Winter 2026 (January 5 - March 7)
RacquetsProfessionals
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
Sign-ups are first-come, first-served.
Pee-Wee Advanced Beginning
Ages 4-7
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and/or Thursdays 3:30 pm - 4:15 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.
Beginning
Ages 8-10
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and/or Thursdays 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
This clinic teaches the young individual the basics of stroke production. Here, the players use a 50% reduced lowcompression ball on a 60’ court! Still having lots of fun, but incorporating rallying situations. The instructors are Nathan + Drew.
Ages 10-12
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and/or Thursdays 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
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.
Court Competitor
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and/or Thursdays 5:15 pm - 6:30 pm
This clinic is for the junior player who serves from the regular baseline. Here, the players use a regular ball on a full Middle School and High School levels.
Junior Pickleball Clinics
Sign-ups are first-come, first-served.
Little Pickles
Ages 4 - 7
Mondays, Tuesdays and/or Wednesdays
4:15 pm - 5:00 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 8 players! The instructor is Sean.
Dinkers
Ages 8 -12
Mondays, Tuesdays and/or Wednesdays
3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
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 8 players. The instructor is Sean.
Adult Racquets
Sign-ups are first-come, first-served.
MEN’S OPEN PADDLE GROUP LESSON
Mondays 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Group lesson for those who would like to improve their game. Designed for those who are at the level of our Slush Bowl team. Maximum of 4 players. The instructor is Sean.
WOMEN’S ADVANCED PADDLE GROUP LESSON
Tuesdays 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Advanced group lesson for those who would like to improve their game. Designed for those who are at the level of our Blizzard Bowl team. Maximum of 8 players! The instructors are Drew + Nathan.
WOMEN’S BEGINNING TENNIS OR PADDLE GROUP LESSON
Wednesdays 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Our beginning group lesson for those who would like to improve their tennis or paddle game. Designed to play more, drill doubles and singles strategy. Maximum of 4 players! The instructor is Nathan.
WOMEN’S OPEN CARDIO TENNIS GROUP LESSON
Fridays Noon – 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 instructor is Sean.
Winter Activities
January + February
MEN’S PADDLE NIGHT
Men's Paddle Night is on select days of each month. It’s social paddle playing against as many people as possible! We can take a maximum of 12 players per night on a first-come, first-serve basis. Cost is $6. 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
·Wednesday, January 14
·Wednesday, February 11
WOMEN’S PADDLE NIGHT
Women's Paddle Night is on select days of each month. It’s social paddle playing against as many people as possible! We can take a maximum of 12 players per night on a first-come, first-serve basis. Cost is $6. 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
·Wednesday, January 28
·Wednesday, February 25
ADULT PICKLEBALL NIGHT
Mixed Pickleball Night is a semi-monthly event (twice a month) on select Thursdays. It’s fun pickleball rotating around with a potable fire-pit to help stay warm!
We can take a maximum of 24 players per night on a first-come, first-serve basis. Cost is $6. 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
·Thursday, January 8
·Thursday, January 22
·Thursday, February 5
·Thursday, February 19
All Winter clinics begin the week of: Monday, January 5
All Winter clinics end: Saturday, March 7
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 and Forsyth Country Club Paddle Courts P1 and P2
With winter upon us, temperatures may require clinics to be cancelled.
If you are unsure, please contact the Pro Shop before you arrive.
Group Lesson Adult Junior OR Build Your Own
If the Winter 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 3 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
