Programs
From your first swing to competitive match play.
Tennis and pickleball programs for every age and level — at both Village Glen and South Towns.
Tennis
Clinics, match play & private lessons
Group clinics for skill-building, expert-led match play that bridges training and real competition, and one-on-one coaching tailored to your level.
Drill Clinics
Intensive practice sessions refining skills, technique, and strategy under expert coaching.
Match Play
Singles or doubles, beginner or advanced leagues. Match Plays are coordinated by a pro setting up competitive, fun matches.
Private Lessons
Tailored coaching for rapid skill enhancement. Personalized attention, strategy refinement, and focused progress.
Semi-Private Lessons
Shared coaching, personalized attention. Elevate your tennis skills with interactive sessions for dynamic improvement.
Group Lessons
Collaborative learning. Enhance your tennis skills with friendly group lessons, maximizing improvement and enjoyment.
Adult Leagues
Singles and doubles formats for all skill levels — competitive improvement environment with structured scheduling.
Pickleball
Clinics, lessons & open play
Six dedicated indoor pickleball courts at Village Glen — and a growing program at South Towns. Clinics are led by expert instructors and grouped by skill level.
Beginner Clinic
Geared for beginners through the 2.5 level. Build fundamentals in a supportive group setting.
Intermediate Clinic
For player levels 2.5–3.5. Refine technique, strategy, and court awareness.
Private Lessons
Personalized coaching for pickleball excellence. Elevate your game with lessons tailored to you.
Semi-Private Lessons
Sharpen skills together. Focused improvement in a shared coaching experience.
Open Play
Spontaneous matches, diverse opponents, flexible schedules. All Pickleball members may sign up for Open Play 7 days in advance.
Ranking & Skill Levels
Identifying your skill level keeps matches balanced and fun. Pros can help you grow into the next level.
Pickleball Open Play must be cancelled at least 4 hours before scheduled start time.
Junior Development
Tennis for Life Pathway & WNY Tennis Academy
A holistic approach fostering lifelong success. Children progress through Technical, Tactical, Mental, Social, and Athletic training tailored to age, ability, and learning stage.
Tennis for Life
Mini Explorers (Age 4+)
An introductory tennis program for early skill discovery through fun, games, and coordination-based activities.
Club Red (Ages 6–8)
Focus on agility, balance, coordination, and basic tennis fundamentals.
Club Orange (Ages 8–10)
Serving basics, rally development, scoring system, match introduction.
Club Green (Ages 10–12)
Live game scenarios, tactical awareness, and controlled competition.
Club Teen Green (Ages 12–17)
Designed for beginners or early-stage teen players building confidence and consistency.
Club JV Yellow (Ages 12–17)
Intermediate training: positioning, match preparation, tactical development.
Varsity Club Yellow (Ages 13–17)
Advanced juniors focusing on competitive match play, advanced technique, and tournament readiness.
WNY Tennis Academy
Bronze
Foundation stroke development, rally consistency, basic match play.
Silver
Advanced skill building, tactical awareness, competitive improvement.
Gold
High-performance training, tournament preparation, elite match strategy.
UTR Tennis Events & Competitive Play
UTR-based match play events help junior players track performance and prepare for college recruitment pathways — verified match rating, competitive exposure, and tournament readiness.
World Tennis Number
The WTN system is used globally to track player performance — measure progress, compare skill levels globally, and prepare for structured competition pathways.
ROGace is a specialized tennis training program for children under 12, emphasizing strokes and strategies from the very beginning.
Adult Development
Structured year-round training in Buffalo
Instead of casual lessons, we follow a structured training system that improves technical skills, physical conditioning, and match intelligence.
Skill Level Progression
Rally Beginner
New or returning players: proper grip and stance, basic rally control, serve fundamentals, scoring.
Rally Intermediate
Consistent rallying under pressure, stroke refinement, movement, intro to tactical play.
Rally Advanced
Advanced shot selection, singles/doubles strategy, tactical match play, controlled competitive drills.
3.0+ Competitive Level
High-intensity match simulation, advanced positioning and decision-making, tournament prep.
Adult Tennis Leagues
Singles and doubles formats for all skill levels — real match experience, competitive improvement, structured scheduling, community-based play.
Practice Play Sessions
45 minutes focused drilling + 45 minutes live match play. Bridges the gap between training and real competition — ideal for intermediate to advanced players.
Court Time
Open & reserved court time
Flexible court access for spontaneous play, or reserve guaranteed time at a discounted rate for focused practice and matches.
Open Court Time
Flexible access for spontaneous tennis or pickleball — play, practice, and connect with the community.
Reserved Court Time
Guaranteed court access at scheduled times for a discounted rate. Focused practice, matches, skill refinement.
Non-members: please call to register. VG 716-633-1635 · ST 716-662-9396.
Summer Camps
Junior tennis & pickleball summer camp
Structured tennis and pickleball training for junior players ages 4–17. A progressive program through Red, Orange, Green, and Yellow ball pathways, plus agility, conditioning, and match play.
Club Red
For players ages 6–8. Focus on agility, balance, coordination, and tennis fundamentals.
Club Orange
For players ages 8–10. Learn how to serve, rally, score, and more.
Club Green
For beginner- to intermediate-level juniors ages 10–12. Rally to win in live-game scenarios.
Club Teen Green
For beginner to advanced-beginner players ages 12–17, ideal for teenagers new to tennis.
Club JV Yellow
For intermediate-level players ages 12–17. Build positioning and prepare for tournaments.
Mini Explorers
Ages 4+ — a fun-filled journey of skill discovery and playful competition.
Academy Bronze
Experienced juniors. Become a technician with rally and point play drills.
Academy Silver
Very experienced juniors. Build on proven skills and develop dedication to improve.
Academy Gold
Extremely experienced juniors. Dominate singles and doubles with agility-power-speed regimens.
Junior Pickleball Camp also runs all summer at Village Glen — fun, sportsmanship, teamwork, and skill-building for every level.
Not sure where you fit? We'll help you start.
Tell us your interest and we'll match you with the right program at the right club.