TENNIS & PICKLEBALL
TENNIS STAFF
Megin McManus
Director of Tennis
As an area pro for over 30 years, Megin learned to play o the High Lane courts! In high school, Megin played Number 1 singles at Hamden High, then played Division 1 tennis at Fordham University. Her success continued at Fordham, she continued her tennis success, playing D1 singles and doubles and graduating with a degree in Political Science.
Megin has over 30 years of experience teaching tennis in the New Haven area serving as Director of Tennis at North Haven Health and Racquet, Tennis Central, and Oaklane, and as Assistant Teaching Pro at Madison Racquet, Paugasett Club, and Milford Indoor Tennis. Megin enjoys teaching all levels of junior and adult players, ranging from those who have never picked up a racket to advanced players. She has also created and coached multiple USTA teams through the years, but her favorite job teaching her sons Noah , Zak, and Sam and sharing the love of the sport. She is excited to join you on the courts soon!!!
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In addition to coaching the Junior Tennis Team, Megin offers clinics, classes, point plays, private lessons, and more. Feel free to reach out to her to get something scheduled soon - she would love to hear from you!
Contact: Tennispro@highlaneclub.com or text 203-506-2976
Assistant Pro - Taylor Morris
Taylor Morris is a second year student at Bentley University and playing on their tennis team. Taylor has been a member at HLC since she was 8 years old, has played on the HLC tennis team and has won multiple club championships. She has also worked at HLC runnning children's tennis clinics.
Contact: Taylormorris20044@gmail.com
Adult Tennis
Sunday Morning Men's Tennis
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7:30am-10 am
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All levels welcome (No RSVP)
Point Play*
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$20 per session
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Limit of 6/must RSVP
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Multiple sessions per week, based on level​
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Beginner's and Advanced Beginner's Clinics
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$20 per session
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Open to beginners and/or with some experience looking to improve
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Multiple sessions per week. Check email for schedule
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Cardio Tennis**
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$10 per session.
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No tennis experience required.
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Multiple sessions per week. Check email for schedule​
Social Events/Tournaments/Interclub Play
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Point Play Social
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May 23rd 5:30 - 7:00
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Apps, and cocktails following
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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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June 14th 9:00 - 11:00
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Brunch following
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Mixed Member Guest Doubles Tournament
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July 19th 4:00 - 6:00
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Apps and cocktails following
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Ladies Member Guest Doubles Tournament
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September 13th 9:00 - 11:00
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Brunch following
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End of Season Club Championships Tournament
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Check back for details
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Contact Megin to sign up for lessons, point play, cardio, social events, and tennis team - text 203-506-2976 or tennispro@highlaneclub.com
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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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Multiple sessions per week, based on level.
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$20 per hour
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$30 per hour and 1/2
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Check email for schedule.
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Contact Megin to sign up - tennispro@highlaneclub.com or text 203-506-2976
Junior Tennis Team
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Practices will begin on June 16th from 5:00p - 6:00p
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Practices will be every Monday, Wednesday, & Sunday from 5:00p - 6:00p
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Inter club matches are every Thursday from 1:00p - 3:00p
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Cost for team is $150, which includes a team t-shirt, 3 practices and 1 match per week
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Your child must have some knowledge of the sport, and have the ability to serve from the baseline
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If you are unsure if team tennis is right for your child, please reach out to coach Megin.
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We have beginner clinics for children who are currently still learning.
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
