Grassroots Junior Tennis ... helping kids learn valuable “life lessons” through the sport of tennis.


The innovative teaching approach used to “plant the seed” has been developed by United States Professional Tennis Registry instructor, Kay Butler. Through the sport of tennis, Coach Butler is able to inspire healthy lifestyles, develop social skills and a positive self-image, helping kids grow and flourish in many aspects of their lives.

Junior Tennis Clinics

Grassroots Junior Tennis offers stroke analysis, stroke production, drills, match play strategy, and sports science.  These training methods have produced junior tennis champions in the U.S. and abroad.

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Cost:     FREE

Open to all playing skill levels - beginners, intermediates and advanced.


*students may attend as many clinics each week as they like. 

*adults are welcome


ALL RACKETS AND BALLS ARE FURNISHED.  


*Enrollment is required.


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Birthday Sparks

Summer 2026  - JUNE & JULY

Learning and Practicing Tennis


7 years old and older

Adults are welcome



*Enrollment limited to 25 students.

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June 16 - July 30

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays

7:30 am to 9:00 am



*Teachers will be on the

courts at 7:15 am. 



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REGISTRATION

2026 Summer

Grassroots Junior Tennis teaches tennis as a lifetime recreation and educational sport. Classes are available to young adults and children regardless of financial status. 

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CLINICS

Clinics are held on the tennis courts at Ruth Hardy Park in Palm Springs. The lessons are 60 minutes in length, three days per week for four months, twice a year. Additionally, non-stress tournaments are held periodically to reinforce tennis skills, etiquette of the game and social interaction.


Included in all Jr Clinics

• Stroke Fundamentals

• Drill Work

• Match Play

• Footwork

• Conditioning

• Strategy and Mental Focus

• Nutrition

• Sportsmanship


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LEVELS OF INSTRUCTION

  • BEGINNER
  • ADVANCED BEGINNER
  • INTERMEDIATE
  • ADVANCED

TENNIS COURT POLICIES

Clinics are held on the tennis courts at Ruth Hardy Park in Palm Springs. The lessons are 60 minutes in length, three days per week for four months, twice a year. Additionally, non-stress tournaments are held periodically to reinforce tennis skills, etiquette of the game and social interaction.

 

  • Tennis shoes with non-marking soles.
  • No food or drinks other than water & power drinks in non-breakable containers.
  • No gum allowed on the courts.
  • Proper language, sportsmanship, and tennis etiquette are expected at all times.
  • Only tennis activities are allowed on tennis courts.
  • You’ll be expected to follow directions closely and with enthusiasm to maximize your learning.