Methuen Parks and Rec
Indoor Tennis Program
Get ready for the fall season with the Methuen Parks and Rec Indoor Tennis Program!
This program is an excellent opportunity for children in grades K-8 to learn and refine their tennis skills in a fun, supportive environment. We'll focus on the fundamentals, ensuring your child is well-prepared to transition to outdoor play when the weather warms up.
Developing Tennis Skills
This program is designed to build a wide range of athletic and cognitive skills. We will work on basic tennis strokes, including forehands, backhands, and serves. Children will also learn proper scoring, spacing, and court positioning, which are crucial for success in the game. These technical skills are the foundation of tennis, and mastering them early gives players a significant advantage.
Beyond the physical aspects, tennis helps build several key cognitive and social skills. Players must learn to anticipate their opponent's moves, react quickly, and make strategic decisions in a split second. This helps develop problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities. The continuous movement, eye-hand coordination, and footwork required in tennis also improve motor skills and balance.
Building Focus and Concentration
Tennis is often called a "mental game" because it demands intense focus and concentration. Each point requires a player's full attention, from the serve to the final shot. Our program will help children develop this skill by using drills and game-like scenarios that require them to tune out distractions and concentrate on the task at hand.
This continuous need for focus trains the brain to stay present and engaged, a skill that extends far beyond the tennis court. The repetition of strokes and the need to adjust to different shots also build patience and resilience, teaching kids that success comes from consistent effort and the ability to adapt to challenges. Our fun atmosphere and emphasis on good sportsmanship will help children learn to win and lose gracefully, building character and social skills alongside their tennis abilities.
Program Details:
- Dates: January 10 - February 7, 2026
- Day: Saturday
- Time:
- Grades K - 2: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
- Grades 3 - 8: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Location: 9 Branch Street - Branch St Gym
- Cost: $80 for Methuen Residents / $90 for Non-residents