Physical Education and Coaching in Augusta, GA

Choose instruction that matches the participant

Write down the outcome you want before comparing coaches. For a child, that might mean learning to rally, gaining confidence in the water, or preparing for a team season. For an adult, specify whether you want technique feedback, a structured workout, or a group activity. Describe current skills rather than relying on labels such as beginner or advanced.

Newman Tennis Center offers private lessons for juniors and adults with a certified tennis professional, plus semi-private instruction with a partner. The center lists 30-minute and 60-minute sessions. Its after-school junior program starts at age 5 and extends through high school, with instruction for beginners through tournament-level players. [1]

The Aquatics Center separates youth lessons for ages 3 to 12 from teen and adult lessons for ages 13 and up. It also offers Swim Team Prep for ages 5 to 18 as advanced group instruction. Have staff assess readiness before choosing team preparation for a child who still needs foundational swimming skills. [2]

Compare published fees with a complete coaching quote

Newman lists a 60-minute private tennis lesson at $50 for members and $55 for nonmembers. Its adult clinics cost $20 per class: the Tuesday intensive clinic serves players at levels 2.5 to 3.0, and the Thursday match-play clinic serves levels 3.5 to 4.5. Both run from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Choose by skill fit and the amount of individual feedback you want. [1]

The Aquatics Center lists youth lesson packages at $80 for six 40-minute classes or four one-hour classes. Teen and adult packages cost $60 for four 45-minute classes or $80 for four one-hour classes. These are small-group program prices. Use them as specific local alternatives when deciding whether you need a private coaching quote. [2]

Request an itemized private coaching quote covering instruction, travel, equipment, facility access, and any assessment fee. Confirm the number of participants, session length, package expiration, cancellation terms, and refund policy. Have the coach state whether the price covers court or pool access.

Arrange a venue and a workable schedule

Newman Tennis Center operates at 3103 Wrightsboro Road. The city schedules court reservations in 1½-hour periods and lists separate court-use charges. Before arranging an outside coach, ask the center whether it permits that instruction and how reservations and fees would work. [1]

The Aquatics Center operates an indoor competition pool at 3157 Damascus Road and accepts inquiries about rentals for swim practices and other aquatic activities. Discuss permission and access for independently arranged coaching with front-desk staff. Confirm October opening hours and closures with staff. [2]

For home sessions, tell the coach how much clear space you have and which equipment you own. Agree on who supplies additional equipment and how the coach will adapt the lesson to the space. For outdoor sessions, settle the weather cancellation and rescheduling policy before paying for a package.

Check the coach’s approach before committing

Discuss the coach’s experience with the participant’s age, sport, and goals. Request relevant credentials, current CPR or first-aid training details, and liability insurance information. For youth sessions, agree on parent observation, drop-off and pickup, and how the coach communicates with the family.

Describe mobility needs, prior injuries, and activities the participant has been told to avoid. Have the coach explain how they will modify exercises and respond if the participant reports pain or fatigue. Request a trial session or initial assessment before committing to a longer package.

Set a review point and agree on how the coach will describe progress. Choose an observable skill, such as serving with a repeatable motion or completing a swim drill with agreed technique. For homeschool PE, request attendance and activity records, then check that those records fit your own education plan.

Published prices for selected one-hour tennis instruction

Choose a starting option

Your hiring checklist

1. Write down the participant’s age, current skills, goal, and availability.
2. Ask the program or coach how they assess starting ability and place participants.
3. Request credentials, insurance details, and emergency-response arrangements.
4. Get a written price covering instruction, travel, equipment, and facility access.
5. Confirm permission for coaching at the chosen court, pool, or other venue.
6. Agree on cancellations, package expiration, refunds, and weather rescheduling.
7. For youth sessions, settle supervision, parent observation, and pickup arrangements.
8. Choose a progress review point before committing to an extended package.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a tennis membership affect lesson prices?

Newman lists 30-minute private lessons at $25 for members and $27 for nonmembers, and 60-minute lessons at $50 and $55. Compare membership costs and expected court use before joining for the lesson discount. [1]

Can an adult receive coached swimming workouts?

The Aquatics Center offers Masters Swimming for adults of all swimming abilities, with a coach on deck providing workouts and technique assistance. Ask staff for current Masters Swimming fees and participation arrangements. [2]

Can I arrange coaching at a municipal facility?

Ask facility staff whether an outside coach may teach during public access. Newman publishes court reservation arrangements, and the Aquatics Center accepts rental inquiries for swim practices. Settle permission, reservations, and access fees before hiring a coach for either venue. [1] [2]

Should private coaching replace a youth league?

Choose according to the child’s goal. Augusta’s youth athletics program offers structured recreational team participation. Have a private coach explain how proposed sessions would fit alongside practices and games, and check the city’s registration calendar before making that plan. [4]