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Tennis Academy
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About us

Learn from the best.

Palmer Park Tennis Academy, known for its excellent tennis coaching and commitment to developing youth tennis programs, was voted the 2020 USTA Community Tennis Association of the Year.

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Palmer Park Tennis Academy: Learn from the Best

Palmer Park Tennis Academy - How Leonora King brought tennis coaching to Detroit through innovative youth tennis programs and her involvement with the USTA Community Tennis Association.

About Us

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Palmer Park Tennis Academy Philosophy

Tennis is a game of integrity. At Palmer Park Tennis Academy, we provide a safe environment with zero tolerance for inappropriate behavior. As a proud member of the USTA Community Tennis Association, we believe there is no better place for children and adults to engage in youth tennis programs while having fun and improving their tennis coaching skills, physical stamina, and mental toughness.

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Our Staff

Palmer Park offers an exceptional coach to player ratio, featuring experienced tennis professionals, including former college players and active coaches, as well as frequent visits from ranked players. This focus on quality tennis coaching ensures that high-level, competitive tennis thrives at Palmer Park, making it a great venue for youth tennis programs supported by the USTA Community Tennis Association.

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Our Players

Many students at Palmer Park Tennis Academy, through their dedicated tennis coaching, are on track to earn college scholarships and enjoy a lifetime of high-level tennis play, thanks in part to the support of the USTA Community Tennis Association and their youth tennis programs.

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Our Facility

Palmer Park Tennis Academy features nine newer full-size courts and six developmental courts specifically designed for children. As an affiliate of the USTA Community Tennis Association, we offer exceptional tennis coaching and youth tennis programs. The tennis clubhouse includes a lounge area with a refrigerator, private restroom, Wi-Fi, table tennis, television, and ample seating.

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Our Organization

Palmer Park Tennis Academy, directed by Leonora King, offers exceptional tennis coaching as part of its youth tennis programs. The academy operates under The People for Palmer Park, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit entity recognized by the USTA Community Tennis Association.

Palmer Park Tennis Academy Tennis Staff

Leonora King, Director of Tennis

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