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
Monday-Friday 7:30am to 10:30am
Saturday 8:30am to 10:30am
The Round-Robin session is open to ALL beginners and intermediate level players. Come out to have a relaxed and enjoyable time rotating in to various matches. This is a sociable and fun time to play tennis.
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 10:30am to 1pm
Come out to join the Legends group if you are a more experienced player.
Monday 10:30am-8pm
Tuesday 1pm-8pm
Wednesday 10:30am-8pm
Thursday 1pm-8pm
Friday 10:30am-7pm
Saturday 1pm-3pm
Court #3 is reserved for lessons!
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.
Future Ace’s Youth Tennis Program
Kindergarten-5th Grade
Intro Class: November 15th
Session 1: Wednesdays Nov. 29-Dec 20th
5-5:45 p.m.
Athletic and tennis development for students in grades K-5; foster athletic agility and beginner tennis technique where kids will work in stations to learn stroke production, cultivate hand-eye coordination, fun footwork and improve overall coordination and strength skills.
Cost: Drop-in Class: $30 Members I $35 Non-Members
Session: $100 Members l $110 Non-Members
*Must Pre-Register*
To register, email Morgan Blackburn atcustomerservice@centerami.org or call 941-778-1908. For questions, Erica Palmer at youthprograms@centerami.org
