Pop-up Tennis Kids :: Park Slope

Small Class Sizes

Our classes never have more than five students so each child gets a great amount of attention. There is no subsititute for getting the proper technique early on. Small class sizes, correct equipment and a knowledgable coach are essential in making this happen.

Ages 5-11

Students are always grouped by age. For the youngest of students, we make it active and fun. Ball control drills, racket drills, foot work and technique are all part of the curriculum. Older students are grouped by age and ability.

For All Abilities

We separate each class by level to ensure your child gets the most out of the session. Our beginners are developing technique and our more advanced students are using that technique in fast paced drills and games. Our Camp Friendship site is a larger court for the older and more advanced players

Our five year old daughter has been taking lessons with Coach Tyler this fall and she is having a great time. They are learning the basics but having a total blast playing tennis games. She says it is her favorite part of the weekend.

Janna.

Park slope Mom

We couldn't be happier that we found Coach Andre and Pop Up Tennis. Classes are small (and reasonably priced!) and kids get personal attention. Andre makes lessons fun with an impressive variety of drills, and it's clear that he brings a lifetime of experience to his teaching. The kids really learn how to play tennis, all in an atmosphere of fun.

Ali B.

Park Slope Dad

Andre is simply amazing with kids. Patient, engaging and encouraging. Our son Thomas 5 years enjoys the sessions with Andre and learns the basics of tennis with a smile on his face. And as a parent, I feel like Andre is giving me a lesson too about how to motivate and engage with my kids. I can only say it again, Andre is the best person to run such a program!

Dirk M.

Carroll Gardens Dad to T

Our Coaching Team

Coach Andre

Coach Andre is an accomplished tournament player with extensive professional tennis coaching experience. He was a head pro at Manhattan Plaza Racquet Club and has taught tennis at Indiana University, Columbia University and Roosevelt Island Racquet Club.

Andre is a certified member of the Professional Tennis Registry since 1999. He has held USTA tournament rankings in Michigan, Indiana and New York. In addition, Andre has been teaching music to elementary aged students at P.S. 183 in Manhattan for many years. He holds a Master's degree from Columbia Teachers College.

Coach Anna

Coach Anna picked up a tennis racket at age 7. She was a staple on the USTA Texas junior circuit through her teen years before playing at Wesleyen College.

Today, Anna is a content marketer who loves filling her free time with coaching tennis. She has coached junior tennis for the last ten years, and is a member of the Professional Tennis Registry. Anna is excited to work with the amazing team and kids at Pop Up Tennis Kids.

Coach Tyler

Coach Tyler is an elementary school teacher who grew up playing tennis in the Western New York area. Following graduation from Allegheny College, where he played on the varsity tennis team, Tyler worked a variety of marketing and writing jobs in the New York City area. Passionate about teaching and working with children, Tyler has been working closely with Coach Andre at Pop Up Tennis Kids.

Coach Amadou

Originally from Senegal, Coach Amadou grew up playing tennis. He is an extremely motivated coach and has been teaching kids for many years.

Amadou is certified by the Professional Tennis Registry in ten and under tennis. He has also been the director at a number of summer camps and cultural immersion programs. He's excited to be part of Pop Up Tennis Kids and loves working with such a diverse and kind community.

Coach Brian

Tennis has been an integral part of Coach Brian's life for the past 35 years. He grew up playing junior tennis in Queens and earned a tennis scholarship to Manhattan College, where he played Division I tennis and won the MAAC singles and doubles championships.

Brian was the Head Tennis Professional for the Jeff Nerenberg Tennis Academy, and former Assistant Tennis Professional at the Douglaston Club. He was also the Assistant Coach for the varsity girls tennis team at the Riverdale Country school.

Brian has been friends with Andre for a long time and is excited to work with him at Pop Up Tennis Kids. They were proud to be undefeated at #1 doubles in their USTA 5.0 league.

Coach Peter

Born and raised in Brooklyn, Coach Peter is an aspiring Elementary School Teacher currently in his Masters at Brooklyn College while working as a Kindergarten Assistant at P.S. 321. Peter spent his past two years coaching at a Non-Profit Organization called Legacy Youth Tennis and Education in Philadelphia. Peter loves working with kids and loves seeing their development over time.

Coach Jordan

Coach Jordan has been coaching tennis for over ten years to all ages and abilities. He is a certified member of the Professional Tennis Registry and is the Boys Varsity Coach at Packer Collegiate High School.

Jordan played junior tournaments and had a national ranking as a junior. His favorite tennis memories are playing with his Dad and Grandad, and notably world ranked player Gael Monfils.

He has taught at Sutton East and Yorkville Tennis Clubs, and is very happy to be with the Pop Up Tennis Kids Community.