact Dan Roller
Drop-in Rates: Member/$8 Non-Member/$14
3D Drills (Dynamic Doubles Drills)
Fast paced drop-in drills for doubles players 3.0 NTRP -4.0 NTRP. Drills are based on aggressive net play and intense doubles play. This drill based training session is a great addition to bring your game and USTA match play to the next level.
Portage: Thursdays from 10:30am-12:00pm
Cost: Member $20 Non-Member $30
Contact Dan Roller
Singles Drop In Drills
Match play and drills for singles players 3.0 NTRP - 3.5 NTRP. This drill-based training session is a great addition to bring your singles game and USTA match play to the next level.
Maple: Tuesdays 12:00-1:30pm
Contact Dan Roller
Cost: Member/$20 Non-Member/$30
Mens 4.5+ Drop in Drill
High-intensity drill for competitive adult players. USTA adult leagues and tournament play is encouraged. Pro Approval is required.
Portage: Thursday 7:30pm- 9:00pm
Contact Dan Roller
Cost: Member/$20 Non-Member/$30
Adult Tennis Mixers
A great way to meet other adult tennis players. Mixers consist of tennis games and drills with competitve match play. Come join the fun out on the tennis courts. Tennis mixers run once a month September through April. Advanced Registration is required.
Contact Dan Roller
Adult Specialized Clinics and Match Play
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Adult Specialized Clinics and Matchplay
Specialized Clinics will focus on a specific stroke or match play mechanic to take your game to the next level. Clinics are open to all NTRP levels.
Match Play will immediately follow the Clinic. The match play will be limited to 12 registered participants. A YMCA tennis professional will evaluate and provide stroke and strategic feedback throughout the session. Open to players NTRP 3.0+
Location & Time
Portage: Fridays 11am - 1:00pm
Summer 2026 Themes
6/19 Serve and Return
6/26 Modern Forehand
7/3 No Clinic (July 4th)
7/10 Modern Backhand
7/17 Volley
7/24 Slice
7/31 Doubles Strategies ( I formation and Poaching)
8/7 No Clinic (Nationals)
8/14 Drop Shots
8/21 Serves and Returns
8/28 Lob and Lob retrieval
Questions? Contact Dan Roller
Cost
Member $25 / Non-Member $35
Adult In-House Tennis Leagues
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Women's Doubles League
Women's doubles leagues for 2.5 NTRP - 3.5 NTRP participants. League players rotate partners throughout the session. Leagues run on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Registration is required.
Contact Corbin Wallace at (269) 324-9622 ext. 425 for information.
Portage - Days, Times, Register
Top Dawg Singles Ladder
4.0/4.5+ NTRP
Matches will be played on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00–9:00 PM at the Portage Clay Courts. Court fees are included in the registration fee.
• Players will be initially placed on the ladder based on their UTR or WTN rating.
• Players may challenge opponents up to three positions above their current ladder ranking.
• Once challenged, a player has a maximum of seven days to schedule and complete the match.
• All match results must be reported to Dan upon completion.
• If the lower-ranked player wins, they will leapfrog the higher-ranked player and assume their position on the ladder.
• A player will have the opportunity to issue a challenge before being challenged again.
• The ladder standings, along with each player's preferred contact information, will be posted for league participants.
Contact Dan Roller at (630) 670-5712 for more information.
Private Lessons
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Private Lessons with a Pro
Lessons are scheduled based on individual tennis professionals available times and court space. To schedule a lesson, contact any of the tennis professionals listed below via email.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation of a private lesson must be made at least 8 hours prior to the scheduled lesson time, via email or phone directly to the private lesson coach. Failure to notify the coach 8 or more hours prior to the lesson will result in the lesson being charged in full.
Group lessons for 2, 3, or 4 players per hour are available. Call Oak Saad x170 for pricing and availability.
Individual Private Lesson Rates:
Full Time Staff
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Oak Saad (USPTR) |
Association Tennis Director |
Email: Oak Saad |
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Zach Fink-Craig (USPTA) |
Team Training Coordinator |
Email: Zach Fink-Craig |
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Dan Roller (USPTA) |
Adult Tennis Coordinator |
Email: Dan Roller |
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Corbin Wallace (USPTA) |
Youth Progression Tennis Coordinator / Portage Site Coordinator |
Email: Corbin Wallace |
Part Time Staff
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Matt Olsen (USPTA) |
Tennis Professional |
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Jack Jellison |
Tennis Professional |
Email: Jack Jellison |
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Patrick Smoker |
Tennis Professional |
Email: Patrick Smoker |
Tennis Racquet Stringing & Regripping
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Tennis Racquet Stringing & Regripping
Break a string? Need a new grip? We have a variety of strings and grips to choose from. Contact Oak Saad at (269) 345.9622 x170. We do not restring racquetball racquets.
Turn Around Time
- Maple YMCA 3-5 Business Days
- Portage YMCA 5-7 Business Days
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Wilson NXT Comfort (Multifilament 130mm) |
$38.00 |
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Wilson Sensation Comfort (Multifilament 130mm) |
$33.00 |
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Luxilon ALU Power - Silver (Poly 125mm) |
$38.00 |
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Luxilon 4G - Yellow (Poly 130mm) |
$38.00 |
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Wilson Revolve Spin - Black (Poly 130mm) |
$31.00 |
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Solinco Hyper-G - Green (Poly 125mm) |
$31.00 |
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Solinco Confidential - Grey (Poly 125/130mm) |
$31.00 |
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Wilson Synthetic Gut - White (Standard 130mm) |
$25.00 |
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Own String - Labor |
$18.00 |
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Cushion- Air Classic Sponge |
$12.00 |
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Wilson Over grip (white) |
$3.00 |
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Own Bumper Guard - Labor |
$5.00 |
Tennis Court Rental
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View Online Court Sheets
View our tennis court sheets online to find available courts for rental before calling us to reserve and pay. All court fees are due at the rental time. To reserve a court, call Maple (269) 345-9622 or Portage (269) 324-9622 up to seven days in advance of when you'd like to play.
Maple Tennis Court Sheets Portage Tennis Court Sheets
Indoor Tennis Court Rentals
| Ages | Day | TIme | Rate |
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| 11 years - Adult | Sunday-Saturday | Open - Close | $20/hr |
| 10 years or under | Sunday-Saturday | Open - Close | $10/hr |
10 years and under court rates apply to any court time used with a member10 years of age or under.
September through May: Full price for all reservations and walk-on.
June through August: All indoor court fees are $10 per hour and walk-on.
Outdoor Clay Court Use: Clay Courts at Portage are available for $10 per hour.
Review Court Rental Policies
- Must be a YMCA member to reserve tennis courts. All Non-Member Tennis Court Partner fees apply to anyone playing tennis only as a non-member.
- Reservations can be made 7 days in advance. All court reservations must be paid for in full at the time of reservation.
- Tennis court rentals are non-refundable and non-transferable. Only tennis is permitted to be played on the tennis courts.
Review our other Tennis Policies.
