Tennis Group and Private Lessons
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Practice with the Pro
Our tennis pros are available for private or semi-private lessons scheduled at a mutually-convenient time. Three levels of lessons are available and may be scheduled with one to three persons in a group.
Lessons with one of our instructors, who have several years of teaching experience, are available for $59 per hour. Instruction with one of our teaching pros is available at a cost of $69 per hour. Lessons with one of our USPTA/USPTR Certified Pros are $79 per hour. To schedule a private lesson, contact the Naperville Park District at 630-848-5000 to register. After you are registered you will be contacted by the Tennis Coordinator to schedule your private lesson.
USPTA/USPTR Certified Pros $79 an Hour
Meredith Petri
Meredith has been with the Naperville Park District for 20 years teaching tennis to all levels, including her specialty programs plus junior high level training programs. She also organizes and administrates the USTA tournaments sponsored by the Naperville Park District. She began her tennis career at Lake Shore Athletic Club and has taught at the Four Lakes Tennis Club, Forest Grove Athletic Club and the Naperville Tennis Club . Meredith has coached the Midwest Zonal Team and USTA adult tennis teams. She has been a varsity tennis coach and is currently teaching Pro at the Naperville Tennis Club where she has been teaching for 18 years. She is a USPTA and USPTR certified professional tennis instructor and has been trained in Quick Start 10 and Under Tennis. Meredith believes that stroke production and sound mechanics can be taught and enhanced at any level.
Sisay Selassie
Sisay has been with the Naperville Park District for a total of 3 years spanning from high school until current. He works with all ages, but specializes in high performance level. Sisay played tennis for Naperville Central High School before going on to play at Western Illinois University. He has coached at Challenge Fitness in Lockport for the last 12 years. He is a PTR certified professional tennis instructor. Sisay views tennis as a sport that can be played for lifetime and beli
Teaching Pros $69 an Hour
Lisa LaHam
Lisa has been with the Naperville Park District for 12 years teaching youth, adult and specialty program. She has been playing tennis for over 30 years -NITTL competitive team tennis, Jack Barry League team tennis and USTA tennis. Lisa is a certified USPTR instructor, certified Cardio Tennis instructor and trained in Quick Start 10 and Under Tennis. Lisa has been on the Pro Staff at the Naperville Tennis Club for 8 years and is a current employee and is USPTR certified. She believes that all tennis players should have fun and learn the fundamentals.
Lisa Mc Alpine
Lisa has been with the Naperville Park District for 20 years teaching all levels and specialty classes. She played on the Naperville Central High School Tennis Team, USTA tennis teams, plus USTA tournaments. Lisa taught for the Park District during high school and college and then returned as an adult after having her family to teach again. Lisa has been on the Pro Staff at the Naperville Tennis Club for 20 years, is a current employee. She believes that anyone, any age and any skill level can have fun and improve their tennis game by playing tennis.
Instructors $59 an Hour
Mitch Louis
Mitch is in his first year with the Naperville Park District coming in with a wealth of experience. Growing up in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, he worked in the summers for the Park District in Oshkosh as well as playing high school tennis. After high school, Mitch attended Coe College where he played tennis at the collegiate level. He was also the assistant tennis coach at the University of Eau Claire for two years. Specialty adult classes and youth tennis are what Mitch is currently teaching. Mitch believes that tennis is a game that all can love in fact he met his wife through playing tennis.
Matt Moreno
Matt has been with the Naperville Park District for 10 years teaching all levels and specialty programs. He played high school tennis and plays in singles and doubles leagues. Matt has taught tennis at the Naperville Tennis Club for 7 years and is a current employee. He believes that all tennis players should have fun and do their best.
Steve Haas
Steve has been with the Naperville Park District for 7+ years teaching all levels and specialty programs. He also teaches at the Naperville Tennis Club and he plays USTA team tennis in mixed doubles and men's leagues. He was the 2011 Chicago District Player of the Year and the 2016 Chicago District Tournament Director of the Year. Steve is trained in Quick Start 10 & Under Tennis and in Parent/Child Tennis, and he is also a USPTR Certified Tennis Instructor. He believes that tennis should be fun and enjoyable and that everyone should have a great time playing on the court.