Cathedral Oaks Athletic Club has introduced a youth tennis program called Tennis Whizz
SWELL Cathedral Oaks Athletic Club located in Goleta is proud to announce it has become the first Santa Barbara venue for Tennis Whizz, a global pre-school tennis program where children and parents can be on the court, playing together.
“We are really excited to bring this unique tennis start program to our club!” says Alec Horton, Director of Tennis at Cathedral Oaks Athletic Club. “Our Tennis Whizz program is now the most comprehensive pre-school tennis program in the area.”
The program delivers a fun and creative approach to giving 3 and 4 year olds a great start in tennis and a boost in developing their fundamental motor skills – the foundation of all athletics.
The program also includes a “Set 4School” component which focuses on skill building for basic numeracy, literacy and reasoning. The “learning through play” approach launches children into an active lifestyle.
Nancy Schley of Goleta, an avid tennis player herself, jumped at the opportunity to sign up her son, Reevie for Tennis Whizz.
“He observes my love for tennis and wants to play too, so this is a way for him to play with me and his big brother Sam.” Schley says, “I truly enjoy the connection we share on the court.” Nancy’s son in just the first week is already thoroughly enjoying the program, “Reevie thinks it’s the coolest thing that there’s a racket small enough for him, and loves each story with the lesson,” she said.
Consisting of weekly, 45-minute classes, each session blends physical activities, tennis skills and storytelling in a unique on-court environment. The classes are held on the club’s four new 36-foot courts designated for 10-and-under players. Tennis Whizz classes are open to both members and non-members of Cathedral Oaks Athletic Club.
Cathedral Oaks Athletic Club’s tennis program has been in existence for over 20 years introducing young players to the sport through tennis clinics and camps and helping experienced players master their skills. For more information about the Junior Tennis Program or Cathedral Oaks Athletic Club visit http://www.coac.swellclubs.com or call 805-964-7762.
