2025 WINTER/SPRING PROGRAMMING

RegiSTRATION is now open!

Winter Dates: January 10th-March 14th (no program on 1/17, 2/14)
Winter Cost: $72/Lansing Res; $110/Non-Lansing Res

Spring Dates: April 4th-May 23rd
Spring Cost: $72/Lansing Res; $110/Non-Lansing Res

Todd Martin Youth Leadership (TMYL), a National Junior Tennis and Learning Program (NJTL) chapter and affiliate of the USTA provides youth tennis programming in cooperation with the City of Lansing and Michigan Athletic Club. All coaches for the programs are TMYL staff.

See descriptions below to determine the program best suited to the player’s interest and ability. Use the correlating registration code to sign up by calling Lansing Parks & Recreation at (517) 483-4277 or going their website linked below.

QUICK START TENNIS (AGES 7 - 10)

This format utilizes orange tennis balls, smaller racquets and court dimensions to provide a successful learning experience and lots of fun for players 7-10 years old.

Location: Michigan Athletic Club, 2900 Hannah Blvd, East Lansing, MI 48823
Day/Time: Fridays 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Winter Registration Code: #240631A
Spring Registration Code: #340631A

NJTL (AGES 11-18)

For players with a range of tennis experience from beginner to high school level. During the first few weeks of tennis, coaches will assess players’ skills and place them in the appropriate group to ensure progress. Program will involve drills and games to improve skills, technique, conditioning, and match strategy while having fun!

Location: Michigan Athletic Club, 2900 Hannah Blvd, East Lansing, MI 48823
Day/Time: Fridays 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Winter Registration Code: #240631D
Spring Registration Code: #340631D

LETTS WEEKDAY TENNIS (AGES 6-8)

Winter Dates: January 7th-March 20th (no class 3/11, 3/13)
Winter Cost: $70/Lansing Resident; $105/Non-Lansing Resident

Spring Dates: April 1st-May 22nd
Spring Cost: $47/Lansing Resident; $70/Non-Lansing Resident

This program will take place at Letts Community Center. Kids will play outdoors on the courts (weather permitting) or in the gym at the community center. 

These programs will utilize modified tennis balls, smaller racquets, and smaller court dimensions to provide a successful learning experience and lots of fun for players 6-8 years old. Ball, racquet and court transitions are based on a natural progression in technique, skill, athleticism, and age.  

Location: Letts Community Center (1220 W Kalamazoo Street, Lansing, MI) 

red ball (ages 6-7)

Day/Time: Tuesdays 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Winter Registration Code: #240671A
Spring Registration Code: #340671A

orange Ball (ages 7-8)

Day/Time: Thursdays 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Winter Registration Code: #240671B
Spring Registration Code: #340671B

By registering your child for this program:

• You are granting Todd Martin Youth Leadership permission to use your child’s likeness in a photograph/video or comments/quotations made by my child or myself about the program in any and all of its publications, including website entries, without payment or any other considerations.

• You are giving consent for your child to respond to a survey related to the program and committing to completing a survey as the parent/guardian.

If you do not grant this permission, please contact Rebecca Johnson at rebecca.johnson@tmyl.org.

Lansing Parks and Rec Cancellation Policy:

Up to one week prior to class/program, full refund less $5.00 service charge. Less than one week prior to first class or program, but before second class/program, one half refund less $5.00 service charge. After second class, no refunds.

Attendance Policy:

Due to the limited number of spots in our program and the number of kids often on our waitlist eager to join FNT, we want to be mindful of participant attendance.

If your child misses more than 3 sessions, he/she will be unenrolled from the class and a refund will not be provided.