Leagues and Tournaments

Tennis Staff

HIGGINS TENNIS PROGRAM

William Higgins -Tennis Director

William Higgins brings his unique brand of tennis programming to Belvedere-Tiburon Community Recreation. He combines having fun on the tennis court with learning how to play and look like the pros. William's Bio

The Stars & Medals Program:
In our program, children start out earning their Stars and progress to Medals. To move up they must demonstrate certain stroke and playing skills. Just like belts in Karate, every time a child earns a Star or Medal it builds their confidence and self-esteem.

Our Philosophy on Competition:
We believe in preparing a child thoroughly before they compete so they can handle the challenge physically and emotionally. For each Star or Medal there is a competitive opportunity. At the beginner level, we start children competing in Junior Team Tennis. In this league, children compete with the support of a team using modified scoring and rules that make playing easy and fun. Then children move into Junior Team Tennis II and/or Spring League where they start to play Singles and Doubles, but still have the support of a team. Then players progress to tournament play beginning with Novice USTA tournaments, and continuing to Challenger, Open, and Top-ranked tournaments.

Junior Team Tennis and Quickstart Programs:
Players start at the Red Level, then proceed to the Orange, followed by the Green, and finally Real Ball Tournaments.

Class Descriptions

Red Level - Beginner to Advanced Beginner
For beginners or players with little tennis experience. Players will work on earning their Pink, Blue, and Red I medals. Players learn how to play using a larger 75% reduced speed ball and smaller 36 foot court. Players at this level are ready to learn stroke basics, participate in on-court fun games and begin to fall in love with the sport.

Red II & Orange Level - Low Intermediate
For low intermediate players who are working on the fundamentals and are starting to compete in Junior Team Tennis and Quickstart tournaments. Players learn how to play using a 50% reduced speed ball and smaller 60 foot court. Players will work on earning their Red II, Orange I, and Orange II medals.

Green Level – Intermediate
For intermediate players who are developing spin, full grips, and playing strategy in competitive situations. Players play using a 25% reduced speed ball on a full court. Players are working on earning their Green I & Green II medals.

Silver & Gold Level – Advanced Intermediate to Advanced
For advanced intermediate players who have shown a desire to be pushed to work at developing their game and are ready to develop a healthy sense of themselves as tennis competitors. Players are at the Novice/Challenger/Open USTA level and use a regular ball on a full court. Players are working on earning their Silver I & II medals and Gold I & II medals.

*The Instructor meets Reed school students at the campus. The kindergarten class meets near the kindergarten restrooms. The 1st and 2nd grade classes will meet at the lunch tables.
**Classes are 1 to 6 ratio.
*** Classes are 1 to 8 ration and, therefore, are more affordable.

Private lessons available!
Contact William Higgins at 963-2549 to schedule a private lesson.

Leagues, Tournaments & Holiday Camps

QuickStart Junior Team Tennis and QuickStart Tournaments

Low Intermediate Red Ball Division
Grades 1-3

Location: Del Mar Tennis Courts
Fee: $175/7 weeks (No class on 10/31)

• This league uses modified scoring, rules and low-bounce tennis balls that make rallying easy and fun.
• This is a non-instructional league. Players compete on teams of 3 to 4 children in a round-robin format against other teams.
• Players may request to be on a team with their friends.
• All players receive a Trophy!
• Higgins Tennis has had over 1000 children participate in this fun league all over California!!

Staff

William Higgins -Tennis Director

Adam Leong -Instructor

Originally form Hawaii, Adam played tennis for California Lutheran University and Wallace State College. he was the Assistant Tennis coach for Justin Siena Boys and Girls Varsity. Adam has 6 years coaching and is USPTA teacher certified.
You can reach Adam at 808-228-0261 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Elly Giese - Instructor

Elly is originally from Washington D.C. She was the Tennis Director for the Nantucket Parks and Recreation for 5 seasons. Elly played #1 Singles and Doubles for the Division 1 University of Delaware and is USPTR certified (United States Professioanl Tennis Registry).
You can reach Elly at 202-489-4522 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Dino Dinovitz - Instructor

Dino is originally from Kansas City and was nationally ranked in the 18 and unders. He led Blue Valley North High School to three state championships and holds the highest winning percentage in school history in Singles and Doubles. He played collegiate tennis at the University of Nebraska. He has spent the last three years teaching at the Kansas City Country Club. He is USPTA certified. He is still an avid doubles player as well as a trained golf instructor and caddie.
You can reach Dino at 415-902-6857 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it