Troy Racquet Club
ACADEMY
First class tennis instruction for members & guests for all ages
Maximize your game whether you are a beginner or a life long student of the game.
Our Programs
Youth Lessons
Peewees: 4 to 6 years
A fun environment for your child’s first experience on a tennis court. Basic movement and hand-eye… READ MORE
A fun environment for your child’s first experience on a tennis court. Basic movement and hand-eye coordination skills will be introduced, as well as perception and awareness exercises and ball and racquet exercises. Emphasis is placed on fun and teamwork. Preschool experience helpful. Foam or red balls used.
Red 1: 6 to 8 years
Players are new/newer to tennis. Learning and developing the fundamentals.
Orange 1: 8-11 years
Player is new/newer to tennis. Learning and developing the fundamentals.
Orange 2: 8-11 years
Players have a good sense of the fundamentals (i.e.-correct grips, stroke technique, basic… READ MORE
Players have a good sense of the fundamentals (i.e.-correct grips, stroke technique, basic
footwork)
** can execute forehands/backhands consistently.
** can perform a multiple shot rally
** learning to develop serve
Green 1
- Players understand fundamentals (i.e. correct grips, stoke technique, basic footwork)… READ MORE
- Players understand fundamentals (i.e. correct grips, stoke technique, basic footwork)
- Can execute forehands/backhands correctly
- Player can maintain a short rally
- Player has basic understanding of the serve
Green 2
Yellow balls will be introduced in the class with a split between yellow and green balls…. READ MORE
Yellow balls will be introduced in the class with a split between yellow and green balls.
- Players have a full understanding of all fundamentals (i.e. correct grips, stroke technique, basic footwork)
- Player is ready to learn to serve consistently
- Player can maintain a medium rally
Jr. Excellence
- Player can maintain a cooperative or medium paced rally… READ MORE
- Player can maintain a cooperative or medium paced rally.
- Can execute forehands, backhands, and volleys with consistency.
- Players expected to be able to start point with feed/serve.
- Player has reliable serve.
- Player looking to become more competitive.
Select Class
Invite only. UTR 3.5 or above
Our Programs
Adult Lessons
Starter Tennis
For adults new to tennis or for those who have just begun to learn the game. Introduction… READ MORE
For adults new to tennis or for those who have just begun to learn the game. Introduction to the game of tennis and all strokes. Students will learn proper stroke technique and begin to play out points with simple live ball drills.
Advance Beginner
Has some basic tennis knowledge of 7 strokes (forehand, backhand, serve, volley, half volley… READ MORE
Has some basic tennis knowledge of 7 strokes (forehand, backhand, serve, volley, half volley, overhead smash, and lob). Lots of drilling and reinforcement of basic skills. 2.0-2.5 level.
Intermediate
3.0-3.5 level. Continues to gain strength in use of 7 strokes. Proper technique will continue to be… READ MORE
3.0-3.5 level. Continues to gain strength in use of 7 strokes. Proper technique will continue to be emphasized, and match strategy will be introduced. Students will become more confident in a baseline rally through live ball drill and simulated doubles play.
Troy Racquet Club
ACADEMY
About us
The Troy Racquet Club Academy has joined with the Troy Racquet Club to bring you the tennis instruction you’ll need to get your game to the next level. Whether you’re a first time player, or a seasoned tennis enthusiast, we offer a myriad of classes, as well as private instruction to meet all your tennis needs.
TRC Academy is run by a friendly, knowledgeable, service oriented teaching staff who boasts many years of combined teaching experience. Learn, play and improve your tennis game by checking out TRC Academy adult and junior programs today!
Meet out Pros
Head Professionals
Rob Olmstead
USPTA Head Pro/Director of Tennis USPTA
Rob is a Troy native. He honed his tennis skills as a collegiate tennis player at Murray State University. Rob currently is the assistant Boys’ Varsity tennis coach at Troy High School. Rob’s ever-present... Read more
Rob is a Troy native. He honed his tennis skills as a collegiate tennis player at Murray State University. Rob currently is the assistant Boys’ Varsity tennis coach at Troy High School. Rob’s ever-present smile and comedic approach toward learning results in a lesson that entertains and instructs. He brings tremendous enthusiasm to each lesson with a well thought out lesson plan, creating a high energy workout. He is embracing his additional managerial responsibilities regarding the lesson program and plans to use his skills to elevate the teaching program.
Kris Jeffrey
USPTA Head Pro/Director of Adult Tennis
Kris’s tennis background consists of over 20 years of teaching, as well as playing and coaching collegiate tennis at Oakland University, where she was inducted to the hall of honor in 2019. During her... Read more
Kris’s tennis background consists of over 20 years of teaching, as well as playing and coaching collegiate tennis at Oakland University, where she was inducted to the hall of honor in 2019. During her active teaching career, she has developed a very loyal following of students. Kris is in charge of our Suburban League Program. She is an accomplished all-around tennis professional who works on stroke production as well as game strategy.
Brian Miska
USPTA Elite Pro. Head pro/Director of Junior Tennis
Brian has been part of the TRC family since 2005 and head pro since 2021. Over the years at TRC, he has coached many high school state champions and collegiate players. Outside the Troy... Read more
Brian has been part of the TRC family since 2005 and head pro since 2021. Over the years at TRC, he has coached many high school state champions and collegiate players. Outside the Troy Racquet Club, Brian has been the Varsity coach for Troy High School since 2012. Brian takes pride in developing juniors of all ages and levels, and helping them reach their full potential. He emphasizes strong technique, strategy, and hard work.