WELCOME TO MB2 TENNIS
For the 2024 season we welcome back coach Hugh Flanagan as our tennis pro. Hugh has been coaching tennis for the last 25 years at the Naperville Tennis Club, and the last 15 years at Maplebrook II. He has achieved a 4.5 ranking and played on many USTA teams. He has coached all ages and most levels, including many college players, IHSA state level players, and many USTA players. Coach Hugh has a passion for tennis and strives to make it fun and challenging while helping those improve their game and develop a love for the sport!
New this year, Kim Richards will be joining our coaching staff and leading the kids lessons. Kim played varsity tennis at DePaul university. After raising two children, Kim decided to channel her love for the sport into teaching and embarked on a coaching career becoming a certified teaching professional. Kim has been working for the Naperville Park District and Naperville Tennis Club since 2021 helping numerous young athletes refine their techniques, embrace their mental resilience, and achieve their full potential.
For questions or concerns – please direct them to tennis@mb2pool.com or contact Hugh directly at 630-479-9263.
We will be running a free tennis preview day on Saturday April 6, see details here.
Spring Sign Up is now open. Spring session begins the week of April 8 and runs 6 weeks. Sign up links are available below. All classes are $20/hr for members and $28/hr for non-members.
Parent/Child – In this program, children will learn basic tennis skills using fun tennis-based activities. The parent and the instructor will work together to help them learn agility, balance, and coordination. (Ages 3-5). Each participant should bring a tennis racket.
Kids Beginner 1 – Come have fun and learn to hit the ball. Lessons geared to ages 5-7.
Kids Beginner 2 – To create an interest and enthusiasm for the game and to make class times fun; to develop body control and eye-hand coordination through drilling, rallying and competing; and to introduce all of the strokes used in the game. (Ages 8-12)
Kids Advanced Beginner – To begin to shift more focus on stroke technique through drilling and playing on a full 72’ court; to encourage the “competitive spirit”; and to teach the scoring and actual game of tennis. All strokes are covered
Kids Intermediate – To build a greater interest in competing and to introduce Quick Start graduates to regulation adult tennis balls. Strokes are reviewed with more attention to technical details. Low level drills are used to help improve footwork and coordination. Lessons geared to ages 11-14.
Adult Cardio – One hour of fast paced tennis drills designed to get your heart rate up and racket skills honed.
Adult Beginner/Adv. Beginner – This class is for the beginner who has had little instruction and play. Objective: To introduce and practice all strokes, including more demanding ones; and to work on physical conditioning, footwork and coordination. USTA NTRP rating of 2.0 – 2.7
Adult Adv. Beginner/Intermediate – This class only for the slightly more experienced tennis players. Take your game to the next level with more advanced drills. Rating of 2.8 – 3.4
Adult Adv. Intermediate – This class only for experienced tennis players. Take your game to the next level with more advanced drills (USTA NTRP of 3.3-3.8)
Adult Advanced – This is a highly competitive drill, fast paced and challenging, and only for the most serious players. USTA NTRP 3.8+
