COACH A.J.’S LINKS
Tennis resources
Helpful places to find gear, coaching information, local play, and Lakewood programs.
Geiger’s
A longtime Lakewood shop for apparel, footwear, outdoor gear, and sporting goods—and a generous supporter of Coach A.J.’s youth programs.
Visit Geiger’s ↗ COACH EDUCATIONProfessional Tennis Registry
PTR provides professional education and certification for tennis coaches around the world. Coach A.J. earned his PTR certification in 2005.
Visit PTR ↗ TENNIS GEARTennis Express
A tennis specialty retailer offering racquets, strings, shoes, apparel, court equipment, and product guidance.
Visit Tennis Express ↗ LOCAL PLAYTennisCleveland.com
A Cleveland-area tennis community connecting players with local leagues, courts, partners, and instructors.
Visit TennisCleveland.com ↗ PLAY & COMPETEUSTA
The national governing body for tennis in the United States, with resources for players, leagues, tournaments, programs, and Safe Play.
Visit USTA ↗ COMMUNITY PROGRAMSLakewood Recreation
The official home for Lakewood Community Recreation & Education programs, including Coach A.J.’s seasonal youth and adult tennis classes.
Visit Lakewood Recreation ↗EQUIPMENT GUIDE
Choosing the Right Racquet
These resources can help junior and adult players choose an appropriate racquet length and grip size for a more comfortable start on court.
USTA Racquet-Sizing Guide
Use the USTA’s age-based guidance to find a junior racquet length that is easier to handle and swing.
View the USTA guide ↗ JUNIOR & ADULT GRIP SIZETennis Warehouse Grip-Size Guide
Learn simple ways to measure your hand and check whether a racquet grip feels appropriately sized.
View the grip-size guide ↗