Adult Huskies Tennis Lessons are for ages 17 and up who are looking to improve their tennis games; from beginner to intermediate. Classes include instruction on fundamentals, movement patterns, and tactics. Activities will range from technique-focused instruction, drills, and games designed to be active, fun, and improve your tennis game.
Bring a tennis racket if you have one. If not, Gates Tennis Center has demo rackets. Please wear athletic clothing and non-marking tennis shoes. Ideally, the shoes should be tennis-specific shoes that are designed for the stop, start, and lateral movement of tennis. Some “cross-trainers” are okay. Running shoes are not recommended, because they are not designed for lateral movement. Class size is limited.
Location
Gates Tennis Center - Courts 1 & 2
Registration and payment can be completed online, at the SDC Ticket Office during open hours, at Gates Tennis Center from 11:00am to 1:00pm Monday through Friday, or by calling the Central Ticket Office at 906-487-2073. Participants must sign liability waiver and concussion awareness forms prior to participation. Gates Tennis Center is not responsible for lost or stolen property. Please do not leave valuables unattended.
Adult Beginner / Advanced Beginner
Registration opens September 15, 8:00 am.
Days/Times
- Tuesdays, October 7 - December 2 | No class November 25
- 8:00-9:00 pm
Cost
General Public - $150
Gates Tennis Center Members - $135
Deadline to Register: October 1, 11:59 pm
Adult Advanced Beginner / Intermediate
Registration opens September 15, 8:00 am.
Days/Times
- Saturdays, October 4 - November 22
- 4:00-5:00 pm
Cost
General Public - $150
Gates Tennis Center Members - $135
Deadline to Register: October 1, 11:59 pm
Private Lessons
Looking for a tennis lesson geared just towards you? Then you'll want to take a private lesson! Private lessons are available for participants of all ages. Lessons are available in one-hour increments and are scheduled during open court times based on an agreed-upon time between the coach and the participant.
Contact instructor John Miller at jowmille@mtu.edu to set up a lesson. Once the lesson day/time is confirmed, John will reserve the court time. Payment for private lesson will be paid at time of lesson at Gates Tennis Center (no cash sales).
Cost
Gates Tennis Center Members - $60 per 60-minute lesson
General Public - $75.00 per 60-minute lesson (includes court rental)
Meet the Instructor
John W. Miller joins the Michigan Tech recreational tennis program with over 25 years working in recreational and club tennis in the Madison, Wisconsin area. Holding an Elite Professional certification with the Racket Sports Professional Association, John brings a broad range of tennis experience to our tennis program. His background includes coaching high school tennis, teaching at Nakoma and Cherokee Country Clubs, at UW Madison, and in the public parks of greater Madison. He was the Tennis Director at Hawks Landing Tennis Club for eight years, he was a program coordinator and instructor in the Greater Madison Tennis Association for over two decades, and he was the USTA Jr Team Tennis Coordinator in Madison for seven years.
John grew up in the Southwest (Texas and New Mexico). He graduated (BA) from the College of William and Mary in 1989, where he was a member of the tennis team. After college, he served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Thailand.
John and his wife Wanida moved to the Houghton area in 2021. Besides tennis, they enjoy biking, snowshoeing, and xc skiing.
John is excited to join the tennis program at Michigan Tech. He looks forward to working with our tennis clients and to the opportunity to grow tennis in the Keweenaw.
Email: jowmille@mtu.edu
