Tennis & Pickleball Programs

REGISTRATION

Kelley Peter
Tennis/Pickleball Pro

Kelley Peter has been a PTR certified tennis teaching professional since 1995. With three decades of experience, Kelley has coached numerous championship teams at tennis clubs such as EHI, Mercy, Harper’s Point, and Western Athletic Club. Currently is a well followed coach at Camargo Racquet sports. His expertise and dedication have been instrumental in guiding many junior players to league and state championships, fostering their growth and success in the sport.

This summer Kelley will be offering a full juniors program for ages 8 – 16, as well as adult programming.  Look for the schedule to come out soon and the link to register.  Spaces will be limited.

Kelley will also be offering private or group lessons and can be booked directly through call/text: 513.508.7171.

Please join us in welcoming Kelley to our club!

Cambell Nakayama, Assistant Tennis Pro

Assisting Kelley Peter this summer, we are thrilled to also announce Cambell Nakayama.   Cambell is the assistant men’s tennis coach at Xavier University.   Cambell was a four-star recruit and ranked No. 52 nationally by Tennis Recruiting Network and attended St. Ignatius College Prep in San Francisco.

General information

  • Registration is required, via the website, for all programs with a pro (kids or adults) to plan for appropriate coverage.  Links can be found below.
  • Payment is due with registration. Refunds will only be allowed if the cancellation is made 1 week prior for kids programs or 48 hours prior for adult programs.
  • Guests may only participate in clinics if they are the guest of a member, pay the guest fee and the activity fee through the members account, and have not exceeded the maximum of 5 times/month member restriction.
  • The schedule is set up to allow kids to participate on Swim and/or Dive team also.
  • Court reservations for pickleball are required via this link. 
  • To join the IHC Ladies Tennis Team contact Stephanie Kennebeck at (513) 543-9853.
  • Private lessons can be arranged directly with Kelley Peter – call/text (513) 508-7171 at a rate of $40/hour or with Cambell Nakayama – call/text (415) 509-8077 at a rate of $35/hour.
  • For information on the IHC Tennis or Pickleball program, please contact board member Heidi Perry at (513) 703-6738.

2025 Program Calendar

Racquet Sports Open House/Welcome Party and Meet the Pro(s) on May 24th from 4 –6pm.

2025 Kids Tennis Calendar

Participants should have non-marking court shoes, bring their own tennis racket and a bottle of water.

IHC Summer Schedule – Kids
Activity Age Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Tennis 8 and under 11 – 11:30am 11 – 11:30am 11 – 11:30am 11 – 11:30am 11 – 11:30am
Tennis 9 – 10 10 – 11am 10 – 11am 10-11am 10 – 11am 10 – 11am
Tennis 11 and up 9 – 10am 9 – 10am 9 – 10am 9 – 10am 9 – 10am

Kids Tennis coaching –

  • $80 per session for ages 9 and up, $40 per session for ages 8 and under.  There will be a rain date for each session.
  • No make ups for no shows.
  • Please sign up according to age group

Session 1:
Tues. 5/27 – Fri. 5/30 & Mon. 6/2 – Thurs. 6/5 (rain date 6/6)
Session 2:
Mon. 6/9 – Thurs. 6/12 & Mon. 6/16 – Thurs. 6/19 (rain dates 6/13 and 6/20)
Session 3:
Mon. 6/23 – Thurs. 6/26 & Mon. 6/30 – Thurs. 7/3 (rain date 6/27)
Session 4:
Tues. 7/8 – Fri. 7/11 & Mon. 7/14 – Thurs. 7/17 (rain date 7/18)

***New!!***  Kids afternoon sessions

Session 2: AFTERNOON 1pm – 2pm ($45), Ages 6 – 11
Mon 6/9/, Wed 6/11, Fri 6/13; Mon 6/16, Wed 6/18, Fri 6/20

Session 3: AFTERNOON 1pm – 2pm ($40), Ages 6 – 11
Mon 6/23, Wed 6/25, Fri 6/27; Mon 6/30, Wed 7/2

Session 4: AFTERNOON 1pm – 2pm ($45), Ages 6 – 11
Mon 7/7, Wed 7/9, Fri 7/11; Mon 7/14, Wed 7/16, Fri 7/18

Kids Tennis Camp – NEW PROGRAM! COMING SOON

  • Offered week of July 28 and August 4 from 9 am – 11 am
  • Will include ability to leave child under the care of the program.  A waiver will be needed, and the child must also be signed in and out courtside by a pre-determined adult.
  • Details to follow in June, 2025

CANCELLATION POLICY:

To receive a full refund in accordance with the cancellation policy email TENNIS@IHCLUB.COM

For up-to-date information on tennis programs including rain cancellations – join the IHC Tennis/Pickle text option texting: 513-712-6651 with the following message (JOIN ADULT TENNIS; JOIN JUNIOR TENNIS; JOIN PICKLEBALL).

IHC Summer Schedule – Adults
Activity Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Tennis Men’s Clinic 6-7:30 pm
Ladies Tennis Clinic (2 sessions) 8 – 9am or

12 – 1 pm

Cardio Tennis –

yellow ball

6 – 7:30 pm 9 – 10:30 am
Beginner Tennis 10:30 – 11:30am
Beginner Pickleball 8 – 9am
Additional non-pro events
Ladies Team – Matches 9 – 10:30 am
Pickleball Open Play –

2 courts reserved

6 – 8 pm 9 – 11am

Adult Programming

  • $15 per 60 minute session; $20 per 90 minute session

2025 IHC Ladies Tennis Team

This year we will once again field a ladies tennis at the IHC.  Stephanie Kennebeck (513) 543-9853 has graciously agreed to be our captain.  If you are interested in playing, please put down your name and phone number, and indicate when you are available to play, on the Team Excel (here).  Match dates are Friday mornings, listed below.

Open Pickleball Play

We have reserved courts for open Pickleball Play on Mondays from 6 – 8pm and Saturdays 9 – 11 am.  Don’t have a partner?….no worries.  Just show up, put your racquet on the holder, and the next 4 people will be invited to play. All are welcome.

CLINICS

Ladies Drills/Practice

In this class we will have drills and competitive point play that provide for a high intensity workout.  The session will be focused on advanced footwork and ball placement.

Beginners Tennis

This class will focus on beginning, fundamental skills including the forehand, backhand, volley and serve.  Basic tennis footwork will also be included.

Cardio Tennis

In this class we will run fast paced drills based with the coach feeding the ball.  The goal is to keep your heart rate up for a great 1 and 1/2 hour workout.  This year we will be using yellow/standard balls.

Men’s Clinic

Want to play against other men?  Join us for a hard hitting 1 and 1/2 hours of drills and play.

Beginner Pickleball

This sport is taking the country by storm.  Come on out and learn to play with pro instruction.