An award winning community tennis center!
2014 USTA National Facility of the Year
2015 USTA South Carolina Facility of the Year
2017 SC USTA Tennis Pro of the Year/Anibal Braga
COMMUNITY
PLAYS HERE.
CLINICS
ADULT CLINICS
Clinics are offered throughout the week; morning and evening hours. Enjoy a great workout and meet some new friends, too. Our professional coaches vary the drills and lessons so that the play is always dynamic.
Hit lots of balls and be a part of a fast paced activity. Spend instructional time in our level specific classes.
Please register for clinics that match your NTRP rating.
2021 Adult Clinics
*Choose a program; then select class days.
*All pricing is stated per class date. | *All reservations to be made at least 24 hours in advance.
| DAY | CLINIC | TIME | MEMBER Cost per Clinic | NON-MEMBER Cost per Clinic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 3.0+ Drill Clinic | 6:30pm-7:30pm | $15 | $18 |
| Wednesday | Kroc 101 | 6:30-7:30pm | $15 | $18 |
| Wednesday | Kroc 102 | 7:30-8:30pm | $15 | $18 |
| Thursday | 3.0+ Drill Clinic | 6:30pm – 7:30pm | $15 | $18 |
| Saturday | 3.0+ Drill Clinic | 10:00am-11:00am | $15 | $18 |
JUNIOR CLINICS
Classes are designed to suit the the youngest beginner of age 4 to the experienced tournament player.
Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will assist in choosing the proper class based on age, skill level, and commitment- to ensure a great experience for your child. Our certified teaching professionals are dedicated to assist in the development of your child for tennis and life skills, on and off the court.
We will not have clinics on Monday February 15th, Presidents day.
Inclement weather discount is built into the clinic price. Should the number of inclement weather days be exceeded, credit will be extended for the following clinic sessions.
2021 Session 3 (April 5 – May 29 )
*Choose a program; then select class days.
*All pricing is stated per class date. | *All reservations to be made at least 24 hours in advance.
| CLASS | AGEs | DAYS | TIMES | MEMBER PRICE | NON-MEMBER PRICE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Fundamentals | 6-11 | M & W | 3:30 – 4:30 pm | $165 | $198 |
| Junior Fundamentals | 6-11 | T & TH | 3:30 – 4:30pm | $180 | $216 |
| Fundamentals | 12-18 | M & W | 6:00 – 7:00 pm | $165 | $198 |
| Fundamentals | 12-18 | T & TH | 6:00 – 7:00 pm | $180 | $216 |
| Junior Academy | 8-14 | M & W | 4:30 – 6:00 pm | $248 | $297 |
| Junior Academy | 8-14 | T & TH | 4:30 – 6:00 pm | $270 | $324 |
| Junior Academy | 8-14 | 3 – 4 Days | 4:30 – 6:00 pm | $428 | $513 |
| High Performance Academy | M & W | 4:30 – 6:30 pm | $330 | $396 | |
| High Performance Academy | T & TH | 4:30 – 6:30 pm | $360 | $432 | |
| High Performance Academy | 3 – 4 Days | 4:30 – 6:30 pm | $570 | $648 | |
| Little Krocs | 4-5 | Friday | 3:30 – 4:30 pm | $90 | $108 |
| Saturday Juniors | 8-14 | Saturday | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | $90 | $108 |
LESSONS
Single & Group Lessons
Improve your proficiency while having fun through our wide range of tennis lessons. One-on-one or with a group, our instructors will take your skills to the next level.
Member Lesson Prices Per Player
| MEMBERS | 30 minutes | 60 minutes | 90 minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 player | $35 | $60 | $90 |
| 2 players | $18 | $35 | $46 |
| 3 players | $15 | $22 | $33 |
| 4-6 players | n/a | $17 | $24 |
Non-Member Lesson Prices Per Player
| NON-MEMBERS | 30 minutes | 60 minutes | 90 minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 player | $39 | $66 | $99 |
| 2 players | $21 | $39 | $52 |
| 3 players | $18 | $26 | $39 |
| 4-6 players | n/a | $20 | $29 |
Kroc Tennis Center boasts: Wheelchair Tennis Program Social and IntraKroc events Community outreach Programmable ball machines and backboard for training Professional instruction & camps for youth, men & women 8 clay and 8 hard courts; all lighted Courts appropriately sized for 10 and under play Full service Tennis Pro shop USTA League Play
TENNIS SHOP
We’ve Got the Gear!
New tennis shoes and racquets are in!
2020 models of K-Swiss, Wilson, and Babolat shoes have arrived.
We also have new racquet models from Dunlop and Wilson!
Rackets
- We are authorized dealers of Babolat, Dunlop/powered by Srixon, and Wilson rackets; carrying a full line of rackets to fit your unique needs.
- A certified master racket technician is on staff offering professional racket stringing & repair using the latest racket technology.
- Our popular racket demo program offers trial usage prior to your purchase.
- In addition to adult rackets, we offer age-appropriate rackets for children, in accordance with the USTA’s “10 and Under Tennis” program.
Shoes & Accessories
- We will make sure the shoe fits! Durable and comfortable tennis specific shoes are sold in our shop. Choose from several major manufacturers.
- We offer a full line of accessories including strings, grips, overgrips, socks, hats, and clothing, as well as refreshments.
MEET OUR PROS!
Keegan Barkley
Keegan Barkley serves as the Director of Tennis at the Kroc Tennis Center. He is a USPTA Certified Professional and previously was the Head Professional for 904 Tennis, a tennis management company in Jacksonville, FL. While in Jacksonville, Keegan created adult league programming and teams for 6 different clubs. He worked with junior players of all levels, working closely with a number of juniors who received tennis scholarships for NCAA Division 1, 2, and 3 programs. Keegan was a top ranked junior player in Mississippi and earned a BS in Business Management from Southern Wesleyan University where he competed on the tennis team(2014-2017) and served as the team captain (2015-2017).
Wilson Mathewes
Wilson Mathewes is a native of Greenville, South Carolina. He graduated Cum Laude from Erskine College with a bachelors degree in Business Administration. He received his Master’s in Leadership from The Citadel Military College. Wilson was a four-time all-conference player in college as well as a national freshman of the year recipient at the University of South Carolina-Lancaster.
Wilson was the Assistant Men’s Tennis Coach at The Citadel from 2015-2017. He coached at Clemson Tennis Camps from 2013-2015 and was the co-director of the University of Southern California Tennis camps from 2015-2017. He has also directed Chuck Kriese’s Total Tennis Training programs in 2015 and 2016. From 2017-2020, Wilson was a high-performance junior coach at the Junior Tennis Champions Center in College Park Maryland where he traveled nationwide helping players grow their tennis games. He also directed a multitude of UTR tournaments as well as one of JTCC’s most successful junior programs. Wilson is dedicated to the development of all players and committed to building their character on and off of the court.
Ashley Sloskey
Ashley is a USPTA Certified Professional who has a solid playing and teaching background. Since 2015, Ashley has been teaching adults and juniors at the Kroc Tennis Center. Developing a player’s game is her motivation. Having fun along the way is her joy. Ashley has taught tennis in Colorado and Virginia, developing programs and camps all the while. Ashley played for Florida Southern College and Georgia Southern University, where she earned a BS in Marketing and several academic and athletic awards.
Brad Cranford
Brad Cranford is a PTR Certified Professional and USRSA Master Racquet Technician who joined the Kroc Tennis team in 2011. Prior to Kroc, Brad was a store manager at Sports Authority for 18 years. Brad owned and managed a tournament racquet stringing team which traveled to ITF, ATP, WTA, and USTA events servicing the racquets of the touring pros. Brad played varsity tennis at USC Union and USC Spartanburg and graduated from the PTR Van der Meer Tennis University in 1988. He has been the Associate Director of the USC Tennis Camps for 25 years and has coached high school and collegiate tennis.
Calvin Sullivan
Calvin is a PTR Certified Professional who simply loves being on the court. Whether he is competing or teaching, he puts it all out there.
Calvin joined the Kroc team in 2016. He graduated from University of Charleston West Virginia with a BS in Health Sciences Athletic Training. He is currently pursuing another degree in Psychology.
Terry Rookard
Terry Rookard has been teaching tennis to adults and kids as long as he can remember! The Kroc Tennis Center has been his teaching grounds since the opening in 2011. Terry is the Head Tennis Coach for boys and girls at Southside High and has served in this role for the past 10 years. Terry has been awarded SC HS Coach of the Year 5 times! He is a former SC #1 in both singles and doubles.