TENNIS
No matter what level you are, we have a tennis home for you at Barclay Downs
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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 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.
Court Availability
Summer Camps
Junior Clinics
Fall 2025 Junior Clinics begin the week of Sept 8:
Mondays and Wednesdays
3:30-4:30 TOTS
4:30-6:00 ACES
4:00-6:00 ELITE
Please find descriptions below:
TOTS (Beginner)
A fun and engaging introduction to tennis! Our focus is on helping kids enjoy the game while developing basic hand-eye coordination and movement skills. Through fun games and early stroke development, we lay the foundation for athletic growth and a love for tennis.
ACES (Advanced Beginner – Intermediate)
This program builds on the basics—strokes, court awareness, and rally skills. By emphasizing proper technique, players will develop consistency and the ability to rally, preparing them to move into our competitive ELITE group.
ELITE (Middle & High School Players)
Designed for players who can already rally and want to take their game to the next level. We’ll focus on advanced technique, shot selection, and match play strategy with the goal of preparing for school teams or tournaments.
New this fall: Sunday In-House Matches! We’ll host 4–5 select Sundays for friendly, competitive match play within the group. Entry into ELITE group is by Pro Staff approval only.
Please contact David, Abbey or Pierre if you have questions.
Adult Clinics
((Men’s Night: Mondays 6:00-7:30PM
*No sign up necessary. Just show up and play!
Cardio Clinic (begins 9/12): Fridays 9-10:30AM
*$30/person, Minimum 4 people. Contact Pierre via iMessage and/or WhatsApp at (+33) 6 66 88 48 62 or through email at coachpierrecopin@outlook.
Working Women’s Clinic (begins 9/11): Thursdays 6-7:30PM
*$30/person, minimum 4 people. Contact Abbey at (919) 480-5878 to sign up. Please note, a 24-hour cancellation notice is required.
Additionally, please note the following fees:
-Team Practice (1.5 hours) is $30
-Non-member Guest Fees are $5
Private and Group Lessons
Our tennis pros are available for private and group lessons. Please find contact information as well as rates and additional details below.
David Yett
1 hour private – $80
$45/ hour 2 person lesson
$33/ hour 3 person clinic
$25/ hour 4 person clinic
**David’s Cell (704) 560-4200
Abbey Forbes
1 hour private – $70
$45/hour 2 person clinic
$30/hour 3 person clinic
$25/hour 4 person clinic
**Abbey’s Cell (919) 480-5878
Pierre Copin
1 hour private – $75
Meet Our Tennis Pros
David Yett
David’s cell: 704-560-4200
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’s Cell (919) 480-5878
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.
Pierre Copin
Pierre’s Cell (+33) 6 66 88 48 62
Pierre Copin is a professional tennis coach originally from France. He competed nationally and internationally until age 18 and in 2019, moved to the U.S. on a tennis scholarship. He started his collegiate tennis career at Seward County Community College, helping his team reach the national finals twice, before transferring to Tennessee State University. There he earned top singles wins against Vanderbilt and Mississippi State, and graduated with a Bachelor’s in Sport Psychology and Communication. Thanks to extended eligibility, he continued his collegiate tennis journey at Southern Arkansas University, reaching the national quarterfinals, before completing his final season and earning a Master of Public Administration at St. Mary’s University.
Pierre relocated to Charlotte in September 2025. He has extensive experience coaching players of all levels and his philosophy blends a focus on gaining technical skills and building mental strength while also having fun.
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