Adult Tennis clinics and events
Non-Stop Drills -
Non-Stop Drills Series is our weekly rotation of club drills. Which consists of beginner, intermediate, and multiple all skill level classes. Players looking for a place to hit a ton of tennis balls as well as meet members, look no further.
All Levels
Tuesday at 9 AM and 6 PM
Thursdays at 9 AM
Beginner
Monday at 9 AM
Intermediate
Wednesday at 9 AM
Advanced (4.0+)
Thursday at 6 PM
Cost: $18
Kings and Queens
Kings and Queens will be a competitive doubles class based around doubles point play. Players will get the competitive juices flowing during this hour and a half clinic. With high intensity and competitive play, you’re bound to get a sweat on in these classes.
Clinics are on select Saturdays.
Check the Events Calendar for days and times.
Cost: $25
Tennis Staff
Adam Smith / Director
Adam Smith / Director
Adam Smith / Director
Adam has been the Tennis Director at Deer Valley for 2 amazing years now. He grew up in the small town of Baton, NC and played tennis on scholarship at Spartanburg Methodist College, and was Tennis Director at Cedar Rock Country Club from 2012-2019. He has also coached men's and women's high school tennis for 6 seasons at Hibriten High Sc
Adam has been the Tennis Director at Deer Valley for 2 amazing years now. He grew up in the small town of Baton, NC and played tennis on scholarship at Spartanburg Methodist College, and was Tennis Director at Cedar Rock Country Club from 2012-2019. He has also coached men's and women's high school tennis for 6 seasons at Hibriten High School. He elevates our tennis program at all levels by bringing energy to the courts every day.
Bob Lake / Pro
Adam Smith / Director
Adam Smith / Director
Bob joined Deer Valley after over 40 years of teaching tennis at both the college and club level. He spent over 20 years at Yonahlossee Resort as well as coaching at Appalachian State University. During that tenure he maintained a record of 208 wins. His personal record after moving to NC in 1987, playing both singles and doubles resulted
Bob joined Deer Valley after over 40 years of teaching tennis at both the college and club level. He spent over 20 years at Yonahlossee Resort as well as coaching at Appalachian State University. During that tenure he maintained a record of 208 wins. His personal record after moving to NC in 1987, playing both singles and doubles resulted in 6 state titles, including 2 NC State Championships and 3 southern titles, two of which representing NC in the Southern Cup. He was ranked highly as number two in NC and second in the South in the 30 and over. He enjoys teaching all ages and levels in clinics and private lessons. He now splits his year teaching at Deer Valley with summers in Cape Cod.
John Thompson / Pro
Adam Smith / Director
John Thompson / Pro
With a longstanding career in the industry, starting in 1989 alongside Bob Lake at Yonahlossee while attending ASU. After leaving collegiate tennis, he moved to Myrtle Beach to direct tennis at The Dunes Club, and was the South Carolina Pro of the Year in 1997. His career includes coaching at the collegiate level as well as coaching on the ATP tour through 2006 with Robbie Ginepri.