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MVP is dedicated to bringing quality tennis play and instruction year round, Sunday – Saturday 7:00am - 9:30pm.

MVP offers, USPTA Certified Professional offers year-round private and group lessons, Fall and Spring Junior tennis clinics, as well as women's team tennis. Summer offers 10 weeks of tennis camps coordinated wth our acclaimed MVP swim team. Special events, birthdays and celebrations, seasonal social activities and inter-club competitions round out a great tennis program.

If you're new to tennis, old to tennis or just want a good workout, our 4 courts are available all year round. Bring your racket and tennis balls or contact our Tennis Pro Scott for loaner rackets and balls to get you started. Ball-machines are available free of charge for members.

Har-Tru Clay Courts!

We are pleased to offer upper courts with Har-Tru,

a clay-type material that is commonly used for courts in the eastern United States.

Why Are We Excited About the Har-Tru Surface for the Upper Courts?

Playability: The significant advantage a clay court has over a traditional hard court is playability. Clay courts provide a more physically forgiving and tactical alternative to hard courts. The softer, sliding nature of the clay protects the body from injury and the bounce allows for longer points and longer matches, helping players to develop their strength, fitness, and endurance. Our tennis professional, Scott Borowiak, believes that clay courts are well suited for young players to develop their tennis skills.

Differentiation: Clay courts are highly desirable by tennis players the world over. On the West Coast, there are very few competitive clay courts, and there are no other clubs in the immediate area that have clay courts. This significantly differentiates our tennis program and club in the East Bay.

Members who wish to use the clay courts should contact Tennis Director Scott Borowiak (tennis@moragavalleypool.org) for a 20 minutes orientation. This includes required court maintenance and information for the online tennis reservation system. After the orientation, a separate key for the clay courts will be issued to you.

MVP Tennis Programs

MVP Tennis Director Scott Borowiak and assistants Brad Rieser offer programs both for juniors and adults both weekdays and weekends. Year around tennis program includes after school group and private lessons, spring and summer camps and teams. Adults may enjoy social tennis on weekends and free use of our ball machines! Clay and hard courts may be reserved using our online reservation system.

Fall 2017Junior Tennis Programs

Drop in format: Pay for 8 lessons in advance. Students are only charged for dates attended and may sign up for another 8 classes upon completion of the first series. The program will run through June 2018. Students may pay for eight dates and then attend any of the days listed for your age group. Example: Sign up for Monday but then you may also use one or more of your eight classes any other day of the week listed below.

Groups	Day	Time	Price
Ages 6-11	Monday	4:00 PM – 5:00 PM	$120 for MVP Members, $140 for non-members
	Tuesday	4:00 PM – 5:00 PM	$120 for MVP Members, $140 for non-members
	Wednesday	4:00 PM – 5:00 PM	$120 for MVP Members, $140 for non-members
	Thursday	3:15 PM - 4:15 PM	$120 for MVP Members, $140 for non-members
Ages 12-15	Tuesday	4:15 PM – 5:30 PM	$135 for MVP Members, $155 for non-members
Ages 12-15	Thursday	4:15 PM – 5:30 PM	$135 for MVP Members, $155 for non-members
Advanced tournament players	Wednesday	5:00 PM – 6:30 PM	$175 for MVP Members, $225 for non-members

Summer Junior Tennis Programs

Summer Tennis Clinics

Monday-Friday, 1 hour

Price:
12&Under: $85 members/$110 guests of MVP Members

13&Ups: $115 members/$140 guests of MVP Members

Program:

Hourly morning clinics offered Monday- Friday for kids ages 5 through 16.
Basic stroke production and fundamentals are taught to players of all levels in a fun and engaging environment.
Classes include daily refreshments and weekly achievement awards!
Schedule is designed to work with swim team workouts for the ultimate MVP summer!

Tennis Clinic Schedule:

5-6 Year Olds - 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
7-8 Year Olds (EARLY) - 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
7-8 Year Olds (LATER) - 9:30 AM - - 10:30 AM
9-10 Year Olds - 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
11-12 Year Olds - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
13 & Ups - 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tennis Clinic Sessions:

Session 1: June 12 – 16
Session 2: June 19 – 23
Session 3: June 26-30
Session 4: July 5 – 7 *Cost reduced for 3 days.
Session 5: July 10 - 14
Session 6: July 17 – 21
Session 7: July 24 – 28

Summer Tennis Camp

Monday-Friday, 3 hours, 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Price: $225 members/$250 guests of MVP members

Program:

Players are organized in groups based on age and ability. Includes a 40 min. swim/lunch/games period allowing juniors to pace themselves and achieve a higher level of learning.
Students are advised to bring a bag lunch, swim suit, towel, and sunscreen.

Tennis Camp Schedule:

11:30 AM-12:45 PM: Formal instruction with emphasis on technical skills and game based drills.
12:45 PM – 1:30 PM: Fun swim and lunch period with other games and activities supervised by camp staff.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM: Instruction plus singles/doubles matches or other fun games for less competitive players.

Tennis Camp Sessions:

Session 1: June 12 – 16
Session 2: June 19 – 23
Session 3: June 26-30
Session 4: July 5 – 7 *Cost reduced for 3 days.
Session 5: July 10 - 14
Session 6: July 17 – 21
Session 7: July 24 – 28
Session 8: July 31 - August 4
Session 9: August 7 – 11 *Post OMPA Camp

Ladies Cocktail Tennis

Game, set, match....cocktails!
Come enjoy and afternoon of tennis followed by drinks on the tennis deck in a low pressure and fun environment. Run by Tennis Director, Scott Borowiak, the program includes basic stroke instruction and reinforced with fun game-based drills. All levels are welcome.... even if you have never played! We have extra rackets in case you need one.

$20/members and $25/non-members
(includes tennis instruction, light snacks and drinks)

Register online today!
- Ladies Cocktail Tennis - 6/11/2017
- Ladies Cocktail Tennis - 6/25/2017
- Ladies Cocktail Tennis - 7/8/2017
- Ladies Cocktail Tennis - 7/22/2017

Check or cash payment will also be accepted on the day of the clinic.

For more information please contact our tennis Director Scott Borowiak at 925-376-7865 or tennis@moragavalleypool.org.

Tennis Staff

USPTA Tennis Instruction Scott Borowiak, USPTA Certified Professional, is the Director of Tennis Professional at Moraga Valley Swim and Tennis Club.

His achievements include playing varsity tennis at the University of Hawaii and California State University at Hayward, CA. Scott has been a tournament tennis player in Northern California for over 20 years. In the past, Scott has been Director of Tennis at In-Shape Tennis in Stockton, Oakland Hills Tennis Club, Placerville Racquet Club and Associate Professional at Chabot Canyon Racquet Club in Oakland and the Claremont Resort Tennis Club.

Brad Rieser has been a Director of Tennis/Head Pro, USTA Zonal Coach, and USPTA certified professional since 1989. Raised in Orinda, he was a top NorCal and nationally ranked junior player and won two North Coast doubles titles while playing #1 at Miramonte. In 1996, as SMC's Head Coach, Brad was awarded USPTA's NorCal College Coach of the Year. He was Varsity Head Coach for 12 seasons at Acalanes before joining MVP as assistant Coach the last five years.