Levels
- Advanced Beginner — a little experience, under 6 months on court; consistency, the serve and the rules of play.
- Intermediate — 6 months or more on court; spin, strategy and match play.
Never played? Start with a private or semi-private lesson. Not sure which one fits? Tell us how long you have played when you apply, and we place you.
What a class looks like
An hour on court with a small group at your level and the same coach week to week. Expect footwork and stroke work early and live points by the end — every level plays, not just drills. You book a seat in the class you want; nothing renews, and a busy week costs nothing.
When and where
8:00 AM–9:00 AM
Tennis · Advanced Beginner
Sun
Melaleuca Park
9:00 AM–10:00 AM
Tennis · Intermediate
Sun
Melaleuca Park
7:00 PM–8:00 PM
Tennis · Intermediate
Mon
Patrick J. Meli Park
7:00 PM–8:00 PM
Tennis · Advanced Beginner
Wed
Patrick J. Meli Park
7:00 PM–8:00 PM
Tennis · Intermediate
Thu
Frost Park
Melaleuca Park
850 NW 10th St, Dania Beach, FL 33004
Sun 8:00 AM Tennis · Advanced Beginner; Sun 9:00 AM Tennis · Intermediate
Directions ↗Patrick J. Meli Park
2901 SW 52nd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Mon 7:00 PM Tennis · Intermediate; Wed 7:00 PM Tennis · Advanced Beginner
Directions ↗
Coming from Fort Lauderdale (about 11–15 minutes), Hollywood (9–12), Davie (9–13) or Plantation (about 18)? The area pages have the routes.
Other ways to play
Pickleball · All Levels runs in the evening at Frost Park, same price per class. Private lessons are $100 for one player, less per person for two to four. Ready to compete? NOVA runs its own tournaments and leagues, split by level.
Families come from
- Hollywood — about 9 min to Frost Park
- Fort Lauderdale — about 11 min to Melaleuca Park
- Davie — about 9 min to Patrick J. Meli Park
- Plantation — about 18 min to Patrick J. Meli Park
- Hallandale Beach — about 13 min to Melaleuca Park
Dania Beach is five minutes or less from every park — our home town has its own schedule on the homepage.
Frequently asked questions
How much are adult tennis lessons?+
Group classes are $32 a class, with no subscription. A private lesson is $100 for one player.
Is there a free trial class for adults?+
The free first class is for children's programs. Adults pay per class, so trying one costs $32.
I've never played tennis. Can I join?+
Start with a private or semi-private lesson. Our group classes are for players with some experience, so once you have a little time on court, the Advanced Beginner class is the next step.
Do I need my own racket?+
Bring one if you have it; if not, let us know and we will have one ready for your first class.
Do you offer adult tennis lessons near Fort Lauderdale?+
Yes. Patrick J. Meli Park has a Fort Lauderdale address (2901 SW 52nd St, 33312), and Frost Park and Melaleuca Park are about 11–12 minutes from downtown Fort Lauderdale.
Can teenagers join adult classes?+
Yes, from age 14 — see teen tennis. Under 18, a parent signs the child waiver.
New to NOVA? Every new player completes our registration & waiver first.