Tennis
Tennis is an excellent social outlet for people of all ages, and is also one of the
best workouts you can get to build core strength. Participants of the game learn
what it truly is to work hard, what dedication is, and how to incorporate discipline
into their lives. Tennis is not just a game of the body, but of game of the mind as
well. The City of Clearwater and the Henry L. McMullen Tennis Complex offer a retail
pro shop which has an array of items for you to buy, from hats and shirts to balls and
racquet stringing.
Youth
Junior Tennis After School Programs
McMullen’s Junior Tennis programs offer youth the opportunity to learn from our
USPTA and USPTR certified pro Alex Vely. There are many play opportunities as the
Complex coordinates and hosts the Junior Team Tennis League three seasons a year and
offers free match play days on Fridays for program participants. All After School
Programs include free match play and/or practice on Fridays from 4 - 6 p.m.
Competitive Training (ages 13 - 18)
- McMullen Tennis Complex, 1000 Edenville Rd.
- 669-1919
- Tuesdays: 4:30 - 6 p.m.
- 4 week program
- $45 with Play Pass, $60 with Recreation Card, $75 without
This is an excelling training opportunity to get and stay ahead of the competition.
This competitive training allows players to play at an accelerated and fun level.
This advanced tennis-training program is for player’s ages 13 through 18. Players
must meet with Head Pro Alex Vely for admission into the program. Tournament
experience is encouraged.
Tiny Tots (ages 4 - 7)
- McMullen Tennis Complex, 1000 Edenville Rd.
- 669-1919
- 4 week program
- Tuesdays: 4:00 to 4:30
- Free match play and/or practice on Fridays: 4 – 6 p.m.
- $30 with Play Pass, $40 with Recreation Card, $50 without
Introduce your children to the fun and exciting game of tennis. Tennis is an
excellent sport for both competitive and recreational activity. Involve your
children in the game of tennis, it is a game they can enjoy for many years to come.
This program introduces children ages 4 through 7 to scoring, strokes and match play.
Ball machine practice is included. A minimum of four registrations per session is
required to begin.
Junior Development (ages 8 - 18)
- McMullen Tennis Complex, 1000 Edenville Rd.
- 669-1919
- Tuesdays: 4:30 - 6 p.m.
- 4 week program
- $45 with Play Pass, $60 with Recreation Card, $75 without
Once you learn the basics, you can step up to the next level with this program.
If you thought the beginning was fun, it just gets better from there. This program
continues the focus on strokes, scoring and match play, with an introduction into
doubles play and match strategies. Ball machine practice included.
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Adult
Private Lessons
- McMullen Tennis Complex, 1000 Edenville Rd.
- 669-1919
- Call for appointment.
- $33.75 with Play Pass, $45 with Recreation Card, $56.25 without
One-hour private lesson. Semi-private, group lessons also available.
These lessons give you the chance to learn hands on with an instructor
in a quiet and relaxing environment. You can get one-on-one lessons
or bring a few of your friends for lessons as a group. No matter
how you choose to do it, you will definitely enjoy the improvement
it will have on your game.
'Back to Basics' Clinic
- McMullen Tennis Complex, 1000 Edenville Rd.
- 669-1919
- Mondays: 6:30 - 8 p.m.
- $15 with Play Pass, $20 with Recreation Card, $25 without per
session
- Drop-in rates also available
Whether you want to improve your techniques or just learn the game, this is
the clinic for you. This clinic helps develop proper techniques, practice ideas
and basic strategies. Recommended for 2.0 - 3.5 NTRP players.
'Dynamic Doubles' Clinic
- McMullen Tennis Complex, 1000 Edenville Rd.
- 669-1919
- Mondays: 9 - 10:30 a.m.
- $15 with Play Pass, $20 with Recreation Card, $25 without per
session
If you don’t like to play alone, come and enjoy this clinic that teaches you about
doubles play. Improve your understanding of all aspects of doubles play. Focus on
specific shot selection, positioning, formations and strategies for winning doubles.
Recommended for 2.5 NTRP and up. Please call for rates and to register.
USA Tennis 1-2-3 (all ages)
- McMullen Tennis Complex, 1000 Edenville Rd.
- 669-1919
- Wednesdays: 6 – 7 p.m.
- $45 with Play Pass, $60 with Recreation Card, $75 without per
6-weeks
This six-week program offers step-by-step instruction to the novice player on
the basics of tennis. Call for program dates.
'Wanna Workout' Clinic
- McMullen Tennis Complex, 1000 Edenville Rd.
- 669-1919
- Wednesdays: 7 - 8:30 p.m.
- $15 with Play Pass, $20 with Recreation Card, $25 without per
session
Join us for an invigorating aerobic tennis workout with some limited instruction.
If tennis is your source of exercise, than this clinic is a great way to add a bit
of a workout to your game. Who knew you could workout and have fun at the same time?
Recommended for NTRP 3.5 and up.
Tennis Lessons
- Clearwater Beach Recreation Complex, 69 Bay Esplanade
- 462-6138
- Rich Bruer
- Mondays, 6 – 7 p.m.
- $5 with Recreation Card / $6 without
Basic tennis instruction for ages 15 and up, including forehands, backhands,
net play, serves, proper court etiquette, and match score keeping. Includes
instruction for both singles and doubles play.
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Adult Play
The City offers many opportunities for adult players to get involved.
We host several inter club leagues including Advantage (Tuesdays),
Satellite (Tuesdays), Racqueteers (Wednesdays), PADL (Thursdays)
and USTA (Saturdays and Sundays). We also provide names of groups
or individuals for match play. Following is information on the league
run by the McMullen staff.
Tennis Social (ages 18 and up)
- McMullen Tennis Complex, 1000 Edenville Rd.
- 669-1919
- Last Friday of each month, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
- Summer: June 30, July 28, August 25
- $6 with Play Pass, $8 with Recreation Card, $10 without
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Additional City Courts
The City of Clearwater has 17 parks with tennis courts. Click on the link below
to see the entire list.
City Courts
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