Forsyth Country Club Racquet Sports Instructional Programs FALL 2026 August 31 - December 19
Racquets Professionals Director of Racquets Adam Thomson, RSPA / PPTR / MRT
Assistant Professional/ Pickleball Coordinator Sean Smith, RSPA / PPTR
Assistant Professional Nathan Geldmeier, RSPA
Assistant Professional Drew Guarnieri, RSPA
Junior Tennis Clinics Pee-Wee
Court Competitor
Ages 4-7 Tuesdays, Wednesdays and/or Thursdays 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and/or Thursdays 5:15 pm - 6:30 pm
Our Pee-Wee program will offer a start to the basics of tennis.This clinic is about learning the fundamentals of stroke production and having lots of fun. Here, the players use a 75% reduced low-compression “red” ball on a 36’ court! The child must be at least 4 years of age! The instructors are Nathan + Drew.
This clinic is for the junior player who can now hit both ground strokes and serves from the regular baseline. Here, the players use a regular ball on a full court! The clinic involves drilling and strategy, and lots of point play for Middle School level. The instructors are either Nathan or Drew.
Beginning
Advanced Court Competitor
Ages 8-10 Tuesdays, Wednesdays and/or Thursdays 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and/or Thursdays 5:15 pm - 6:30 pm
This clinic teaches the young individual the basics of stroke production. Here, the players use a 50% reduced low-compression ball on a 60’ court! Still having lots of fun, but incorporating rallying situations. The instructors are Nathan + Drew.
Advanced Beginning Ages 10-12 Tuesdays, Wednesdays and/or Thursdays 4:15 pm - 5:15pm This clinic is for the junior player who can now hit both ground strokes and serves from the regular baseline. Here, the players use a 25% reduced lowcompression ball on a full court! The clinic involves drilling and strategy, and introduces some point play. The instructors are Nathan + Drew.
This clinic is our top level for the player competing in High School tennis and/or USTA tournaments. The clinic involves drilling and strategy, and lots of point play which is needed for this level. The instructors are either Nathan or Drew.
Junior Pickleball Clinics Little Pickles
Dinkers
Ages 4 - 7 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and/or Thursdays 4:15 pm - 5:00 pm
Ages 8 -12 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and/or Thursdays 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
Our 45-minute Little Pickles program will offer a start to the basics of pickleball. This clinic is about learning the fundamentals of stroke production and having lots of fun. The child must be at least 4 years of age up to 7. Maximum of 4 players! The instructor is Sean.
Our 45-minute Junior Dinkers program will continue to build on the basics of pickleball! This clinic is still about learning the fundamentals of stroke production while starting to rally. Here, the players are aged 8-12! Maximum of 4 players. The instructor is Sean
Adult
Racquets
Open Cardio Tennis Group Lesson Mondays 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm This activity is a fast and fun group activity featuring drills to give players of all abilities an ultimate, high-energy workout. If you are looking for a great new way to get in shape and burn calories, you must try our Cardio Tennis! Maximum of 8 players. The instructor is Sean.
Women’s USTA 7.5 Combo Team Tennis Group Lesson Tuesdays 10:00 am – 11:00 am This group lesson is for the players on our Forsyth USTA 7.5 combo league team that plays on Wednesday mornings. The instructors are Nathan + Drew.
Women’s Beginning “Plus” (2.5-3.0) Tennis Group Lesson Wednesdays 9:30 am – 10:30 am Open beginning “plus” group lesson for those who would like to continue and improve their game.Designed for those who are ready to take the next step and play more, drill, and learn the basics of doubles and singles strategy. Maximum of 8 players! The instructor is Nathan.
Intermediate Pickleball Drills (3.0+) Wednesdays 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Take your pickleball game to the next level with focused drills designed for intermediate players (3.0+). This clinic will work on consistency, shot placement, dinking, third-shot drops, volleys, and court positioning through a variety of fun and challenging drills. Come ready to improve your skills, sharpen your decision-making to play more confidently.Maximum of 8 players. The instructor is Nathan.
Women’s USTA 6.5 Combo Team Tennis Group Lesson Thursdays 10:00 am – 11:00 am This group lesson is for the players on both of our Forsyth USTA 6.5 combo league teams, which play on Tuesday evenings and Friday mornings. The instructors are Sean + Drew.
Women’s USTA 5.5 Combo Team Tennis Group Lesson Fridays 11:00 am – 12:00 pm This group lesson is for the players on our Forsyth USTA 5.5 league team that plays on Wednesday mornings. The instructors are Sean + Drew.
Women’s Open Cardio Tennis Group Lesson Fridays 12:00 – 1:00 pm This activity is a fast and fun group activity featuring drills to give players of all abilities an ultimate, high-energy workout. If you are looking for a great new way to get in shape and burn calories, you must try our Cardio Tennis! Maximum of 8 players. The instructors are Sean + Drew.
Advanced Pickleball Drills (4.0+) Fridays 12:00 - 1:00 pm Challenge yourself with high-level drills designed for 4.0+ players. Focus on advanced shot selection, consistency, court positioning, speed, and strategy to sharpen your game and compete at a higher level. The instructor is Nathan.
Fall Activities September
15 Wake Forest Men’s Tennis Exhibition Night 15 Spring/Summer Quadrant Season Ends 16 Adult Tennis Club Championships Starts 19 Women’s Pickleball Social (Men’s Golf MG) 22 Men’s Tennis Gut Bowl (at FCC) 24 Women’s Tennis Mint Julep Cup (at OTC) 26 Adult Pickleball Doubles Club Championships
EXHIBITION EXHIBITION
October 9 Ladies’ Tennis Member-Guest 13 Men’s “Pickle Bowl” vs. Old Town (at FCC) 16 Adult Westwood Tennis Challenge (at FCC)
November 1 Fall/Winter Paddle + Pickleball Quadrant Starts 5 Adult Glow Pickleball Social 6 Junior Racquets Mixer and Dinner
December 19 Fall Season Ends Check the app for all our Fall Adult Racquet Nights
All Fall clinics begin the week of:
All Fall clinics end:
Monday, August 31
Saturday, December 19
All Junior Clinics + Adult Group Lessons will take place at:
Forsyth Country Club Tennis Courts #6, #7, #8, #9 & #10 and Forsyth Country Club Pickleball Courts P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6, P7, P8
Please call 336-768-0017 or email the Pro Shop at tennis@forsythcc.com to inquire about any of our racquet events.
Build Your Own
Adult
OR
Junior
Group Lesson
If the Fall Junior or Adult schedule does not fit your schedule, consider building your own Junior or Adult group lesson with either Sean, Nathan, or Drew. All three professionals have different availability based on their current weekly schedule of lessons and special event responsibilities.
Building Your Group Lesson Means: Having at least 2 or a max of 4 players on the court. Picking who you want to be on the court with. Finding a time that the chosen pro has available. Choosing how long you want the lesson to be. Choosing how often you want the lesson to be held. Having the flexibility to change it at any time.
Contact one of the pros at 336-768-0017 or email: Sean Smith s.smith@forsythcc.com Nathan Geldmeier n.geldmeier@forsythcc.com Drew Guarnieri d.guarnieri@forsythcc.com
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