Tennis
VHYC is thrilled to welcome back Cameron Backman returning for his second year as VHYC's Director of Tennis & Pickleball. Cameron is excited to be back at VHYC to offer robust programming for another great season of tennis!
Assisting Cameron on the VHYC courts will be Manfredi Vergine (returning for year 2) and Alba Retortillo, whom we welcome to the VHYC family!
Please see their bio's at the bottom of this page.
Special Events will be announced throughout the season. Please watch this space and check the Mainsheet and Club Calendar for more information!
Note: Registration is required for all junior and adult clinics. Register via the Club's website calendar.
ADULT Clinics
Please note that registration is required for ALL clinics (junior and adult).
Registration is available one week before the start of each clinic.
**Please note that billing will be incurred if clinic registration is not cancelled more than 24 hours ahead of clinic start time.
*These schedules may be adjusted throughout the season based on member interest - please see the Club Calendar to ensure a scheduled clinic is running.
*If a scheduled clinic is under subscribed, it may be converted to a private/semi-private lesson with the attendees' permission; otherwise it will be canceled.
Ladies' Clinics
Fundamentals: Tues/Thurs 9:00-10:00am (Court 1) $30/ea
Learn the foundations of tennis: footwork, strategy, positioning, etiquette, and the rules of the game in this fun group class.
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Techniques & Tactics: Tues/Thurs 10:00-11:00am (Court 1) $30/ea
Build on fundamentals and work towards mastering the more advanced techniques & tactics to become the best you can be.
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Team Practice: Tues/Thurs 11:00am - 12:30pm (Courts 1-3) $40/ea
A great opportunity for competitive players to hone their skills in preparation for their next match.
Men's Clinics
Intermediate: Saturday 9:30-11:00am (Courts 4-5) $40/ea
Strategic & situational drills, competitive & fun! Fast paced cardio drills
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Advanced: Saturday 8:00-9:30am (Courts 1-3) $40/ea
High intensity competitive situational practices
Co-Ed Adult Clinics
Live Ball: Mon/Wed 9:00-10:30am (Court 1) $40/ea
Continuously rotating king of the court doubles. Fun, non-stop, rapid fire, live ball!
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Cardio Tennis: Mon-Thurs 5:00-6:00pm (Courts 1-2) $30/ea
Move your feet to the beat in this fun and challenging group tennis workout!
PICKLEBALL
Pickleball Clinic (all levels): Mon/Wed/Fri 9:30-11:00 (Reade Court 4) $40/ea
Stay out of the kitchen and head to the Reade courts to master the great game of pickleball!
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Pickleball Organized Play: Tues/Thurs 9:30-11:00 (Read Court 4)
Pickleball matches coordinated by one of our VHYC Pros.
LADIES TENNIS TEAM
We will have another fun and competitive lineup for team matches! All matches are held at 9:30 AM on Wednesdays at other island clubs.
If you are interested in playing on the ladies team, please contact Cameron Backman: [email protected]
(Please check back for 2024 schedule)
2023 Ladies' Team Match Schedule:
-July 5th @ Edgartown Yacht Club
-July 12th @ West Chop Club - Round Robin
-July 9th @ West Chop Club
-July 26th @ East Chop Tennis Club
-August 2nd @ Edgartown Yacht Club
-August 9th @ West Chop Club
-August 16th @ East Chop Tennis Club
Junior TENNIS Camp CLINICS
Cameron and his team are excited for another fun summer of junior tennis clinics on the courts of VHYC! Please see schedule below.
Online registration via VHYC's website calendar is REQUIRED for all clinics.
PLEASE NOTE: billing will be incurred if clinic registration is not cancelled more than 24 hours ahead of clinic start time.
Bring appropriate court shoes, a racket and a water!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR CLINICS
Pee Wee (ages 4-7)
Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri, 1:30 - 2:30 pm (Courts 1-2) $30/ea
Stars (ages 8 and older)
Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri, 2:30 - 4:00 pm (Reade Courts 1-2) $40/ea
Junior Invitational Practice (late high school & college)
by invitation of coach
Tues and Thurs, 6-7:30 pm (Courts 1-2) $40/ea
*These schedules may be adjusted throughout the season based on member interest - please see the Club Calendar to ensure a scheduled clinic is running.
*If a scheduled clinic is under subscribed, it may be converted to a private/semi-private lesson with the attendees' permission; otherwise it will be canceled.
JunioR Tennis TEAM
By invitation of coach.
Team matches will be held on Wednesday afternoons against other Island clubs.
If your child is interested in playing on the junior team, please contact Cameron Backman: [email protected]
(Please check back for 2024 schedule)
2023 Junior Team Match Schedule!
-July 5th @ Field Club
-July 12th @ West Chop
-July 19th @ Vineyard Family Tennis
-August 2nd @ West Chop Club
-August 9th @ Edgartown Yacht Club
-August 16th @ VHYC
SPECIAL Tennis EVENTS
2024 Tennis & Pickleball Special Events
June 29 (Saturday): Tennis & Pickleball Pro Exhibition Match 5-7:00pm
July 7 (Sunday): Tennis Round Robin 3-5:00pm
July 20 (Saturday): Tennis Pro-Am 3-7:00pm (Men's & Women's)
July 21 (Sunday): Tennis Round Robin 3-5:00pm
July 28 (Sunday): Club Pickleball Championship 9am-12:30pm @ Reade Courts
August 4 (Sunday): Club Tennis Championship 8:00am-12:30pm
August 10 (Saturday): Pickleball Pro-Am 3-6:00pm
August 11 (Sunday): Century Tournament (TBD)
LESSONS
Private, semi-private, and group lessons are available throughout the season!
Play with a Pro available on demand.
Looking for individual targeted feedback on your game? This clinic is for you! Three players and a pro will take to the courts. Each player will partner with the pro for points while receiving immediate feedback.
Please email Cameron Backman, Director of Tennis & Pickleball, to book.
[email protected]
Tennis Rates
Private Lessons (Adult & Junior)
30 Minutes: $65
60 Minutes: $110
90 Minutes: $160
Other Lessons (Adult & Junior)
Semi-Private 60 Minutes: $60/each
Semi-Private 90 Minutes: $85/each
Group of Three 60 Minutes: $45/each
Group of Three 90 Minutes: $65/each
Group of Four 60 Minutes: $40/each
Group of Four 90 Minutes: $50/each
Daily Clinics (Adult & Junior)
60 Minutes: $30
90 Minutes: $40
2 Hours: $55
Pee Wee: $30
PLEASE NOTE: Lessons canceled within 24 hours will be charged a cancellation fee up to the full cost of the lesson
OUR PROS
Director of Tennis & PB: Cameron Backman
Cameron rejoins VHYC as the Director of Tennis, bringing with him many years of teaching and playing experience. Cameron began his career over 20 years ago, playing on a high level USTA team in northern CA. After a successful playing career at Azusa Pacific University where he majored in Applied Exercise Science, Cameron moved to professional coaching at clubs throughout the US. Cameron currently teaches both tennis and pickleball in Naples, FL and competes weekly in the Naples Tennis Pro League as well as in tennis and pickleball tournaments throughout southwest FL. He is certified in pickleball by the IPTPA and by the USPTA as an Elite Tennis Professional.
Tennis & PB Pro: Manfredi Vergine
Manfredi joins the VHYC family by way of Italy and Radford University, where he is a current member of their D1 tennis team. Manfredi began playing tennis at 6 years old and has developed a deep appreciation for the technical, mental and physical aspects of the game. When not on the courts, you can find him exploring the outdoors and spending time with family and friends. Manfredi looks forward to bringing his passion and expertise for tennis and pickleball to VHYC!
Tennis & PB Pro: Alba Retortillo
Alba is a former D1 tennis player (FGCU & GSU) from León, Spain. She started playing tennis when she was 7 years old and has been deeply involved in the sport ever since, reaching a career high WTA ranking of 1186 in doubles. Aside from tennis, Alba enjoys spending time with her family and friends, as well as other sports like soccer and skiing. She looks forward to bringing her knowledge and skills to VHYC.
Tennis CourT RESERVATION INFORMATION
** ONLINE COURT RESERVATIONS OPEN DAILY ON THE CLUB WEBSITE OR MOBILE APP AT 8:30 AM FOR THE FOLLOWING DAY **
Morning "Prime Time" reservations start at 8:00 AM and consist of three consecutive 90-minute sessions (8:00, 9:30 and 11:00)
Reservations made outside of these start times may be automatically canceled.
Members, or groups of members, may reserve only one court per member per day.
Courts are available for one 60-minute early morning "Quick Start" session from 7-8:00 AM daily.
Click here for online booking instructions