Fort Lowell Tennis Center
Intelligence & Excellence Tennis Academy operates out of Fort Lowell Tennis Center. Located in central Tucson, the newly renovated hard courts feature views of the Catalina Mountains and are located close to the Fort Lowell Park lake, baseball field, soccer fields, and swimming pool.
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The tennis center features 8 outdoor hard courts, pro shop, and racquet ball court.​
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Location
5679 E. Glenn St. Tucson, AZ 85712
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Summer & Fall Hours (May 1 - October 31)
Weekdays: 6:30 AM - 1:00 PM & 3:30 - 9:00 PM
Weekends: 6:30 AM - 1:00 PM & 3:30 - 8:00 PM
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Winter & Spring Hours (November 1 - April 30)
Weekdays: 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM & 3:30 - 8:00 PM
Weekends: 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM & 3:30 - 7:00 PM
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Contact
P: 520-392-0429
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Please note the following Holiday hours and closures (2024):
January 1, New Year's Day: Closed
January 15, Martin Luther King Jr. Day: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
February 19, President's Day: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
March 31, Easter: Closed
July 4, 4th of July: 6:30 AM - 1:00 PM
September 2, Labor Day: Closed
November 11, Veterans Day: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
November 28, Thanksgiving: Closed
November 29, Day after Thanksgiving: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
December 24, Christmas Eve: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
December 25, Christmas Day: Closed
December 31, New Year's Eve: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM​
January 1, 2025 New Year's Day: Closed
January 20, 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. Day: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
February 17, 2025 President's Day: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Was a boarding student at the world-famous Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy (NBTA) in Bradenton, Florida from 1987-1994
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Coach/Instructor at several high profile academies and resorts including: Sekou Bangoura International Tennis Academy (Bradenton, FL ,1994-1998); The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort (Longboat Key, FL, 1994-1998); IMG Nick Bolletieri Tennis Academy (Bradenton, FL, 2002-2004)
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Has taught tennis on four continents! List of locations – Guinea (Fria, Conakry); France (Nice, Canne); Spain (Castellon, Zaraagosa, Alicante, Sevilla); South Korea (Seoul); Norway (Oslo); Sweden (Stockholm); Florida (Jacksonville, Sarasota, Ft. Lauderdale); Pennsylvania (Murrysville, New Kensington, Pittsburgh); Texas (Corpus Christi); Georgia (Hinesville); Arizona (Tucson). Dreams of living and teaching tennis one day in Antarctica and the Cosmic Space
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25+ years of coaching and teaching experience for ten and under, teens, adults, and senior citizens
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Strings racquets
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United States Army Veteran
Coach Lamine Bangoura
The Racquet Shack
We Have Moved! Now located at Ft Lowell Park Tennis Center on Craycroft/Glenn
CLICK HERE to visit Tucson's only Racquet Specialty Store website. Everything you'll need to make your Tennis, Racquetball, Squash or Badmiton game better is all in one convenient location. The Racquet Shack has been in business since 1995 making us not only the only racquet specialty store but the oldest too! Stop by and see why we string more tennis, racquetball, squash and badminton racquets than any other shop in Tucson.
Owned and operated by Intelligence & Excellence Tennis Academy, LLC (IETA), managed by Ron Buotte since it’s inception. Over 32 years of continuous years of racquet experience.
Tucson Sports Performance (TSP)
THE TUCSON SPORTS PERFORMANCE DIFFERENCE
IETA High-Performance Athletic Training Program Administered by TSP
Are you looking to take your tennis performance to the next level? This program is designed to improve multiple athletic qualities for tennis athletes, including strength, speed, agility, endurance, flexibility, and power, helping them perform their best on the court.
The program for IETA athletes includes two weekly strength and conditioning sessions. Sessions are self-paced and typically run for approximately one hour. Scheduling is flexible, with training sessions available every day of the week.
The cost is $392 for the 8-week program, which breaks down to just $24.50 per session.
To register, please email info@tucsonsportsperformance.com or call (520) 307-4333.
