PRIVATE & SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS
AFTER SCHOOL & HOMESCHOOL PROGRAMS
SPECIAL POPULATION PROGRAMS
YOUTH PROGRAMS & EVENTS
SCHOOL PROGRAMS
In School/After School tennis programs, bring your school to our facility, and home school programs
YOUTH PROGRAMS
Ages 3-17
SPECIAL POPULATION
Special Needs
ADULT LESSONS
Private, Semi-Private, and Form Your Own Group
EVENTS
Corporate, Family and Birthday Events
island time tennis
NYC is a busy, hurried and loud place. Our mission at Island Time Tennis is to take a breath, relax and envision we are learning and playing tennis in the Caribbean. A serene atmosphere, clear skies, sunny and a soft breeze.
COME AND ENJOY THE EXPERIENCE!
THE PROS
directors dawn fox & dave kardas
Dave Kardas and Dawn Fox have collaborated and have been teaching tennis programs together for over 14 years, we know each student is unique with their own individual needs, and we make sure to teach them accordingly wherever their skills are at.
DAWN FOX
DIRECTOR & INSTRUCTOR
Born in Maryland, grew up in South Florida, achieving a top 20 ranking for the state of Florida. Played 4 years on a tennis scholarship, with a B.S in Marketing and achieved a nationally ranking of 34. Previously ranked #1 in both Indiana and Alabama. Currently resides in Brooklyn and has been directing and teaching tennis programs for at least 25 years. Her students range from ages 3 to 89. She has coached many who have gone on to play on college tennis scholarships. Her passion is inspiring children to play tennis for their lifetime.. She loves to teach every age child, with the hopes that they will love the game as much as she does and make them feel proud of themselves. “Each child is different, they have different needs and my mission is to teach them accordingly. " There has been an upsurge in the amount of preteen and teens playing and I am so thrilled, it is a very rough time of life for them and I do whatever I can while I have them on the court to make an impact and make them grow on the court as well as off. She also loves to inspire adults, those who have never picked up a racket to the most experienced player. "Its all about listening to the needs of each student and having the ability to bond and make my student feel at home, that is how I can get the best out of each student." Hobbies and accomplishments : PTR certified, USTA member, Safe Play certified, NY Mandatory Harassment Training certified , 15 marathons completed 3:08 record time, loves spending time with her family, friends, and two dogs.
DAVE KARDAS
DIRECTOR & INSTRUCTOR
Dave Kardas has been teaching Tennis and running Tennis programs in Connecticut and NYC for over 25 years. Dave teaches players from ages 3 right up to adults with private and group lessons. Dave has started and grown several tennis programs in the towns of Westport and Milford and 119th Street Tennis Courts in Manhattan. Dave has vast experience running Adult and Junior USTA events at many different levels and has run many social events at many locations. Other experiences include teaching workshops with former touring pros Time Mayotte and Tom Gullickson and Dave has taught at many Caribbean resorts in Barbados and Jamaica. Dave is USPTR certified, a member of the USTA, has attended many workshops up and down the east coast. Dave studied Business and Jazz Guitar at the University of Hartford and has an MBA from University of New Haven.
TRANSFORMING THRU TENNIS
Our Mission
Transforming Thru Tennis provides inclusive tennis programs for children, teens, young adults, and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities.
Our goal is to build confidence, improve physical fitness, encourage friendships, and develop lifelong skills in a positive and supportive environment. We believe every participant is unique, and every success is celebrated.
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LOCATION
Island Time Tennis - Bay Ridge, NY
102nd & Shore Road
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(courts are located next to the new dog park)
Driving:
Head south on 4th Avenue. Go 0.9 miles. to Shore Road. Find immediate free street parking close to the corner of 4th Ave and Shore Road. Enter park pathway. You will pass dog park on your left. Continue and walk down small hill, courts will be on your left.
Subway:
Take R train to final stop in Bay Ridge, 95th street. You will exit on 4th Avenue and follow the directions above.
SCHOOL TENNIS PROGRAMS
Want to add tennis to your After School Program? WE MAKE IT HAPPEN!
Your Serve LLC is the school division of Island Time Tennis, specializing in bringing high quality tennis instruction
directly to New York City Schools.
For over 14 years, Dave Kardas and Dawn Fox have partnered with NYC Public Schools and Private Schools throughout
Brooklyn and Manhattan, providing engaging, educational, and inclusive tennis programs for students in Pre K 3
through 8th grade.
Our programs are designed to fit each school's unique needs. Tennis instruction can be taught in
gymnasiums, cafeterias, multipurpose rooms, courtyards, playgrounds, or classrooms, allowing schools to introduce
tennis regardless of their available space.
After School Tennis Programs
Our after-school programs provide students with a fun and active introduction to tennis while developing hand-eye
coordination, teamwork, patience, tennis etiquette, sportsmanship, confidence and a life-long love of the game.
Whether students are picking up a racquet for the first time or already have experience, our curriculum is designed to help
each child succeed.
Adaptive Tennis Programs
Our Adaptive Tennis Program is designed to meet the unique needs of every school and most importantly every student.
Programs can be offered during PE classes, as a special instructional period during the school day, or as an after-school
enrichment program
Using adaptive teaching methods and age appropriate equipment, we create a positive supportive environment where
students of all abilities can participate, build confidence, improve coordination, and experience the many physical, social, and
emotional benefits of tennis.
Customized for Your School
No two schools are alike. We work closely with administrators, physical education teachers, and after-school directors to design a program that fits yur school's schedule, available space, an student population.
Whether your goal is to introduce students to tennis, encourage healthy physical activity, or provide an engaging adaptive sports program, we will create a program that meets your school's needs.
We provide all equipment, including racquets, tennis balls, portable nets, and teaching equipment, making it easy for schools to bring tennis to their students.
Why Choose Your Serve LLC?
At Your Serve LLC, tennis is more than what we teach - it's been a lifelong passion. Dave Kardas and Dawn Fox have been playing tennis since childhood, competing throughout their lives and dedicating their careers to sharing the game with others.
"That lifelong passion is reflected in every lesson that we teach. We believe that tennis builds confidence, character, sportsmanship, and friendships that can last a lifetime. Our enthusiasm, energy, and commitment create a positive learning environment where students are encouraged, to grow, have fun, and reach their full potential. We just don't teach tennis, we inspire a lifelong love of the game."
Ready to bring tennis to your school? Contact Your Serve LLC today to learn how we can customize a program for your students. We'd love to partner with you!
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS & RATES
Need a custom class? Form your own group lessons are available. Contact us to get your personalized group started!
Pee Wee
Action packed fun! An introductory tennis class for our youngest age group. Tennis fundamentals, hand eye coordination, exercises, stretching, running, tennis related games and fun ! Small groups so each child gets individualized instruction. Ages 3-4.
Kinder-Tennis
This amazing age group will impress you as you watch them learn the fundamentals of tennis and apply it ! Also exercises, stretching, relay races, tennis related games and fun!Small groups so each child gets individualized instruction. Ages 4-5.
Cool Kids
Just like the name, this age group 6-8 will be hitting cool forehands, backhands, volleys, serves and overheads. Hand eye coordination, footwork, tennis related games, scoring, point play and fun! Ages 6-8.
Baseline Bashers
This eager group will learn forehands, backhands, serves, volleys, and overheads. Footwork, speed, stretching, tennis related games, point play, games, scoring and fun! Ages 9-11.
Junior Training II
Fundamentals of tennis, rules, stretching, exercises, footwork, scoring, point play, games, tennis related games and fun. A place to make a new friend and learn tennis. For those whom have high ambitions and are at beginner level, and have had prior tennis lesson experience. Ages 8-15.
Junior Training I
Fundamentals of tennis, rules, stretching, exercises, footwork, scoring, point play, games, drills, tennis related games and fun. Must have prior playing experience. For those wanting to fry out for a high school tennis team or wanting to play USTA tournaments. Ages 12-16.
Parent/Child
This class is offered for an younger child and parent and a child 9-15 and parent. The ultimate bonding experience. Fundamentals, stretching, scoring, footwork, tennis related games, games and fun
Very Beginner Womens
For those who are new to the game, or have played very little. A place to possibly meet a new friend. Fundamentals, stretching, scoring, point play, drills, and low key fun!
Womens Beginner
For the novice player. Fundamentals of tennis, scoring, stretching, footwork, point play, and games. A relaxing fun time!
Coed Beginner
Fundamentals, stretching, footwork, scoring, point play, drills, games and lots of fun! A place to also make a new friend.
Intermediate Womens
Fundamentals, technique evaluation, stretching, scoring, footwork, strategy, drills, point play, doubles and singles. A place to meet a friend and drilling partner.
Coed Intermediate
Fundamentals, technique evaluation, stretching, scoring, footwork, strategy, drills, point play, doubles and singles. A place to meet a friend and hitting partner.
NEED GEAR?
Island Time Tennis recommends New York Racquet Sports for all your tennis needs. Old school experts whom will set you up with the ideal tennis frame to suit you. New York Racquet Sports has the full line of superior Wilson tennis racquets. A little bit of a shlep from Bay Ridge, but you will be glad you shopped the right way. Racquets, stringing on premises, clothing, shoes and accessories.
NYC Racquet Sports
157A West 35th Street
New York, NY 10001
212-695-5353
