Tennis Lessons
Tennis Lessons at Bernard Middle School with Coach Mark Platt
Participants will learn the fundamentals of tennis, including forehand and backhand grip, stance and swing, and how to serve the ball. Instruction includes games like rally tennis and other mini games designed to build overall tennis skills while having fun.
NEW this winter: Tennis for adults!
Please note, the MSDR9 employee discount on class registrations cannot be combined with the 60+ discount.
Mark Platt
Tennis Instructor
Platt is a dedicated tennis professional who tirelessly gives back to the community in efforts to make the sport of tennis accessible to beginning players of all ages. In 1993, he began the Playground Tennis Program in U. City’s parks, a program so successful it has spread to other communities. If children can not afford to participate, Platt provides them scholarships and equipment. He is best known for Beginner’s World Tennis, which he founded in 1984. It has introduced tens of thousands of adults and children in the St. Louis area to tennis. In 1991, Tennis Buyers Guide named Platt one of the Top Five Tennis Teachers in the U.S. He was selected in 2002 as one of the 50 USA Tennis All-Americans and has won Tennis Industry magazine’s Grassroots Champion of the Year Award. In 2003, he was presented the TIA/PTR Commitment to the Industry Award, which acknowledges his dedication to the community.
Saturdays | Tennis Lessons | Summer Session 1 | 10 a.m. | Grades 9-12
Instructors:
- Mark Platt
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, May 30th 2026 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM | BMS Tennis Complex |
| Sat, Jun 6th 2026 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM | BMS Tennis Complex |
| Sat, Jun 13th 2026 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM | BMS Tennis Complex |
| Sat, Jun 20th 2026 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM | BMS Tennis Complex |
Saturdays | Tennis Lessons | Summer Session 1 | 8 a.m. | Grades 1-5
Instructors:
- Mark Platt
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, May 30th 2026 | 8:00 - 9:00 AM | BMS Tennis Complex |
| Sat, Jun 6th 2026 | 8:00 - 9:00 AM | BMS Tennis Complex |
| Sat, Jun 13th 2026 | 8:00 - 9:00 AM | BMS Tennis Complex |
| Sat, Jun 20th 2026 | 8:00 - 9:00 AM | BMS Tennis Complex |
Saturdays | Tennis Lessons | Summer Session 1 | 9 a.m. | Grades 6-8
Instructors:
- Mark Platt
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, May 30th 2026 | 9:00 - 10:00 AM | BMS Tennis Complex |
| Sat, Jun 6th 2026 | 9:00 - 10:00 AM | BMS Tennis Complex |
| Sat, Jun 13th 2026 | 9:00 - 10:00 AM | BMS Tennis Complex |
| Sat, Jun 20th 2026 | 9:00 - 10:00 AM | BMS Tennis Complex |
Saturdays | Tennis Lessons | Summer Session 2 | 10 a.m. | Grades 9-12
Instructors:
- Mark Platt
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jun 27th 2026 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM | BMS Tennis Complex |
| Sat, Jul 11th 2026 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM | BMS Tennis Complex |
| Sat, Jul 18th 2026 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM | BMS Tennis Complex |
| Sat, Jul 25th 2026 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM | BMS Tennis Complex |
Saturdays | Tennis Lessons | Summer Session 2 | 8 a.m. | Grades 1-5
Instructors:
- Mark Platt
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jun 27th 2026 | 8:00 - 9:00 AM | BMS Tennis Complex |
| Sat, Jul 11th 2026 | 8:00 - 9:00 AM | BMS Tennis Complex |
| Sat, Jul 18th 2026 | 8:00 - 9:00 AM | BMS Tennis Complex |
| Sat, Jul 25th 2026 | 8:00 - 9:00 AM | BMS Tennis Complex |
Saturdays | Tennis Lessons | Summer Session 2 | 9 a.m. | Grades 6-8
Instructors:
- Mark Platt
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jun 27th 2026 | 9:00 - 10:00 AM | BMS Tennis Complex |
| Sat, Jul 11th 2026 | 9:00 - 10:00 AM | BMS Tennis Complex |
| Sat, Jul 18th 2026 | 9:00 - 10:00 AM | BMS Tennis Complex |
| Sat, Jul 25th 2026 | 9:00 - 10:00 AM | BMS Tennis Complex |
Saturdays | Tennis Lessons | Summer Session 3 | 10 a.m. | Grades 9-12
Instructors:
- Mark Platt
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 1st 2026 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM | BMS Tennis Complex |
| Sat, Aug 8th 2026 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM | BMS Tennis Complex |
| Sat, Aug 15th 2026 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM | BMS Tennis Complex |
| Sat, Aug 22nd 2026 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM | BMS Tennis Complex |
Saturdays | Tennis Lessons | Summer Session 3 | 8 a.m. | Grades 1-5
Instructors:
- Mark Platt
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 1st 2026 | 8:00 - 9:00 AM | BMS Tennis Complex |
| Sat, Aug 8th 2026 | 8:00 - 9:00 AM | BMS Tennis Complex |
| Sat, Aug 15th 2026 | 8:00 - 9:00 AM | BMS Tennis Complex |
| Sat, Aug 22nd 2026 | 8:00 - 9:00 AM | BMS Tennis Complex |
Saturdays | Tennis Lessons | Summer Session 3 | 9 a.m. | Grades 6-8
Instructors:
- Mark Platt
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 1st 2026 | 9:00 - 10:00 AM | BMS Tennis Complex |
| Sat, Aug 8th 2026 | 9:00 - 10:00 AM | BMS Tennis Complex |
| Sat, Aug 15th 2026 | 9:00 - 10:00 AM | BMS Tennis Complex |
| Sat, Aug 22nd 2026 | 9:00 - 10:00 AM | BMS Tennis Complex |
Tuesdays | Tennis Lessons | Summer Session 1 | 5 p.m. | Grades 6-8
Instructors:
- Mark Platt
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jun 9th 2026 | 5:00 - 6:00 PM | BMS Tennis Complex |
| Tue, Jun 16th 2026 | 5:00 - 6:00 PM | BMS Tennis Complex |
| Tue, Jun 23rd 2026 | 5:00 - 6:00 PM | BMS Tennis Complex |
| Tue, Jun 30th 2026 | 5:00 - 6:00 PM | BMS Tennis Complex |
Tuesdays | Tennis Lessons | Summer Session 1 | 6 p.m. | Grades 1-5
Instructors:
- Mark Platt
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jun 9th 2026 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM | BMS Tennis Complex |
| Tue, Jun 16th 2026 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM | BMS Tennis Complex |
| Tue, Jun 23rd 2026 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM | BMS Tennis Complex |
| Tue, Jun 30th 2026 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM | BMS Tennis Complex |
Tuesdays | Tennis Lessons | Summer Session 1 | 7 p.m. | Grades 9-12 & Adults
Instructors:
- Mark Platt
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jun 9th 2026 | 7:00 - 8:00 PM | BMS Tennis Complex |
| Tue, Jun 16th 2026 | 7:00 - 8:00 PM | BMS Tennis Complex |
| Tue, Jun 23rd 2026 | 7:00 - 8:00 PM | BMS Tennis Complex |
| Tue, Jun 30th 2026 | 7:00 - 8:00 PM | BMS Tennis Complex |
Tuesdays | Tennis Lessons | Summer Session 2 | 5 p.m. | Grades 6-8
Instructors:
- Mark Platt
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jul 7th 2026 | 5:00 - 6:00 PM | BMS Tennis Complex |
| Tue, Jul 14th 2026 | 5:00 - 6:00 PM | BMS Tennis Complex |
| Tue, Jul 21st 2026 | 5:00 - 6:00 PM | BMS Tennis Complex |
| Tue, Jul 28th 2026 | 5:00 - 6:00 PM | BMS Tennis Complex |
Tuesdays | Tennis Lessons | Summer Session 2 | 6 p.m. | Grades 1-5
Instructors:
- Mark Platt
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jul 7th 2026 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM | BMS Tennis Complex |
| Tue, Jul 14th 2026 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM | BMS Tennis Complex |
| Tue, Jul 21st 2026 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM | BMS Tennis Complex |
| Tue, Jul 28th 2026 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM | BMS Tennis Complex |
Tuesdays | Tennis Lessons | Summer Session 2 | 7 p.m. | Grades 9-12 & Adults
Instructors:
- Mark Platt
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jul 7th 2026 | 7:00 - 8:00 PM | BMS Tennis Complex |
| Tue, Jul 14th 2026 | 7:00 - 8:00 PM | BMS Tennis Complex |
| Tue, Jul 21st 2026 | 7:00 - 8:00 PM | BMS Tennis Complex |
| Tue, Jul 28th 2026 | 7:00 - 8:00 PM | BMS Tennis Complex |
Tuesdays | Tennis Lessons | Summer Session 3 | 5 p.m. | Grades 6-8
Instructors:
- Mark Platt
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Aug 4th 2026 | 5:00 - 6:00 PM | BMS Tennis Complex |
| Tue, Aug 11th 2026 | 5:00 - 6:00 PM | BMS Tennis Complex |
| Tue, Aug 18th 2026 | 5:00 - 6:00 PM | BMS Tennis Complex |
| Tue, Aug 25th 2026 | 5:00 - 6:00 PM | BMS Tennis Complex |
Tuesdays | Tennis Lessons | Summer Session 3 | 6 p.m. | Grades 1-5
Instructors:
- Mark Platt
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Aug 4th 2026 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM | BMS Tennis Complex |
| Tue, Aug 11th 2026 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM | BMS Tennis Complex |
| Tue, Aug 18th 2026 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM | BMS Tennis Complex |
| Tue, Aug 25th 2026 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM | BMS Tennis Complex |
Tuesdays | Tennis Lessons | Summer Session 3 | 7 p.m. | Grades 9-12 & Adults
Instructors:
- Mark Platt
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Aug 4th 2026 | 7:00 - 8:00 PM | BMS Tennis Complex |
| Tue, Aug 11th 2026 | 7:00 - 8:00 PM | BMS Tennis Complex |
| Tue, Aug 18th 2026 | 7:00 - 8:00 PM | BMS Tennis Complex |
| Tue, Aug 25th 2026 | 7:00 - 8:00 PM | BMS Tennis Complex |