PROGRAMS
Game On Accessible Tennis offers multiple pathways of adaptive tennis involvement and instruction for athletes in three locations: Cookeville, Fairfield Glade, and Sparta, Tennessee.
At each location, our tennis pathways lead to personal growth, improved fitness, socialization with peers, teamwork, and fun!
2025 Site Coordinators:
Cookeville - Melinda Leftwich, RSPA Instructor & PTR Level One Coach
Fairfield Glade - William Taylor, RSPA Elite Professional
Sparta - Topher Wiles, PTR Level One Professional
As we expand, Game On's Cookeville-based programs will include grassroots wheelchair tennis, para-standing tennis, and programs for other populations. Additional learning pathways will be developed to meet the needs of specific athlete groups.
PATHWAY I - SKILLS
Skills programs are offered for individuals who are new or returning to tennis. As part of the Skills pathway, we practice tossing, rolling, trapping, catching, and hitting. Equipment used includes catching mitts, baskets, foam tennis balls, balloons, beach balls, Koosh balls, and more! Skills programs bring together athletes of ALL LEVELS for developmentally-appropriate games on court. The focus is on having fun, exploring new skills, achieving your personal best, and tracking progress.
Tennis Skills Summer Camp with SACC - Summer 2025 - TTU COURTS
(COOKEVILLE LOCATION):
Thursday, May 29 5:00-5:45 pm
Sunday, June 1 4:00-4:45 pm
Thursday, June 5 5:00-5:45 pm
Sunday, June 8 4:00-4:45 pm
Upcoming Skills Opportunity: Join us on Saturday, September 20 from 11:15 - 12:45 pm as part of our new Golden Parrot Super Slam Tournament. Participation is free! Email Coach Mel at gameontennis4all@gmail to register by Monday, Sept. 15.
PATHWAY II - TRAINING
The Training pathway is designed for athletes who are ready to progress from skills development and willing to commit to regular practices. Our training focus shifts to hitting the ball, improving strokes, and developing footwork. Athletes play at one of four skills levels on the Special Olympics model, and that level can change as individuals progress. Check out the “Levels of Play” tutorial in our Playbook section for more info!
Seasonal training opportunities for 2025 (COOKEVILLE LOCATION):
Spring Unified Doubles League:
TUESDAYS May 6, 13, 20, 27 / 4:45 - 5:45 pm / TTU Courts
Summer Competition-Level Clinics:
MONDAYS 4:45 - 5:45 pm June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; July 7, 28; August 4, 11, 18 / 4:45 - 5:45 pm / TTU Courts
Fall Competition-Level Training:
MONDAYS 4:45 - 5:45 pm / TTU Courts
September 8, 15, 22; October 6, 13, 20
Details about our NEW satellite programs:
Fairfield Glade:
NEW CLINICS!! Coordinator: William Taylor, Director of Racquet Sports
To sign up , email William at wtaylor@fairfieldglade.cc
SATURDAYS 12:30 - 1:30 pm / Fairfield Glade Racquet Center
September 13, 20, 27; October 11
Sparta - starting late fall 2025
PATHWAY III - COMPETITION
Our Competition pathway shifts the focus to controlling tennis shots, improving strokes and footwork, learning to serve, and incorporating strategy. Athletes play at one of four levels (Level 2 - Level 5) based on the Special Olympics model. Athletes wishing to play grassroots wheelchair tennis will follow slightly different tennis rules but will be included in our group events. Competitive Play necessitates a commitment by each athlete to attend practices regularly. Also, for optional out of town events, this pathway requires parents or caregivers to transport athletes and cover travel-related or tournament expenses. Travel grants may be available - reach out with questions.
Check out our Playbook section for more info related to competitive play.
Competitions on our calendar for 2025 (VARIOUS LOCATIONS) -
SPUD Tournament – Belton, SC – July 11-12
Golden Parrot Summer Slam, Cookeville, TN – August 16-17
Special Pops Fall Classic, Atlanta, GA - November 7-9
USTA Southern Sectional Adaptive Tournament, TBA - November 15-16
Winter 2026 - NEW Indoor Adaptive Tournament -
the Game On Snowball Smash...Details TBA!
Our first-ever tournament will be held September 20-21, 2025 at Tennessee Tech University Courts in Cookeville. The event will include singles and unified doubles round robin play as well as a "Pins & Pizza" player party at Bowling World on Saturday night. Participation is free, but you must sign up by September 15 to play singles or unified doubles. There will also be a Skills Competition for all levels on Saturday, Sept. 20 from 11:15 am - 12: 45 pm. To sign up, email Coach Mel at gameontennis4all@gmail.com.
We apologize, but our online registration link is not working!