Adaptive Programs

The Tennis & Pickleball Center adaptive programs have expanded to provide developmental opportunities for adults and children with disabilities. All these programs are conducted by professionals with specific training and experience in the field. TENNIS FOR PLAYERS with SPECIAL NEEDS – Volunteers Needed!

WHEELCHAIR TENNIS & PICKLEBALL

  • Date: 2nd & 4th Thursdays 
  • Time: Youth: 5:30-6:30pm; Adult: 6:30-8:30pm
  • Location: Joseph R. Russo Athletic Complex, 5070 117th Ct. N.
  • Fee: FREE

This is a friendly, helpful group with a limited number of loaner chairs available. USPTA Pro Jim Tierney, who instructs this program and has 20+ years of wheelchair tennis experience, stated “Wheelchair tennis is about camaraderie and human potential. It is the most gratifying thing that I have ever done.” This program is supported by a grant from the USTA Florida Foundation.

ADULT LOVE SERVING AUTISM

  • Date: 2nd & 4th Thursdays 
  • Time: 5:30-6:30pm
  • Location: Tennis & Pickleball Center, 5110 117th Court N.
  • Register: 232107-1
  • Fee: $90/6-wk session

Space permitting, students may enroll for the remainder of a session in progress at a pro-rated fee.

YOUTH LOVE SERVING AUTISM

For information and pre-registration, please contact lisa@loveservingautism.org.

  • Date: Wednesdays & Sundays 
  • Time: Wed: 5:00-6:00pm; Sun: 9:00-10:00am
  • Location: Tennis & Pickleball Center, 5110 117th Ct. N.
  • Fee: $10/class
  • Register: Loveservingautism.org

JAMIE'S ANGELS

This program provides an enjoyable monthly occasion for the benefit of community members with special needs. Qualified tennis professionals direct the play – which is adapted to the individual abilities of the participants – helped by enthusiastic volunteers, usually with a one-to-one player-to-volunteer ratio. It is funded by the Frank Family in memory of their daughter/granddaughter/sister, Jamie Alexa. The classes are FREE, but please pre-register at jamiesangels2016@gmail.com. Please contact the same email address for volunteer opportunities. 

  • Date: Saturdays, Nov 8, Dec 13, (2026 Dates) Jan 24, Feb 21, Mar 28, Apr 18, May 2
  • Time: 1:00-2:00pm
  • Location: Tennis & Pickleball Center, 5110 117th Court N.
  • Fee: $0