Tennis Director with Courts Plus since 2000

Oliver moved to the states from London, England after completeing his studies at the University of Portsmouth. There he played no. 1 for their University team. Oliver has been teaching tennis at Courts Plus for the last 18 years and has coached many state champions and college bound tennis players. In 2012 Summers was named Head Coach for the Minnesota State University Moorhead women’s tennis team, an NCAA Division II program.

• USPTA Certified
• PTR Certified
• Started at Courts Plus in 2000
• Sponsored by HEAD

osummers@courtsplus.org

Lesson Prices:

1 hour     $55

1/2 hour $30

Supervisor of Junior Development with Courts Plus since 2014

Jason played Collegiate tennis for the University of Minnesota Morris and has spent the last 20 years as a school teacher and Tennis coach. Jason has been Head Coach for the Fargo South Girls and Assistant Coach for the Boy’s Team for the last 20 years successfully coaching multiple State Champions. At the end of year rankings Jason was ranked no. 1 in the Northern Section in the Men’s 35’s. Jason is an excellent instructor and his extensive knowledge and skill make him an excellent choice for the beginner and advanced player alike.

USPTA Certified

P.T.R Pro certified

20+ years coaching experience

jthiner@courtsplus.org

Lesson prices:

1 hour        $52

1/2 hour   $28

Tennis Pro with Courts Plus since 1975

Jerry is originally from Fargo and has been a professional with us for many years. He is well known and respected in the local tennis community. Jerry was awarded the USPTA Northwest Division Coach of the Year for 2003. Jerry has the ability and experience to teach the novice player as well as the national ranked player.

• U.S.P.T.A. Pro 1 Certified
• Inducted into the ND Tennis Hall of Fame 2015
• 35 years of teaching experience
• Sponsored by HEAD

jcaulfield@courtsplus.org

Lesson prices:

1 hour      $52

1/2 hour  $28

Tennis Pro/Pickleball Pro with Courts Plus since 2015

Zach Zitur has many years of playing and teaching experience. He played for Concordia College Moorhead and is currently the Head coach there. He has been teaching here at Courts Plus on a regular basis and is also now our resident Pickleball Pro and can help you reach the next level!

zachzitur@gmail.com

Lesson prices:

1 hour    $50

1/2 hour $27

Tennis Pro with Courts Plus since 2017

Julia Geske was a 2 time state qualifier in Minnesota AA and is currently the top ranked player on the MSUM Dragons tennis team. Last year she was all conference in singles. She spent last summer as a camper at the Gustavus tennis in life camp and is certified with the Profesional Tennis Registry (PTR). Julia is enthusiastic and knowledgeable and can help you reach the next level.

PTR certified

geskeju@mnstate.edu

Lesson prices:

1 hour $46

1/2 hour $25

K-2 Stars

For children in grades K – 2. The goal is to continue to have FUN and to develop ball judgment skills, improve motor skills and to learn the early stroke mechanics of a forehand, backhand, volley and serve.

Mondays 4:00 – 5:00 PM (Beginner) CODE: TSB

Mondays 5:00 – 6:00 PM (Intermediate) CODE: TSI

Saturdays 9:00 – 10:00AM Beginner: TSS Intermediate: TSIS

Spring Session:     Apr 15 – May  21

Member Fee: $60       Non-member Fee: $90

Spring Sat. Session:         Apr 27 – May 18

     Member Fee: $40   Non-member Fee: $60

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Grades 3-5 Stars

For children grades 3 –5 or appropriate skill level. The goal is to continue to have FUN while focusing on the stroke mechanics of the forehand, backhand, volleys and the serve through instruction, drills and fun games.

Mondays 4:00 – 5:00 PM (Beginner) CODE: YSB

Mondays 5:00 – 6:00 PM (Intermediate) CODE: YSI

Saturdays 10  – 11AM Beginner: YSS Intermediate: YSIS

Spring Session:     Apr 15 – May  21

Member Fee: $60       Non-member Fee: $90

Sat. Session 2:         Mar 16 – Apr 13

     Member Fee: $50    Non-member Fee: $75

Spring Sat. Session:         Apr 27 – May 18

     Member Fee: $40   Non-member Fee: $60

Grades 6-8 Stars

For juniors grades 6 –8 and grades 9 – 12. The goal is to have FUN while focusing on the stroke mechanics of the forehand, backhand, volleys and the serve through instruction, drills and fun games. The ultimate goal is to prepare students for the MXP program.     

Tuesdays 4:00 – 5:00 PM (Beginner) CODE: JSB  

  Saturdays 11 – 12PM  Beginner: JSS  

Spring Session:     Apr 16 – May  22

Member Fee: $60       Non-member Fee: $90

Sat. Session 2:         Mar 16 – Apr 13

     Member Fee: $50    Non-member Fee: $75

Spring Sat. Session:         Apr 27 – May 18

     Member Fee: $40   Non-member Fee: $60

MXP Developmental and 10u advanced players

(All classes during the Summer are held at Island Park or moved to Courts Plus if it rains)

For players grades 5 and up or the proper skill level. Focus on stroke development as it pertains to point play. Lessons include 6 hours of practices and also our 1.5hr Team Tennis match play program per week. Ratio 6:1.

CODE: MXPD

Monday – Thursday 9:00 – 10:30am (see Junior Team Tennis for those age groups and times below)

Summer Session: June 3 – August 1

No Class: July 1-4

Member Fee: $480

Non-member fee: $480

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

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MXP Competitive

(All classes during the Summer are held at Island Park or moved to Courts Plus if it rains)

This level is for USTA Tournament players These players are EXPECTED to play in ALL local USTA Tournaments. Please discuss possible exceptions with Jason or Oliver. Focus on competitive play strategies, footwork, and mental toughness. 6 hours of practices and our Junior Team Tennis per week will be offered. Please choose between the two times below on your registration form. Players will be divided by ability on those days.

Mondays thru Thursdays   10:30 – 12:00 pm

or

Mondays thru Thursday    1230 – 200 pm

(see Junior Team Tennis for those age groups and times below)

Summer Session:  June 3 – August 1

No classes: July 1 – 5

Member Fee: $480

Non-member fee: $480

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

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7th Annual Dragons Tennis Camp

Courts Plus is proud to partner with MSUM Dragons Tennis Division 2 program to bring you the Dragons Tennis Camp. Learn how to do better in matches, focus on serves, returns and match play strategies in singles and doubles. Includes a Dragons Tennis shirt. This camp is led by current players of the Dragons Tennis Team. Groups will be split into levels accordingly to ability. Level 1 is for beginning JV players and Level 2 is for Varsity tennis players. Must be 7th grade and up to participate.

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Location: Courts Plus, 3491 University Dr S

Days: Monday – Thursday  Time: 3:30 – 5pm

Session 1: June 10 – June 27 (3 weeks) Session 2: July 15 – August 1 (3 weeks)

Fee: $120 per session or 2 sessions for $200

Courts Plus offers multiple different age groups for junior team tennis. This Junior Team Tennis is included in the price of Summer MXP. Please click on the link below to see dates, prices and locations:

Summer tennis info

2019 Junior Team Tennis Sectional Dates and Info

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2019 Friday Night Lights!

This is our exciting, fun program designed to keep you playing in your off season and get you ready for the next season. This program is intended for varsity level High School players.

On the back you will find an entry form and each team will use one form per team and the team’s registration fee has to be submitted at the same time.

Season: Jan 4^th, 11^th, 18^th, 25^th, Feb. 15^th, 22^nd

Match times: 6-8pm on Friday’s

Fee: $400 per team (non-members welcome)

Rules:

Each team must designate a responsible adult/adults as their coach who will decide the line-up and sign off on the roster each week.

Each team must consist of at least 3 boys and 3 girls from the same high school who are 7^th grade and above.

Matches will take place on Friday’s from 6 – 8pm and will be a JTT format, a set of boy’s singles, a set of girl’s singles, boy’s doubles, girl’s doubles and a mixed. A maximum of 4 boys and 4 girls will play each week. Girls can play in a boy’s slot if the team is short of players. Our league supervisor will be there each week to help you follow the rules.

We encourage you to register more than just the minimum of 3 girls and 3 boys because there will almost always be someone gone each week.

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2019 JTT Match Play flyer

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January 24th(Registration deadline: January 22nd)

February 21st(Registration deadline: February 19th)

March 21st(Registration deadline: March 19th)

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