NEURODIVERSE TENNIS

Mission

TCSP’s Neurodiverse Tennis Program was developed to provide a safe and positive community for neurodivergent (ND) individuals seeking to grow, develop and benefit from social connections and fitness. Tennis is a sport free from the anxieties, sensory overloads, and communication pressures that team sports can sometimes place on ND individuals. Tennis offers a multitude of physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and sensory benefits, making it a highly suitable and enjoyable sport, especially for ND athletes. This program allows ND individuals to participate in a sport that meets each player where they are, allowing for both solo practice and group play. Lessons will be tailored based on each player’s motor skills, communication abilities, and emotional regulation needs. 

Program Overview

Each player will undergo an initial assessment to understand their abilities, preferences, and specific needs. Based on the assessment, personalized tennis plans will be developed to ensure appropriate pacing, skill development, and enjoyment. Parents are encouraged to stay and assist their child during lessons. 

Lessons Will Focus On

  • Projecting and Tracking Ball Trajectories
  • Movement to Receive in Various Scenarios
  • Sending and Receiving Cooperatively
  • Increasing Racquet Skills & Body Strength & Awareness
  • Feeding and Serving to Play Games

Who Is Eligible for the Program

  • Individuals with ASD and any other developmental or sensory challenges.
  • Juniors between the ages of 5 to 17 years.

Program Staff

The staff at TCSP provides structured, supportive tennis instruction from its popular Red Ball junior program. With a player to coach ratio that will not exceed 2:1, the curriculum is taught to meet cognitive, developmental, or neurodiverse needs. Designed in partnership with Access Tennis Seattle (ATS), the program offers a predictable learning environment, individualized coaching strategies, and sensory‑aware lesson design to ensure participants can engage confidently and successfully.

Program Schedule

Program Costs

  • 1-on-1 instruction = $100.00 per hour per player
  • Class Fees = $25.00 per hour
  • For financial assistance, please contact TCSP via email.

Contact

adaptive@tenniscentersandpoint.com

206-522-5008