Oh boy, let me tell you about my recent adventure with tennis in Arcadia. It all started when I was looking for a new way to get some exercise and maybe meet some people. I’d played tennis a bit when I was younger, but nothing serious, you know? So I thought, why not give it a go again?
First thing I did was to check out what was available in Arcadia. I found out about this place called iTennis Arcadia. They’ve got these USPTA certified pros, which sounded pretty legit. I mean, who wouldn’t want to learn from the best, right? They offered lessons by the half-hour, hour, or even an hour and a half. Plenty of options to choose from.
But then I stumbled upon something called “Tennis Anyone.” Apparently, they’ve been around for 25 years, offering tennis lessons for everyone from little kids aged 3 to, well, anyone older. They divide folks by age and skill level, which made me feel a bit better about jumping back in as a rusty old-timer.
Then I found something interesting – private lessons in Arcadia are starting from 50 bucks an hour. Not too shabby, I thought. It’s like having your own personal coach to whip you into shape.
- I also saw that the Arcadia Tennis Center is open pretty much every day.
- That’s super convenient, especially if you’ve got a crazy schedule like mine.
- Plus, there were a bunch of other places mentioned too, like Karen’s Tennis and San Marino Tennis Center. It looks like this town is nuts about tennis!
So, I took the plunge and signed up for a few lessons. I figured, what’s the worst that could happen? I end up a little sore and maybe embarrass myself a bit? Worth the risk, I’d say. The first lesson was a bit of a shock to the system, I won’t lie. My muscles were screaming, and I’m pretty sure I hit more balls into the net than over it. But the pro was patient and encouraging, and by the end of the hour, I felt like I was starting to get the hang of it again. It is amazing to play tennis!
I even joined a few group sessions with “Tennis Anyone.” It was a mixed bag of people, all ages and skill levels, just like they said. Some were total beginners, and others were like, mini Federers or something. But everyone was friendly, and it was cool to see how much everyone was improving, myself included.
Now, I’m not saying I’m ready for Wimbledon or anything, but I’m definitely enjoying myself. I’m getting a decent workout, meeting some new people, and rediscovering a sport I used to enjoy. It’s been a fun ride so far, and who knows, maybe one day I’ll even be good enough to challenge one of those Tennis Anyone pros to a match. A guy can dream, right?
