Klahaya Tennis
Build your game. Find your team.
Summer tennis at Klahaya brings young players together for coaching, friendly competition, and friendships that grow beyond the court.
More confidence with every match
Put your skills into play. Team practices and matches help players develop strategy, sportsmanship, and the confidence to work through challenges - with teammates cheering them on.
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Is your child ready for team tennis?
Players should be able to rally and serve consistently from the baseline and keep score. Still developing those skills? Explore tennis lessons as a starting point.
Your week on court.
Players attend two practices each week, with coaches assigning practice groups. Friday World Team Tennis matches bring the teams together for friendly competition. Coaches also coordinate selected players’ participation in the North End Junior Tennis League.
Practice schedule
| Practice | Days/Hours |
|---|---|
| FRENCH: June 22 – August 1 | Monday: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Thursday: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM |
| AUSTRALIAN: June 22 – August 1 | Monday: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM |
| WIMBLEDON: June 24 – August 1 | Wednesday: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Thursday: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM |
| US OPEN: June 24 – August 1 | Wednesday Practice 1: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Wednesday Practice 2: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Thursday Practice 1: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Thursday Practice 2: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
Wednesdays: Coaches will coordinate some tennis team players to go to North Eend Junior Tennis League -NEJTL. These are mostly away matches. Usually French and Australian, with some Wimbledon players invited.
Tuesdays: Open courts for challenge matches, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Special Events
World Team Tennis Kick-Off
Friday, June 26 · 10:00 AM
Who will the sorting racquet choose? Join us for team sorting, team spirit, and the start of the season. Wear your team colors! Matches begin at 11:00 AM.
Ladder Cross Tournament
Saturday, July 11 · 8:30 AM · All day and into the evening
One of our favorite events of the summer, Ladder Cross gives younger players a chance to play with older teammates. Sign up in advance on the tennis bulletin board.
Klahaya Cup
Friday, July 31 · Matches begin at 9:00 AM
Our World Team Tennis season ends with a showdown between all six Klahaya teams. Get your costumes ready and plan for a full day of tennis! See the tournament schedule below.
End-of-Season Celebration
Thursday, August 6
- 1:45 PM: Tennis Baseball
- 3:45 PM: McDonald’s Run
- 5:30 PM: Banquet, awards, and senior speeches
World Team Tennis Match Schedule
Locations: KLA = Klahaya · OEW = Old Edmonds Woodway
The season opens June 26 with the kick-off event above. Regular matches follow this schedule:
| riday | Time | At Klahaya | At Old Edmonds Woodway |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 3 | 9:00 AM | Samurai vs. Wombats | Thunder vs. Crush |
| July 3 | 11:00 AM | El Dorado vs. Titans | — |
| July 10 | 9:00 AM | El Dorado vs. Samurai | Titans vs. Crush |
| July 10 | 11:00 AM | Wombats vs. Thunder | — |
| July 17 | 9:00 AM | Thunder vs. El Dorado | Wombats vs. Crush |
| July 17 | 11:00 AM | Samurai vs. Titans | — |
| July 24 | 9:00 AM | Thunder vs. Samurai | El Dorado vs. Crush |
| July 24 | 11:00 AM | Titans vs. Wombats | — |
Klahaya Cup · Friday, July 31
Teams are seeded by their regular-season standings. The first- and second-place teams receive first-round byes.
| Time | Round | Matchups |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | First round | No. 3 vs. No. 6; No. 4 vs. No. 5 |
| 11:00 AM | Semifinals | No. 1 vs. winner of No. 4/No. 5; No. 2 vs. winner of No. 3/No. 6 |
| 1:00 PM | Final | The two semifinal winners |
North End Junior Tennis League Schedule
Wear your white Klahaya Tennis ’26 team shirt
For the Wednesday matches below, arrive by 1:45 PM. Matches begin promptly at 2:00 PM.
| Date | Opponent | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, July 8 | Aqua Club | Kellogg Middle School |
| Wednesday, July 15 | View Ridge | Shorewood High School |
| Wednesday, July 22 | Innis Arden | Shorewood High School |
| Wednesday, July 29 | Aqua Club | Innis Arden |
NEJTL Tournaments · Wednesday, August 5
Start time: 8:00 AM
| Tournament | Location |
|---|---|
| Both girls tournaments | Klahaya |
| Boys 18U | Shorewood High School |
| Boys 14U | Kellogg Middle School |
Stay Connected
Tennis Team WhatsApp group
All team communications—including schedule changes, rainouts, and updated match times—will be shared through the Tennis Team WhatsApp group.
Klahaya Frog Tennis Bulletin Board
Visit the bulletin board next to the tennis courts for event sign-ups, snack sign-ups, ladders, and more tennis community information.
Tennis Coaches
Steve Kauffman
Tennis Pro
Emily Lin
Team Head Coach
Audrey Mitchell
Lessons Head Coach
Rylie Gettmann
Tennis Coach
Peter Kosten
Tennis Coach
Mari Brittle
Tennis Coach
Luke Madath
Tennis Coach
Emma Nelson
Tennis Coach
Kate Marquart
Assistant Tennis Coach
Joe Mitchell
Assistant Tennis Coach
Joe Menanno
Assistant Tennis Coach
Drew Johnson
Apprentice Tennis Coach
Eli Agol
Apprentice Tennis Coach