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Ballymeade now has the Cape's best Tennis Pro to go along with its best courts.
Meet Spencer Flint.
Ballymeade is pleased to introduce Spencer Flint as its new Tennis Director. Spencer brings talent, enthusiasm and passion to his position at Ballymeade, and shares our vision to create the Cape's best tennis experience - expert instruction for players of all ages, competitive play, and fun social events.
Spencer's credentials include:
- "MTM" Certified Pro.
- Extensive coaching experience, Ladies Team Tennis, Boca Raton, FL.
- Private Coach to nationally ranked Jr.'s - Boca Raton, Weston & Pompano Beach, FL.
- Player, Satellite Tour, 1992-94
- Raised ranking of Kate Donnelly of Barnstable from 90th to 28th with wins in Top 15.
- Participated in Butch Staples program on Advanced Performance Instruction in Weston, FL.
- PTR Insured.
- All-State and Maine State Champion, 1990.
- Ranked among New England Top 20
as a Junior
- Scholarship money offered from Division I and Division II schools
- Bollettieri Academy, Bradenton, FL
- Sponsored by Head Racquet
Spencer believes that tennis professionals and instructors should be resources to players at Ballymeade. Monday through Saturday, Spencer has developed a tennis program that bests any club on the Cape.
"We want to re-energize the tennis program at Ballymeade," says Spencer. "We'll have an early bird program that suits the work schedules of our members and pass holders. We'll also have "high performance coaching" for young players destined for their high school tennis teams and beyond as well as specially designed and dynamic adult clinics to enhance tennis skill." In addition, Spencer has planned a number of special events and tennis socials throughout the season.
"We want to re-energize the tennis program at Ballymeade"
"One of our programs, "Get Over the Hump," will be held on Wednesdays. Its a problem solving program with instruction, drill and play - developed to fix whatever is ailing your tennis game.
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Spotlight on Spencer Flint:
"There are ten million people teaching and coaching tennis,and then there is Spencer Scott Flint. A rare talent, Spencer has a gift to fix any problem you may have in your game. Quickly, Spencer brings passion, competence and care to the court second to none."
- Patrick Segfeld, Dir. of Tennis, Mizner Tennis Club,
Delray Beach, Florida
"Spencer's tennis experience, dedication to his work, and his natural gift to instantly teach and connect with people are the perfect characteristics to have in a Tennis Director. His communications skills are exceptional. He establishes an instant rapport with his students. He demonstrates the highest level of professionalism."
- David C. Tyrie, Managing Director
Putnam Retail Management
"Spencer is a most competent teacher of the fundamentals of stroke production, footwork, and match tactics. He has an extremely positive attitude during drills, increasing the instensity as the drill develops..."
- Dick Norman, Boys Tennis Coach
Barnstable High School
"My competitively ranked 16-year-old daughter was having trouble with her backhand and went to several pros to correct the problem. No one could "fix" the problem. We gave Spencer a try and she now has a strong, powerful backhand that has enabled her to be more competitive
and improve her ranking."
- Rosemarie Donnelly
Centerville, Mass.
"My 16-year-old son began working with Spencer in September 2006. He took a "holistic" approach to coaching Nathaniel, paying attention to all aspects of his game, in fact, his life. He earned my son's respect with his tennis ability, teaching ability and energy."
- Lori Goehring
Winchester, Mass.
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The Tennis Center at Ballymeade
The Tennis Center at Ballymeade, featuring six "Har Tru" courts and four hard surface courts, is viewed by many as the best multi-surface tennis facility on Cape Cod.
Ballymeade Country Club offers summer programs for tennis players of all abilities and ages.
The majority of these programs are also open to Season Pass holders that are available through our administrative office. When space allows, some programs may be offered to the public on a fee basis.
Download Junior Tennis Application
Download Little Ripper Tennis Application
userfiles/High Performance Tennis Program.pdf
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Program Offerings
The following tennis programs will be offered during the 2008 summer season:
- Women's Team
- Tennis Conditioning and Cardio
- Junior and Adult Clinics
- Little Rippers (ages 4 - 6)
- Big Smashers (ages 7 - 9)
- Early Birds
- Men's and Women's Informal Tennis
- High Performance Coaching (ages 13+)
- Senior Men and Senior Women
- Stroke of the Week
- Doubles Strategies
- Round Robin Mixed Doubles
- Monthly Social Events
- Private Lessons
Please see the Instruction, Programs and Events page for more detailed information on our Tennis offerings.
Private Lessons
Private, semi-private, and group lessons are available by appointment.
Call 508.367.8954 to schedule |
