GLTF Beginners Tennis Clinic

Coach Val Swan will provide a welcoming and supportive environment for GLTF members and non-members who are new to tennis (2.0–2.5 players) to learn and build fundamental tennis skills. This beginner-friendly clinic is open to both men and women and will incorporate USTA Red Ball Tennis, using modified equipment and court sizes to make learning the game more accessible, engaging, and fun. Participants will focus on basic stroke development, court positioning, scoring, game rules, and introductory doubles play while developing consistency and confidence on the court. The clinic also offers opportunities to practice with others, make new connections, and enjoy tennis in an inclusive and supportive community setting.

How members register for events

Log in to your GLTF JoinIt account:

Click on the event from within your JoinIt dashboard.

Your member ticket will appear automatically, and you can complete checkout as usual.

GLTF members $10

non-GLTF members $20

If you are not a current GLTF member, this is a good opportunity to check us out. You get events like this and many more opportunuties for you to play tennis, pickleball, socialize, and make new friends. You can go to www.glft.org to join.

Coach Val's experience includes:

SIte Director for Youth Tennis Advantage, a nonprofit focused on tennis, academics, and life skills serving under-resourced families in the Bay Area

Coach Adult & Youth Beginner, Intermediate, & Advanced (NTRP 3.5+) group classes & private lessons at Lifetime Activities Pleasanton. Highly requested favorite by all ages

CCRC membership director & coach facilitating club events,activities, clinics, live ball, private lessons, & drop-in tennis

Captain, USTA Northern California 8.5, 4.0, & 8.0 women’s & mixed 18+ and 40+ league tennis teams

Volunteer, USTA NorCal, Mubadala Silicon Valley Classic

Volunteer, Berkeley Tennis Club Challenge, USTA Pro Circuit

Volunteer, BNP Paribas Open, Indian Wells Tennis Garden

Intramural team captain, University of Arizona

Youth tennis instructor, Ahwatukee Tennis Club

Youth tennis Instructor, Camp Hayward, Cape Cod, MA

DIII college player for University of Rochester Yellowjackets

Ball person, Men’s ATP Challenger Tour, Binghamton, NY