Tennis

Firethorn provides an excellent instructional setting to improve your tennis game. Group classes are available for all ages along with one-on-one lessons.

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Tennis Instructor

Name

Matt Lickliter

Phone (402) 314-6352

Email [email protected]

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Tennis Information

All tennis classes are reserved for members of the club only. Court reservations can only be made by members of the club and guests must be with a member to play on the courts. Nonmembers can schedule private lessons with any of our tennis pros.

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Spring Tennis

Spring Tennis 2025

Orange ball: ages 6-10 Tuesdays 5:00 pm-6:00 pm and Sundays 1:00 pm -2:00 pm.

This is an orange ball class designed to teach the fundamentals of all basic strokes. Forehand, backhand, volleys, and serves. We will also begin to work on live ball hitting and play. This will be an enjoyable time to learn how to play actual live tennis.

This is a non-pro-rated class. Minimum of 8 with a maximum of 14 persons total in the class.

April 8, 13, 15, 22, 27, 29 May 4, 7, 11, 13

10 Classes total $200.00.

Email Matt Lickliter directly to sign up.

Jr Academy: Ages 11-14 Tuesdays 6:00 pm-7:00 pm and Sundays 2:00 pm-3:00 pm.

This is a green ball tennis class. This is a competitive class designed to teach all the fundamentals of tennis. We will incorporate live play, match play, and some games as well. This is a class designed to prepare for playing on a high school team in the future.

This is a non-pro-rated class. Minimum of 5 with a maximum of 12 persons total in the class.

April 8, 13, 15, 22, 27, 29 May 4, 7, 11, 13

Summer Tennis

Summer Tennis 2025

Session 1: May 27 - June 19 (4 weeks)

Session 2: June 24 - July 17 (4 weeks)

Session 3: July 22 -August 7

Beginner Tennis (Ages 8-10)

This is an orange ball class, where all fundamental basic strokes along with some live ball hitting, will be taught in a fun, upbeat, and welcoming environment.

Time: 9:00 am-10:00 am

Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.

Rates: 1 day per week $80 (4 classes)

2 days per week $160 (8 classes)

3 days per week $230 (12 classes)

Tyke Tennis (Ages 4-5)

This is a red ball class and is about a really fun and laid-back introduction to the basics. The main goal of this class is to have a great time while learning, how to it the ball for the first time.

Time: 10:00-10:30

Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Rates: 1 day per week $40 (4 classes)

2 days per week $80 (8 classes)

3 days per week $120 (12 classes)

Tiny Tennis (Ages 6-7)

This is a red ball class meant to teach the basic strokes more and play some fun games. It’s a great class to come and have a great time while continuing to build the fundamentals of tennis.

Time: 10:00am -11:00 am

Days Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.

Rates: 1 day per week $80 (4 classes)

2 days per week $160 (8 classes)

3 days per week $230 (12 classes)

Middle School/ High School Girls Academy Tennis

This is a green ball tennis class. This is a competitive class designed to teach all the fundamentals of tennis and teach playing live. Match play will be covered along with fun games so that kids can get out and go play. This is a class designed to prepare for playing on a high school team in the future

Time: 11:00am -12:15 pm

Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Rates: 1 day per week $100 (4 classes)

2 days per week $200 (8 classes)

3 days per week $300 (12 classes)

Elite High School Academy (Ages 14- up)

This is a highly competitive, high-level class specifically designed to help kids play tennis on their Varsity High School Team. Work on all aspect of tennis is the focus of this class in a live competitive format. Singles and doubles fundamentals and advanced strategy will be a focus. Thursdays will have Match play opportunities at the Wesleyan Practice Facility at Lincoln Sports Foundation North 70th St.

Time: 12:15 pm -1:30 pm

Days Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Rates: 1 day per week $100 (4 Classes)

2 days per week $200 (8 classes)

3 days per week $300 (12 classes)

Adult Couples Tennis

This a fun social tennis class for all skill levels. 30 mins of doubles instruction followed by 45 minutes of live match play or fun group games. This is a great way to have fun with your spouse and makes a great date night. Perfect way to get out and have dinner and drinks after you play.

Time: 6:00pm – 7:15 pm

Days: Thursday Evenings

Dates: June 5th -July 31st (4th of July week off)

Rates: $160 per couple (8 Classes)

Fall Tennis

2025 Fall Tennis Schedule Coming Soon

Adult Tennis

Adult Couples Tennis 2025

This a fun social tennis class for all skill levels. 30 mins of doubles instruction followed by 45 minutes of live match play or fun group games. This is a great way to have fun with your spouse and makes a great date night. Perfect way to get out and have dinner and drinks after you play.

Time: 6:00pm – 7:15 pm

Days: Thursday Evenings

Dates: June 5th -July 31st (4th of July week off)

Rates: $160 per couple (8 Classes)

Winter Tennis

Winter Tennis @ Nebraska Wesleyan

Junior Academy

Time: 1:00 - 2:30 pm

Cost: $240

Ages: 11-13

Class Description:
This green ball tennis class is designed for players to learn all the fundamentals of tennis in a competitive environment. The program will include live play, match play, and fun games. The focus is on preparing players for high school team tennis in the future.

Class Requirements:

Non-pro-rated class

Minimum of 8 players, maximum of 14 players

Session Dates:

December 8, 15

January 5, 12, 19, 26

February 16, 23

(Classes held on Sundays)

Deadline to Sign Up:
November 30, 2024

To Register:
Email Matt Lickliter at [email protected]

Location:
Enter through the SW doors of the Knight Fieldhouse (54th and Huntington Ave)
Arrive 5-10 minutes early each Sunday

Spring Tennis

Summer Tennis

Fall Tennis

Tennis

Firethorn provides an excellent instructional setting to improve your tennis game. Group classes are available for all ages along with one-on-one lessons.

Tennis Court Reservation Sign Up

Tennis Instructor

Matt Lickliter

Tennis Information

Spring Tennis 2025

Orange ball: ages 6-10 Tuesdays 5:00 pm-6:00 pm and Sundays 1:00 pm -2:00 pm.

This is an orange ball class designed to teach the fundamentals of all basic strokes. Forehand, backhand, volleys, and serves. We will also begin to work on live ball hitting and play. This will be an enjoyable time to learn how to play actual live tennis.

This is a non-pro-rated class. Minimum of 8 with a maximum of 14 persons total in the class.

April 8, 13, 15, 22, 27, 29 May 4, 7, 11, 13

10 Classes total $200.00.

Email Matt Lickliter directly to sign up.

Jr Academy: Ages 11-14 Tuesdays 6:00 pm-7:00 pm and Sundays 2:00 pm-3:00 pm.

This is a green ball tennis class. This is a competitive class designed to teach all the fundamentals of tennis. We will incorporate live play, match play, and some games as well. This is a class designed to prepare for playing on a high school team in the future.

This is a non-pro-rated class. Minimum of 5 with a maximum of 12 persons total in the class.

April 8, 13, 15, 22, 27, 29 May 4, 7, 11, 13

Summer Tennis 2025

Session 1: May 27 - June 19 (4 weeks)

Session 2: June 24 - July 17 (4 weeks)

Session 3: July 22 -August 7

Beginner Tennis (Ages 8-10)

This is an orange ball class, where all fundamental basic strokes along with some live ball hitting, will be taught in a fun, upbeat, and welcoming environment.

Time: 9:00 am-10:00 am

Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.

Rates: 1 day per week $80 (4 classes)

2 days per week $160 (8 classes)

3 days per week $230 (12 classes)

Tyke Tennis (Ages 4-5)

This is a red ball class and is about a really fun and laid-back introduction to the basics. The main goal of this class is to have a great time while learning, how to it the ball for the first time.

Time: 10:00-10:30

Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Rates: 1 day per week $40 (4 classes)

2 days per week $80 (8 classes)

3 days per week $120 (12 classes)

Tiny Tennis (Ages 6-7)

This is a red ball class meant to teach the basic strokes more and play some fun games. It’s a great class to come and have a great time while continuing to build the fundamentals of tennis.

Time: 10:00am -11:00 am

Days Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.

Rates: 1 day per week $80 (4 classes)

2 days per week $160 (8 classes)

3 days per week $230 (12 classes)

Middle School/ High School Girls Academy Tennis

Time: 11:00am -12:15 pm

Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Rates: 1 day per week $100 (4 classes)

2 days per week $200 (8 classes)

3 days per week $300 (12 classes)

Elite High School Academy (Ages 14- up)

Time: 12:15 pm -1:30 pm

Days Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Rates: 1 day per week $100 (4 Classes)

2 days per week $200 (8 classes)

3 days per week $300 (12 classes)

Adult Couples Tennis

This a fun social tennis class for all skill levels. 30 mins of doubles instruction followed by 45 minutes of live match play or fun group games. This is a great way to have fun with your spouse and makes a great date night. Perfect way to get out and have dinner and drinks after you play.

Time: 6:00pm – 7:15 pm

Days: Thursday Evenings

Dates: June 5th -July 31st (4th of July week off)

Rates: $160 per couple (8 Classes)

2025 Fall Tennis Schedule Coming Soon

Adult Couples Tennis 2025

This a fun social tennis class for all skill levels. 30 mins of doubles instruction followed by 45 minutes of live match play or fun group games. This is a great way to have fun with your spouse and makes a great date night. Perfect way to get out and have dinner and drinks after you play.

Time: 6:00pm – 7:15 pm

Days: Thursday Evenings

Dates: June 5th -July 31st (4th of July week off)

Rates: $160 per couple (8 Classes)

Winter Tennis @ Nebraska Wesleyan

Junior Academy

Time: 1:00 - 2:30 pm

Cost: $240

Ages: 11-13

Class Description: This green ball tennis class is designed for players to learn all the fundamentals of tennis in a competitive environment. The program will include live play, match play, and fun games. The focus is on preparing players for high school team tennis in the future.

Class Requirements:

Non-pro-rated class

Minimum of 8 players, maximum of 14 players

Session Dates:

December 8, 15

January 5, 12, 19, 26

February 16, 23

Class Description:
This green ball tennis class is designed for players to learn all the fundamentals of tennis in a competitive environment. The program will include live play, match play, and fun games. The focus is on preparing players for high school team tennis in the future.

Deadline to Sign Up:
November 30, 2024

To Register:
Email Matt Lickliter at [email protected]

Location:
Enter through the SW doors of the Knight Fieldhouse (54th and Huntington Ave)
Arrive 5-10 minutes early each Sunday