Tennis in the Red Rocks
A Tennis Haven
Enjoy playing on a total of five outdoor courts, including two center courts. Our talented Pros are United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) certified or have coached on the ATP and WTA professional tours and offer instruction from beginning to advanced levels for adults and children.
Tennis Memberships
Make one of the world’s most dramatic landscapes your favorite place to play with a membership at Enchantment Resort. This exclusive invitation gives you access to five championship tennis courts and will help improve your game with the guidance of our experienced team of tennis professionals.
Contact UsLessons and classes prices vary. Please see the resort for full details. Classes are for guests 16 and over.
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.
Beat the Pro
Test your skills against one of Enchantment Resort’s Tennis Professionals. Players will play a no-add scoring match and at the end of the hour if you are beating the Pro there will be no charge. Open to all levels. Scheduled on request (subject to Pro availability).
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.
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 his on court success Nelson is an award winning producer and director for his tennis documentary “Inside Tennis” for the Tennis Channel. Nelson personally selected his tennis staff, which consists of experienced tennis professionals who are friendly, enthusiastic and committed to development and enjoyment of each and every guest.
Trent Hayward
Trent discovered his love of the game at the age of nine in Columbus, Ohio. In an effort to further develop his skill set, he moved to Florida and began training at the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy where he achieved the title of national and international junior. His motivation for excellence secured him a spot on the Northern Arizona University team and was later known as a top NCAA player receiving All-Conference and MVP honors. Following his collegiate career, he began working as a trainer for the Special Olympics and now focuses on passing along his skills to players of all ages and levels at Enchantment Resort. Join Hayward on the court and learn more about his recognition from Guinness World Records for the most serves (1658) in one hour.
Chet “The Jet” Blanton
Chet brings over 30 years of teaching and coaching experience to the courts of Enchantment Resort. His teaching philosophy, Fun First, inspires a new approach to the game and understands that each player learns in different ways. During his college career, Chet played for Bakersfield College, where he was twice named MVP. He now coaches at Lolani School in Honolulu, Hawaii. When Chet is not on the court you’ll find him competing in Ultra Marathons with over 95 to his credit, and he has competed in 107 Ironman competitions around the world.
Nike Tennis Camps
Improve your tennis skills with Enchantment’s Director of Tennis and former NCAA all-American professional, Nelson Banes. All aspects of the game will be addressed at camp, as players learn the latest techniques, tactics and strategies through on-court tennis instruction, competitive drills and match play. For more information, please contact 1(800) 645-3226 for more information.
Upcoming 2019 Nike Tennis Camp:
- Adult Camp | October 25th-27th (SOLD OUT)
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