Tennis and Pickleball
Tennis in the Red Rocks
Enjoy playing on one of three outdoor courts. Our talented pros are United States Tennis Association (USTA) certified and offer instruction from beginning to advanced levels for adults and children.
Access to the tennis courts and use of racquets is included in the resort fee.
For more information on tennis clinics, private lessons contact the Tennis Office at 928.204.6027 or email tennis@enchantmentresort.com.
Pickleball
Enjoy a family-friendly game of pickleball during your stay. Two pickleball courts are available to guests on a first-come first-served basis. Enchantment Resort also offers pickleball camps, private lessons, and private clinics. Our talented certified professionals offer instruction from beginning to advanced levels for adults and children over five years of age. Access to the pickleball courts and use of paddles is included in the resort fee.
Tennis Skills & Drills Clinic
Sharpen your tennis skills with an emphasis on fast paced drilling. Open to NTRP 3.0 players (Intermediate Level) and above.
Beginner Clinic
Whether you are coming back to the game, or it’s your first time on the court, learn all the basic strokes in a fun and accelerated format. Open to NTRP 2.0-2.5 players (Beginner to Advanced Beginner).
Stroke of the Day
This class focuses on a single stroke with an emphasis on production. You will learn the latest teaching techniques to develop your game to its fullest potential. Open to all levels.
Enchantment Junior Academy
Improve your child’s overall game through stroke isolation and fast-paced drilling. This class incorporates the latest teaching techniques to develop their game to its fullest potential. Open to advanced players (ages 12 and up).
Super Stars
This class is designed to introduce your child to the game of tennis in a fun and friendly environment. Proper stroke production will be learned through positive reinforcement and repetition. Point play and competition are introduced through fun games designed to encourage players to excel. Open to beginning and intermediate players (ages 5 and up).
All classes require two or more players in attendance. Pre-registration is required for all scheduled programs. Please contact the Tennis Pro’s Office at 928.204.6027.
Nelson Banes
Nelson is a former NCAA All-American and ATP Professional. Recognized as one the country’s most prominent coaches, Nelson has coached on both the ATP and WTA tours. In addition to on court success, Nelson is an award-winning producer and director for his tennis documentary “Inside Tennis” for the Tennis Channel.
Chet Blanton
Chet brings over 30 years of teaching and coaching experience to the court. His teaching philosophy incorporates a “Fun First” approach to the game and that each tennis player learns in different ways. Chet played college tennis at Bakersfield College where he was a two-time MVP. When Chet is not on the court you will find him competing in Ultra Marathons with over 95 to his credit. In addition, he has competed in 107 Ironman’s around the world.
Ralph Rabago
Ralph brings over 30 years of tennis coaching and teaching experience as a USPTA “Elite” Tennis Professional, and Director of the NIKE Tennis Camps. In addition, Ralph is a Master Teaching Professional in Pickleball. He competes at the Senior Pro Level and the Top National levels of his age group and has won multiple National Medals.
Brian Young
Brian is a USPTA Elite Tennis Professional who brings over 35 years of coaching and teaching experience to the court. As a sport psychologist Brian assists in bringing out the best in each player, both physically and mentally. Shot mechanics, tactics and strategy are not to be ignored, but exploration of the “inner game” can positively influence all strokes.