We’re for having fun while becoming players!

Fall classes and clinics start the week of Aug 31!

We organize all our classes and clinics by age group and skill range so that kids are with their peers. We teach outstanding mechanics, technique and footwork, our coaches are wonderful, and we keep kids moving, developing, and having fun. Opportunities each week for kids of all ages and skill levels.

We are in El Cerrito and classes begin the week of Aug 31-Sept 4. On Labor Day weekend we take a break from classes on Sat Sept 5 and Sun Sept 6 but will continue to provide private lessons by arrangement. Monday Sept 7 classes tbd.

The Fall schedule includes, but is not limited to:

Wednesdays, 4–5 PM: 7–9-year-olds
Wednesdays, 5–6 PM: 9–11-year-olds
Thursdays, 4–6 PM: High School Varsity Starters Clinic with AW
Fridays after school: Junior Team matches and practices, starting September 25
Saturdays, 9:30–11 AM: Clinic with AW for new and experienced competitive and advanced players, ages 11–14
Saturdays, 1 PM: Newer players and beginners, grouped by age
Saturdays, 1–3 PM: High School Varsity Starters Clinic with AW
Saturdays, 2 PM: New class for 6- and 7-year-olds
Sundays, 9–10 AM: New class for 6- and 7-year-olds
Coming soon: Full schedule, including classes for middle and high school students

Full schedule coming soon including classes for middle and high schoolers.

Contact: Alexander Winslow, owner, Winslow Tennis Academy; RSPA-certified instructor; SafeSport-certified coach. Long-established local instructor, high-level coach and expert in youth tennis development. Former nationally-ranked junior and NCAA Division 1 varsity starting player. 510.220.0067 alexander@winslowtennisacademy.com

Coach Alexander is starting a new Saturday clinic for Strong 3.5, 3.5+ and Lower 4.0 Adult Players

We will work rigorously on our shot-making and technique, Tennis IQ, competitive abilities, and quickness and footwork. 2 hours, 11am-1pm, every Saturday at Harding Park starting on Sat Feb 28. We have fun while getting after it!

Saturday Tennis: Kids Peer Group Classes for Newer and Younger Players; Clinics for High School Varsity Players; and, Clinics for 3.0 Women Players and 3.5/3.5+/4.0 Adult Players

Saturday Afternoon Peer Group Classes for Kids

Saturday Kids age group classes for mostly newer players: We organize our classes by age group and skill level so that kids are in classes with their peers. Classes are drop-in, no advance commitment needed, $30 each time, pay-as-you-go. Our coaches are well trained and experienced, love tennis, and are wonderful with kids, Our classes are usually small and have outstanding teacher-student ratios.

Location: the court at Cerrito Vista Park, located at the intersection of Moeser Lane and Avis Drive.

Schedule:

12-1pm — Youngest Players, Ages 6-8.
1-2pm — Ages 11-13.
2-3pm — Ages 8-11.”

Clinics and more with Coach Alexander for Advanced, Competitive Junior Players

Advanced and competitive players work with Coach Alexander to improve their mechanics, technique, shot-making skills, and footwork, grow their Tennis IQ, and become stronger competitors who can win more points and more matches. We work on mindset for winning, decision-making and problem-solving, and singles and doubles point tactics and match strategies.,

Schedule:

Tuesdays 4-5:30pm, Arlington Park — Intermediate and Advanced players 11-13 years old;
Wednesdays 3:30-5pm, Harding Park — Advanced Players 12-14 years old;
Fridays 4-6pm — Junior Team Spring season matches and practices in March, April and early May;
Saturdays 1-3pm, Harding Park — High School varsity players.
Coming this Summer — one-week High Performance Camps for several different groups of advanced, competitive players

Adult Clinics with Coach Alexander on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays

Coach Alexander enjoys working with adults and helping them on their tennis journeys, whether in private lessons or clinics. Some adult players participate in league matches and are actively looking to improve not just their skills but also their competitive abilities. Others play social doubles and want to improve their play with their peers. And still others want to have fun and rediscover the sport that they once played years ago. Coach Alexander helps all players improve their skills, footwork, and Tennis IQ. And for players looking to compete better, we also work on mindset for winning, decision-making and problem-solving, and singles and doubles point tactics and match strategies.

Schedule:

bi-weekly Wednesdays 7-8pm, Cerrito Vista — “Wimbledon” group;
bi-weekly Wednesdays 7-8pm, Cerrito Vista — “US Open” group;
bi-weekly Fridays 9:30-11am, Harding Park — 3.0+ and 3.5 Players;
Saturdays 9:30-11am, Harding Park — Women 3.0 Players;
Saturdays 11am-1pm, Harding Park — 3.5, 3.5+ and 4.0 Players.

Winslow Tennis Academy Players Grabbing Spots on High School Varsity Teams

Fall 2024 Update: I am fired up for our Academy high school players, each of whom is on their own exciting and fulfilling tennis journey. We have 6 current/recent Academy players now playing on the Berkeley High girls varsity team, let’s go! Congratulations Sophie, Cam, Ceci, Marilyn, Isa and Cid.

Congratulations also to Sabrina (Albany High) and Eleanor (El Cerrito High) for establishing their positions in the starting lineup in their second hs girls varsity campaigns.

Among our academy boy participants, we have almost 10 players who will be working hard on their games this fall as they anticipate returning as starters for their varsity teams at Albany, Berkeley, and El Cerrito high schools in January 2025. And we also have another 5-7 players who will be working this fall to make those hs varsity squads and/or starting lineups for the first time.

And congratulations to academy players Jack (El Cerrito High), Abe (El Cerrito High) and Nahele (Albany High) for having graduated from high school this past June and for now launching their promising new college careers.

Schedule & Pricing

Monday-Saturday. For our small group lessons with my assistant coaches: $30/hour; $35 for 1.5 hours. For Coach Alexander’s clinics: the cost is a sliding scale based upon # of players but usually comes to $40 or $45/player. For private lessons with either my coaches or with Coach Alexander, please inquire about our rates.

Location

Conveniently located in sunny, breezy El Cerrito. We are based at Harding Park, on Ashbury Ave approx 8 blocks north of Solano Ave. We also have some classes and clinics — including our Saturday afternoon kids classes with my assistant coaches — at Cerrito Vista, located at Moeser Lane and Avis Drive, a short distance uphill from the El Cerrito Rec Center and swimming pool. Coach Alexander also has two weekly clinics at Arlington Park, located on Arlington Blvd on top of the hill.

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Alexander Winslow, owner, Winslow Tennis Academy; long-time USTPA-certified teaching professional and team coach; member, Wilson Gold Staff Advisory Program; former nationally ranked junior player and starting member, San Jose State University varsity men’s tennis team.

Berkeley- and El Cerrito-based Winslow Tennis Academy is for players of all ages and levels. We have fun while getting after it. Coach Alexander develops young kids, older kids, beginners, high school varsity and tournament players, and has an active junior development program and junior team. I also delight in working with adults, whether those learning for the first time, rediscovering their games, playing social doubles, or competing in U.S.T.A. league matches. I teach excellent mechanics, footwork and shot-making techniques; keep players moving, drilling and having fun; and strengthen players’ quickness and conditioning. With advanced competitive players, we also work on point tactics, shot selection, match strategies and management, and mental approaches; I help them win more points and become more confident competitors.