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Vancouver’s Best Tennis Lessons for All Ages and Levels We focus on creating a fun and welcoming environment for students of all ages and backgrounds.

Through the use of the Progressive Tennis teaching method, students are given the foundation to excel as players for life.

09/22/2026

One of the most common questions we hear from adult players is: “How long will it take me to actually get better at tennis?” 🤔

The honest answer? It depends. For players looking to develop their game in meaningful, progress looks different at every level and varies from player to player.

Using our proprietary Summer Smash Progression, we’ve mapped out what a typical player’s progress looks like:
🎾 1.0 → 1.5: ~1 lesson series
🎾 1.5 → 2.0: ~1-3 lesson series
🎾 2.0 → 2.5: ~3-6 lesson series
🎾 2.5+: Ongoing development

But here’s the important part: lessons are only part of the equation 🧩

One of the biggest factors in how quickly you progress is what you do between lessons. Even a couple of short sessions practicing on your own (with a partner or against a wall) each week can make a huge difference in turning new technique and tactics into natural, repeatable skills 🚀

And having a clear road-map for progress matters too. At Summer Smash, each level builds on the technique developed from the previous class, so you’re developing a foundation that continues to serve you as your game evolves 🌿

The goal isn’t to rush through the levels. It’s to build skills that stick 🧠

Want to understand where you are in your tennis journey and what it takes to get to the next level?

Read the full breakdown on our blog 🔗

09/18/2026

👩‍🏫 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐬 𝐓𝐨 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 🎾

Looking for a fun and unique way of enriching your child’s PE curriculum? Our school tennis programs are here and ready to be booked for grades K-12 🎾

Summer Smash Tennis delivers engaging, curriculum-aligned tennis programs directly to elementary and high schools across Vancouver and the Lower Mainland — making it easy for students to get moving, learn a new sport, and build skills they can take with them for life.

Here’s what your school gets:
🎾 Certified coaches and age-appropriate equipment
📚 Curriculum-aligned programming
👟 Fun, active lessons designed for all skill levels
💪 Opportunities to build confidence, coordination, teamwork & fitness

And the best part? You can help make it happen.

If you’d love to see tennis offered at your child’s school, send this post to their PE teacher, principal, or school administrator — or reach out to us directly to start the conversation.

📩 Want to bring Summer Smash Tennis to your child’s school?

Get in touch through the link in our bio! 🔗

09/17/2026

𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐊𝐢𝐝𝐬 & 𝐀𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 🍁🎾

Fall is here, and we’re bringing tennis indoors! From September to December, join us for lessons at multiple locations across Vancouver — with programs for kids and adults of all ages and skill levels.

Here’s what you can look forward to:
🌤️ Enjoy uninterrupted play on indoor gymnasium courts, rain or shine
👯 Small-group lessons with focused, personalized coaching
📚 Convenient weekend, after-school and after-work options
💪 Keep building on the progress you made this summer

Don’t let the weather hold you back. Register today and keep your progress growing this fall 🚀

Spots are limited — register today through the link in our bio! 🔗
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09/10/2026

🍁 Indoor Tennis Starts Next Week! 🍁

Our indoor group lessons for kids & adults are kicking off next week, with experienced coaches, structured progression, and class times built around busy fall schedules 📚

Whether you’re getting back on court or continuing your progress, there’s a class for you 🫵

Keep your game going all fall long. 🍂

Register today via link in bio! 🔗

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09/01/2026

Big congratulations to Coach Spencer and his sister-in-law, Jaime – aka Coach Marshall’s wife – on winning the 2026 Rackets & Runners Mixed Doubles Championship! 🏆

Over three days and four matches, Spencer and Jaime battled their way to the title, including a close three-set win in the quarterfinals before taking the final in straight sets, 6-3, 6-2.
And Jaime’s journey makes this one extra special. She started with Summer Smash as a Beginner (1.0) in 2021 and is now competing regularly at the 4.0 level in leagues and local tournaments 🚀

Five years. From complete Beginner to 9.0 mixed doubles tournament winner 🥇

This is a great example of what the Summer Smash Progression can do, building players with the skills, confidence and tools to excel on court for life.

Congrats, Spencer & Jaime! And Marshall… we’ll let you take the newlywed assist credit on this one 😉💍🎾

08/27/2026

To our Summer Smash community, thank you for another summer we will not forget 🎾

This summer, we helped over 500 beginners of all ages start learning the game of tennis:
🤝 We watched kids build friendships that will carry into the school year
💪 We watched adults find community on the court after a long day of work

But more than anything, it is the little moments that make this all worth it 💫:

✏️ A student handing their coach a drawing of the two of them on the court
🗣️ A family requesting the same coach for private lessons because their kid would not stop talking about them
🥹 A parent smiling from the sidelines watching their kid’s first real rally

These are the moments we hold onto long after the season ends 🫶
None of this happens without you choosing to spend your summer with us ☀️

Whether you took one class or played the entire summer, you are part of what makes this community special 💛

Tennis does not stop when summer ends, and neither do we.

See you on the courts this fall 🍂

The kind of thank you note that makes an entire season worth it 💛

The only way to cool down from the summer heat at Summer Smash Camps 🎈

Proof that you’re never too old to pick up a racquet and make new friends while you’re at it 🎾

Lesson wraps up and somehow turns into art class 🎨

Future Grand Slam champions getting their first taste of the podium 🏆

Refueling session with slushies ❄️

New friendships started here 🎾

The Smash Medals 🎖️

The unmatched competitive spirit of our campers 😮‍💨

08/26/2026

Spotted at Summer Smash 👀

Atiba Hutchinson Atiba Hutchinson joined us on the courts while his sons took part in our tennis camps this summer 🎾

Always a thrill to see a Canadian soccer legend cheering his kids on from the sidelines — and we were happy to have the Hutchinsons hitting with us ⚽

Thanks for spending part of your summer with Summer Smash Tennis ☀️

08/25/2026

𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐬 𝐓𝐢𝐩 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐏𝐭. 𝟗: 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞💡

Which hand actually drives your two-handed backhand? 👇

A common mistake is gripping too tight with the bottom (dominant) hand, which locks the wrist and kills racquet head speed

Your non-dominant hand (the top hand on the grip) is the one that should generate the drive, much like a forehand swing 💥

To feel it, release the pinky of your dominant hand off the handle through contact 🤙

This frees up the bottom hand and lets the top hand take over, producing more racquet head speed, topspin, and a cleaner finish 🎾

Next time you’re on court, hit a few backhands with your pinky off the grip and feel where the power actually comes from 🎯

Follow along for more tips every Tuesday! 🗓️
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08/19/2026

🍁 Indoor Fall Tennis Lessons Are Here! 🍁

From September to December, we’re serving up a full season of indoor group classes for all ages and skill levels!

With multiple locations across Vancouver, our group classes are designed to keep you active, developing your game, and enjoying tennis through the fall months 🍂

✅ Build your game indoors, rain or shine
📚 Kids: after-school and weekend lessons available
💼 Adults: after-work and weekend sessions that fit your schedule
👥 Small group lessons for personalized coaching
📈 Every level welcome, from beginners to seasoned players
📍 More locations available across Vancouver

Registration is open and spots are filling up fast — secure yours today and keep serving, swinging, and smashing on court 🍂✨

🔗 Link to programs and registration in bio!

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08/18/2026

𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐬 𝐓𝐢𝐩 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐏𝐭. 𝟖: 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐢𝐝💡

Where should your eyes be at impact? 👀

During and even slightly after impact your eyes should be on the ball that you are hitting. The king of this is the GOAT 🐐

Keeping your eyes down and head still at impact stops your body from lifting or rotating too early. This helps you maintain your balance, while making impacts cleaner and more centred — resulting in more consistent and higher quality shot production. 🎾

Next time you’re on court, try holding your eyes on the impact even after the ball has left your strings 👀

Small habit, big difference in quality and consistency 🎯

Follow along for more tips every Tuesday! 🗓️

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V6N1A7

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Monday	8am - 8pm
Tuesday	8am - 8pm
Wednesday	8am - 8pm
Thursday	8am - 8pm
Friday	8am - 8pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm

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