Fundraising Strategies
SITC Unit Share Purchase
You can purchase Class B Unit Shares of ownership in the SITC. Shares are priced at $5000.00 per unit and should yield a 25% return over a 5-6 year period. This is a clean in and out investor strategy that provides a modest return on investment and provides the needed funding to expand our facility making our long term future very solid. If you are interested in learning more, call Bob Sutherland for more details.
Tax Deductible Donations
If you feel like the purchase of Class B Unit Shares is not the right strategy for you, you can still help us by making a tax deductible donation to a local non-profit dedicated to helping grow the game of tennis in Southern Indiana.
The Southern Indiana Regional Community Tennis Association is a non-profit organization that partners with local entities to make tennis more accessible, provide facility improvements, and provide stipends for players without the financial resources to develop their game.
It's Your Serve. Act Now!
Contact the SITC to discuss how you can help make the SITC a community asset that will be here many years to come. We feel the SITC has been a great addition to this community and this investment will solidify the foundation for future generations to play and enjoy all the benefits of tennis.
About us
Southern Indiana Tennis Center (SITC)
Southern Indiana Tennis Center opened in January of 2015 and has quickly become the preferred choice for southern Indiana tennis players. Our 3 court indoor/climate controlled building is a great training facility with excellent lighting and playing surfaces. It is always around 76 degrees at our facility during the warm summer months and a comfy mid 60's temperature during the winter months.
Junior Programs & Teaching Professionals
Our junior programs and teaching professionals are consistently producing eye-opening results (wins) for our participants. We offer junior clinics for ages 5-18. Private, semi-private lessons are also a great way to learn or sharpen you skills. We can even customize a clinic for any group of players who wish to train together.
Adult Offerings
Our Adult offerings include daily Adult Clinics (Fast Feeds) and a variety of in house league opportunities. Contact the club to see about joining an adult team. We offer frequent social events that bring the community together for a good time and provide a wholesome environment for your children to get some quality exercise and learn the game for a lifetime.
Hours of Operation
See Home Page for hours!
Club hours note:
We reserve the right to close early if no courts are reserved for the evening hours. Please make sure you reserve a court time.
Court Hour Rates
Reserved Court Time
$32/hr
Court fees can be split among any number of players!
SUMMER OUTDOOR LESSONS
Dates for 2021 are April 1 thru September 31
Lesson rates are TBA
Payment method on file will be required for any
outdoor lesson participants. All lesson payments should be made through the front desk.
Current SITC Teaching Pro Staff
Robert Kleeman (Head Pro)
Joe Epkey
Alec Bates
Evan McCullough
Jim Coomer
Bob Sutherland
Deborah Roberts
Locations may include: Community Park, IUS, or Scribner Elementary School among others.
Indoor Private Lesson & Package prices
Lessons may be purchased as single visit or players can buy a package to gain greater value. You may choose your favorite staff professional to teach you the finer points of the game. Private lessons will make a big difference in helping you or your child develop their tennis game. Call today to schedule your next lesson.
SITC Teaching Pros
Robert Kleeman (Head Pro)
Single Lesson $65/hr 10 lesson package $60/hr $600
Joe Epkey
Single Lesson $65/hr 10 lesson package $60/hr $600
Alec Bates
Single Lesson $65/hr 10 lesson package $60/hr $600
Evan McCullough
1 Lesson $59/hr no package pricing
Bob Sutherland
1 Lesson $59/hr no package pricing
Deborah Roberts
1 Lesson $48/hr no package pricing
NEW-SITC Lesson Cancellation Policy
Updated- February 17, 2022
With rare exception, we have not been charging for last minute cancellations or no shows for private lessons. In comparison to area clubs, we have been extremely lenient with our policy. Unfortunately, this goodwill has been grossly abused. We are going to ask that our patrons assume a greater responsibility for showing up for scheduled lessons and thus the following private lesson payment requirements will be put into effect.
1. All players who schedule a private lesson, must have either a valid credit card on file, or a sufficient credit balance on their account to cover lesson fees.
2. If you have not notified your teaching pro or front desk personnel that you will not be able to attend at the scheduled time, 24hours before your lesson, your credit card will charged or account credit will be drafted to pay for the lesson.
Texting your pro, calling the front desk, or emailing bob.sutherland@southernindianatennis.com are best way to alert us about your cancellation.
We understand that emergencies do arise but most cancellations can be made at least 24hrs hours prior to the scheduled time with proper planning. Appeals to this policy will be handled on a case by case basis.
SITC Court Reservation Cancellation Policy
Any court reservation that is cancelled less than 4 hours prior the scheduled time will result in the reserving party being charged 50% of the court fee. If you are uncertain that you will be able to make your court time, please do not reserve the court time. If you have a morning reservation, your cancellation should be left on our voicemail the evening prior.
SITC Private Lesson Cancellation Policy
Regarding private lessons, please understand that our teaching staff makes daily changes to work schedules, personal time needs and even meal planning around your scheduled lessons. Same day cancellations can and do create challenges for our staff and cause the teaching pros and the club lost revenue.
Private lesson clients must make contact with their instructor or the front desk directly at least 12 hours in advance of the scheduled lesson. If notification is not made within 12 hours, the scheduled lesson will be lost if prepaid, or standard charges will be billed to your account. If you have a morning reservation, your cancellation should be left on our voicemail the evening prior.
Late Policy: Instructors are required to wait 15 minutes after scheduled time for clients to arrive for their lesson. After being 15 minutes late, the instructor may complete the remainder of the lesson, but is not required to do so. If the lesson begins late, the session will still end at the original scheduled time made between the instructor and client.
Refund Policy: All lessons are non-transferable and non-refundable.
Meet Our Staff
Robert Kleeman
Deborah Roberts
Robert Kleeman
Head Teaching Professional
Bob Sutherland
Deborah Roberts
Robert Kleeman
General Manager & Staff Professional
Bob is USPTA Certified and conducts some of the Adult Clinics (Fast Feeds) at the SITC. He also works closely with staff pros in the junior clinics program. He is available for private lessons and works primarily with junior players. Bob was a 4 year starter for his HS team (2 years #1 singles, Seneca High School, Louisville).
Deborah Roberts
Deborah Roberts
Deborah Roberts
Tennis Under Ten Director- USPTR Under Ten Certified
Debbie is USPTR certified for Ten & Under Tennis, 11 – 17 year old Youth Tennis, and Adult Development (Associate Instructor). She has six years experience as a head coach and assistant coach at the high school level. She has facilitated youth tennis programs partnering with Parks an
Tennis Under Ten Director- USPTR Under Ten Certified
Debbie is USPTR certified for Ten & Under Tennis, 11 – 17 year old Youth Tennis, and Adult Development (Associate Instructor). She has six years experience as a head coach and assistant coach at the high school level. She has facilitated youth tennis programs partnering with Parks and Recreation and Community Education. Ten and Under Tennis is a great way for young children to have fun and build their tennis skills. By modifying the tennis equipment – using smaller nets for the youngest children, reducing the court size, playing with smaller rackets and slower tennis balls, children learn and play at a rapid rate. 10andundertennis.com, netgeneration.com
Joe Epkey
Evan McCullough
Deborah Roberts
Staff Teaching Pro
Joe is a former Division 1 Tennis player at Ball State University. More recently, Joe was the Head Coach of the Men's and Women's tennis team at Indiana University Southeast.
Evan McCullough
Evan McCullough
Evan McCullough
Staff Teaching Pro
Jim Coomer
Evan McCullough
Evan McCullough
Staff Teaching Pro
Jim Coomer is a USPTR certified tennis teaching professional with over thirty years experience teaching tennis. Jim is a native of Jeffersonville Indiana and has coached at Jeffersonville, Clarksville, and Charlestown high schools. He has taught summer clinics for the Parks departments in Clarksville and Jeff.and at th
Staff Teaching Pro
Jim Coomer is a USPTR certified tennis teaching professional with over thirty years experience teaching tennis. Jim is a native of Jeffersonville Indiana and has coached at Jeffersonville, Clarksville, and Charlestown high schools. He has taught summer clinics for the Parks departments in Clarksville and Jeff.and at the University of Louisville tennis camps .Jim has coached many competitive players who played college tennis and are now teaching pro’s. high school and college coaches. Jim was Head Men’s and Women’s and tennis coach at St. Catharine College in Kentucky and a Ass’t at Bellarmine University..