Tennis

We have programs for players of all levels regardless of how long they have been playing. There is a social, instructional, and competitive aspect of our program.

Esplanade residents love the many amenities, activities and events in our comprehensive tennis program, rivaling any other club in the area. Our tennis program features:

6 lighted HarTru Tennis Courts
USTA/USPTA Tennis Professionals for instruction and weekly clinics
Themed Mixers
Player Matching
Demo Days
Leagues
Travel Teams
Charity Events
Grand Slam Events
Fully Stocked Tennis Pro Shop
Stringing and Equipment Repair Services

Tennis Program Guidelines

If you are playing, you must reserve your court on Salix.
Sign-ups for all clinics must be done on Salix.
A $10 fee will be enforced if you do not check in for your court reservation at the Pro Shop
If you have a guest, please make sure they check in at the Pro Shop so they can be charged the appropriate court fee and sign the liability waiver.
All day guests MUST be accompanied by a member while using the courts at all times.
There is NO coaching/lessons from non-Esplanade or Icon coaches allowed on the tennis courts at any time.
After 6pm the tennis courts will be closed to ALL guests and will be reserved for MEMBERS ONLY.

Meet our Director of Tennis:

Name

Aaron May

Title

Head Tennis Professional

Phone 941-306-3500

Email amay@theiconteam.com

Aaron grew up in Florida and spent most of his early life traveling and training for national and international tennis tournaments. He played on the Florida State University men's tennis team for 2 seasons. Aaron has also played as a tennis professional, reaching rankings inside the ITF top 300 in the world. Following service in the Marine Corps, Aaron return to tennis as a head coach at the IMG Academy, working with several current top 50 professionals. Aaron now lives with his wife Mallory in Bradenton.