Welcome to SSP Tennis! Our mission is to support and grow the game of tennis in South St. Paul.
We provide opportunities for kids to learn the sport of tennis in an inexpensive and fun way. We use smaller courts and rackets, low-bouncing balls, shorter nets, and simplified scoring for kids age 5-10 to help them start playing tennis quickly. We are part of the Net Generation program supported by the United States Tennis Association (USTA).
SSP Tennis also provides summer programming for middle school and high school youth to support our girls and boys high school tennis teams.
Questions? Email southstpaultennis@gmail.com.
This training will include a weekly whole group drills, small group lessons and match play*. This program will be run by the V & JV coaches, Rebecca Spreigl and Dave Sonday.
Program Location: Roosevelt Tennis Courts, 505 5th Avenue S, South. St. Paul, MN
*Match play for the JV & V Training Group may be played at other local high schools.
Whole Group Drills: Sundays 6/15-7/27**; 6:00-7:30 p.m.
**There will be no programming the week of 6/29-7/5
Small Group Lessons: ***Tuesdays & Thursdays between 5:00-8:00 pm for one hour ***small groups and lesson times will be determined based on player skill level and day/time preference*
Match Play: Wednesdays (weekly match play will be held in the afternoon/evening with specific times/locations TBD)
Cost: $150
Youth Camps
Youth tennis camps introduce kids to the sport of tennis. We make tennis easy to learn by using shorter courts, lower/slower bouncing balls (red, orange, or green depending on age), and shorter nets for the youngest kids. Camps are coached by high school tennis players and the program is overseen by the SSP Tennis Coaches.
Youth Camps are for kids entering Kindergarten through 7th grade. Please note that more experienced middle school players can play in our middle or high school summer program .
Program Location:
Roosevelt Tennis Courts, 505 5th Avenue S, South. St. Paul, MN
Camp I: June 16-20; M-Th+ *F
11:15 am - $60**
Entering K-3rd grades - 45 min
Entering 4th-7th graders - 1 hour
Camp II: August 3-7; S-W + *Th
6:30 pm- $60**
Entering K-3rd grades - 45 min
Entering 4th-7th graders - 1 hour
*Both camps are 4-day camps plus a make-up day or game day on day 5.
**Register player for camps I & II and save $20
Players should wear tennis shoes and bring water and a junior racquet to match their age/height. Around age 12, they can use an adult (27" racket).
Age Height Racquet Size
4-5 years 40-44 inches 21 inches
6-8 years 45-49 inches 23 inches
9-10 years 50-55 inches 25 inches
10-12 years 55 inches+ 26 inches
12 & older Adult Racquet (27 inch)
This program is specifically designed for students entering grades 5-7, who have played in our youth camps or have some tennis experience. This training will be held on Sunday & Wednesday evenings and will focus on stroke development, live ball drills and shortened match play. This group will be run by the Varsity & JV coaches, Rebecca Spreigl and Dave Sonday and high school players.
Program Location: Roosevelt Tennis Courts, 505 5th Avenue S, South. St. Paul, MN
Sundays & Wednesdays: 5:00-6:00 p.m.
6/15-7/30** $150
**There will be no programming the week of 6/29-7/5
Players should wear tennis shoes and bring water and a racquet to match their age/height.
Age Height Racquet Size
10-12 years 55 inches+ 26 inches
12+ Adult Racquet (27 inches)