Beginner Tennis Clinic

Join Tennis Pro, Jonah Berkowitz, for a 60-minute tennis clinic - ideal for those new to the game or getting back into it. We'll focus on building solid fundamentals, developing consistency, and learning how to rally with control. Each clinic begins with a warm-up that includes mini tennis and stroke fundamentals: forehands, backhands, and volleys. From there, we’ll introduce movement drills focusing on lateral and forward motion, as well as shot placement to specific areas of the court. Throughout the session, we'll provide feedback on technique and mechanics. We’ll wrap up with fun, competitive group games to reinforce what we’ve practiced.

• Clinics are open to INNESS Members ($50) and registered Hotel Guests ($65).
  
• Advance sign-up required. We must have at least 3 sign-ups in order to host the clinic.
• All clinics will take place on Tennis A.
  
• Please bring a bottle of water and a sweat towel with you. There is a water refill station near the barn bathrooms.
• Cancellations must also be made 24 hours in advance in order to qualify for a refund.
• Tennis Pro reserves the right to cancel (full refund provided) lessons due to inclement weather conditions. 
• Proper tennis sneakers are recommended, but regular athletic footwear is fine. No trail-running, hiking shoes or street shoes permitted.
• If you have any questions, please contact membership@inness.co.

To register for this clinic,  Members must create an account through our tennis platform:

1. Members can access the web version here. Or, you can download CourtReserve from the App Store or Google Play for on-the-go access.
2. New users will be prompted to create an account which then needs to be approved by our membership team. Please allow 24-48 hours for access to be granted.
3. Hotel Guests must email membership@inness.co to sign up.

We would love to hear your thoughts and suggestions, and encourage all members to fill out the TENNIS + PICKLEBALL SURVEY.

More about Pro: Jonah, a Dutchess County native, grew up hiking the Shawangunk Ridge and Catskill Mountains with his family. A former baseball player, he switched to tennis in middle school, inspired by the rivalry between Nadal and Federer. His passion for the sport led him to Montreal for the Rogers Cup and to the US Open as a ball boy for four years. By high school, he was competing in state championships and dominated the Mid-Hudson Athletic League, winning four consecutive singles titles and captaining his team.

Jonah also embraced pickleball, creating a court at his home and sharing the sport with his community. He studied neuroscience at Brown University, where he played club tennis and rowed on the varsity crew team. After graduating, Jonah won the Woodstock Open singles tournament in 2019 and worked as a tennis and pickleball pro at Woodstock Tennis Club and Zena Rec.

Now, Jonah enjoys cycling, learning languages, and exploring local bakeries. He’s excited to bring his love for tennis to INNESS!