Brewster offers a strong, full range tennis program for the competitive player, the recreational player interested in improving skills, and the beginner. In the fall, students can participate in an instructional tennis program three afternoons a week, and during the winter trimester indoor tennis is also available three afternoons. Competitive tennis takes place in the spring when teams typically practice four days a week and compete with other schools twice a week.
We offer both varsity and a second level team that compete in the Lakes Region League. Both levels of play focus on individual development and improvement within a well defined curriculum that emphasizes all facets of the game, including technique, strategy, fitness, and mental toughness.
Team members learn to become more independent players by analyzing all aspects of their game after each match. Players progress from diagnosing the weaknesses in their own games to remedying them and recognizing and capitalizing on the weaknesses of their opponents' game. This is a particularly important skill and is often overlooked in a sport where coaching in a match is limited and where many people continue playing after high school or college without a coach.
There is a strong emphasis on teamwork and sportsmanship along with a focus on the individual qualities of perseverance, drive, and competitive spirit.
.The varsity squad has had consistently winning teams throughout its Brewster history, with varsity players often winning the Lakes Region League Tournament. Many players have gone on to play in college.
The new Smith Center for Athletics and Wellness provides more room to do team specific training in the fitness center and portable nets are available for indoor practice on the convertible turf.