Tennis Coaching, Training & Events

Staley Tennis is an independently-owned business providing professional tennis training and coaching in Northern Indiana. It is owned and operated by Shane Staley, a USPTA professional tennis coach and trainer and features two branches: an academy and club.
If you’re looking for local tennis training for juniors players, Staley Tennis offers a variety of activities including private lessons, group drills, classes and remote coaching.
If you’re just looking to play tennis, check out our tennis club which offers leagues, tournaments and a ladder system.
Catch up our latest news and events here.
Grow With Us
We love seeing the growth in players not only in the sport, but in life as well. Tennis is not only a healthy activity, but our tennis training goes deeper, promoting mental toughness and wellbeing.
Get top training from a certified professional
The USPTA (United States Professional Tennis Association) is the nation’s top organization for developing tennis coaches for all levels of players. Check out Coach Staley’s official USPTA page here.
Become a part of our tennis community
Offering both on-court 1-on-1 lessons, group drills and remote coaching at all junior levels, Staley Tennis is initiating local players in our community the sport as well as reaching national players through our remote coaching.
No Membership Required
Anyone can book lessons or training sessions with Coach Staley. No membership needed. No recurring dues. Discounted packages are available on request.
Latest News, Notes & Articles
Player Spotlights—May 2022 (Babb, Farrington & Harper)
As we head into the 8th year of Staley Tennis, I wanted to highlight 3 players I’ve worked with extensively who’ve committed to the sport of tennis and are achieving great things. Holden Babb, Kiah Farrington and Joseph Harper began working with me as beginners and after many hours on court training, currently all three…
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2022 Scheduling Limitations (Injury Update)—Private Lessons Now Booking
We’re a few weeks away from what would be the start of the summer academy, but this year’s scheduling for tennis activities has been limited. Over the offseason, I suffered a right shoulder injury (torn labrum, adhesive capsulitis), so unfortunately this summer will consist mostly of recovery and rehabilitation. This will be the first summer…
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Fall 2021 Tennis Programs
Staley Tennis’s fall programs will begin September 1st and go through October 15th. Limited Junior Pathway spots are available! Table of ContentsRed Ball Group (Ages 4-6)Orange Ball Group (Ages 7-9)Green Ball Group (Ages 10-12)Individual Training—Private Lessons (Ages 11 & up) Red Ball Group (Ages 4-6) Wednesday nights from 4-5PM. These classes are limited to 4…
Babb Crowned 2021 Challenger Series Champion
Holden Babb of Syracuse, IN is the 2021 Challenger Series Champion. He led the group of 14 players with 153 points during the summer season. During the series, Babb went undefeated with a 7-0 record as the #1 player in the top rung. Past champion Joseph Harper finished second and Devon Kuhn finished third with…
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Farrington / Umbower Win 2021 Fast4 League
Kiah Farrington and Gabriella Umbower (team name: Court Queens) are the 2021 champions of the Staley Tennis Fast4 League. The Court Queens went undefeated at 8-0 in the round robin league, clinching the top spot in the final day of competition. Farrington (Pierceton, IN) is an incoming junior at Wawasee High School, playing #1 singles…
July 2021 Duals Results
Three divisions competed in the July 2021 Duals at Wawasee High School courts in Syracuse, IN. Four of the ten matches came down to a third-set tiebreaker. The Gold group played in the main Duals which was won by Cooper Lecount of New Paris, IN who took Joseph Harper (Warsaw, IN) into a third-set super…