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Youth Programs

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A Head Start to Fitness

Zenergy offers a diverse range of youth programming to keep your kids active, happy, and healthy.

Zenergy’s instructors and trainers are qualified to help young athletes achieve the goal of becoming stronger, quicker, and more flexible. Our youth programming changes seasonally.

Junior Tennis Clinics

Our junior clinics run through the week, grouped by age and level. Book a spot with the Book button next to each clinic, or stop by the Pro Shop to find the right fit for your child.

As of November 4, 2026

Junior tennis clinic schedule

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

No classes scheduled on Fridays.

Saturday

  1. with Peter Samway

Sunday

No classes scheduled on Sundays.

Consult the Tennis Director for any questions about skill and/or age requirements.

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Junior Tennis

Advanced Tennis Clinic (age 14+)

For Players who have developed an overall game. They understand basic tactical and strategic approaches to match play. Regular tennis balls are used in this clinic. The advanced clinic prepares players for Middle School/JV Tennis.

This week

  • Saturday 4:30pm–6:00pm with Peter Samway Book
  • Monday 4:30pm–6:00pm with Rob Kolb Book

All Junior Tennis times →

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Junior Tennis

Little Tennis (Ages 6-9)

Little Tennis is the nation's tennis equivalent to Little League Baseball, soccer or basketball. Structured program of lessons and play designed to move children quickly through the transitional stages of graduated equipment to full-court tennis. Orange and red balls are used to speed the learning process during your child’s progression.

This week

  • Tuesday 3:45pm–4:30pm with Tim Negrey Book
  • Thursday 3:45pm–4:30pm with Tim Negrey Book

All Junior Tennis times →

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Junior Tennis

Intermediate Tennis Clinic (Ages 10-14)

This week

  • Wednesday 4:30pm–6:00pm with Kat Ryan Book
  • Thursday 4:30pm–6:00pm with Tim Negrey Book

All Junior Tennis times →

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Tennis Director

Rob Kolb

Rob started playing tennis at the age of five. Throughout his junior years, Rob competed in Intermountain Division tennis tournaments, achieving great success. Rob started his career in tennis at Sun Valley Company at the age of 15, becoming their youngest full-time summer tennis instructor. He has been teaching professionally ever since. During his teaching experience Rob has co-instructed clinics and played in multiple exhibition matches with tennis professionals including Mats Wilander, Tom Gorman, Fred Stolle, and Tracy Austin. The experiences he has had with these professionals, as well as with other great tennis mentors, have greatly influenced his career and teaching style. Rob enjoys skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, alpine touring, mountain biking, hiking, golf, tennis, and rock climbing.

Classes with Rob this week

  • Monday 4:30pm–6:00pm Advanced Tennis Clinic (age 14+) Book
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Janitorial Supervisor

Tim Negrey

Tim is a triple threat at Zenergy – a USTPA Level 2 Tennis Pro, our Janitorial Supervisor, and Member Services teammate.

Tim started playing tennis at the age of 6 on the tennis courts in the mid-west. His career continued and advanced quickly after moving to Florida were he refined his talent. Playing on top ranked teams and achieving wins as a junior player in a very competitive field. Tim’s achievements include wins in Open division tournaments. Tim’s skilled on all surfaces including clay were he defined his traditional technique. Tim’s ability to teach his trade was evident when he obtained his USPT P1 ranking. Tim has taught tennis at Health clubs throughout the US including Florida, Iowa and Colorado were he has always been recognized for his professionalism and development focus. He has coached player from top ranked junior players to top ranked college players.

Tim’s other passions and interests include: Exploring the mountains, skiing, cycling Fly-fishing and 24hr OCR racing. His Philosophy “Teach, Learn and Grow”

Classes with Tim this week

  • Tuesday 3:45pm–4:30pm Little Tennis (Ages 6-9) Book
  • Thursday 3:45pm–4:30pm Little Tennis (Ages 6-9) Book
  • Thursday 4:30pm–6:00pm Intermediate Tennis Clinic (Ages 10-14) Book
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Kat Ryan

Originally from Redlands, California, Kat competed in Southern California junior tournaments before playing NCAA Division I tennis at the University of Illinois. In addition to her role with the Sun Valley Writers Conference, Kat has served as Assistant Tennis Coach for both The Community School and Wood River High School.

Classes with Kat this week

  • Wednesday 4:30pm–6:00pm Intermediate Tennis Clinic (Ages 10-14) Book
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Youth Swim Lessons

Zenergy is the place to develop swimming skills. Our certified instructors and coaches can take your kids on a journey from water-safe to competition-ready, in private or duo lessons.

  • 25-minute private lesson – $60 members only
  • 25-minute duo lesson – $45 each, members only

To ensure the right fit for your child, ask at the front desk or call 208.725.0595 to book youth lessons.

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