TENNIS
No matter what level you are, we have a tennis home for you at Barclay Downs.
In 2001, BDSRC made a significant commitment to year-round, full-time tennis by appointing John Williams as Tennis Director. Our vision was to create opportunities for players of all skill levels to compete—and we’re proud to say we’ve delivered on that promise. Today, Barclay Downs teams participate in every level of junior, men’s, and women’s team tennis. We’ve celebrated victories at every tier, from entry-level divisions to the highest levels of competition.
Following John’s retirement in 2024, we were fortunate to welcome David Yett as our new Tennis Director, ensuring that the tradition of excellence in tennis at BDSRC continues.
Women’s Queen City
We have five women’s teams here at BD and have over 75 women playing Queen City tennis in the Fall and Spring. Matches are on either Wednesday or Thursday, and the teams practice once a week. Our teams are well known for their aggressive game styles and sound mental approach to the game of doubles. We have everything from ex-college players to true beginners playing. So there is something for everyone. If you are interested in playing on a women’s team, contact Rebecca Klepser at rklepser@me.com.
Men’s Queen City
We have two men’s team and over 40 men playing Queen City tennis here at BD. Matches are Saturday mornings in the Fall and Spring. We also organize USTA teams that play on weekday evenings throughout the year. We practice every other Monday night at 6:00 PM. The men also get together and play pick up matches on Saturday mornings, Monday evenings, and Wednesday evenings. We have everything from ex-college players to true beginners playing. Our men’s team is known for its very aggressive approach to doubles. They also know how to have a good time. You will often see them on the tennis porch enjoying a cold beverage. So take your racquet and introduce yourself. You are sure to find a game. If you are interested in playing on a Men’s team, or interested in checking the schedule for clinics, contact David Yett at dybdtennis@gmail.com.
Working Women’s Evenings
Grab a group of 4-6 friends on similar levels and contact David Yett at dybdtennis@gmail.com to set up an evening that works for you.
Court Availability
Summer Camps
Lessons & Clinics
Junior Clinics – Spring 2024
Session 1 – March 7- March 31
Session 2 – April 4- April 29
Session 3 – May 2 – May 23
5-7 year olds Monday and/or Wednesday 3:30-4:30 p.m.
7-13 year olds Monday and/or Wednesday 4:30-6 p.m.
Older/more experienced Tuesday and/or Thursday 4-6 p.m.
Working Women’s Clinic: Thursdays, 6 – 7:30 PM (beginning on 3/13)
Cardio Tennis (levels 3.0 and up): Fridays, 11am – 12:30pm (beginning on 3/14)
Lessons
Our tennis pros are available for private and group lessons. Please contact David Yett.
David Yett
1 hour private – $80
$45/ hour 2 person lesson
$33/ hour 3 person clinic
$25/ hour 4 person clinic
Jan Malmon
1 hour private-$65
1/2 hour-private $34
2 person hour clinic $35 each
3 peoson hour-clinic- $25 each
4 person hour clinic- $20 each
Team Practice: 1.5 hours – $30
Non-member Guest Fee – $5
Meet Our Tennis Pros
David Yett
David Yett, Charlotte native, played varsity tennis at Charlotte Latin as a nationally ranked junior player. He went on to play for Furman University and was honored as a member of the All Southern Conference team. In 1994 David won the North Carolina Men’s Open Doubles Championship. David has 30 years of experience as a teaching pro and director of various programs at Asheville Racquet Club, Olde Providence Racquet Club, Quail Hollow Country Club and most recently Foxcroft Hills where he served as Director of Tennis since 2018. David has a proven track record of growing tennis programs and enhancing the caliber of play across all skill levels. David has two boys, Connor (17) and Luke (15) who occupy most of his time away from the courts.
Abbey Forbes
Abbey Forbes is an extremely accomplished young tennis professional. A native of Raleigh, Abbey played tennis for UCLA, before returning to UNC while earning her MBA degree. As a college athlete, Abbey has been ranked as high as #2 in college tennis and was honored to be twice named Conference Player of the Year. She has twice been the National Champion, three times the Conference Champion and is a former top 20 junior player in the world. She claims winning the 2019 Wimbledon junior doubles title as one of her proudest moments.
Off the courts, Abbey is devoted to her family. She draws much inspiration from her brother Luke, a cancer survivor. Little brother Matthew plays tennis for Michigan State University and is currently the top-ranked freshman in the nation. In her free time, she loves running and can often be found exploring Charlotte’s beautiful greenways and running trails. She is excited to be part of Barclay Downs tennis.
Weston Fairchild
Weston Fairchild is an accomplished tennis professional and educator originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan. A lifelong athlete, Weston played college tennis at Grand Valley State University, where he developed his passion for the sport and began laying the foundation for a future in coaching and leadership. In 2007, Weston relocated to the Charlotte, North Carolina area to begin a new chapter as a middle school teacher at Bailey Middle School. His love for working with youth and sharing his knowledge extended beyond the classroom and onto the tennis courts, where he began coaching and developing players of all ages and skill levels.
Over the years, Weston has taught tennis across several states, including Michigan, Connecticut, and North Carolina. His dedication to the sport and to his players has earned him a respected reputation in the tennis community. Most recently, Weston served as the Director of Tennis at Trump National Golf Club in the Lake Norman area. Under his leadership, the club’s tennis and racquet sports programs thrived, offering top-tier instruction, competitive leagues, and a welcoming community atmosphere.
Jan Malmon
Tennis Pro with a Tour experience. Born and raised in Poland, Jan started his tennis journey at the age of 7 winning multiple national championships and competing internationally in numerous Tennis Europe, ITF Juniors & ITF Futures events. Throughout the career he partnered with multiple ATP Tour players including H. Hurkacz and M. Matkowski. Jan recently graduated from Queens University of Charlotte with a BBA in Finance. While attending school Jan was a scholarship student-athlete on the tennis team. Jan has provided tennis instruction to high-level adults and young athletes for the past 5 years and worked as a Tennis Pro at Russell Tennis Center. In his spare time, Jan is a food enthusiast and enjoys travelling, running, and soccer.
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