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.
USTA NTRP System in place for the adult classes:
- Adult Beginner (NTRP 1.0 to 2.0)
- Adult Advanced Beginner (NTRP 1.5 to 2.5)
- Adult Intermediate (NTRP 3.0 to 3.5)
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.
If the class you are looking for is full please fill out the waitlist form found here or contact John Miller jowmille@mtu.edu for additional information. We will try to add additional sections based on level demand.
Spring 2026
New Registration System Launching Spring!
We’re upgrading to a new recreation program registration system to better support youth and adult programs!
Create your account early to be ready! *Note: Due to system constraints, only current students, faculty, and staff may use an MTU email. All others must use or create a different email address to create an account.
Additional information on how to create your user account can be found here.
Registration and payment can be completed online, or at the SDC Ticket Office. A parent or legal guardian is required to sign waiver of liability and concussion awareness forms for all youth classes.
MTU Recreation Programs Cancellation Policy
Spring 2026
New Registration System Launching Spring!
We’re upgrading to a new recreation program registration system to better support youth and adult programs!
Create your account early to be ready! *Note: Due to system constraints, only current students, faculty, and staff may use an MTU email. All others must use or create a different email address to create an account.
Additional information on how to create your user account can be found here.
Registration and payment can be completed online, or at the SDC Ticket Office. A parent or legal guardian is required to sign waiver of liability and concussion awareness forms for all youth classes.
MTU Recreation Programs Cancellation Policy
Spring 2026 - Session 1 Coming Soon
Session 1 Registration:
Opens: December 8, 2025
Closes: January 5, 2025
Session 2 Registration:
Opens: February 2, 2026
Closes: March 3, 2026
Adult Beginner / Advanced Beginner
Session 1:
Tuesdays from 8:00-9:00 pm,
January 13 - February 17
Cost: $115.00/ per participant
Session 2:
Tuesdays from 8:00-9:00 pm, March 10 - April 14
Cost: $115.00/ per participant
Adult Advanced Beginner / Intermediate
Session 1:
Mondays from 7:00-8:15 pm,
January 12 - February 16
Saturdays from 4:00-5:15 pm,
January 17 - February 21
Cost: $145.00/ per participant
(separate registration for each class day)
Session 2:
Mondays from 7:00-8:15 pm, March 9 - April 13
Cost: $145.00/ per participant
Saturdays from 4:00-5:15 pm, March 14 - April 18
(No class 3/21, 4/11)
Cost: $96.00/ per participant
Meet the Instructors
Mike Andrews was named the Head Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach in June 2025. Andrews came to Houghton after one season of leading the tennis programs at Lake Superior State.
Andrews competed collegiately at LSSU from 1991-95 and played in the No. 1 position in both singles and doubles for the Lakers. The Iron Mountain native received a bachelor's degree in recreation management with a minor in business from Lake State.
Andrews is certified by the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) for both tennis and pickleball and brings with him over 25 years of experience in the racquet industry. He has also served as an instructor, collegiate coach, director, and club manager in Indiana, Wisconsin, and Michigan, including serving as the director at the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club in Grosse Pointe, Michigan.
Andrews has been actively involved in community programs and events for Buddy Up for Down Syndrome Athletes, Special Olympics Michigan, and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Andrews has been recognized as the USPTA Midwest Professional of the Year and a USTA National Community Service Award winner. He is a former president of the USPTA Midwest Division and has been a guest speaker at multiple conferences and workshops.
His wife, Pam, daughter, Jenay, and two sons, Connor and Jordan, all played collegiate tennis. Pam and Jenay competed at LSSU, Connor at Purdue Fort Wayne, and Jordan at Saint Francis.
Email: miandrew@mtu.edu
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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
