Tennis at Copper River Country Club
The Tennis Centre at Copper River features 15 LED lighted courts and a member lounge for relaxing with fellow players. We have 13 hard courts and two clay courts for players who want to try something new or who want the French Open style playing experience.
Copper River Country club is a member of the U.S. Tennis Association (USTA), the national governing body for the sport of tennis. The beautiful center court is unrivaled in the valley for spectator's enjoyment and is a frequent venue for NorCal USTA and NorCal USTA Junior tournaments.
The Copper River tennis staff offers a full schedule of clinics and private instruction for the entire family. Our professional staff is dedicated to providing instruction and excellent service to our members and their guests. We have an extensive program of classes available for Junior tennis players (up to age 19). Private lessons are available for adults and junior players. Contact us at the Tennis Centre for details at (559) 434-8955.
The Tennis Staff
Director of Tennis:Nolan Kelly | (559) 434-8955
[email protected]
Head Teaching Professional
Sadhaf Pucher | (732) 902-1634
Tennis Hours:
Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
SUMMER KIDS CLINIC
Red, Orange, and Green Ball
Dates and Pricing:
August 16th – December 30th
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
3:30pm – 4:30pm
$25 per day or $85 for full week
Ages: 4 - 11 years old
Same day cancelations will be charged full daily amount ($25)
Program Details:
Our program offers step by step progression to learning the sport of tennis. Students will learn basics of forehand, backhand, volley & serve, along with basic footwork techniques & scoring.
Staff:
Sadhaf Pucher has 18 years of experience developing junior, collegiate and pro tennis players. She has been either a head or assistant coach at The Ohio State University, University of Nebraska, Princeton University, Drake University and Southern Utah University. All nationally ranked collegiate programs.
Steve Loop, former Fresno State assistant men’s tennis coach, will also be running our 559 Tennis kids’ program. He has spent the last six seasons at Fresno State, as an assistant coach on the men’s tennis staff. Prior to Fresno State, he was the men’s tennis head coach at Fresno City College.
For more information, call Sadhaf Pucher at 732‐902‐1634 or email [email protected]
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Dates and Pricing:
August 16th - January 31st
Monday - Friday | 4:30pm – 6:30pm
$150 per week or $30 per day drop-ins
$30 same day cancelation fee
Program Details:
Fresno's best program is offered to four unique levels:
Elite: – College or High-Level Jr. tournament players
(by invitation only)
Tuesday & Friday 4:30-6:30pm & Sunday 12-2pm
Level A: – High school (Varsity or JV)
Level B: – Junior High School
Level C: – Beginners (ages 12-17)
Weekly schedule will be as follows:
Monday – Drills (technical, footwork, & physical drills)
Tuesday – 2 on 1 competitive drills, singles strategy & mental toughness day
Wednesday – Serves, returns, volleys, doubles & transition game drills
Thursday – Level A & B College game day matches
Friday – Singles UTR matches
Meet the Pros:
Copper River’s Head Pro, Sadhaf Pucher has over 18 years of experience developing junior, collegiate & pro tennis players. She’s coached at Ohio State, University of Nebraska, Princeton University, Drake University & Southern Utah University, where she guided programs & players to national rankings!
Steve Loop has spent the last six seasons at Fresno State, as the assistant coach on the men’s tennis staff. Prior to Fresno State, Loop was the men’s head tennis coach at Fresno City College.
For more information, contact Sadhaf Pucher
732‐902‐1634 or email [email protected]
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