Great Courts and So Much More
The Pavilion hosts a variety of tennis programs for all ages and experience levels, from educational lessons to competitive tournaments. Take a lesson if you’re new to the sport, or reserve a court for your own private tournament.
Reserving a Tennis Court
Tennis courts at the Pavilion are available for reservation. Keep in mind the following reservation policy:
- Groups requiring two or more courts must make a reservation.
- Leagues and schools must make a reservation.
- Reservations must be made at least 90 minutes in advance.
- All Greenville County Rec courts cost $7 per hour per court. 90 minute minimum for reservation.
Tennis Lessons
Learn to Play Tennis
Rising Stars
Eligible Ages: 4 – 7
Schedule: During the school year: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM and/or Saturdays from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Costs:
One day per week: $59 per month
Two days per week: $118 per month
Three days per week; $177 per month
Beginner Player
Eligible Ages: 6-16
Schedule: During the school year: Tuesday & Thursday from 4:30pm-6:00pm and/or Saturdays from 10am-11:30am
Costs:
One day per week: $68 per month
Two days per week: $136 per month
Three days per week: $204 per month
Intermediate Player
Eligible Ages: 6-16
Schedule: During the school year: Tuesday & Thursday from 6:00pm-8:00pm and/or Saturdays from 11:30am-1:30pm
Costs:
One day per week: $84 per month
Two days per week: $168 per month
Three days per week: $252 per month
Advanced Players
Eligible Ages: 10-17
Schedule: During the school year: Mondays, Wednesdays, and/or Fridays from 4:30pm-7:00pm
Costs:
One day per week: $84 per month
Two days per week: $168 per month
Three days per week: $252 per month
Summer Tennis Camps
Rising Stars
Eligible Ages: 4 – 7
Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays from 9am to 10:30am.
Starting May 27 through August 7
(Closed July 4)
Costs: $62 per week
Beginner
Eligible Ages: 5 – 16
Schedule: Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Starting May 27 through August 8
(Closed July 4)
Costs: $140 per week
Intermediate
Eligible Ages: 9 – 17
Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Starting June 2 through July 30 (Closed July 4)
Costs:
June: $228 per month for 2 days/week
June: $343 per month for 3 days/week
July: $228 per month for 2 days/week
July: $343 per month for 3 days/week
Advanced
Eligible Ages: 8 – 17
Schedule: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Starting June 3 through July 31
Costs:
June: $228 per month for 2 days/week
June: $343 per month for 3 days/week
July: $228 per month for 2 days/week
July: $343 per month for 3 days/week
You can call Tim Driscoll at 864.467.3490 to learn more or register; you can also register online.
Adult Tennis Programs
Adult Beginners Clinic
Learn the basics of tennis in a constructive and welcoming environment!
Drop-In Clinic
This adult tennis clinic works on doubles strategy and high energy drills that are both fun and informative.
Team Clinic
This adult clinic is geared towards both men and women.
To learn more about any of these adult clinics, or to sign up for one, call 864.467.3490.
Private Lessons
If you can’t find a group class that fits your schedule, or if you want to work on specific skills at your own pace, consider taking a private lesson. You’ll get individualized instruction tailored to help you meet your specific tennis goals.
Semi private lessons are also available, so you can bring a friend and enjoy the same quality of instruction, at the same rate, and split the cost!
For more information, or to sign up, please call 864.467.3490.
Meet the Team
Tim Driscoll
Director of Tennis, 864.467.3490
Tim began playing tennis at the age of 10 with his father and immediately loved the game. Attending college at Virginia Intermont College on a full scholarship playing #1 Singles and Doubles, Tim was awarded the NAIA Division VII Player of the Year in his senior year and reached the semifinals of the National Doubles Collegiate Tournament.
Immediately after graduating from college with a BS in Sports Management, he started teaching tennis at Bristol Racquet and Fitness and Bristol Country Club. After moving to Greenville in 1995, Tim became the head tennis pro at the Thornblade Club.
After six years, Tim came to Greenville County Rec to build a tennis program and has developed great junior and adult curriculums. With over 25 years of experience as a full time tennis professional and USPTA Elite Pro certification, Tim feels blessed to be able to do what he does each day.
Gresham Dickerson
Head Pro, 864.467.3490
Gresham is a Greenville native who loves to serve (get it?) his hometown! He is a graduate of Bob Jones University and has worked at County Rec since 2016. An outstanding player and instructor, Gresham believes tennis is a life-long sport that should be played by everyone. He stresses that the attributes learned from this sports– especially mental toughness and focus– can help you in all phases of your life on an off the court.
He began working at Rec and the Pavilion as a teenager and has matriculated all the way to “head pro,” so he is passionate about exposing kids to the game with a goal of taking them to whatever level they aspire to while enjoying the game.
Pavilion Tennis Pro Shop
The Pavilion Tennis Pro Shop carries a full line of Dunlop products:
- Racquets
- Grips
- Strings
- Bags
- Other Accessories
Racquet Services
Buy a Racquet
- We offer an extensive selection of Dunlop junior and adult racquets at competitive prices.
Racquet Stringing
- Service plus string is $28-$35, depending on type of string purchased.
- If you provide string, service is just $25.
Grips and Overgrips
- Service and new grips: $12 per grip
- Service and new overgrips: $12 for pack of three
