Fall 1 Youth Tennis Classes
These leveled classes are designed for children ages 4 to 12. Classes are offered by ages and skill level. Class fee includes six group lessons. Loaner racquets are available for beginner classes and starter racquets are available for purchase. Children should wear athletic shoes and clothes to class and bring a water bottle.
Parent and Child Tennis (ages 4 to 5)- PTEN0001
Parent and Child Tennis Registration
Our youngest beginners, with the help of a parent, will practice basic tennis skills through fun exercises and games that can be continued outside of class. Fee covers one adult and one child; register the child only. (Red Court/Red Balls; loaner racquets available). Class fee is $156 and includes six one-hour classes.
Day of the Week
Start Date
Start Time
Sunday
Sept. 20
9:00 am
Monday
Sept. 14
5:00 pm
Tuesday
Sept. 15
5:00 pm
Wednesday
Sept. 16
5:00 pm
Thursday
Sept. 17
4:00 pm
Thursday
Sept. 17
5:00 pm
Youth Tennis, Beginner (ages 6 to 8)- PTEN0005
Youth Tennis, Beginner (ages 6 to 8) Registration
Group lesson class for the young beginner who has limited or no prior tennis experience. Class teaches basic strokes and promotes cooperative play through games and skill-building activities. Instruction for ages 6-8 focuses on hand-eye coordination, movement, and basic tennis strokes. (Combination of Red Court/Red Balls and Orange Court/Orange Balls; loaner racquets available). Class fee is $150 and includes six one-hour classes.
Day of the Week
Start Date
Start Time
Sunday
Sept. 20
9:00 am
Monday
Sept. 14
6:00 pm
Wednesday
Sept. 16
4:00 pm
Thursday
Sept. 17
4:00 pm
Saturday
Sept. 19
9:00 am
Youth Tennis, Intermediate (ages 6 to 8)- PTEN0010
Youth Tennis, Intermediate (ages 6 to 8) Registration
Prerequisite: Passed Beginner level. For the developing player who can rally on the Red Court but needs additional work on stroke production, tennis specific footwork, and situational play. Skill building continues with increased emphasis on cooperative drills. (Combination of Red Court/Red Balls and Orange Court/Orange Balls; loaner racquets available). Class fee is $150 and includes six one-hour classes.
Day of the Week
Start Date
Start Time
Sunday
Sept. 20
10:00 am
Monday
Sept. 14
5:00 pm
Tuesday
Sept. 15
5:00 pm
Wednesday
Sept. 16
5:00 pm
Thursday
Sept. 17
4:00 pm
Thursday
Sept. 17
5:00 pm
Youth Tennis, Beginner (ages 9 to 10 )- PTEN0015
Youth Tennis, Beginner (ages 9 to 10) Registration
Group lesson class for the young beginner who has limited or no prior tennis experience. Class teaches basic strokes and promotes cooperative play through games and skill-building activities. Instruction for ages 9-10 focuses on racquet control drills, sending and receiving, rallying skills, and ABCs (agility, balance, and coordination). (Combination of Red Court/Red Balls and Orange Court/Orange Balls; loaner racquets available). Class fee is $150 and includes six one-hour classes.
Day of the Week
Start Date
Start Time
Sunday
Sept. 20
1:00 pm
Monday
Sept. 14
6:00 pm
Tuesday
Sept. 15
6:00 pm
Wednesday
Sept. 16
6:00 pm
Thursday
Sept. 17
6:00 pm
Youth Tennis, Intermediate (ages 9 to 10 )- PTEN0020
Youth Tennis, Intermediate (ages 9 to 10) Registration
Prerequisite: Passed Beginner level. For the developing player who can rally on the Orange Court but needs additional work on stroke production, tennis specific footwork, and situational play. Skill building continues with increased emphasis on cooperative drills. (Combination of Red Court/Red Balls and Orange Court/Orange Balls; loaner racquets available). Class fee is $150 and includes six one-hour classes.
Day of the Week
Start Date
Start Time
Sunday
Sept. 20
10:00 am
Tuesday
Sept. 15
6:00 pm
Wednesday
Sept. 16
6:00 pm
Thursday
Sept. 17
4:00 pm
Thursday
Sept. 17
6:00 pm
Youth Tennis, Advanced (ages 9 to 10 )- PTEN0025
Youth Tennis, Advanced (ages 9 to 10) Registration
Prerequisite: Passed Youth Tennis, Intermediate. For players who can rally consistently and comfortably engage in point play against a variety of players. Focus will be on improving movement, positioning, concentration, focus, shot placement, and closing points. (Combination of Red Court/Red Balls and Orange Court/Orange Balls); may incorporate use of Green Dot Ball for players ready to transition from the Orange Court to full court play). Class fee is $156 and includes six one-hour classes.
Day of the Week
Start Date
Start Time
Monday
Sept. 14
6:00 pm
Tuesday
Sept. 15
6:00 pm
Wednesday
Sept. 16
6:00 pm
Thursday
Sept. 17
6:00 pm
Youth Tennis, Match Play (ages 9 to 10 )- PTEN0130
Youth Tennis, Match Play (ages 9 to 10) Registration
Supervised match-play for players in our Orange Intermediate and Advanced Programs. Saturday class fee is $312 and includes six two-hour classes. Friday class fee is $156 and includes six one-hour classes
Day of the Week
Start Date
Start Time
Friday
Sept. 18
6:00 pm
Saturday
Sept. 19
11:00 am
Youth Tennis, Beginner (Ages 11 to 12)- PTEN0040
Youth Tennis, Beginner (ages 11 to 12) Registration
Prerequisite: For beginners who have never played before or have not played recently. The goal of this class is to teach fundamentals of the game, including etiquette and vocabulary, rules, positioning, and scorekeeping. Players will learn basic mechanics for hitting groundstrokes, volleys, overheads and serves. May incorporate use of Orange and Green Dot Balls to reinforce development, consistency, and control. Class fee is $150 and includes six one-hour classes.
Day of the Week
Start Date
Start Time
Sunday
Sept. 20
11:00 am
Monday
Sept. 14
4:00 pm
Wednesday
Sept. 16
7:00 pm
Friday
Sept. 18
4:00 pm
Youth Tennis, Intermediate (ages 11 to 12)- PTEN0045
Youth Tennis, Intermediate (ages 11 to 12) Registration
Prerequisite: Passed Beginner Tennis or player with recent playing experience seeking a refresher on fundamentals. Class includes a review of tennis etiquette and vocabulary, safety, rules, and scoring. Continued focus on footwork, positioning, and directional control. Additional time will be spent on drills and situational play. Groundstrokes, volleys, overheads, and serves will be critiqued. Class fee is $150 and includes six one-hour classes.
Day of the Week
Start Date
Start Time
Sunday
Sept. 20
12:00 pm
Monday
Sept. 14
4:00 pm
Saturday
Sept. 19
10:00 am
Youth Tennis, Advanced (ages 11 to 12 )- PTEN0050
Youth Tennis, Advanced (ages 11 to 12 )Registration
Prerequisite: Passed Intermediate Tennis. Players have experience in the fundamentals of tennis and are ready to work on consistency, accuracy, and technical mastery of strokes and footwork. The focus will be on drills and play situations to improve rallying skills and overall level of play. Class fee is $312 and includes six two-hour classes.
Day of the Week
Start Date
Start Time
Monday
Sept. 14
4:00 pm
Wednesday
Sept. 16
4:00 pm
Saturday
Sept. 19
11:00 am
Youth Tennis, Match Play (ages 11 to 12 )- PTEN0130
Fall 1 Teen Tennis Classes
These leveled classes are designed for children ages 13 to 17. Classes are offered by ages and skill level. Class fee includes six group lessons. Loaner racquets are available for beginner classes and starter racquets are available for purchase. Teens should wear athletic shoes and clothes to class and bring a water bottle.
Teen Tennis, Beginner (ages 13 to 17)- PTEN0055
Teen Tennis, Beginner (ages 13 to 17) Registration
Prerequisite: For beginners who have never played before or have not played recently. The goal of this class is to teach fundamentals of the game, including etiquette and vocabulary, rules, positioning, and scorekeeping. Players will learn basic mechanics for hitting groundstrokes, volleys, overheads and serves. May incorporate use of Orange and Green Dot Balls to reinforce development, consistency, and control. Class fee is $150 and includes six one-hour classes.
Day of the Week
Start Date
Start Time
Tuesday
Sept. 15
4:00 pm
Thursday
Sept. 17
5:00 pm
Sunday
Sept. 20
11:00 am
Teen Tennis, Intermediate (ages 13 to 17)- PTEN0060
Teen Tennis, Intermediate (ages 13 to 17) Registration
Prerequisite: Passed Beginner Tennis or player with recent playing experience seeking a refresher on fundamentals. Class includes a review of tennis etiquette and vocabulary, safety, rules, and scoring. Continued focus on footwork, positioning, and directional control. Additional time will be spent on drills and situational play. Groundstrokes, volleys, overheads, and serves will be critiqued. Class fee is $150 and includes six one-hour classes.
Day of the Week
Start Date
Start Time
Tuesday
Sept. 15
4:00 pm
Thursday
Sept. 17
5:00 pm
Teen Tennis, Advanced (ages 13 to 17)- PTEN0065
Teen Tennis, Advanced (ages 13 to 17) Registration
Prerequisite: Passed Intermediate Tennis. Players have experience in the fundamentals of tennis and are ready to work on consistency, accuracy, and technical mastery of strokes and footwork. The focus will be on drills and play situations to improve rallying skills and overall level of play. Class fee is $312 and includes six two-hour classes.
Day of the Week
Start Date
Start Time
Tuesday
Sept. 15
4:00 pm
Wednesday
Sept. 16
4:00 pm
Teen Tennis, Match Play (ages 13 to 17 )- PTEN0130
Teen Tennis, Match Play (ages 13 to 17) Registration
Supervised match-play for players in our Orange Intermediate and Advanced Programs. Saturday class fee is $312 and includes six two-hour classes. Friday class fee is $156 and includes six one-hour classes
Day of the Week
Start Date
Start Time
Friday
Sept. 18
5:00 pm
Saturday
Sept. 19
1:00 pm
Fall 1 Adult Tennis Classes
These leveled classes are designed for adults ages 18 and older. Classes are offered skill level. Class fee includes six group lessons. Loaner racquets are available for beginner classes and starter racquets are available for purchase. Players should wear athletic shoes and clothes to class and bring a water bottle.
Adult Beginner 1 Tennis, NTRP 1.0-PTEN0090
Adult Beginner 1 Tennis, NTRP 1.0 Registration
Designed to turn adult beginners into tennis players. Students will enjoy one-hour lessons with our certified tennis coaches and learn the basics of tennis including the serve, forehand, backhand, and net play for singles and doubles featuring a Rally and Play approach. Class fee is $150 and includes six one-hour classes.
Day of the Week
Start Date
Start Time
Sunday
Sept. 20
9:00 am
Monday
Sept. 14
10:00 am
Monday
Sept. 14
7:00 pm
Tuesday
Sept. 15
11:00 am
Wednesday
Sept. 16
11:00 am
Wednesday
Sept. 16
7:00 pm
Thursday
Sept. 17
7:00 pm
Friday
Sept. 18
10:00 am
Saturday
Sept. 19
10:00 am
Adult Beginner 2 Tennis, NTRP 2.5 -PTEN0095
Adult Beginner 2 Tennis, NTRP 2.5 Registration
This player has played some tennis but needs additional instruction on basic skills and techniques. Rally and Play approach reinforces introduction to positioning, movement, and rules of play. Class fee is $150 and includes six one-hour classes.
Day of the Week
Start Date
Start Time
Sunday
Sept. 20
10:00 am
Monday
Sept. 14
7:00 pm
Tuesday
Sept. 15
10:00 am
Wednesday
Sept. 16
10:00 am
Thursday
Sept. 17
7:00 pm
Saturday
Sept. 19
1:00 pm
Adult Intermediate Tennis, NTRP 3.0 -PTEN0100
Adult Intermediate Tennis, NTRP 3.0 Registration
Prerequisite: Passed Beginner 2, Adult. This player can keep the ball in play but needs to improve consistency of strokes and overall understanding of court positioning, strategy, and use of shots in various situations. Class fee is $150 and includes six one-hour classes.
Day of the Week
Start Date
Start Time
Sunday
Sept. 20
12:00 pm
Monday
Sept. 14
11:00 am
Tuesday
Sept. 15
7:00 pm
Saturday
Sept. 19
12:00 pm
Adult Intermediate Tennis, NTRP 3.5 -PTEN0105
Adult Intermediate Tennis, NTRP 3.5 Registration
Prerequisite: Passed Intermediate 3.0, Adult. Learn to hit with a higher shot quality that keeps opponents neutral or at a disadvantage more often on serves and returns, during baseline exchanges and when approaching and at the net. Learn to make better, ‘high percentage’ decisions as to when to attack, defend, or stay neutral. Class fee is $150 and includes six one-hour classes.
Day of the Week
Start Date
Start Time
Thursday
Sept. 17
10:00 am
Saturday
Sept. 19
10:00 am
Adult Advanced Tennis, NTRP 4.0 -PTEN0110
Adult Advanced Tennis, NTRP 4.0 Registration
Prerequisite: Passed Intermediate 3.5 or Instructor approval. A competitive clinic involving intense drilling, competitive situational games, and match play. Course will focus on finessing use of lobs, overheads, approach shots, and volleys. Student will also concentrate on hitting with power, spin, depth, and control. Class fee is $156 and includes six one-hour classes.
Day of the Week
Start Date
Start Time
Sunday
Sept. 20
11:00 am
Tuesday
Sept. 15
7:00 pm
Wednesday
Sept. 16
8:00 pm
Thursday
Sept. 17
7:00 pm
Saturday
Sept. 19
9:00 am
Adult Match Play 3.0-PTEN0115
Adult Match Play 3.0 Registration
The 3.0 player is fairly consistent when hitting medium-paced shots but is not comfortable with all strokes and lacks execution when trying for directional control, depth, and pace. First half of class focuses on needed drills and skills. Class finishes with a session of supervised match play. Instructor reserves the right to transfer you up or down a level if you are not closely matched in skill level. Class fee is $156 and includes six one-hour classes.
Day of the Week
Start Date
Start Time
Sunday
Sept. 20
1:00 pm
Monday
Sept. 14
8:00 pm
Thursday
Sept. 17
8:00 pm
Friday
Sept. 18
11:00 am
Adult Match Play 3.5-PTEN0120
Adult Match Play 3.5 Registration
The 3.5 player has dependable strokes, but still lacks depth, variety, and the ability to alter distance of shots. Lack of confidence might limit the 3.5 player in effective use of lobs, overheads, approach shots, and volleys. This player is more comfortable at net, has improved court awareness, and is developing teamwork in doubles. First half of class focuses on needed drills and skills. Class finishes with a session of supervised match play. Instructor reserves the right to transfer you up or down a level if you are not closely matched in skill level. Sunday class fee is $312 and includes six two-hour classes. Tuesday class fee is $156 and includes six one-hour classes
Day of the Week
Start Date
Start Time
Sunday
Sept. 20
2:00 pm
Tuesday
Sept. 15
8:00 pm
Adult Cardio Tennis- PTEN0125
Adult Cardio Tennis Registration
This is a high energy class that combines the best features of the sport of tennis with cardiovascular exercise, delivering the ultimate, full body, calorie burning aerobic workout. Class fee is $156 and includes six one-hour classes.
Day of the Week
Start Date
Start Time
Sunday
Sept. 20
1:00 am
Monday
Sept. 14
9:00 am
Monday
Sept. 14
12:00 pm
Monday
Sept. 14
7:00 pm
Tuesday
Sept. 15
12:00 pm
Tuesday
Sept. 15
7:00 pm
Wednesday
Sept. 16
9:00 am
Wednesday
Sept. 16
12:00 pm
Wednesday
Sept. 16
7:00 pm
Thursday
Sept. 17
9:00 am
Friday
Sept. 18
9:00 am
Friday
Sept. 18
12:00 pm
Saturday
Sept. 19
11:00 am
Adult Ball Machine Clinic- PTEN0180
Adult Ball Machine Clinic Registration
Adult Ball Machine Clinic The ball machine clinic is a high-repetition, structured class where players use the ball machine to practice specific strokes, improve consistency, and enhance footwork under the guidance of a coach. These clinics offer rapid-fire drills, allowing players to work on groundstrokes, volleys, and overheads in a controlled environment. Class fee is $156 and includes six one-hour classes.
Day of the Week
Start Date
Start Time
Sunday
Sept. 20
1:00 pm
Private Lessons
Private lessons with accredited instructors employed by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission are available at Pauline Betz Addie Tennis Center and may be booked directly with instructors. Clients are responsible for court fees.
Please note: Only instructors employed by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) may teach private and/or group lessons at Pauline Betz Addie Tennis Center.
Please contact the facility by email PBA Tennis or call PBA Tennis 301-765-8650 for more information about Private Lessons or if you are interested in becoming an instructor.
Instructors
Ahmed Abraham
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Coach Ahmed Abraham is an RSPA-certified tennis instructor with fourteen years of coaching experience, including six years with Montgomery Parks. Ahmed has over thirty years of tennis experience including playing youth and adult tournaments and division two college tennis at City College NYC ranked number one for four straight years.
Ahmed focuses on developing tennis drills with modern techniques along with progressive footwork approach and boasting confidence while mixing all this in a fun entertaining experience. When he’s not on the court, Coach Ahmed enjoys spending time with family, playing soccer, reading and traveling.
Paul Bui
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Coach Paul is a PTR-certified tennis instructor with over two decades of coaching experience. A long-time USTA League competitor at the 4.0, 4.5, and 5.0 levels, Paul has coached numerous junior players—including his son—to compete successfully in high school tennis and tournament play. He also enjoys helping adult players elevate their game through improved technique and strategy.
Paul joined Montgomery Parks in July 2025. Outside of coaching, he enjoys playing the piano and stringing racquets.
Isabella Holland
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Coach Isabella became a member of USTA at the age of ten. After playing on club and school teams, she held the position of camp director at PBA and in 2020 she earned her certification as a tennis professional with USPTA, now known as Racquet Sports Professional Association (RSPA).
Beyond helping adults and children alike learn the rules of the game and gain skills for this incredible sport, her real goal is to help instill a lifelong love of tennis in all of her students. Her hobbies include seeing theatrical productions, traveling, and playing flute.
Ali Kivi
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Nick Kumar
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With 18 years of teaching experience, Nick has had the privilege of coaching players of every age and skill level, from first-timers to competitive athletes. He’s an RSPA-certified coach and a retired U.S. Army professional, so discipline, service, and helping others grow are second nature to him. He loves seeing that “light-bulb” moment when a student finally nails a shot they’ve been working on!
Outside of tennis, he stays active with volunteering at military hospitals, travel, hiking, outdoor adventures, fitness training, and exploring new challenges. He is also deeply involved in community volunteer work and mentoring youth—giving back has always been a big part of his life.
Andrew Majett
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Coach Andrew an RPSA, USTA certified coach with 32 years experience as a full-time tennis professional, including 14 at PBA. He is proud to have been the primary coach for players that have made and played for almost all of the public and private high schools in the area, competing on the inter-club tennis circuit, playing NCAA tennis, or winning adult USTA National Events.
His coaching philosophy is based and founded on his competence as a player. A major pillar of his process is “live ball” training. All of his students hit with him, as he knows from experience, this is the fastest way for them to improve.
Andrew is the proud father of two. When he’s not on court, he loves spending time with his children.
Fred Olama
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Coach Fred is a PTR certified tennis professional. He has been teaching tennis for more than 20 years to kids and adults of all levels.
Clever Salazar
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Coach Clever is a PTR and PPR certified tennis and pickleball instructor with over five years of coaching experience. He takes a holistic approach to player development, focusing on eye coordination, balance, footwork, and strong technical fundamentals. Clever works with players ages 9 through adult at the beginner and intermediate levels, helping them build confidence, improve movement, and play with purpose.
When he’s not coaching, Clever enjoys reading, playing pickleball, spending time with his family, and directing a vocal ensemble.
Eric Zatman
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Eric is an RSPA certified professional tennis coach with over 30 years of teaching experience. Eric joined the PBA staff in 1999. Eric was a player captain in the 4.5 and 4.0 MCTA/USTA Leagues and competed in World Team Tennis Leagues. Eric is a former 3-time Division A clay court doubles Champion at the Aspen Hill Club.
Eric emphasizes effective stroke production and incorporates drills and strategies in his lessons designed to produce winning situations. He is passionate about bringing a fun experience to players of all ages and ability levels. When Eric is not on the tennis courts, he enjoys golf, photography, and visiting art museums.