Tennis

Samantha Hedden has been teaching tennis at the Grist Mill Pool & Tennis Club since 2001. She grew up playing tennis in East Providence and joined Bay View’s tennis team as a freshman. During her senior year she captained an undefeated season and the team went on to win the Class B State Championship. She attended Rhode Island College playing both singles and doubles and won the Little East Championship her sophomore year. Since graduating, Sam coached girl’s tennis at Seekonk High School where they succeeded in reaching the playoffs. The following year she moved abroad, starting a tennis program at a high school in the Czech Republic. She is currently substituting and pursuing a Master’s degree in Education and thoroughly enjoys working with children of all ages

Sign-ups for Tennis begin in June. Lessons are $75 for a 6-week session which includes 12 lessons. Lessons normally begin the first week of July.

When lessons are not in session, our clay tennis courts are available to members on a first-come first-serve basis during regular pool hours.