About
Junior Programs at Fred Wells Tennis & Education Center includes lessons for players ages 5-10, 11-14, and 15-18. The 10 & Under program teaches basic strokes and footwork with age-appropriate balls and court size. The 14 & Under program includes rally development and competitive play, and the 18 & Under program focuses on tactics, technical skills, and competitive play.
Programs
- 10 & Under — For ages 5-10. · Players learn the fundamentals, including basic strokes and footwork, using age-appropriate balls and court size.
- 14 & Under — For ages 11-14. · Players build on their foundation through rally development and competitive play.
- 18 & Under — For ages 15-18 who are on or aspiring to make their high school team. · Players focus on tactics, technical skills, and competitive play.
- High Performance classes — Available by coach invitation or approval.
At a glance
- Ages: 5–18 years old
- Current session: Fall Session 1 (Aug 31–Oct 25, 2026); Fall Session 2 (Oct 26–Dec 20, 2026)
- Facility hours: Monday to Thursday: 6:30am - 11:00pm; Friday to Sunday: 6:30am - 9:00pm
About the provider
The Fort opened in 2002. Its mission is to bring people together of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds to embrace the lifelong game of tennis while serving under-resourced youth with the support of the Community. The program has been recognized as the 2011 USTA National Junior Tennis & Learning Chapter of the Year, USTA Member Organization of the Year, PTR Facility of the Year, an Aspen Institute Project Play Champion in 2018, and a U.S. Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion National Youth Sports Strategy Champion in 2021.
Last updated October 15, 2026.
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