Adaptive Tennis Programs
Tennis & Wellness for Everybody
JTCC’s Adaptive Tennis Programs provide inclusive, high-quality instruction for athletes with physical, cognitive, and developmental disabilities. Whether you’re a veteran returning to the game, a Special Olympics athlete building skills, or a wheelchair or standing player competing nationally, JTCC offers a welcoming and empowering environment.
Programs include Para Standing Tennis, Special Olympics Tennis, Veterans Tennis, and Wheelchair Tennis. Led by certified coaches with adaptive experience, JTCC fosters confidence, community, and a lifelong love of the sport for athletes of all backgrounds and abilities. Everyone belongs on the court at JTCC.
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All Levels
ACEing Autism
Summer: ACEing Autism (Ages 5-11) | Saturdays 9:00-9:45 am
Summer: ACEing Autism (Ages 12-18) | Saturdays 10:00-11:00 am
An external program serving athletes with autism ages 5–18. The class runs in a 1:1 volunteer-to-player format with coach-led instruction focused on stroke fundamentals and confidence building.
Session I Dates: June 20, June 27, July 11, July 18 – NO CLASS JULY 4
Session II Dates: July 25, August 1, August 8, August 15, August 22
All Levels
Summer: Para Standing Tennis
For athletes with physical disabilities who play standing, including players with limb difference, limited mobility, and neurological disabilities.
Focus:
- Stroke fundamentals
- Skill development
- Play-based learning
- Community building
Dates: June 20, June 27, July 11, July 18, July 25, August 1, August 8, August 15, August 22 (NO CLASS JULY 4)
Beginner
Summer: Beginner Special Olympics (Levels 1-2)
For athletes learning the basics of tennis in a structured, high-support environment.
Focus:
- Individual stroke development
- Basic sending/receiving
- Motor skill coordination
- No rally expectation
- Structure mirrors ACEing Autism in simplicity and repetition.
Sundays, 1:-00 – 2:00 pm: June 28, July 12, July 26, August 9, August 23
Intermediate
Summer: Intermediate Special Olympics
For athletes with intellectual/developmental disabilities who:
- Know fundamental strokes
- Can send/receive cooperatively
- Are developing competitive skills
Focus:
- Consistency
- Target-based training
- Stroke refinement
- Orange & Green Ball doubles preparation
Days: Saturdays, 1:00-2:30 pm
Dates: June 20, June 27, July 11, July 18, July 25, August 1, August 8, August 15, August 22 (NO CLASS JULY 4)
Beginner
Summer: Junior & Beginner Adult Wheelchair
For athletes with physical disabilities learning:
- Wheelchair mobility patterns
- Stroke fundamentals
- Court positioning basics
Focus is high repetition and confidence building.
Sundays, 1:00-2:00 pm: June 21, July 5, July 19, August 2, August 16
Advanced
Summer Tournament-Level Wheelchair
For competitive players preparing for tournament play.
Prerequisites:
- Demonstrated mobility competency
- Baseline stroke consistency
Focus:
- Conditioning
- Advanced mobility patterns
- Tactical development
- Competitive standards
Sundays, 2:00-3:00 pm: June 21, June 28, July 5, July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2, August 9, August 16, August 23
All Levels
Summer: Veterans Tennis Corps
For active duty service members and veterans with and without disabilities and their family members to learn the game in a rehabilitative and camaraderie-centered setting.
Days: Thursdays, 12:00-2:00 pm
Dates: June 11, June 18, June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, August 6, August 13, August 20
All Levels
Summer: Adaptive Matchplay
Open to players across wheelchair, para standing, Special Olympics, and veterans.
Format:
- 15-minute warm-up
- 2–3 rotations of partners/opponents
- Singles and doubles
- Integrated play across disabilities
Purpose:
- Build competitive confidence
- Encourage cross-program community
- Simulate tournament environments
Saturdays, 2:30-4:00 pm): June 20, June 27, July 11, July 18, July 25 (NO CLASS JULY 4)
Sundays, 3:00-4:30 pm): June 21, June 28, July 5, July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2, August 9, August 16, August 23