Get started in Tennis!
Las Cruces Tennis Players Association does not offer on-going tennis lessons. We do sponsor a summer camp in July for junior players at beginning through high school levels, and a middle school program that runs August-September.
The best way for kids or adults to get started is with private lessons.
Below are the names of several people in the Las Cruces area who offer tennis lessons to beginning or intermediate juniors and adults. Typically, the teachers will begin with private lessons. Once the basic skills are in place, students may be grouped together with others of similar age and level.
Please note that LCTPA offers this information as a courtesy only. Tennis instruction from these teachers is not affiliated with LCTPA, and LCTPA is not responsible for the actions of the teachers listed or the content of their lessons.
Judy Harlas
I am a 4.5 player, PTR certified Instructor for Adult Development -10 and Under and 11 to 17- and am currently head coach of Mayfield High School Tennis. I've coached HS players from 2008 to present, and Middle School players from 2005 to present.
I have also captained and coached players on several Junior Team Tennis Teams and have gone to Nationals with one 14 and Under Intermediate Team, and one 18 and Under Intermediate Team. I have twice been a Coach for the South HS All Star Team and was named 2011 Southwest Section Outstanding High School Coach, and 2010 New Mexico High School Tennis Coach of the Year.
Contact: 575-649-9374 or JRHarlas@aol.com
Emily Wang
Head Coach of NMSU Aggie Women’s tennis team. Contact her at ecwang@nmsu.edu; 785-840-4163
Germain Degardin
Originally from France, Germain played for the NMSU men's tennis team from 2011 to 2015 and won the WAC conference in 2015. Since then, Germain has taught at the John McEnroe Tennis Academy in Long Island, NY, where he has worked with some of the best junior players and coaches in the United States. Now, Germain teaches tennis at Las Cruces to a wide range of players of all ages and levels in groups and private lessons. Reach out directly to Germain for more information! Contact Germain at 575-650-6912 or germain.degardin@gmail.com
Frank Sage
I am an experienced middle school tennis coach and program director. I am focused primarily on junior player development. I am a patient coach who believes hard work and having fun go a long way toward growing lifelong tennis players.
I am open to private lessons, strength and conditioning, and group lessons. I am typically available for weekend or evening bookings.
Contact: fsage00@gmail.com
