The Longfellow Club

Tennis Programs

Under the leadership of New England Hall of Famer, Laury Hammel, The Longfellow Clubs have been the largest and most respected group of tennis clubs in New England. When you join The Longfellow Club in Wayland as a tennis member you are automatically a member of the Natick Racquet Club and you have access to 16 indoor courts and a diverse set of play and instructional programs.

In 2005, Phil Parrish was named Director of Tennis, and he has grown Longfellow’s program to new heights and dimensions. Longfellow is home to over 25 adult tennis teams and has a junior tennis program that teaches hundreds of youngsters how to play and enjoy tennis. In 2007, Longfellow opened up the first indoor tennis center designed exclusively to teach young children ages 4 – 9… The Zip Zone. The Zip Zone now has eight outdoor courts as well as four indoor courts, sized perfectly for the tennis development of young children.

If you are interested in joining one of Longfellow’s fun and dynamic tennis programs, we invite you to have a free evaluation by one of Longfellow’s highly skilled and certified tennis professionals. This will make it easier for us to help you find the right program for you or your child.

For More Information: on our Tennis Programs, please contact Phil Parish at (508) 358-7355 or Email:Wayland Tennis

Facilities and Equipment 7 Hard courts in Wayland (summer: 5 outdoor, 2 indoor 9 Hard courts in Natick (summer: 4 outdoor, 5 indoor USPTA Certified Pros Ball Machines

Junior Tennis Programs

Zip Tennis
Ages 4-8
The Zip Tennis Program is specifically designed to help teach your children the basic skills, understanding, and enjoyment of the game to make them successful in tennis. We use the revolutionary new 36 x 60 program. This USTA program introduces young children to tennis through a graduated teaching system that utilizes a progression of different types of balls, and shorter racquets.

Little Tennis has 5 levels:

Pre Zip for 4 and 5 year olds.
Zip 1 for 6 and 7 year olds with no previous tennis experience.
Zip 2 are for 6 and 7 year olds who have completed Zip 1.
Zip 3 is for 7-8 year olds with at least 1 year tennis experience.
USA Zips is for 8 year olds with little or no tennis experience.

	Zip Zone Clinic Registration

USA Tennis Program
Ages 8-13
The USA Tennis Program is designed for those players who are either playing tennis for the first time or have progressed onward from our Zip Tennis program. Like Zip Tennis, we utilize both the quickstart and green court/green ball tennis programs. Players use lower compression balls and a 60 foot court to play on. Experienced tennis professionals using a game based approach to learning keep the children excited about tennis and give them a solid foundation for the future.

USA Beginner
This is a continuation of our Zip Tennis Program or for children who are age appropriate looking for their first tennis experience. Fundamentals with a game-based approach hook these kids on tennis for a lifetime.

USA Intermediate
The goal in this class is for the students to play our match play program on Saturday nights. The curriculum is based on fundamentals, tactics and strategy

	USA Clinic Registration

	10 & Under Clinic Registration

Tournament Training Program
Ages 8-18
The TTP is designed for those players who have the desire to pursue tennis at a higher level and want to play USTA tournaments.

	Tournament Training Clinic Registration

High School Tennis Program
The Longfellow High School Tennis Program is designed to meet all the needs of the aspiring and current high school tennis players. If your child's goal is to play high school tennis, we have the program for you.

Pre High School Training
This program is for 7th and 8th graders who love tennis and are looking to make their High School team. The players in this program usually play some USTA tournaments, but their main focus is playing High School tennis.

Division 3
The Division 3 program is for 7th and 8th graders who have limited tennis experience but love the game. Their goal is to play on the high school team. Emphasis is placed on tennis fundamentals and doubles strategy in order to round out our player's game.

Division 2
These players are currently playing varsity tennis and want to shape and refine their game. The curriculum is designed for the player to get the most out of their time here, both in advanced technique development and advance tactics and strategy.

Division 1
These players are currently playing varsity tennis and want to shape and refine their game. The curriculum is designed for the player to get the most out of their time here, both in advanced technique development and advance tactics and strategy.

	High School Clinic Registration

Match Play Program
At Longfellow, we believe that to become a well rounded player, a junior must take private lessons, participate in clinics, and also experience match play. We offer match play options throughout the winter. Our match play is Saturday nights from 5:00-8:00 and once a month, we offer a mini tournament, in which children play different formats. The mini tournament allows the player to play either Friday or Saturday nights or both. During the mini tournaments we also have 60' tennis using our less pressurized balls. We also offer a Zip Tennis tournament once a month. This is designed for players learning the 36' game. It is a great way to introduce your child to playing tennis. They actually play the game.

Adult Tennis Programs / Instructional Programs

	Adult Tennis Programs Information

Zip Tennis
Come join Longfellow's most successful adult program! In our 6 week sessions, you will learn how to play tennis instantly! You will meet people who you can practice and play with! A great way to learn or get back into tennis!

	Adult Zip Tennis

Drill and Play
The Drill and Play program is designed for specific levels (2.5-4.5). This class will work on the tactics of either singles or doubles play. The last half hour is supervised play with the pro putting the tactics into the strategy of match play.

Team Practices
We offer team practices each week for our teams. The team practices have a theme each week based on the skill and ability level of the teams. We encourage new members and non team members to participate as it helps keep the teams sharp!

Cardio Tennis
Come join the hottest program in tennis! Cardio tennis helps you reach your target heart rate while hitting tennis balls. It's a great way to get exercise while playing your favorite sport.

Group Clinics
We are happy to set up a private clinic for you and your friends or help you find a clinic that meets your needs.

Singles Flex League
One of our most popular programs for adults. You will play 5 - 6 singles matches against players at your level from either Longfellow or NRC. All play Is self scheduled. You sign up and the club pairs you up.

	Flex League Information

Men's Leagues
We are members of several leagues year round that play against other area clubs. CMITL, & USTA - both offer competitive singles and doubles play.

Women's League
We offer both working and daytime leagues for women. If you have a flexible schedule, you can play both. We offer leagues at all levels throughout the year. DBH, CMITL, USTA, & NWSTL.

Men's Doubles Scramble's
We offer a men's scramble on Sunday's. Must be at least 3.0 players to play.

Grand Prix for Women
We offer a round robin doubles league throughout the winter. We have 2.0-3.0 levels covered! This is a year long commitment, so you can lock in your schedule. Offered on Wednesdays and Friday's.

Private Lessons & Groups
The Longfellow club has all certified USPTA or USPTR professionals who are always available for private, semi-private or special group instruction, based on their individual schedules.