We offer clinics, tournaments, parties, exhibitions, and special events.
Cardio Tennis
A cardiovascular workout with tennis drilling.
USTA League
Organized competitive team play for ages 18+ of all abilities and experience. We participate in the following leagues: Spring Adult, Spring Senior, Mixed Doubles, Singles, Combo Doubles, Tri Level, Flex Leagues and Super Seniors. The format features singles and doubles matches for the adult leagues and three doubles matches for seniors.
Intraclub League & Challenge Ladders
We run different seasons of both activities throughout the year. This is a great way to play competitively and connect w/ people year-round, without the same commitment level of USTA.
Try Tennis
USTA 6-week beginner program. These require online registration. If you have any questions, please email Dan Giammalvo at dgiammalvo@ashevilleracquetclub.com
For USTA 6-week beginner program email Dan Giammalvo at
dgiammalvo@ashevilleracquetclub.com We will reply to your email asap.
Intraclub & Challenge Ladder Contact
Giammalvodgiammalvo@ashevilleracquetclub.com We will reply to your email asap.
Get to know Our Tennis Professionals
College: University of Wisconsin
Teaching since 2000
ARC Team member since 1997
Private Lessons –
- For 30-minute lessons, the rates are $35-$45 for ARC platinum members & $50 –$60 for non-members
- For a 1-hour lesson, the rates are $58-$80 for ARC platinum members & $73 –$95 for non-members. We also sell packages of 5 lessons, both for 30 minutes or 1 hour.
- For a package of 5 –30-minute lessons, the rates are between $165 –$210 for ARC platinum members & between $240 –$285 for non-members
- For a package of 5 –1-hour lessons, the rates are between $270 –$380 for ARC platinum members & between $270 –$455 for non-members
- To set up a lesson with a pro on our staff, please reach out to Dan Giammalvo, Director of Tennis, at dgiammalvo@ashevilleracquetclub.com
Semi-Private Lessons –
Any of our pros are also available to run semi-private lessons for adults or juniors. Get some friends together & get something scheduled with a pro!
College: Fitchburg State College
Teaching for over 20 years
ARC Team member since 2021
Former top 40 Ranked ATP Player
Formerly Ranked top 10 in the United States
ARC Team member since 2006
College: Auburn Montgomery
Teaching for over 12 years.
ARC Team member since 2014
College Head Coach—Division 1
Teaching for over 20 years
ARC Team member since 2009
Top ranked international junior player
Teaching since 1986
ARC Team member since 2001
College: UNC-Asheville
Teaching for 15 years
ARC Team member since 2013
College: University of Redlands
National Level Competitions
ARC Team member since 1996
College: Florida Southern College (Division II)
Teaching for over 12 years
Second Generation tennis pro
ARC Team members since 2022
College: Lenoir-Rhyne, Tusculum
UNCA Assistant Men’s Tennis Coach
ARC Team Member since 2023
College: Southern Mississippi, Drake
UNCA Head Men’s Tennis Coach
ARC Team Member since 2020
GET TO KNOW OUR PICKLEBALL PROFESSIONALS
Cenyu is the Pickleball Coordinator and a Pickleball Pro Instructor at ARC South.
She graduated from Western Carolina University with a Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education and a minor in Special Education.
Cenyu loves playing pickleball, working with kids and adults by helping them to be active learners who strive to enjoy, value, and lead a healthier and physically active lifestyle through pickleball.
Cenyu believes that by teaching pickleball to others, she is not only teaching the players just the technicals and tactics/strategies of pickleball but also teaching life skills such as respect, perseverance, teamwork, integrity, decision-making, and much more.
Cenyu teaches pickleball to all ages and at any level.
Gerry is new to our Pickleball team.
He loves to teach all levels from juniors and beginners all the way to advanced competitors.
Professional Instructors
Cenyu Yang
Director of Pickleball
PPR Certified Professional
ARC Team member since 2021
Gerry Koeneman
Assistant Director of Pickleball
PPR Certified Coach
ARC Team member since 2021
Michael Kinnear
PPR Certified Professional
ARC Team member since 2020
Tanner Wilhoit
PPR Certified Coach
ARC Team member since 2022
Trish Brown
PPR Certified Coach
ARC Team member since 2024
Staff Members
Sarah Davis
Pickleball & League Coordinator
ARC Team member since 2024
Jenn Moore
Pickleball Coordinator & Junior
Pickleball Instructor
ARC Team member since 2023
Helen Hyatt
Pickleball Coordinator
ARC Team member since 2023
