Tennis - The Center of Anna Maria Island

Come play tennis at the Rex Hagen Courts. The Center has three surfaced courts. Day passes are available at our Front Desk as well as short- and long-term specials. Stop by to find out more about our Membership opportunities! Members are free/ Non-Members: $25 per day pass or $65 month pass for just Tennis. For more information call (941) 778-1908

Legends

Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 10:30am to 1pm

Come out to join the Legends group if you are a more experienced player.

Open Play

Monday: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Tuesday: 7 a.m. to 9 am and 1 to 5 p.m.

Wednesday: 7 a.m to 8:15 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursday: 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday: 8 a.m. to 10:30 am and 1 to 3 p.m.

Court #3 is reserved for lessons! Open court time is on a first come/first serve bases.

Cardio-Focused Ladies Tennis Clinic

Clinic Details:

Sessions Starts in Feb.
Dates and Times: Wednesdays, 8:15 AM – 9:45 AM
Cost: $40 Members | $45 Non-Members

What to Expect:

Fast-paced, high-energy drills
Focus on footwork, agility, and endurance
Improve stroke technique and reaction time
Enjoy a full-body workout while playing tennis
Meet new friends and get fit!

Last Day to Register: The day before class

Level: All levels are welcome!

Join our Cardio-Focused Ladies Tennis Clinic for an energizing workout that combines tennis with high-intensity cardio drills. Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced player, this clinic is designed to improve your fitness level while enhancing your tennis skills.

For more information, contact Tuna McCracken at Sports@centerami.org or 941-778-1908 ext. 207.

Tennis Lessons with Tennis Pro EJ Sanford

The Center is proud to announce the addition of EJ Sanford as The Center’s Tennis Pro. Lessons are open to all ages and skill levels. You must make reservation for all tennis lessons:

General Lessons: Work on stroke technique and fundamentals, footwork, match strategy and mental toughness. Cost is $72 per hour
Hitting Sessions: Tour level hitting partner (non-instructional). Hitting only. Cost is $72 per hour
Semi-Private Lesson (2 players): Join a friend for a lesson and have fun learning the game and working out together. Cost is $96 per hour
Video Lesson: Take an hour video lesson with our pro and review it with him afterwards to take your game to the next level. Cost is $120 per hour
Clinic (Minimum 4 players): Join your friends for a fun instructional workout in a group lesson. Cost is $25 per hour/ per person
Footwork and Conditioning Session: Get fit with a topnotch tennis pro. Improving your footwork on court and overall fitness. Cost is $60 per hour

For more information or if you are interested in options for lessons, please contact EJ at (941)725-9273 or worldclasstennispro@yahoo.com

About EJ our Tennis Pro:

EJ Sanford is Florida native from Sarasota. EJ started playing tennis at 10 years old and was playing tournaments all over Florida and across the country throughout his junior career. He graduated from Bayshore high school where he led his team to a District Championship. He has recently been a touring professional who played in futures and challenger tournaments. EJ began coaching in 2004 at local tennis academies before starting his own World Class Tennis Academy in 2010. He has been The Center of Anna Maria Tennis Pro since October 2016.

Player Development with coach Cody Wright

One-hour sessions focusing on athletic/player development. Emphasis on stroke production, tactical awareness, overall gamestyle, tennis-specific movement, etc.

Adult lessons: All levels are welcomed in addition to competitive training

Cost per session: Member $150/ Non-Member $165

Contact Cody at rcwright6@hotmail.com or 863-224-1850 to schedule your lesson

Coach Cody Wright

15 years of coaching experience
Coached Grand Slam Level
Former IMG Academy Coach for 4 years
WTA Program Director at Saddlebrook
Co Founder of Inspiration Academy in Bradenton

Youth Tennis

Future Ace’s Tennis Program
For Ages: 6-12 years old

Schedule:

Days: Wednesdays
Times: 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM

Session Dates:

3-Week Session:
January: 15th, 22nd, 29th
4-Week Sessions:
February: 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
March: 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
April: 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd
April-May: 30th, 7th, 14th, 21st

Cost:

Drop-In:
Member: $40 | Non-Member: $45
4-Week Session:
Member: $120 | Non-Member: $135
3-Week Session:
Member: $100 | Non-Member: $110

Program Overview:
Athletic and tennis development for kids ages 6-12. Focus on agility, beginner tennis techniques, stroke production, hand-eye coordination, footwork, and strength building through station-based activities.

Registration Deadline:
The Thursday before the session or drop-in class.

Equipment:
Bring your racquet (if available), water bottle, sunscreen, hat, and sneakers.

For more information contact Erica Palmer at youthprograms@centerami.org or (941)778-1908 ext. 217