Beginning Youth Tennis Programs.
AFTER-SCHOOL BEGINNING TENNIS, KETCHUM
Fall Program Highlights
with the City of Ketchum
- Participants: 34 students in grades 3-7
- Duration: 6 weeks/12 lessons from Sept 15-Oct 23, 2025
- Curriculum: Lessons focused on 12 core skills broken down into easy check-ins, ranging from Ball Control, Moving to the Forehand, Backhand, Volley, the Serve and the Rally
- Coaching: Powered by a seasoned dedicated team of more than 10 volunteer coaches including Wood River High School students and several community members, all who received USTA-certified coaching training from USTA Idaho staff
THANK YOU to the kids for showing up to play!
And especially, to the volunteer coaches who committed and dedicated between 4 to 48 hours on the court with the kids. Truly appreciated.
Coaching Team: Amy, Chuck, Cici, Jake, Joy, Kathy G., Mary, Nancy, Pamela, Shannon, Wendy, and Wylie
AFTER-SCHOOL BEGINNING TENNIS, HAILEY
Spring 2025 Program Highlights
with Blaine County Recreation District
- Participants: 32 students in grades 3-6
- Duration: 4 weeks/7 lessons from May 12-Jun 4, 2025
- Curriculum: Lessons focused on beginning tennis instruction covering ball control and foundational groundstrokes Forehand, Backhand, and the Volley and Serve
- Coaching: Driven by a committed team of eight volunteer tennis players and instructors including Wood River High School students, all who received USTA-certified coaching training from USTA Idaho staff
THANK YOU to the kids for showing up to play!
And especially, to the volunteer coaches who dedicated up to 16 hours of on-court tennis instruction.
Coaching Team: Amy, Cici, Denise, Ginger, Kathy M., Mary, Rominna, Shannon
Kids Learning Tennis
Tennis & Kids.
Connecting kids through tennis
American children are facing significant health challenges, including inactivity and obesity, which can have long-lasting effects. But there's a powerful and engaging solution: tennis. Programs like the BCRD and City of Ketchum 2025/2026 initiatives in the Wood River Valley, in partnership with USTA Tennis Association Idaho and Wood River Tennis, are offering a pathway to a healthier future for local kids.
These programs do more than just get kids moving. They help improve academics, behavior, and unlock new opportunities. Volunteer coaches from Wood River Tennis–including both experienced adult tennis players and high school tennis team members–will deliver in-gym and on-court beginning tennis instruction, helping kids discover the joy of tennis.
Let's come together as a community to give children access to tennis!
Ready to make the difference to our community's youth?
- Interested in learning more, but not ready to sign up? (click here)
- Yes, Now I'm ready to sign up to volunteer! (click here)
Let's get kids on the tennis court and start playing tennis!
