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Private/Group Lessons and Summer Camps
Info on where to drill/take lessons from outside of tennis season. Many varsity-level players (and those attempting to reach that level) drill or take lessons outside of season. We will also have available for free the "Summer Hit Club" and the RHS Summer camp ($30).
Tennis is a game of repetition. Students that participate in group drills/private lessons, camps and our off-season workouts tend to have the most success on the court during season.
Local Facilities: [Note: None of this programming is affliated or officially endorsed by Republic School District]
Go to http://tinyurl.com/republictennis for an even more complete list of options avialble right now!
-Cooper Tennis Complex, Springfield- Group drills/private lessons year round (indoor courts)
Contact: Kyle Warteck/Jean Larrick, 417-837-5800
-Millwood Country Club, Springfield- Group drills/private lessons in the summer
Contact: Amanda Smith, Call or Text: 833-568-3107
-Hickory Hills Country Club, Springfield- Group drills/private lessons year round- One of the best places to drill in town.
Contact: Jim Klousia: 417-866-4384
-Highland Springs Country Club- Springfield- https://www.highlandsprings.com/staging-area/Swimming/Leagues_Player_Development.aspx. Stephen Walker- head pro. (417)886-0512
-Twin Oaks Country Club- Springfield, MO
Contact: Clint Wade- 417.881.4744
-Turtlebrook Tennis Club (Clay Courts), Nixa- Private lessons year round. Outstanding facility.
Contact: Bobby Graven (long time head pro), 417-725-1987
-Nixa Parks and Recreation- Ray Still- Private lessons.
Contact: (417) 732-3500
Camps (google camp name to find sign-up info):
-Southwest Baptist Tennis Camp, Bolivar **Highly Recommended for All Levels** (Early June)
Players are strongly encouraged to participate in the RHS SUMMER HIT CLUB (see home page). For summer 2020- we will host a girls tennis camp- July 28th, 29th and 30th. Boys camp this summer is cancelled. It will be held again in summer 2021.
Republic Open Tennis Tournament- July 25th. Register by Wed. in advance. Email dan.vales@republicschools.org to enter.
Highly motivated varsity-level players are encouraged to consider obtaining a junior USTA membership. This provides opportunities to play tournaments year-round against other high school players in our region. USTA junior membership link.
BOTTOM LINE: INSTRUCTION + PRACTICE + COMPETITION (leads to) = SUCCESS. The last few years, we have developed a great tradition at Republic for tennis and hope to continue it/take it to new heights.