Saint Paul Urban Tennis

Saint Paul Urban Tennis offers Youth Tennis Lessons for ages 5-18. The lessons include coaching on fundamentals, drills and practice, games, and the SPUT S.P.I.R.I.T. curriculum. It also offers Summer Tennis Camps for ages 5-18, with week-long half-day and full-day camps that include tennis plus other academic and athletic activities.

Programs

• Youth Tennis Lessons — 5-18 · Spring: April-May; Summer: June-July, Monday-Thursday, morning or afternoon; Fall: September-October · Beginner and intermediate players; includes coaching on fundamentals, drills and practice, games, and SPUT S.P.I.R.I.T. curriculum.
• Summer Tennis Camps — 5-18 · Week-long half-day and full-day camps in summer · Academic tennis camps with tennis plus other academic and athletic activities.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Facility hours: Monday to Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm

About the provider

Saint Paul Urban Tennis says it serves youth through tennis lessons, academic summer camps, and community outreach programs. It also says Eastview Rec Center is the home to the SPUT Summer Carnival, All City Tournament, and countless camps and lessons. The leadership team includes Vilai Vang, Tennis Director and adult lessons coach; Marty Royaal, SPUT Program Director; and coaches Latrice J., Neng L. (Frankie), Chris V., Adriana B., Eli F., Setel M., and Daniel C.

Summer tennis lessons for youth run Monday to Thursday, morning or afternoon. The organization provides scholarships and financial assistance to families. Refunds stop after the second week of lessons. Inclement weather policies mention cancellations for rain, heat index of 104 degrees, lightning, and cold below 38 degrees with poor wind chill and/or snowing.

What families say

“Working for SPUT has been a great opportunity and experience for me to grow as an individual. Warriors gave me a sense of belonging and helped me through a lot of things. I loved the time I got to spend with SPUT.” — Latrice J. - SPUT Coach

“When I was younger, I noticed on mainstream shows and Hollywood movies that the protagonist was never Asian; just like how there are no Asian superheroes in the Avengers… Through SPUT, I can show the world, leaders DO look like me.” — Neng L. (Frankie) - SPUT Coach

“The coaches involved with SPUT are so good. The connections that my kids have made with their coaches are amazing; they are wonderful mentors and I can’t wait to watch these relationships grow.” — Chris V. - SPUT Parent

Last updated November 4, 2026.