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This program is an easy way to get started in the world's healthiest sport. Using modified tennis balls and racquets, beginner players will learn the fundamentals of tennis through games and activities.
Providers interested in running a Swing, Hit & Ace program, please contact your local TSR listed below.
Provider: Susan Kemph
Program Dates: April 27-May 22
Registration End Date: April 2, 2026
Tennis Rep Contacts:
Central Indiana
Allison Davis, allison.davis@midwest.usta.com
Northern Indiana
Tyson Thompson, tyson.thompson@midwest.usta.com (interim)
Check back! Programs will be added throughout the year.
Chicago Metro Area (Cook, DuPage, Lake counties)
Mary Beth Bowman, marybeth@midwest.usta.com
Northern Illinois/Mid-South Illinois
Bret Schrama, bret@midwest.usta.com
Check back! Programs will be added throughout the year.
Ohio Valley
Jim Amick, jim@midwest.usta.com
April 21-May 26
Provider: Nikki Wattles
Northeastern Michigan/Southeastern Michigan
Susan Courtright, susan@midwest.usta.com
Northern Michigan
Tyson Thompson, tyson.thompson@midwest.usta.com (interim)
Western Michigan
Sydney Whitfield, sydney@midwest.usta.com
June 1-July 6
Provider: Kristen Maiden
Registration End Date: May 17, 2026
July 27-Aug. 31
New Player:
Returning Player:
Provider: Kristen Maiden
Registration End Date: July 12, 2026
Northeastern Ohio
Michael Rose, michael.rose@midwest.usta.com
Northwestern Ohio
Amy Beaverson, amy@midwest.usta.com
Ohio Valley
Jim Amick, jim@midwest.usta.com
Check back! Programs will be added throughout the year.
Ohio Valley
Jim Amick, jim@midwest.usta.com
Provider: Christine Gutowski
Program Dates: July 6-July 27
Registration End Date: June 21
Tennis Rep Contact:
Wisconsin
Erik Seifert, erik@midwest.usta.com
Check back! Programs will be added throughout the year.
Tennis Rep Contacts:
Central Indiana
Allison Davis, allison.davis@midwest.usta.com
Northern Indiana
Tyson Thompson, tyson.thompson@midwest.usta.com (interim)
Check back! Programs will be added throughout the year.
Chicago Metro Area (Cook, DuPage, Lake counties)
Mary Beth Bowman, marybeth@midwest.usta.com
Northern Illinois/Mid-South Illinois
Bret Schrama, bret@midwest.usta.com
Check back! Programs will be added throughout the year.
Ohio Valley
Jim Amick, jim@midwest.usta.com
Check back! Programs will be added throughout the year.
Northeastern Michigan/Southeastern Michigan
Susan Courtright, susan@midwest.usta.com
Northern Michigan
Tyson Thompson, tyson.thompson@midwest.usta.com (interim)
Western Michigan
Sydney Whitfield, sydney@midwest.usta.com
Check back! Programs will be added throughout the year.
Northeastern Ohio
Michael Rose, michael.rose@midwest.usta.com
Northwestern Ohio
Amy Beaverson, amy@midwest.usta.com
Ohio Valley
Jim Amick, jim@midwest.usta.com
Check back! Programs will be added throughout the year.
Ohio Valley
Jim Amick, jim@midwest.usta.com
Wisconsin
Erik Seifert, erik@midwest.usta.com
Check back! Programs will be added throughout the year.
Tennis Rep Contacts:
Central Indiana
Allison Davis, allison.davis@midwest.usta.com
Northern Indiana
Tyson Thompson, tyson.thompson@midwest.usta.com (interim)
Check back! Programs will be added throughout the year.
Chicago Metro Area (Cook, DuPage, Lake counties)
Mary Beth Bowman, marybeth@midwest.usta.com
Northern Illinois/Mid-South Illinois
Bret Schrama, bret@midwest.usta.com
Check back! Programs will be added throughout the year.
Ohio Valley
Jim Amick, jim@midwest.usta.com
Check back! Programs will be added throughout the year.
Northeastern Michigan/Southeastern Michigan
Susan Courtright, susan@midwest.usta.com
Northern Michigan
Tyson Thompson, tyson.thompson@midwest.usta.com (interim)
Western Michigan
Sydney Whitfield, sydney@midwest.usta.com
Check back! Programs will be added throughout the year.
Northeastern Ohio
Michael Rose, michael.rose@midwest.usta.com
Northwestern Ohio
Amy Beaverson, amy@midwest.usta.com
Ohio Valley
Jim Amick, jim@midwest.usta.com
Check back! Programs will be added throughout the year.
Ohio Valley
Jim Amick, jim@midwest.usta.com
Check back! Programs will be added throughout the year.
Wisconsin
Erik Seifert, erik@midwest.usta.com
Swing, Hit & Ace is an entry-level program geared towards players aged 5-14 years old who have little to no experience playing tennis. All Swing Hit & Ace programming is led by USTA SafePlay™ approved providers.
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