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OUR MISSION
Gripspin Tennis is dedicated to making tennis accessible and affordable for the San Jose community.
Through partnerships with USTA NorCal, Bay Area school districts, and local community centers,
we offer high-quality tennis lessons, classes, tournaments, and events designed to grow the sport and foster lifelong participation.
GRIPSPIN TENNIS: helping to grow the sport of tennis through affordable programming
OUR IMPACT
Our Impact | 2024-2025 Highlights
100+ youth served across 3 sites
85% participant retention across sessions
15 junior players supported in USTA tournaments
90% of parents report improved self-esteem and focus in their child
Partnerships with 3 local schools (Sunnyvale, San Jose and Mountain View)
50+ adults served across several locations
Partnership with the United States Tennis Association as an official Community Tennis Association
Sponsorship with Wilson Tennis and USTA’s Net Generation to provide 10 and under equipment and after school tennis programming
adult tennis programs
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This is a 6 week course and serves as an introduction to tennis to players who are new to the sport or returning players. Players will learn the fundamentals of tennis in a fun and engaging environment using cooperative drills and games to improve their tennis. No experience is needed!
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For players who have a firm grasp on the fundamentals of tennis who want to improve their technique and ability to play cooperative and competitive tennis. Great for players who have taken tennis lessons or beginner classes before who want to further improve their skills
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This class is for players who have had experience playing tennis in a match format. Players have a firm grasp on the basics and are looking to improve their results in match play through tactics and strategy based lesson plans. Sign up for as many sessions as you want.
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Take your game to the next level with one of our qualified tennis professionals. We have 2 options, RSPA Certified Tennis Professional and our Associate Tennis Professional to offer you savings based on your needs. Discount rates are available if you purchase in groups of 4, 8 or 12 hour lesson packages.
junior programs
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This is an 8 week class session which offers kids age 6-8 a fun way to enjoy and learn tennis. Classes are based on the USTA National Tennis 101 platform which teaches kids the fundamentals of tennis as well as character growth principles and work on their athletic development.
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This orange ball level program is designed for players ages 9–10 transitioning to the 60-foot court using the orange tennis ball. Over the course of 8 sessions, junior players will build a solid foundation in the fundamentals of tennis, including groundstrokes, serves, volleys, and proper grips for each stroke. Players will also learn to rally cooperatively with a partner, promoting consistency and control.
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This green ball level program is designed for players ages 10–12 transitioning to the full 78-foot court using the green tennis ball. Over the course of 8 sessions, junior players will build a solid foundation in the fundamentals of tennis, including groundstrokes, serves, volleys, and proper grips for each stroke. Players will also learn to rally cooperatively with a partner, promoting consistency and control.
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This 8-week program is designed for beginner to intermediate players using the standard yellow tennis ball on a full-size court. Students will build a strong foundation in all essential tennis skills, including groundstrokes, volleys, serves, returns, slice shots, and overheads. This is a great class for kids who are looking to prepare for high school tennis.
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Take your game to the next level with one of our qualified tennis professionals. We have 2 options, RSPA Certified Tennis Professional and our Associate Tennis Professional to offer you savings based on your needs. Discount rates are available if you purchase in groups of 4, 8 or 12 hour lesson packages.
Meet the Team
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Javon Montgomery
PRESIDENT
Javon Montgomery is a certified tennis coach with almost 20 years of experience. He specializes in training competitive junior players and has helped many reach NCAA Division I, II, and III teams. He has led the USTA NorCal 12’s National Zone Championship Team, captained the Gar Glenney Cup qualifier team, and trained players under 12 for USTA NorCal. Javon also coaches adult players of all levels as head instructor and tennis director, helping them improve their skills.
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Sundar Parthasarathy
VICE PRESIDENT
Sundar has more than 15 years as a full time tennis professional. He specializes in working with competitive and high performance juniors. He has captained several USTA NorCal Nationals teams as well as lead his high school team as head coach to compete in state CCS championships.
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Santiago Montgomery
ASSISTANT TENNIS PROFESSIONAL
Santiago is a former Division 1 tennis player finishing a computer science degree. He played junior nationals and ranked in the top 200 for his age. He trained at top U.S. tennis academies like Sanchez-Casal in Florida, Weil in California, Lui in California, and others. He also trained on red clay in Guadalajara, Mexico, at Academia Club Monte Verde. Santiago has years of experience as an assistant coach and hitting partner, helping players get ready for tournaments.
SUPPORT OUR EFFORTS
Our goal is to offer affordable, quality tennis programs and lessons across the Bay Area for players of all ages and skill levels. Your donations help fund free community tennis classes, pay instructors, cover court fees, insurance, and support scholarships. This support also helps keep low-cost programs running smoothly.
If you want to join as a coach, volunteer, board member, or support us, contact us at admin@gripspintennis.com or 650-499-9387. We welcome your involvement to grow our tennis community.