The New Face of Racket Sports in Carolina Forest located at Christian Academy
Learn the Sport For A Lifetime
Schminke Tennis Athletics has been growing rapidly in Carolina Forest since 2009, teaching students of all ages, and specializing in junior development. With their recent move into the Christian Academy facility, STA has grown to over 70 players and a full staff of USPTA and USPTR Certified teaching professionals. We are open to the public, teaching players of all ages. Owned and operated by USPTA Elite Tennis Professional and 2016 USPTA U30 Southern Professional of the Year Mark Schminke, STA offers clinics, private lessons, round robins, holiday events, video analysis, ball machine rentals, racket restringing, and tournament coaching. Come learn how to play a lifetime sport with Schminke Tennis Athletics in Carolina Forest!
Junior Tennis Programs
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Private Lessons
Kids sharpen their tennis skills and harvest the benefits of one-on-one training with STA’s certified tennis professionals.
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Semi-Private Lessons
Kids work in tandem through personalized drills and games as they learn with a friend or classmate of a similar skill level.
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Group Clinics
Kids of the same skill level learn the ropes in age-specific classes. This fun environment will cultivate a love for the sport while providing the necessary repetition needed to be a great player.
Adult Tennis and Pickleball Programs
Private Lessons
New to the game or just getting back on the court? One-on-one sessions are perfect for developing fundamentals or advancing technical refinement.
Semi-Private Lessons
Semi-private lessons are a great way to get in the game with a family member or friend. Pairs work together to establish fundamentals, control strokes and improve agility.
Group Clinics
Group classes are designed for all playing levels! Our signature training methodology is designed to help you get the fundamentals right, gain speed, agility, and control your strokes.
Hitting Session
Improve your tennis game by hitting with one of our qualified instructors. Get in a workout, practice your strokes, and learn new strategies without having to coordinate with other player’s schedules.
Pickleball Clinics
Pickleball group clinics are a great way to learn the game, improve your skills, and meet new people. Come learn from our staff of USPTA and USPTR Pickleball Certified Professionals.
Tennis Services
Racket Restringing and Customization
Get the most out of your tennis racket with our restringing and customization services. We offer a wide variety of strings and customization options to help you improve your game.
Ball Machine Rental
Need to practice your tennis? Rent a tennis ball machine and get in some quality practice time on your own time.
“My daughter always expressed interest in learning tennis. Coach Mark was able to cultivate that interest, getting her excited to play and work harder. She made her high school team the following year and started participating in tournaments shortly there after. We are so thankful to have met a coach who takes such deep interest in his students on and off court.”
— SARAH BENTLY, CLIENT