Adult Huskies Tennis Specialty Classes are for ages 17+
Cardio Tennis
Cardio Tennis is a high-energy class combining tennis with a cardiovascular workout. Each class progresses from a dynamic warm-up through increasingly active hitting drills, movement activities, fitness-ladder work, and tennis-based games before finishing with a cool-down. The focus is on keeping players moving, hitting lots of balls, and getting a great workout while having fun on the court.
Players should have some basic tennis experience and be able to rally; the class is generally not intended as a first introduction to tennis. Players who have a heart-rate monitor are encouraged to bring and use it.
Please bring a tennis racket if you have one. Demo rackets are available at Gates Tennis Center for players who need one, and tennis balls are provided. Bring a water bottle and, if you have one, a heart-rate monitor.
Wear comfortable athletic clothing and non-marking court shoes. Tennis shoes are strongly recommended because they are designed for the quick stops, starts, and lateral movement of tennis. Some cross-training shoes may also be appropriate. Running shoes are not recommended because they generally provide less lateral support.
Location
Gates Tennis Center - Courts 1 & 2
Registration
Create your account *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.
Create your accounts early to be ready!
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.
MTU Recreation Programs Cancellation Policy
If the class you are looking for is full, please fill out the waitlist form found here. We will try to add additional sections based on level and demand.
Fall 2026
Cardio Tennis
Registration opens August 31, 8:00am
Session 1: Registration closes September 17, 11:59pm
Session 2: Registration closes October 29, 11:59pm
A fast-paced 60-minute tennis fitness session featuring movement drills, live-ball play, and high-energy point-based games. The focus is on the workout and movement rather than technical instruction. Designed for players looking to improve conditioning while hitting a lot of balls in a fun, social environment. Bring a heart rate monitor if you have one.
Saturdays from 1:00 - 2:00pm,
September 19 - October 24
No class 10/10
Cost:
Guest: $96.00
Member/Student: $87.00
Tuesdays from 1:00 - 2:00pm, October 31 - December 12
No class 11/21 & 11/28
Cost:
Guest: $96.00
Member/Student: $87.00
Parking
QUICK LINKS : SDC Lot 22 and Gates Lot 23
The two-hour free parking window for MTU students, members and community patrons using SDC and Gates Tennis Center facilities is now administered through the ParkMobile app.
Parking sessions beyond two hours will be charged $1.50 per hour for the additional time, plus a 45-cent ParkMobile transaction fee.
To start a ParkMobile session, scan the QR code posted on signage in the lot, visit the ParkMobile website, or download the ParkMobile app from the App Store or Google Play. Don’t have a smartphone? You can still start a session by calling 1-800-280-4149 or texting “Park” to 77223.
Have Questions?
Contact Michigan Tech Transportation Services by visiting us on campus in Room 100 of the University’s Administration Building, calling 906-487-1441 or emailing parking@mtu.edu. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. After-hours support is available through Michigan Tech Public Safety at 906-487-2216.
Meet the Instructors
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
