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Hoboken Aces x Lady Ducks Tennis

Fall Fundraiser: Enjoy Hoboken Aces classes while supporting our Women's Tennis student-athletes!

This Fall, we will be offering red ball (4-6 years old) and yellow ball (7-11) classes on October Sundays. Cost per class is $75. See our full schedule below. 

  • Sunday, October 5th, 10-11 am, 11 am-Noon
  • Sunday, October 12th, 10-11 am, 11 am-Noon
  • Sunday, October 19th, 10-11 am, 11 am-Noon
  • Sunday, October 26th, 10-11 am, 11 am-Noon

All classes will be hosted at our beautiful Battista Family college tennis courts on campus and run by our Stevens Women's Tennis staff and players. 100% of proceeds will go directly to Stevens Women's Tennis.*  Spots are filling up fast and will be first come, first serve. 6 spots available per class/court.

Reserve your spot TODAY by emailing Coach Arik at arik@hobokenaces.com!

*100% of dollars raised in our Fall Fundraiser classes will go directly towards supporting our student-athletes, from buying team equipment and uniforms to supporting team travel costs. Thank you for supporting our Hoboken Aces and Stevens Women's Tennis communities!

Location

Directions to Battista Family Tennis Courts

All Hoboken Aces clinics will take place at the set of two (2) Battista Family Tennis courts located directly next to the UCC Residential Towers in the middle of Stevens' campus. Utilize the map below for directions.

Note: clinics will NOT be held at the set of four (4) north tennis courts by 9th street campus entrance. If you see 4 courts, you are two minutes away from the Battista Family Courts. Follow the road into campus and keep going straight until you see the UCC Residential Towers. 

Coaching Philosophy

We want your child leaving class feeling like they got the attention of a private lesson with the supportive environment of a group. We believe group learning with attention to detail is the best way for kids to have fun and improve fast. All of our classes are run by experienced and passionate coaches, on beautiful, new college tennis courts.

Red Ball (ages 4-6) and Yellow Ball (ages 7-11) classes are separated by age and are designed to teach the fundamentals of tennis. At this stage of a young tennis player's life, the priority is developing solid technical foundations that can be built upon. 

UPDATE: we just opened up our Elite Aces High Performance group, for more experienced/advanced players. If you think this may be the right fit, email Coach Arik at arik@hobokenaces.com. 

Red Ball (ages 4-6)

Red Ball introduces kids to tennis using larger, pressure-less balls and fun games that build hand-eye coordination, footwork, and basic strokes. This class is a great way to start your child’s tennis journey in a positive, playful environment. Our goal is for your child to associate tennis with FUN and to introduce improved motor control and hand-eye coordination that tennis requires. Most importantly, your child should leave wanting to play more tennis! Learn more about the skills we learn in Red Ball here.

Yellow Ball (ages 7-11)

In Hoboken Aces yellow ball, we will use regular tennis balls and a full-size court. Our goal is for your child to learn the correct grips, learn proper technique on ground-strokes and volleys, and introduce the serve. Depending on experience and performance, we will introduce tactics and the mental side of tennis. Expect a mix of learning, movement, and point play. Learn more about the skills we learn in Yellow Ball here.

Aces in Action

As a parent, it’s been amazing to watch my 5-year-old grow more confident, active, and excited about tennis each week. Coach Tory brings such great energy, patience, and positivity—we honestly couldn’t ask for a better intro to sports. If you're thinking about signing your kid up, do it. 

— Priyanka, Hoboken parent

When I first met Arik, I had never picked up a racket. Three years later, I can’t imagine a better coach to have learned tennis with. Arik is patient, clear, and knows how to communicate with players of all levels, especially those just starting out. He also has a deep understanding of the mental side of the game. He intuitively knows when to challenge you and when to step back, offering steady, grounding advice that keeps you motivated and focused.

— Ally V., Hoboken Ace

Sasha had a blast with Arik. He was all smiles and is already asking when he can play again. Coach Arik made it fun and easy for him to fall in love with tennis. 

— Roman M., Hoboken parent

I've been learning tennis with Mr. Arik since I was a middle schooler. He is a great teacher at improving your techniques. He has a diverse set of methods to provide to his students; more over, he is a great listener! He truly receives your concerns and does his best to help you get through it, and with the great access of the Stevens tennis court, it is the best possible place to learn tennis around Hoboken! I truly appreciate his help!

-Xuanyu D. aka 7, Hoboken Ace