Johnston Community Education

Course Description Cardio Tennis is a great workout with a racquet, plan to elevate your heart rate for 40-45 min. It begins with a warm up, the middle of class is filled with games, team challenges, and drills. The class finishes with a cooldown. The class will use an orange cardio tennis ball. All levels are welcome to play. Logistics Bring racket Balls will be provided Weather policy/procedures- if courts are slick/wet from rains, lessons will be cancelled. The decision will be made at least 30 minutes before each class. Please watch for texts & emails for the notification. Instructor Iowa Tennis 4U

Course Description The Johnston Boys tennis camp is designed for those planning on playing high school tennis. Emphasis will be placed on singles and doubles match strategy and advanced stroke development. Please arrive 10 minutes early so camp can start on time. Contact Coach Nyquist (Snyquist1@msn.com) or Coach Schuessler (dennis.schuessler@johnston.k12.ia.us) with any questions. Logistics Campers should bring a racket, water bottle and sunscreen each day. Weather policy/procedures- if courts are slick/wet from rains, lessons will be cancelled. The decision will be made at least 30 minutes before each class. Please watch for texts & emails for the notification Camp Directors JHS Boys Head Tennis Coach Dennis Schuessler- Coach Schuessler started coaching at JHS in 2017. Their last state appearance was in 2022. His goal for this camp is to prepare the next generation of Tennis Dragons. JHS Boys Assistant Coach Steve Nyquist- Coach Nyquist started coaching tennis at JHS in 2022. They qualified for team state in 2022 and had state qualifiers in 2022, 2023. Current professional coach has said “You have done a great job and are doing amazing with the Johnston team. They are lucky to have you.” He has over 40 years experience in tennis and has learned from some of the best players and coaches in the country. Coach has tremendous passion for the sport and wants to give back to a sport that has given him a lifetime of fun and pleasure. He wants to be the coach and resource to the players that he didn’t have when he was learning the game. If your son attends this camp and applies what they have learned, they will improve. The camp will focus more on strategy and philosophy that is often not included from professional coaches.

Course Description Intermediate tennis is geared toward tennis players who have a basic understanding of the game. This is also for people who have played for at least a year. The focus will be on spins, grip changes, placement, and tactics. Logistics Bring racket Balls will be provided Weather policy/procedures- if courts are slick/wet from rains, lessons will be cancelled. The decision will be made at least 30 minutes before each class. Please watch for texts & emails for the notification. Instructor Iowa Tennis 4U

Course Description Learn pickleball quickly! The shots focused on will be dinks, volleys, serves, and returns. By the end of the clinic, players will be able to play a match, understand scoring, and where to stand on the court. Logistics Balls and paddles are provided Wear weather appropriate clothing (t-shirt/long sleeve or shorts/pants) Bring water bottle with your name on it Instructor Iowa Tennis 4U