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TENNIS & PICKLEBALL
TENNIS STAFF
Courtney Banks
Director of Tennis
With 10 years of experience as a Tennis Professional, Courtney Banks is excited to join High Lane as the club’s new Head Pro. Courtney learned to play tennis at High Lane herself, growing up just a few streets away from the club. As a high schooler, Courtney helped lead her
team to three New England Championships at Hopkins School. After that, Courtney attended
Connecticut College, where she captained the Women’s Tennis Team and graduated in the spring of 2024 with a degree in American Studies. Currently, Courtney is pursuing a master’s degree in Secondary Social Studies Education at Southern Connecticut State University and hopes to teach high school history.
Courtney spent the last 10 summers as an Assistant Pro at the Madison Beach Club, playing an integral role in the tennis program there. Courtney also coaches indoors at North
Haven Health and Racquet during the winter season, where she teaches junior clinics and works with players of all levels and ages in private lessons. Courtney coaches with a focus on the
development of tennis fundamentals, enhancing technique, and improving game strategy. She is excited to work with High Lane’s young members and hopes to get as many kids on the court as possible this summer! Courtney will offer clinics for junior of all skill and experience levels in addition to coaching High Lane’s Jr. Tennis Team. Courtney is also looking forward to working with the adult tennis community at High Lane and plans to offer a variety of tennis programming for members, including Cardio Tennis, Beginner Clinics, Point Play Sessions and more!
Stay tuned for more information regarding tennis programming as we get closer to the spring and summer seasons. Weather permitting, Courtney hopes to begin teaching clinics in
mid-April and plans to offer a junior tennis camp during April Vacation. Courtney is extremely excited to get started as High Lane’s new Head Pro and looks forward to meeting the High Lane membership!
Contact: Tennispro@highlaneclub.com
Adult Tennis
Sunday Morning Men's Tennis​
Point Play
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Beginner's and Advanced Beginner's Clinics​
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Cardio Tennis
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Social Events/Tournaments/Interclub Play
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Adult Interclub
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Ongoing throughout summer
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Men's Doubles, Ladies Doubles
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Men's Member Guest Double Tournament
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Mixed Member Guest Doubles Tournament
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Ladies Member Guest Doubles Tournament
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End of Season Club Championships Tournament
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Check back for details
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* Point Play is fun and exciting partner experience that puts players in a realistic game situation where you play out point after point. Point Play is a fun way to help you practice your tennis skills while getting a great workout.
**Cardio Tennis is a high energy group fitness activity that combines the best features of the sport of tennis with cardiovascular exercise, using tennis drills and games to deliver the ultimate, full body, calorie burning aerobic workout. It is a very social and fun class for players of all ability levels
Junior Tennis
Weekly Tennis Clinics
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Junior Tennis Team
Pickleball
Don't get upset when the High Lane Club's outdoor season tennis season ends, join us inside for pickleball! Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports, and people of all ages and abilities can play. The ballroom is the perfect space for pickleball.
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Any member interested in playing Pickleball this winter, please download the Team Reach application, and select High Lane Group Code (You will need to email John or Liz to get this code if you don't already have it) as your Group Code. When reserving a time, please have all participants reserve time on Team Reach application. When you are playing with your children under 14, please note in the comments section on your reservation.
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Each session is 90 minutes, and up to 6 people can receive court for that time period. Please consult Team Reach site for dates available. Soft soled sneakers or athletic shoes only.
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You can reserve court as an individual, and see if any other members are interested or available for that time slot. Please provide playing ability (beginner, advanced beginner, intermediate, etc.). You can also use the Team Reach chat application to send message to entire list of participants or DM person directly.
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If you are bringing guests, please sign them in. Guest slips can be found on desk nearest the deck facing the tennis courts. Fee in $5 per guest. Please list the guest’s name in the “comments” section of the Team Reach app so potential players have an accurate count of participants.
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Please be sure to note any cancellation on the Team Reach app as soon as it is known. Volunteers are opening and closing the court, so respect their time and commitment.
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Any questions, please email John Higgins at higgy1128@icloud.com
